In case you missed the news bulletin, a number of legislators in Baton Rouge say they just have to have a big pay raise to survive. The initial proposal was for legislators to see a pay bump from the current $16,800 to $60,000. But it could be a big election issue. “Some people, if they vote for this, it could cost them an election,” said Rep Barry Ivey.”
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