NY Democrats Get Retroactive Pay Raises

Maybe this is what NY Democrats call stimulus.

Eleven of the state Senate's highest-paid staffers received raises of up to $32,000 when it appeared likely Democrats would lose control of the chamber during the five-week leadership fight.

The combined increases will cost taxpayers $200,000 annually.

Pretty bold - especially making the raises retroactive to January 1, thus giving them a giant lump sum check today.