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Post by Logan on Feb 25, 2017 16:33:48 GMT -6
House panel backs COLA freeze for legislators, congrats for CubsSPRINGFIELD — State lawmakers would be barred from receiving a cost-of-living allowance adjustment in the current fiscal year, under a bill approved Thursday by the House Executive Committee. The same committee approved a resolution (HJR 33) congratulating the Chicago Cubs for winning the World Series last November, and declaring March 8 "Chicago Cubs World Series Champions Day." The Cubs' World Series trophy is scheduled to be in the Capitol that day. "We're going to dedicate that day to them," said Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago. "This may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many of us. I appreciate the support of this committee, even from the Sox and St. Louis Cardinals fans. Read more: www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-02-23/house-panel-backs-cola-freeze-legislators-congrats-cubs.html
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