STATE LAWMAKERS ARE DISCUSSING A BILL AIMED AT ATTRACTING TOP TALENT TO RUN STATE AGENCIES. 

THE LEGISLATION WOULD RAISE THE SALARIES OF SOME AGENCY DIRECTORS BY 15 PERCENT. REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTIAN MITCHELL OF CHICAGO SAYS THE INCREASE IS NEEDED TO FIND THE BEST PEOPLE FOR THE JOB.

THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IS ALSO BEING CITED AS AN EXAMPLE…SINCE DIRECTORS IN SIMILAR ROLES MAKE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE IN OTHER STATES.

THE BILL WILL BE UP FOR A VOTE FIRST IN THE HOUSE.