Bullock to repay state for campaign-related travel

HELENA (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock has agreed to reimburse the state more than $2,500 for travel using a state-owned plane that coincided with campaign events after Republicans criticized Bullock's use of the plane, including a Feb. 10 trip to Billings where he helped the homeless and then attended a campaign fundraiser.

Lee Newspapers of Montana reports the governor's legal counsel said Bullock can use state-owned aircraft to fly to a location and attend a campaign event as long as he is also attending official state events on the same day. However, the state must be reimbursed fo...