Mellow Will Forego COLA

State Senate Democratic Leader Robert J. Mellow today said he will forego this year’s cost-of-living adjustment.

He provided the following statement:

“In view of the continued deterioration of the economy in Pennsylvania and the United States, I will forego my cost-of-living adjustment for this year in response to the worsening state budget revenue shortfall.

“While this amount of money is relatively small, it symbolically represents one way to demonstrate leadership and solidarity with struggling working families during these extraordinarily difficult economic times.

“I will continue working with all legislators to cut government costs, improve efficiency and respond to this very difficult economic challenge.”