midnight pay raise

By dakota Miller

  • Legislative Branch Pay Raise

    Legislative Branch Pay Raise
    In the early morning hours of July 7, 2005, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed pay increases for state lawmakers, judges, and top executive-branch officials. The vote took place at 2 am without public review or commentary and Governor Ed Rendell signed the bill into law.

  • the raise

    the raise
    The raise increased legislators' base pay from 16% to 34% depending on position.