COMMUNITY UPDATE: September 2010
While I don’t have an opponent in November, I’m always talking with neighbors at their doorsteps and out in the community to hear what’s important to them and learn what […]
Read MoreJoin Us at the Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast
Representative Chip Huggins and Representative Nathan Ballentine Invite you to join your friends and neighbors at the fifth annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast Thursday, September 23, 2010 7:30 a.m. to […]
Read MorePERSPECTIVE
Is the lady pictured above young or old? This morning on Twitter, I asked a question relating to Sports and Politics. Particularly in reference to an article in The State […]
Read MoreFrom the vault: Pub Politics April 2010
Can’t believe my “Social Media Consultant” didn’t post this earlier. This was one of their earlier episodes. I believe I was the 2nd elected official to visit the set.
WatchNational Champions Day
(I had to see it with my own eyes this morning! Took several pictures. Above is one). As an alumus of USC (December 1992), I couldn’t be more proud of […]
Read MoreLet’s change business-as-usual on Tuesday
Six years ago this Tuesday, Nikki Haley shocked the good-ole-boy establishment of SC politics and upset the longest serving legislator in Columbia. Besting him in the primary and forcing a […]
Read MoreMeet Clay and Heather Barnhart: and please VOTE
Clay and Heather Barnhart (both teachers in District Five) are in the “Search for the Epic Star” semifinals. From WACH-FOX: While big name acts like Blue Man group are already […]
Read MoreCOMMUNITY UPDATE: May 2010
*** STATE HOUSE *** We’re into the final weeks of this two-year session and the House has passed several bills of significance since my last Community Update. Briefly, I’ll list […]
Read MoreCigarette Tax “soars” to 42nd in nation
I guess there goes my Friend of the Taxpayer Award for 6 years running. This week I voted to override the Governor’s veto on the cigarette tax. The House and […]
Read More“It Kids” visit State House
Kelly Payne for State Superintendent of Education Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Kelly Payne May 12, 2010 803.767.0875 Kelly Payne and the “It Kids” recognized by the SC State […]
Read MoreBudget Breaking Point
Nathan talks about the 2010 – 2011 budget battle in his latest video. To read more: The State Budget: Deal or No Deal (May 1, 2010)
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