Oregon's Legislators Push for Pay Raise ; Low Wages Repel Promising Talent
The Columbian › March 01, 2005
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) Oregon's legislators could be in line for a pay raise, to bring them closer to the levels of other Western states with part-time legislatures.
Currently, the state's legislators are paid $1,283 per month, about the same as working 40 hour weeks at minimum wage. During the legislative session every other year, they get an additional $91 a day.See the full content of this document
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Oregon's Legislators Push for Pay Raise ; Low Wages Repel Promising Talent
Some say the low pay makes it difficult for younger people, or those of average income, to serve in the Legislature.
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