New York's lawmakers are poised to get $30,500 raise in January, and an additional $10,000 in the following two years.

New York Law Journal reporter Dan Clark joined the podcast to explain the process that led to the first salary increases in two decades, including the special committee created in the state budget, the buyer's remorse from the Legislature and potential legal challenges.

The episode dives deep into the committee's actions and highlights the unanswered questions that could blow everything up.

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