Confirmation of lottery board may be stymied by large payroll

Lottery Post — Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:11:02 GMT

Confirmation of the states lottery board could become a divisive political issue when the legislature returns next month.Both houses of the state legislature must approve the seven Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation board members, appointed by Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen in June. The state House and Senate will have 30 days to do so after convening here Jan. 13.Some lawmakers have been critical of salaries set by the lottery board, particularly of CEO Rebecca Paul. Paul could receive up t... [ More ]