I think a 67% pay raise for 60 Alaska legislators is unbelievable. Their salary now is $50,400 plus $37,000 per diem (food & lodging) for a 3-month session. With the proposed raise, it will go to $84,000 plus per diem, equaling $121,000 for a 3-month session. (Alaska Beacon, March 31, 2023). When in special session, the per diem of $300/day continues.
This legislature continues to warn us there is not enough money to run the state & is talking about instituting a state income tax system.
If this legislative pay raise is a concern to you, please contact your state representatives & senators. The session ends May 17.
Mary Beth Nelson