Rep. Mia Costello Responds to Questions About Per Diem, Leave

Lawmakers respond to questions about the rules governing per diem pay for attending the special legislative session in Juneau.

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Story Created: May 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM AKDT

Story Updated: May 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM AKDT

Rep. Mia Costello, Anchorage-R

 I was excused one day during special session to attend a House Finance Committee meeting in Anchorage and I've never received per diem for personal leave since I've taken no personal leave -- during either session or special session. I think legislators who go home for a day or two who still have to pay rent in Juneau are justified in taking the per diem. I do think the public should be the ultimate judge of the policy and I'd be happy to talk to my constituents about it when I get home.

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