Rep. Nathan Ballentine discusses roll call voting bill
(Ok, so maybe I got a little bit too much cut last week) This week I enjoyed seeing Jonathan Williams again (senior, USC student) whom I’ve seen around the halls […]
WatchGov. Haley thanks Rep. Ballentine in her “State of the State” address
If you’ll indulge me for a moment, one of my constituents last week, after watching this year’s State of the State, shared with me that I have been mentioned in […]
WatchNo easy choices here
After last week’s State of the State , I predictably received a few emails asking how the General Assembly could consider cutting state dollars for “the arts” and SCETV . […]
Read MoreAre all fee increases “bad”? Discuss…
Tomorrow, I’ll chair my first House Agriculture Regulations Subcommittee. Two of the regulations (aka “regs”) before us are proposing fee increases for DHEC. One I found very interesting and wanted […]
Read MoreOnPoint with Cynthia Hardy 1/16/2011
Enjoyed visiting w/constituent Cynthia Hardy on her weekly show “On Point!” Discussed budget crisis and working together (Rs/Ds, Legislative and Executive Branch) Joining me is fellow colleague, Representative Chris Hart […]
WatchNewswatch with Ben Hoover 1/9/2011
A conversation primarily focused on the budget crisis we’re facing this year and the upcoming new session working with Governor Haley.
WatchWhat a difference two years make!
You’ve no doubt seen the news that today the House passed “On the Record Voting” which had been a two years+ campaign for our new Governor and I last session, […]
Read MoreRoll Call Voting passes House – first week
January 13, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. House Republicans passed the first item on their 2011-2012 agenda Thursday when the House approved a statute requiring more […]
Read MoreFloor Remarks on Roll Call Voting
Another unanimous vote from the House after brief questions from Minority Leader, Harry Ott (D-Calhoun). Once again, the bill now rests in the Senate where hopefully we’ll see quick action […]
WatchFirst Day of Session: 119th General Assembly
There’s a lot of energy around the State House as we are on the eve of the Inauguration of the state’s 116th Governor and several constitutional officers tomorrow! Both the […]
WatchNo wusses here – game on for General Assembly!
With the recent flack over the NFL’s postponement of the Eagles-Vikings game two weeks ago, I was bracing for a potential tongue-lashing from Pennsylvania’s Governor Ed Rendell. Fortunately, that won’t […]
Read MoreNow you’ve got people’s attention!
At my swearing-in ceremony six years ago, I remember one seasoned-politician telling me “get ready for pothole duty, son”. I didn’t think he was serious but soon found out that […]
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