That system has led to some abuses in recent years, with lawmakers accused of fudging their records to show they spent time in Albany when they were really elsewhere, or staying extra days at the Capitol simply to collect the additional daily stipend. (wrvo.org)
There's also been talk of holding a special session in December to raise lawmakers» pay and possibly reform a troubled daily stipend system for legislators. (wrvo.org)
For those families who qualify for financial aid and are traveling from out of town, the Child Mind Institute Cares Fund offers a daily stipend for travel expenses. (childmind.org)