General Assembly spent $2.4 million on out-of-state travel in 3 years »
Posted By kellekrapache128 2 months, 4 weeks ago in NewsThe Kentucky legislature spent about $2.4 million on out-of-state travel over the last three years, sending lawmakers, aides and state police escorts around the globe, according to a Herald-Leader review of spending data.
Senate President David Williams and House Speaker Greg Stumbo last week said that educational conferences and fact-finding trips are essential for lawmakers tackling Kentucky’s problems.
“There are a lot of benefits as far as broadening the minds of our legislators,” said Williams, R-Burkesville, who spent 101 days outside the state over the past three years on trips that cost taxpayers $42,351. “I think it’s very valuable.”
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