An Associated Press analysis of recently released travel records found more than $150,000 in expenses tied to Noem’s political and personal activity.

Summary

An AP investigation found South Dakota taxpayers covered over $150,000 in travel expenses tied to former Gov. Kristi Noem’s political and personal trips, including a Paris speech, bear hunt, dental visit, and campaign stops for Trump.

In total, state funds covered $640,000 in travel during her six-year term.

The revelations, forced by a lawsuit, angered Republicans in a state known for frugality.

  • stoy@lemmy.zip
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    4 days ago

    This seems like a very inefficient use of government resources.

    If only there there was a department overseeing the efficient use of government resources.

    So that politicians couldn’t doge their accountability.