Surprise, Surprise, Surprise
When it comes to our State’s Budget, I thought I had seen it all in my four short years. Boy was I wrong! This year it’s a surprise every other […]
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Statehouse Report – April 1, 2008
As mentioned last week, the May 1st “crossover deadline” is approaching and in order for bills to have any chance to become law this year the next few weeks are […]
People, Not Politics.
For immediate release Contact: Nathan Ballentine Monday, March 24, 2008 (803) 732-1861 Rep. Nathan Ballentine seeks re-election Continues the fight for people, not politics. www.nathansnews.com IRMO, SC – One of […]
COMMUNITY UPDATE: February 2008
Here’s this month’s regular update to keep you informed of what’s going on in the State House and in our community! If you have events you’d like me to share […]
SCETV: This Week in the House
Each week Speaker Bobby Harrell (R-Charleston) hosts a live show 30 minutes before we begin our weekly session. Today, I joined him and fellow Representative Mike Anthony (D-Union) for a […]
Statehouse Report – January 24
House Republicans began moving several pieces of our ambitious, seven-piece agenda through the House – after only seven days of session. The first major achievement was reforming how the General […]
Five House Republicans Named ‘Friend of the Taxpayer’
COLUMBIA – Five House Republicans received the ‘Friend of the Taxpayer’ award Wednesday from the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers’ president and founder Don Weaver. The five were House Majority […]
COMMUNITY UPDATE: December 2007
Here’s this month’s regular update to keep you informed of what’s going on in the State House and in our community! If you have events you’d like me to share […]
Pork – it's not just for big spenders!
As everyone knows, when it comes to spending your hard-earned tax dollars, there aren’t many in the SC Legislature tighter than I am. In my freshman year, I was singled […]
September's Community Update
Here’s this month’s regular update to keep you informed of what’s going on in the State House and in our community. Feel free to forward to your friends and neighbors! […]
About
Nathan Ballentine was born in Richland County and, for more than two decades, has chosen to work, live, and raise his family in our community. Nathan has always been committed […]
The Budget: debate begins March 21st
One of our most important jobs in office is to be stewards of your tax dollars. Monday at 1:00pm the session begins. How long the debate will last is never […]