SC legislators reinstate $1,000 monthly allowance

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 385

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Legislators will once again receive $1,000 monthly expense allowances, including backpay, under a bill that received final approval Friday.

Gov. Henry McMaster will likely sign the bill into law, allowing legislators to once again get the amount they’ve received since 1995.

Both chambers approved the bill unanimously with no debate and no changes. Even those who opposed the raise didn’t intend to get rid of the pay they already received, which …

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