LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr and Secretary of State Mark Martin say they each went on trips paid by outside groups valued at about $10,000 last year.
Darr reported trips to China, Texas and Washington he went on were valued at $9,418 and a scroll and plate received was valued at $150. Martin reported trips to Taiwan and Kentucky valued at $10,000.
The two reported the trips on annual statements of financial interest filed with the state. Tuesday is the deadline for state officeholders to file their reports.
Gov. Mike Beebe did not report any trips or gifts. Aside from his $84,114 salary, Beebe reported earning more than $39,500 in interest from certificates of deposit, bonds and money market accounts. He reported more than $163,500 in investments.
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