Vos says Assembly won’t raise per diems
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Incoming state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says lawmakers will not be getting more money to pay for their daily expenses.
Vos said Tuesday that the $88 per day available to cover hotels and meals when lawmakers come to Madison will remain unchanged. Those who live in or close to Madison get $44 per day.
Vos had earlier said Assembly leaders were talking about increasing per diem reimbursements which are on top of lawmakers’ $49,943 annual salary.
Vos made the announcement to reporters working in the press room in the Capitol. He did not give a reason for keeping per diems the same before walking away. His spokeswoman said later he would have no other comment.
Republicans who control the Senate have said they will not be raising the per diem.
Dec 12, 2012 at 11:55 a.m.
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they should vote to rid themselves of this "entitlement"!
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:48 a.m.
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But remember folks, it's the public employees who are the problem....
Dec 12, 2012 at 10:13 a.m.
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How about actually helping the budget by getting less money?
Dec 12, 2012 at 9:35 a.m.
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And people complain about teachers ?
Dec 12, 2012 at 7:08 a.m.
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They make 50 thousand a year plus benefits and work two months out of the year, not bad if you can get it.
Dec 11, 2012 at 7:35 p.m.
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They get way to much already in wages & benefits
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