http://nathansnews.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:18:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today, the much talked about "Texting While Driving Bill" received a full floor debate in the House and, in the end, passed by a vote of 98-18. Of course, for those hoping to stop the problem, I don't think they'll be pleased to learn exactly what passed. As I shared ... http://nathansnews.com/when-a-distraction-isnt-a-distraction.htm While most folks won't start paying attention for a few more weeks (months), the 2010 campaign season has been in full swing for many Statewide and Federal offices. The US Congressional candidates and Gubernatorial candidates are getting most the attention, but I'd like to bring to your attention two statewide ... http://nathansnews.com/meet-the-statewide-candidates-that-call-our-community-home.htm *** STATE HOUSE *** We've almost completed two months of this year's session and have passed several reforms in advance of the upcoming Budget Debate in two weeks. For a recap of each week in the House, simply click on the following Weekly Rewind links that I post ... http://nathansnews.com/community-update-march-2010.htm I hope you'll join me and others in the Midlands for a Meet and Greet with Nikki Haley on Tuesday, March 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wild Wing Cafe off Harbison Boulevard (1150 Bower Parkway)! From the day I learned she would run ... http://nathansnews.com/a-midlands-meet-and-greet-nikki-haley-for-governor.htm February 23 - February 25 Tuesday saw very little floor debate. Instead we had a Joint Assembly to hear an address by the National Commander of the American Legion . Wednesday , we had another Joint Assembly to hear the annual address from SC Supreme Court Chief ... http://nathansnews.com/the-weekly-rewind-14.htm February 16 - February 18 Sorry for doing a Rewind on Sunday night instead of a Thursday or a Friday but the weeks keep getting busier . Also, many have noticed there hasn't been a COMMUNITY UPDATE for February. Next week I'll post one for March ... http://nathansnews.com/the-weekly-rewind-13.htm As I mentioned earlier this year, reform wasn't built in a day . Manuevering legislation through the political process takes time and hard work. Yesterday, after more than a year since I pre-filed the bill, my colleagues finally had a chance to vote on more transparency in our political ... http://nathansnews.com/h-3066-campaign-disclosure-reform-heads-to-the-senate.htm Good thing the snow melted away yesterday. Otherwise, Karen and I would not have had a Valentine's "date night" and also would have missed a chance to spend time with some of the best people around town! Folks in Irmo,SC who are constantly giving back to ... http://nathansnews.com/2010-greater-irmo-chamber-of-commerce-red-carpet-gala.htm It's not often we get snow in Irmo...much less 4 inches or more! Still hoping the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Gala is tomorrow....otherwise, I'm in trouble because I don't have any Valentine's Day plans for Karen . Then again, it's not like the bar has ... http://nathansnews.com/snowpocalypse-2010.htm February 2 - February 4 NOTE: These updates relate only to the House of Representatives; not the "upper chamber" (Senate). Certainly there are several bills each body considers every day; however, due to space and time constraints, I try to mention what may be of more interest to the masses. (Oftentimes, ... http://nathansnews.com/the-weekly-rewind-12.htm