Post by Swimmy on Feb 8, 2008 14:27:47 GMT -5
Editorial: No pay hike now for state lawmakers
I'm in the WRONG line of work. Why can't I have a part-time job that pays as much and offers such wonderful perks?!
There is no argument that many state legislators, including our own, work hard. But so do many other people who earn half as much and have far fewer benefits. A state legislator’s base pay is $79,500, second only to Michigan and California. And remember, that’s part-time work. They also get at least $8,800 each for attending the January to June session, along with per diem expenses. Add to that $143 a day for time spent in Albany.
I'm in the WRONG line of work. Why can't I have a part-time job that pays as much and offers such wonderful perks?!