Tag: Legislative Pay Raise

Compensation Committee “overstepped its authority” says Flanagan
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Compensation Committee “overstepped its authority” says Flanagan

Statement from Senate Republican Conference Leader John Flanagan: “After 20 years without a raise, it’s time for hardworking members of the Legislature to receive one, and I have said so many times. I support the compensation committee’s recommendation when it comes to both legislative and executive cost-of-living adjustments. “However, this […]

Pay committee recommends $50,000 annual salary increase for lawmakers
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Pay committee recommends $50,000 annual salary increase for lawmakers

A four-member committee has recommended substantial pay raises for members of the state Legislature, the governor, lieutenant governor, state comptroller and state attorney general. The New York State Compensation Committee — consisting of current and former New York state and New York City comptrollers — unveiled their recommendations Monday, December […]