“Ferguson contended last year that use of state resources was 'de minimis in nature' and not for private gain, and he asked for the matter to be dismissed.”

“'Allowing an individual to travel as a guest neither interfered with official duties nor provided that individual with any improper advantage derived from state office,' he said in a written response to investigators.”

“The agreement obtained Thursday says the governor 'admits that they made a mistake, and it will not happen again.'”

“Ferguson also agreed that he violated two statutes — one barring use of state resources 'for the private benefit or gain of a non-state employee' and the other prohibiting him from using his position to secure 'a special privilege' to a non-state employee by allowing them to travel on a state aircraft.”