By Associated Press - Thursday, January 26, 2017

BOSTON (AP) - The Latest on Massachusetts lawmakers approving pay raises for elected officials and judges (all times local):

6:45 p.m.

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says he will veto legislation approved by Massachusetts lawmakers that would give nearly $18 million in annual pay raises for top legislators, statewide elected officials and judges.

Baker issued a statement Thursday saying one of his core responsibilities is the “responsible custody of the people’s tax dollars.” He also cited the state’s fiscal outlook.

The Democrat-controlled Senate voted 31-9 in favor of the legislation Thursday, a day after the House approved the measure.

The annual salary for House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Stan Rosenberg, both Democrats, would climb about $45,000 to more than $142,000 a year.

The bill would boost Baker’s annual salary from $151,800 to $185,000, and for the first time would provide the governor a $65,000 housing allowance.

____

12:24 p.m.

The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill calling for nearly $18 million in annual pay raises for top legislators, statewide elected officials and judges.

The Democrat-controlled Senate

Baker wouldn’t say on Wednesday if he would sign the bill, but sounded skeptical about the increases.

Copyright © 2024 The Washington Times, LLC.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.

Click to Read More and View Comments

Click to Hide