Category Archives: Legislation
Executive Councilor David Wheeler Discusses the Fetal Homicide Bill
Rich talked about Senate Bill 66, or the fetal homicide bill, explaining what it entails to the listeners. He was then joined by Executive Councilor David Wheeler, who aimed to share the legal, political and moral standpoints from his perspective. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Girard At Large, Legislation
Tagged Dave Wheeler, Fetal Homicide, Rich Girard, SB 66
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NH Governor Signs Bill Protecting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency From Regulation!
On Friday, New Hampshire’s new governor John Sununu signed a bill, HB 436, which makes NH the first state to explicitly protect cryptocurrency like Bitcoin from regulation! This is a historic day and this move clearly positions New Hampshire as … Continue reading
Posted in Free Keene, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, HB436
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N.H. House Freedom Caucus Left Out of Conference Committee for State Budget
After the New Hampshire Senate passed its version of a state budget last week, it was expected the House would request a Committee of Conference, so it could ultimately have a say in the final budget negotiations. House conservatives, who led the charge … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation
Tagged Committee of Conference, Freedom Caucus, NH House, State Budget
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Alcohol Fund Becomes Latest Political Battle for N.H. Lawmakers During Budget Process
When it comes to the opioid crisis, one would expect every state dollar allocated to the epidemic would be spent. That’s apparently not exactly what happened this fiscal year. A substantial surplus remains in the Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Alcohol Fund, Opiod Crisis
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When Might New Hampshire Recognize a Fetus as a Person? It Depends.
During the debate preceding the recent vote on the fetal homicide bill, one New Hampshire state representative made her way to the House gallery to hand me a thick bundle of stapled papers. She pointed out the top page to … Continue reading
Impact of School Choice
It can be easy to lose sight of how school choice impacts individual children. Politicians, lobbyists, and advocates can get caught up in policy and budget debates. But decisions reached in Concord have a profound effect on thousands of children … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Michelle Levell, School Choice
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Postscript to House Vote On SB 66: The Naysayers
Steve MacDonald over at Granite Grok was blunter than I after the SB 66 vote in the House: “NH Democrats Defend the Right to End a Woman’s Pregnancy Against Her Will.” That’s harsh, but tough to refute, especially in view of … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Ellen Kolb, Fetal Homicide, SB 66
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Ellen Kolb on Passage of Fetal Homicide Bill in NH House
After lengthy debate and four preliminary roll call votes, the New Hampshire House on June 1 voted 186-170 to approve fetal homicide legislation. SB 66 now goes back to the Senate for expected concurrence with a House amendment. From there, … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Leaven for the Loaf, Legislation
Tagged Ellen Kolb, Fetal Homicide, SB 66
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School Choice for NH On Passage of Croydon Bill in NH House
Great news out of Concord today! Earlier this afternoon the NH House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 8, the town tuitioning (aka Croydon) bill, in a 210 to 147 roll call vote. … The bill as amended by the House … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Croydon Bill, Michelle Levell, SB 8
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NH House OKs Bill Funding Full-Day Kindergarten with Keno
The House overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday to fund full-day kindergarten in the state. The final vote was 231 to 100. Under the measure, $1100 per pupil would be sent to school districts for the full-day kindergarten programs. But those … Continue reading
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