More on COLA Raises
Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati told reporters that he would consider taking away the cost-of-living raises for legislators in discussions about cutting spending to offset a deepening budget deficit.
"Nothing is off the table," Scarnati said. "It's all on the table and we need to work as four caucuses and the governor to come up with a solution."
Scarnati is taking over for the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, who died Nov. 12 after a four-month battle with cancer. He will also take the higher salary of her office, which rises to nearly $147,000 on Jan. 1.
For the full story, go to pennlive.com.
"Nothing is off the table," Scarnati said. "It's all on the table and we need to work as four caucuses and the governor to come up with a solution."
Scarnati is taking over for the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll, who died Nov. 12 after a four-month battle with cancer. He will also take the higher salary of her office, which rises to nearly $147,000 on Jan. 1.
For the full story, go to pennlive.com.
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