In a shocking move to curb the lavish spending of the state senate, Douglas was chosen to lead the Upper Branch in implementing cost-cutting measures. One of the first steps in this effort was the passage of a bill introduced by Senator Sheldon in the last legislative session. The Sheldon law limits the number of employees on the senatorial payroll to 45, designating specific officers in the bill. This marks a drastic reduction from the previous payrolls, which listed around 65 individuals. Under the old system, the senate could employ an endless array of helpers, as dictated by the whims of the political climate. Friends of fiscal responsibility will hail this change as a beacon of hope.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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