Sate troopers could see a significant increase in starting pay under a proposal from Governor Holcomb.

The governor unveiled his proposed budget last week before this week's start of the legislative session. It included raising starting pay of Indiana State troopers from $53, 000 to $70, 000.

ISP hopes that could help the shortage of troopers and bring in more candidates.

In 1994, starting pay for troopers was $25, 000.