Most PA lawmakers in Congress are worth over $1 million

Most PA lawmakers in Congress are worth over $1 million

This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s partnership with NOTUS, a nonpartisan news organization that covers government and politics with the fresh eyes of early career journalists and the expertise of veteran reporters. The median net worth of Pennsylvania residents sits around $200,000, according to a recent report by the financial company SmartAsset. The people who represent them in Congress have far, far more wealth. Thirteen of …

Cryptocurrency, Stocks and Real Estate are Driving Pennsylvania Lawmakers’ Wealth

Reps. Summer Lee, Rob Bresnahan and Dwight Evans and Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania. (AP photos)The median net worth of Pennsylvania residents sits around $200,000, according to a recent report by the financial company SmartAsset. The people who represent them in Congress have far, far more wealth.Thirteen of the state’s U.S. lawmakers, including both senators, have median net worths in the millions. Yet another two have median net worths t…