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August 2, 2009

Tab $21M: Special session boosts cost

Tab $21M: Special session boosts cost Last year, it cost more than $19 million in total expenses for state lawmakers, legislative pages, assistants and operating expenses. The auditor’s 2008 report covered one year. The 2009 report shows that lawmakers’ salaries and travel expenses totaled more than $8.8 million for an off-and-on regular session that was…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 2, 2009

SH – Lawmakers were paid $12.9M in 13 months

SH – Lawmakers were paid $12.9M in 13 months Mississippi lawmakers’ salaries and other compensation added up to $12.9 million for a 13-month period ending in June, according to a report State Auditor Stacey Pickering released Friday. Lawmakers took home about $8.8 million in salaries, mileage and per diem. The report also shows a total…