INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office spent at least $2,300 for his trip the U.S-Mexican border in January that included a stop at a Donald Trump rally along the way.
State records show flight, gas, rental car and hotel expenses for Rokita and two staffers for the trip during which Rokita joined several other Republican state attorneys general for a “border security briefing” with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Rokita then drove north for Trump’s Jan. 29 rally near Houston.
The state Democratic Party has called on Rokita to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on what it describes as a “political trip.”
Latest Stories
-
Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy as it faces looming debt payments
Spirit announced on Monday that it would file for bankruptcy. Customers can still book flights during this time, the company said.5 people, including firefighter, injured in apartment fire in Connersville
Five people, including a firefighter, were injured in an apartment fire in Connersville early Sunday morning.W.A.Y.S. uses theme of empathy to encourage youth to engage in community service
W.A.Y.S., an organization with a focus on youth mental health, hosted a fundraiser on Sunday to promote their theme of empathy. Over past few weeks, kids volunteered at several local organizations.Motorcyclist dies in crash on Indy's south side
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a vehicle on the south side of Indianapolis Sunday. Police said the driver of the vehicle stayed on scene.