Illinois lawmakers increase salaries to 4th highest in U.S. – Illinois Policy

In total, lawmakers’ base salaries have increased 8% under Pritzker, and they will be earning a minimum $73,345 a year when the new budget starts July 1. The U.S. average for state lawmaker pay is $34,348.
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Ex Illini
2 years ago

Talk about a poor return on investment. Residents of Illinois get screwed endlessly.

Fed up neighbor
2 years ago

Spineless gutless incompetent individuals in Springfield

The Paraclete
2 years ago

It’s called buying unquestioned support.

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