The Journal Sentinel has a story this morning that shows how incumbents of both parties use maps printed at state expense to promote themselves. In 2009 alone, some legislators have distributed tens of thousands of the maps.
Lawmakers get 500 per year – and that should be enough, really – but can request more. As it turns out, some have requested tens of thousands more.
Too funny and too predictable.
(Quick note: This is no right wing complaint. The Journal Sentinel quotes two public policy critics of the practice, neither of whom is remotely conservative.)
See, Incumbents Use Map Giveaways at Taxpayer Expense, Critics Say.