Top 10 legislator per diem payouts for 2018
Lawmakers in the Assembly and Senate collected just under $800,000 in daily travel allowances in 2018. Per diem amounts are in addition to the $53,000 annual salary lawmakers receive, along with other benefits, such as paid mileage and health insurance.
Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma: $12,650
Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison: $11,600
Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh: $10,911.50
Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa, D-Milwaukee: $10,754.50
Sen. Luther Olsen, R-Ripon: $10,235
Sen. Tim Carpenter, D-Milwaukee: $10,120
Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette: $10,048
Rep. Gary Tauchen, R-Bonduel: $10,048
Rep. Rob Swearingen, R-Rhinelander: $9,969.50
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau: $14,960
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I find it interesting that the top 4 are Democrats and #2 lives in Madison and is the longest serving legislator.
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