Florida legislators are wealthier than ever

Miami Herald: The 2016 Florida Legislature appears to have been the richest in recent history.

And a couple of incoming freshmen, recently elected without opposition, could help make the 2017 class even wealthier.

The makeup of the 160 members of the 2016 Legislature, considered a “part-time” lawmaking body where people earn about $30,000 a year, featured at least 55 millionaires — three more than in the prior session, according to newly filed financial-disclosure reports. Also, the paperwork for seven members wasn’t available Tuesday morning on the Commission on Ethics website.

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