Special session tally: 30 days, 0 bills, $77,000 OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Legislature's first overtime session this year was the most unproductive gathering of lawmakers in state history. That doesn't mean it didn't cost taxpayers. Not a single bill passed through both chambers by the time the Legislature adjourned the 30-day session on Tuesday. Still, many lawmakers from both parties have continued claiming regular per diems totaling at least ...
June 14, 2013 - KING5 Seattle
Balloon Payments By: Joey Peters More high-level state workers collect lavish per diem payouts When SFR reported last month that a top state employee got taxpayers to pay him an extra $30,000 for his work commute...
June 11, 2013 - Santa Fe Reporter
Project Engineering Manager Responsible for multiple projects at various stages of development Per Diem: $100 (calendar days) with travel home twice per month Work Schedule: Extended weekends during home travel, and option to work up to 60 hours per week if desired.
June 10, 2013 - Rigzone