Jul 03, 2018 | Demetrice Mitchell Changes in the In-State travel policy effective July 1, 2018 as follows: In-State Per Diem will now be referred to as “Per Diem”: The Per Diem covers lodging, meals, and tips. New Per Diem Rate effective July 1, 2018:1 night overnight stay the per diem allowance will be $85 per dayExample: Leave Monday and return to base Tuesday = $1702 plus nights overnight stay the per diem will be $100 per dayExample: Leave Monday and return to base Wednesday = $300 In-State travel where the travel time is 6 to 12 hours the meal allowance will be $12.75 In-State travel where the travel time is in excess of 12 hours but not overnight the meal allowance will be $34.00.