New York State May Soon Have the Highest-Paid Lawmakers in the US
The New York State Legislature may vote to raise pay for its lawmakers to $130,000 a year from $110,000, making them the highest-paid in the U.S.
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Biden Urges Congress to Block Rail Workers From Striking Over Sick Days, Challenging His Pro-Union Stance
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation adopting a labor agreement between U.S. rail workers and management that was voted down by most union members, who are pushing for paid sick days.
Even in States Where Legislators Earn More, Economic Diversity in the State House Remains Elusive
Even in states where serving in the legislature is a full-time job, few working class people run for the position. A job with term limits can be a gamble for Americans worried about putting food on the table.
