New York lawmakers have a potent incentive to help make sure they pass a $175 billion state budget by Sunday's deadline: A $10,000 pay raise.
The state's 213 lawmakers are scheduled to see their base pay increased from $110,000 to $120,000 on Jan. 1, 2020, as part of a three-year schedule approved by the state Compensation Committee last year.
The raise takes effect only upon the "timely legislative passage of the budget."
Agency commissioners appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as well as the state attorney general and comptroller, are also due a Jan. 1 raise that will take effect only if the budget is on time.
Assembly Democrats appeared to clear one of the major remaining hurdles, saying they back congestion pricing, a new tax on drivers below 61st Street in Manhattan.
Raises were also recommended for Cuomo to make $250,000 a year by 2021.
Taxing the people of New York, is the goal for these Democrats while give the corporation prime land and billions of dollars in breaks.
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