And some of Trump’s codefendants in Georgia played a role in Pennsylvania.
All 253 lawmakers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have a starting salary of more than $100,00 this year.
It’s the first time legislators’ pay has topped six figures and members of leadership make more than $150,000. Pennsylvania has the third highest-paid state legislature, behind California and New York. Both of those states have a higher cost of living. The state House is only scheduled to meet 45 days total this year, and the Senate is scheduled for 52.To compare, the average Pennsylvanian makes $50,400, and most full-time workers are on the job 240 days per year.Legislators are also allowed to have other jobs. Many who are lawyers maintain partner or associate status at law firms.
Also, they can accept an unlimited amount of gifts from nonprofits, lobbyists, businesses, and others.“Harrisburg needs an enema, and we need to reset,” said Eric Epstein, the director of government accountability group Rock The Capital. “It’s very difficult to pass laws for an average citizen when you’re living a gilded lifestyle.”
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