Twenty lawmakers have signed affidavits, saying they don't want the cash!  More than sixty opposed the bill, but it was a safe vote because every member who voted "no" still gets the cash. Governor Jindal isn't a fan of the raise, but is that just lip service?

Use the online form below to send David D'Aquin your comments about the pay raise issue.


When Jindal ran for Governor, he promised sweeping reform at the state capitol. One of his campaign promises was to prohibit pay raises for legislators that would take effect before the next election. However, now, as governor, he says he has no plans to veto the 200% increase in pay.

Governor Jindal was in Washington DC Wednesday showing support for hurricane recovery efforts. So, we weren't able to interview him.  When he was running for governor, he distributed what he called the Jindal action plan. Saying he'd hold the legislature accountable to the citizens they represent. In that section, this was one of his top priorities - saying he'd "prohibit legislators from giving themselves pay raises that take effect before the next election."

D'Aquin requested to talk with the governor. Instead, his press secretary issued this statement, "Exactly, the governor has said all along and even included in his campaign materials that legislators should not give themselves a pay raise until after the next election. He said this again at a press conference last week after the house's vote and continues to point out that not only is the legislature's move to double their pay completely unreasonable but it should not take effect until after the next to double their pay completely unreasonable but it should not take effect until after the next election. "

And though he said he'd prohibit pay raises while running for governor, he now says he won't veto the bill. Which more than doubles the pay of state legislators.

And if you'd like to share your opinion on the matter with the governor ... You can call his office directly at 225-342-7015.  Or, use the online form below to send David D'Aquin your comments about the pay raise issue.