It's All about the Benjamins

The Mobile Press-Register reports that the Alabama Senate passed a resolution before the end of the regular session that could give state Senators a "substantial break" in the cost of their health insurance. According to the Press-Register:

The sponsor of the resolution, Sen. E.B. McClain, D-Midfield, said it's only fair that legislators be treated the same as regular state employees.

I wonder if Senator McClain realizes that part-time state employees do not received the same benefits as full-time state employees. My understanding is that part-time employees do not get the same health care benefits as full-time state employees.

Still, this legislation is yet another example of arrogance and self-centeredness of our state legislators, in general, and state Senators, in particular.