Local legislators shun junket to Puerto Rico

For once, let us praise all members of the Legislature hailing from Cabell and Wayne counties. According to an article in today's Charleston Daily Mail, about half the state Senate and several member of the House of Delegates are attending a state government conference in Puerto Rico. As it happens, attendance is not taken at any of the business meetings. During their off hours, when they're not learning about state government, legislators can play golf, lounge on the beach or have fun at a casino. The Daily Mail published a list of legislators who have been cleared to go to the resort at state expense, and no one from Cabell or Wayne counties is on it.

Thanks, local legislators, for not abusing the public treasury this time.