LANSING, Mich. (Great Lakes News) – Members of Michigan’s redistricting commission have voted to give themselves a raise.

The 7 percent pay raise comes two months after finalizing new congressional and legislative maps.
The 13-member panel continues to hold meetings while its lawyers defend against lawsuits challenging the plans.
The state constitutional amendment that created the commission says members must make at least $39,000 annually.
Commissioners voted last year to be paid $55,000 a year.
In an 8-3 vote on Thursday, they approved an increase to nearly $60,000.