Between 2021 and 2022, New York State has the highest loss of population by total number of people and by percentage decrease. Yet, State legislature voted themselves a pay raise!!! No strings attached!
It was $79,500 in 2018. Raised to $110,000 in 2019. Yes, New York legislator pay will double by 2025. Salary of US President is $400,000 since 2001.