April 22, 2026

3 weeks left!

The end of this two-year legislative session is just 3 weeks away! Here’s a quick video to ease the mind of many who are worried about Senate 1095 (Abortion) and […]

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April 16, 2026

You can’t spell champion without Chapin!

Death, Taxes, and Chapin Cheerleaders winning another State Championship! Or, as I like to share with my colleagues at the State House, “You can’t spell Champion without Chapin”. Once again […]

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April 1, 2026

Beautiful Day at the State House

With roughly 5 weeks left in this two-year session, there will be lots of activity inside the chambers! If there are bills of importance to you, please let me know! […]

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March 27, 2026

Watch the progress…

For years, I’ve kept y’all updated with the progress (or lack thereof) from the Richland County Penny Tax Program. After all these years, we now are finally going to see […]

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March 10, 2026

Fighting to freeze tuition again (Year 7)

UPDATED MARCH 31, 2026 From The State… “We used to just say, ‘Hey, here’s the money, don’t raise tuition,’ ” Rep. Nathan Ballentine, R-Richland, said. “Now, we’re saying, ‘Hey, here’s […]

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March 5, 2026

Remembering my hero, my Dad

Dennis Carroll Ballentine obituary and service information Last Thursday I left the State House abruptly after a phone call from my mother. This past week has been a blur mourning […]

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January 24, 2026

Broad River Road – finally!

While we all prepare for the winter storm heading our way this evening, I wanted to get this news out to you! For YEARS, we have waited on Richland County […]

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