"California taxpayers paid out big bucks to state workers in 2014. How much? More than the Gross Domestic Product of 100 countries, according to new data published by the State Controller’s office."

University of California and stem cell agency highest paid state workers http://t.co/rOvDEPTFLb pic.twitter.com/Auzsq2HEAU

— CalWatchdog (@CalWatchdog) August 24, 2015

California taxpayers paid out big bucks to state workers in 2014.

How much? More than the Gross Domestic Product of 100 countries, according to new data published by the State Controller’s office. In 2014, more than 650,000 state employees earned a total of $32 billion in wages and benefits.