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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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.
Black Women Are Rising Up in Politics Nationwide… But What About New York?
There are currently 18 black women in the New York State Legislature.
