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Wasteful Senate and House Payrolls Draw Fire in 1913 Session
A historical legislative expose argues the 1913 session wasted state funds on countless positions and lavish pay. It notes 100 Senate employees for 50 members, excessive sergeants at arms, door keepers, clerks, custodians, and pages, with salaries up to seven dollars a day. The House mirrored such extravagance, despite fewer staff per member, prompting an attempted reform bill that was defeated along party lines.
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Dubie
Senate
Ee Hob
State Treasury
Thore
Board of Public Grounds and Bulliings
House of Representatives
House
Homes Committee