SC lawmakers almost doubled their own pay. What can we expect from them?

By: Paul Hyde

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 16, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 2 days, 7 hours ago

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State lawmakers failed to produce a state budget on time, but they were far more decisive when it came to almost doubling their own compensation.

Many South Carolinians may question whether elected officials deserve a significant pay increase while many South Carolina families struggle with rising housing costs, gas prices, healthcare costs, utility expenses, insurance premiums and grocery bills.

A budget provision increases legislators’ monthly in-district expense allowance from $1,000 to $2,500 beginning Dec. …

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