South Dakota legislators rank 45th in the nation in pay.
The pay of South Dakota legislators ranks 45th in the nation at $6,000 a year, according to a study that also says they are making 35 percent less than they were in 1975 when inflation is factored in.
It's been nearly 10 years since lawmaker salaries have been increased in South Dakota.
The story goes on to say that the low pay makes it difficult to recruit solid legislators. I think they left out of the calculation many of the fringe benefits of being a South Dakota legislator, such as spending February in Pierre. Or how about the quality time with Frank Kloucek? You can't put a price tag on some things.
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