Who's paying for Gov. Greitens travel? Kansas City lawmaker pushes question

JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is trying to avoid using the state’s plane, a move that could save taxpayers thousands of dollars a year.

But because he’s instead relying on private and campaign funds to pay for travel around the country, Democrats are sounding the alarm that the governor may be trying to avoid disclosing exactly who is picking up the tab.

And coupled with his continued refusal to disclose details of how much corporations and lobbyists paid to bankroll his inaugural festivities last month, critics complain the governor is showing a disregard for open government and transparency.

State Rep. Greg Razer, a Kansas City Democrat, sent a letter to Greitens’ chief of staff this week requesting any information on flights taken by the governor for official state purposes.

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