Category Archives: Legislation
Croydon “Education Tuitioning” Bill Passes the New Hampshire House
The Croydon Bill passes the NH House today by a vote of 210 -147 House Majority Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack): “The passage of SB8 is an important step forward in school choice. This bill will give school boards and parents … Continue reading
NH House passes marijuana decriminalization bill
Legislation decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in New Hampshire is on its way to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, and he is expected to sign it into law. The House on Thursday voted to concur with a change in … Continue reading
The Problem With Senate Bill 3
The problem with Senate Bill 3 is that it doesn’t go far enough, as explained below. That said, it is a baby-step in the right direction that can be easily improved upon, and it probably is the best that can be expected under … Continue reading
Senate budget shoots for more business tax cuts, higher Section 179 deduction cap
The budget the NH Senate is expected to pass this week will not only slightly accelerate already scheduled business tax cuts but greatly expand a tax break for businesses that buy qualifying equipment. The budget, or rather the trailer bill … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, taxes
Tagged Business Taxes, NH Senate, State Budget
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Fetal Homicide and Women’s Rights: Remember These Women
If fetal homicide legislation is going to be cast as a women’s rights issue, the women who lost children and grandchildren belong front and center. Make sure your state reps know about these women, before the June 1 vote on SB … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, Legislation
Tagged Ellen Kolb, Fetal Homicide, NH House
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Education Bills Scheduled for Week of May 29, 2017
The NH House of Representatives has three school choice bills on the agenda — SB 8, one of this year’s town tuitioning (aka Croydon) bills and two others of more modest impact. As always, the detailed schedule with our analysis … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Michelle Levell, NH House, SB 8
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What’s Funded in the Senate Finance Committee’s Budget?
The Senate Finance Committee finished crafting its version of the state budget on Wednesday. It largely resembles what Gov. Chris Sununu proposed in February, except for new business tax cuts and a multimillion dollar investment in mental health services. The … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Budget, Funding, NH Journal, NH Senate
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NH State Budget: How Much For Abortion Providers?
The New Hampshire Senate will vote next week on the budget proposal prepared by the Senate Finance Committee. Whatever the Senate passes will go to the House the next day. Under the Senate proposal, would any of the money allocated … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Budgets, Leaven for the Loaf, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Abortion, Ellen Kolb, Funding, NH Senate, State Budget
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Close the Domicile Loophole in New Hampshire
…while institutionalizing out of state college voters? And that’s a win? For the past three election cycles, New Hampshire voters and activists have been calling for substantive election law reform that points our state in the direction of stronger ballot … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged Domicile, Elections, SB 3
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New Hampshire House eyes lottery game for kindergarten funds
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Legislators in New Hampshire are eying a new option to fund full-day kindergarten for the state — a lottery game called Keno which the state Senate has frequently opposed in the past. Budget writers are expected … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Gambling, Keno, Kindergarten, NH Senate
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The New Media Militia 