Panel Approves Pay Raise for Judges

A special panel has approved a proposed pay raise for state judges. The Times-Picayune reports that state judges are seeking a 9% raise over two years. Governor Blanco has said she is aware of the proposal, but her priority is getting a pay raise for Louisiana teachers. Blanco has also said that she might support a smaller 4% raise, but only after the teachers recieved their raise. The proposed raise would apply to judges at all levels, from district judges to the Supreme Court.

Posted by AJH at April 12, 2005 08:25 AM