In a series of investigative reports by The Nevada Independent in 2023, it was revealed that Nevada's top elected officials, including Attorney General Aaron Ford and Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager, were the primary beneficiaries of trips funded by third-party groups, totaling nearly $84,000. These trips, which took them to various international destinations such as Brazil, India, South Korea, and Germany, were covered by nonprofits and special interest groups. The reports, which mark the last story by reporter @s_golonka for The Nevada Independent, delve into the financial disclosures of these officials, highlighting the educational nature of these trips but also raising questions about the influence of outside organizations on state leaders.
Combined, Attorney General Aaron Ford and Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager went on trips funded by outside groups valued at nearly $84,000 in 2023. According to an analysis by @s_golonka, they were the top recipients among state leaders: https://t.co/Yyxhp7v043
AG Ford, Speaker Yeager are top Nevada recipients of trips paid for by outside groups An in-depth analysis of financial disclosures examines which Nevada elected officials received the most benefits from outside organizations. via @s_golonka https://t.co/hkkleIPPpK @TheNVIndy
Before departing @TheNVIndy, the talented @s_golonka gives Nevadans a gift: AG Ford, Speaker Yeager are top Nevada recipients of trips paid for by outside groups https://t.co/4rybIqBLJo
My last story as a reporter for @TheNVIndy. A nice mix of data and politics. Nonprofits and special interest groups pay a bunch of money to cover educational trips for elected officials, sometimes to destinations like Brazil and Germany. Here's a look at who's getting the most. https://t.co/CD09hlSMtP
Brazil, India, South Korea — those are just a few of the destinations Nevada leaders visited last year on trips paid for by third-party groups. The most well traveled? Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager and Attorney General Aaron Ford. @s_golonka reports: https://t.co/Yyxhp7v043