Gov. Ritter and staff forced to pay their own job search expenses

A state ethics commission has informed lame- duck Gov. Bill Ritter and his staff that prospective employers can pick up their travel expenses during job searches but to exercise caution.

The Independent Ethics Commission suggested the governor and his staffers seek permission on a case-by-case basis in those situations where there is a concern the expenses would violate an ethics ban voters approved in 2006.

Ritter opted against seeking a second term, leaves office in January.    – More -