California state lawmakers remain the highest paid in the nation by far, according to a survey by a state panel that is considering a 10% reduction in their salary.Highest pay , lowest credit rating from Moody's and Standard and Poor's.
Despite an 18% pay cut last year, the $95,291 salary of California lawmakers is still higher than the $79,650 paid to their counterparts in Michigan, the $79,500 that goes to legislators in New York and the $78,315 salary in Pennsylvania, according to the survey conducted by the California Citizens Compensation Commission.
Monday, March 29, 2010
California Lawmakers Highest Paid in the Nation, Survey Finds
The L.A. Times reports: