Last year, California Assembly members spent $3.2 million sending mail to their constituents, taking advantage of a legislative perk that allows them to use tax dollars to cover the costs. In response to the AP's records request, the Assembly provided a breakdown on the number, cost and content of mailings sent by the chamber's top spenders. During the first six months of this year, Assembly members spent more than $600,000 on mailings. She sent mailings outlining her positions on innovation, California's bullet train project and small businesses. He said he often sent mail to invite constituents to town halls or to request feedback.

Source: ABC News August 31, 2017 04:25 UTC