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S.C. Supreme Court Strikes Down Legislative Pay Raise
“The legislature is not above the law…”
“The legislature is not above the law…”
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Here’s an idea: Tie any legislative pay increase to the same cost of living increase per year that thousands of retired teachers and state employees are given each year. At present it stands at ONE PER CENT per annum and hasn’t changed for years.
Excellent idea!
I think most state citizens would be understanding of a pay increase for legislators if they were aware they haven’t had a raise in 40 years, and their expense allowance hasn’t increased in about 30 years. We all understand the concept of inflation – especially in the last 4 years. Otherwise, only rich people can serve in the legislature. The average joe can’t absorb 25k in annual expenses and work for 80 days when you’re only getting paid for 40. I like Will’s oft-repeated proposal: give them a hefty pay raise and couple it with draconian rules to prevent self-enrichment by virtue of their position.
It didn’t have to go this way…if the appropriation was struck down in its entirely, it would seem that now they don’t even get the $1k/mo baseline.
Everyone deserves a livable wage.
No one deserves to use hierarchy, public or private, to unduly extract wealth from the working class for the benefit of themselves, their family, their friends, etc.
As always, the solution is clear: seize the means.
Agree This entire matter could fall under “criminal conspiracy,” which is a serious felony. Case law is clear.
All those lawyers who are lawmakers ought not to be law BREAKERS. Do not tell me they did NOT know it was illegal. Look at the dozens who voted for and passed this unlawful crap!
They should’ be given a pay increase, I agree. But like this?????? What a bunch of elected weasels! Crooks, liars, and thieves.
I do not want to hear their excuses. There are none. Remove them all and criminally prosecute. US Atty Gen Pam Bondi now knows.
Agree This entire matter could fall under “criminal conspiracy,” which is a serious felony. Case law is clear.
Who in the hell gave them legal advice that they could pull this crap?
This pay raise proviso attracted attention. Trust me, there are probably more egregious provisos that passed without any scrutiny. Provisos are where the lobbyists and legislators can camouflage their actions because very few read them. You can direct appropriations to a specific entity just by the language of the proviso. No one questions it because it looks innocuous. A line item appropriation speaks for itself.
There IS a God after all!
Hopefully someone is going to call the Poh Poh. Nothing but Shysters and thieves who do nothing for the compensation they get except look out for their buddies. Then theres Johnny in their pocket going on also. Call the Poh Poh!
Bastards should be in prison
Pay legislators 80K per year, require them to work full time year round either in Columbia or in their home district, ban secondary employment (can’t be a legislator and a lawyer), only get raises when regular state employees get a cost of living increase. This would cut down on a lot of the BS and allow some “regular” people to consider a run for office.