NJ Gov. Murphy greenlights $33K pay hike for lawmakers, other raises
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that increases legislators' salaries from $49,000 to $82,000, along with raises for their successors and other senior officials. Murphy signed the bill on Tuesday, according to a news release from his office. He did not comment on the bill, which was passed by the Democratic-led Legislature […]
Allred raises $4.8M in Q4, leads Cruz in cash for Texas Senate race
Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) announced Wednesday that he will raise $4.8 million in the fourth quarter for his Senate campaign. Although this is lower than incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), it will expand his cash reserves. Fundraising leader. Mr. Cruz brought in $5.5 million in the same period. he told Fox News last week. But […]
Kentucky House GOP budget differs with Democratic governor over how to award teacher pay raises
Kentucky House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a spending bill aimed at boosting education funding and tapping into budget reserves, pumping more money into public pensions and infrastructure projects. The two-year budget plan submitted to the House does not guarantee raises for teachers and other public school employees. It also doesn't include state funding that provides […]