The two major parties upheld their control of the political system this year by granting themselves raises that cost about $4 million annually along with future automatic increases. Democrats who control all the statewide constitutional elected offices (Governor, Lt. Gov., Treasurer, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller) along with majorities in the 187-member General Assembly, can pass anything they want without Republican support but in this case, they received tacit as well as open support from the minority party.
Legislative Pay Raises and Party Power
Legislative Pay Raises and Party Power
Legislative Pay Raises and Party Power
The two major parties upheld their control of the political system this year by granting themselves raises that cost about $4 million annually along with future automatic increases. Democrats who control all the statewide constitutional elected offices (Governor, Lt. Gov., Treasurer, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller) along with majorities in the 187-member General Assembly, can pass anything they want without Republican support but in this case, they received tacit as well as open support from the minority party.