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flag South Carolina lawmakers are unpaid since June after a court blocked a pay raise, citing constitutional violations.

flag South Carolina lawmakers have not been paid since June after a lawsuit by Republican Senator Wes Climer challenged a $1,500 monthly increase in in-district compensation, raising it from $1,000 to $2,500. flag The raise, part of the state budget, was halted by the South Carolina Supreme Court, which ruled it violated the state constitution by allowing immediate pay increases. flag The decision stopped both the raise and a $1,000 monthly allowance, leaving lawmakers to cover expenses like town halls and equipment from personal funds. flag Many are part-time and among the lowest-paid in the nation, raising concerns about representation and access to public service. flag The case, set for oral arguments on October 22, underscores tensions over ethics, pay, and legislative independence.

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