Richmond, Va. -- Virginia will bill the federal government for $7 million in costs associated with the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Gov. Tim Kaine's office said Friday the state's largest expenditure was $3.9 million by the Virginia Department of Transportation. That includes $2.5 million for snow and ice removal on roads to speed traffic to Washington.
Nearly $800,000 was spent on additional law enforcement by the Virginia State Police and $500,000 for free buses to shuttle inaugural attendees to mass transit.
Kaine spokesman Gordon Hickey said the state expects to be reimbursed by the Department of Homeland Security.
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