South Carolina boosts lawmaker pay in 2026 budget

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Members of the South Carolina General Assembly are one step closer to a major pay raise after approving their 2026 budget, which includes a provision to more than double their salaries.

Lawmakers currently make $1,000 a month and have not seen a salary increase since 1990. 

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