Senator Stace Nelson of Fulton, a member of the Government Operations and Audit Committee, says state officials are taking part in a cover up, connected to millions of dollars missing from federal GEAR UP grants.
He has been asked to appear before that committee this week, to reveal his sources. Nelson says he is the wrong target…..

Nelson says state employees involved in the GEAR UP program are trying to deflect blame…..

Nelson says he sees great organization in the cover up…..

The committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Pierre.