Thought these comments were interesting in today guest editorial.... Americas largest full-time state Legislature will keep Pennsylvania known as the State of Corruption until and unless Pennsylvanians demand that lawmaking revert to the part-time pursuit it once was and should be. Pennsylvanias 253 full-time lawmakers have a budget of $277 million, about 2,700 staffers, salaries of $84,012 to $131,129, generous pensions and health coverage, state-paid cars and per diems with little accountability. There are rewards so lavish that too many members are tempted to break the law to further enrich themselves and/or retain their seats, with 15 whove served accused of corruption since 2007, including two this year. The legislature morphed from part time to full time in 1959. Rep. Tim Krieger, R-Hempfield, who has been urging a return to part-time status for three sessions, says his bill will never move until the public says, We want it, and the public hasnt said that yet. MAYBE ITS ABOUT TIME WE SAY SOMETHING.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:02:48 +0000
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