The Democrat is reportedly asking his party to reimburse taxpayers.
Temperatures will drop near or below freezing early Wednesday morning to the north/west of Austin. Protect pets and plants!by JACKSON WALKER | The National DeskNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 6, 2020 .New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has spent nearly $12K in taxpayer money on concessions at MetLife Stadium since 2018, according toThe sum reportedly includes spending at a Taylor Swift concert and two soccer games.
The governor’s expense account is responsible for “Official Receptions, Official Residence, and Other Official Expenses,” according to budget language. It reportedly cannot be used for “personal purposes,” and it cannot be used to supplement the governor’s annual $175K salary. Murphy previously used state taxpayer funds to purchase “official state gifts” and host receptions at his mansion, a cost that neared $280,000, according to Politico. This spending, on top of his $12K food bill, includes $253 for cufflinks and pens, $3K for custom plates from a stained-glass art studio and $2,300 for 184 custom coasters as part of a contest for state artists.
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