One lawmaker’s bounty
Legislator: Trent Van Haaften, D-Mount Vernon.
His reported gifts, their value, and the lobbyists who gave them:
• Indiana Inaugural Ball; $874.97; from AT&T.;
• Indiana Inaugural Ball for spouse; $750, from AT&T.;
• Pro-Am golf, dinner; $2,258.92; from AT&T.;
• Pro-Am golf gifts; $350; from AT&T.;
• Golf, $101.44; from Vectren Corp.
Total value of gifts: $4,335.33
What he had to say: “I make my decisions in the legislature based upon what I think is right and wrong, not on who invited me to dinner.’’
Source: Indiana Lobby Registration Commission
