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flag South Carolina lawmakers approve budget including a controversial annual raise for legislators.

flag South Carolina's General Assembly passed a budget that includes a controversial $18,000 annual raise for legislators. flag The raise increases their "in-district compensation" from $1,000 to $2,500 monthly. flag The budget also features pay raises for teachers, a reduction in the top income tax rate, and funding for bridge repairs and a private school tuition program. flag The budget takes effect in July, but the lawmaker raises won't go into effect until after the next election.

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