When the DFL regained control the legislature in 2009 discussions about the increases in per diem commenced.  Questions over legislative compensation often have become fodder for debate and political campaigns. As is often the case Checks & Balances is not concerned with matters of due compensation for just work, but is interested in situations where public officials…

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