A bill passed in the Indiana state legislature will make it more difficult for public employees to purchase luxury vehicles with taxpayer money, following reports of two top officials driving expensive cars. Secretary of State Diego Morales is driving a $90,000 GMC Yukon Denali, while Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is driving an $88,000 Chevy Tahoe High Country. Beckwith justified his purchase by stating he needed a vehicle that could accommodate his male staff members, unlike his female predecessor. Beckwith also recently requested a budget increase, but after backlash over his luxury vehicle, promised to cut his office budget instead. Morales defended his car purchase, stating it was appropriate for his duties traveling across Indiana. Governor Mike Braun’s office did not comment on the issue, but supports a bill that would require officials to buy the cheapest car model possible unless special permission is granted. Beckwith and Morales both received significant pay raises before their terms in office. The situation has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that officials should not be driving luxury vehicles while their constituents struggle with taxes. The bill aims to prevent similar purchases in the future. OpenTheBooks.com provides further information on government spending.
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