[YankeeinOkieville]

Oh, by the way, did I mention the State Representative job includes NO PAY, and NO PENSION? That's how it oughtta be.

Why not. They can always feed their families with food stamps while they're about the people's business. /s

I would agree though perhaps a ban on accepting monies outside of their regular pay while in elected office. i.e. NO bribes, NO kickbacks, NO speaking fees as well as a ban on becoming a lobbiest for a set number of years after leaving office.

[YankeeinOkieville]

Said ban to extend to all current or former family members to the twice removed cousin as well as any person working or volunteering for any elected official or political party.