An investigation by The Advocate reveals that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has made numerous Sunday trips to churches around the state using taxpayer funds.
In May, June and July, there was rarely a Sunday when the governor didn’t board a taxpayer-funded helicopter to attend church services in far-flung parts of the state. He traveled by helicopter to churches less frequently in March and April.
Over five months, Jindal took more than three dozen helicopter trips. Fourteen were to attend church services, according to state records.
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The helicopter that the governor uses the most costs $1,200 an hour to operate — about $45,000 for five months of church visits.
