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The South Carolina Supreme Court has halted payments of an $18,000 annual raise to lawmakers, pending a lawsuit challenging its legality. The raise, approved for all senators and House members, is part of "in-district compensation" with few spending limits. Republican Sen. Wes Climer argues the raise violates the state constitution, while the legislature claims it's a reimbursement for expenses.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff