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Taxpayer Palaces: Grand Stairs, State Pools, and Bowling Alleys in Governors' Mansions

After wrangling a state legislature, picture diving into a pool shaped like your turf. That's the rent-free reality for governors in 45 states, complete with bowling alleys and bullet-riddled tsar portraits.

Grand staircase and Corinthian columns at Alabama governor's mansion

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • 45 states offer rent-free mansions to governors, loaded with pools, antiques, and oddities. 𝕏
  • Five states opted out, dodging public scrutiny and upkeep costs. 𝕏
  • Perks like state-shaped pools and beer taps mix luxury with political pitfalls. 𝕏
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