Midnight Raise Controversy

  • Event 1

    Event 1

    The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed pay increases.
  • Event 2

    Event 2

    People found out about the pay raises and became outraged.
  • Event 3

    Event 3

    Russell M. Nigro, from the Supreme Court, was denied retention.
  • Event 4

    Event 4

    Governor Rendell signed a repeal of the pay raise
  • Event 5

    Event 5

    17 legislators were defeated in the 2006 primary election.
  • Event 6

    Event 6

    Election claimed several more memebers who supported the raise.
  • Event 7

    Event 7

    Frank LaGrotta paid back the vouchers.
  • Event 8

    Event 8

    Lagrotta stopped payment and was refunded.
  • Event 9

    Event 9

    Barbara Smith announced she would not run for election.
  • Event 10

    Event 10

    Rep Dan Truitt won the election.
  • Aftermath

    Aftermath

    Pay raise was repealed.