In first vote, Nevada lawmakers OK $15 million to pay themselves

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 | 3:08 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Without debate or dissent, the Legislature passed its first bill Monday, allocating $15 million to pay for the 120 day session, the same amount as in 2009 and 2011. The money goes for salaries of legislators for the first 60 days of the session, their per diem and added staff, among other expenses. Pay for lawmakers is cut off at 60 days, which was the original end of the session. For the rest of the session, they receive a daily per diem of $10 for breakfast, $15 for lunch and $31 for dinner, $5 for incidentals and ...

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By chuck333

Feb. 5, 2013

4:24 p.m.

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Well like my mom always said be sure to pay yourself first.
By resident702

Feb. 5, 2013

10:51 p.m.

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$108k for a secretary?
$2800 for phones?
$2700 per month for housing?
Its hard to believe the people sit by and do nothing as these clowns spend/take/steal our money.