Category Archives: Legislation
Sens. David Watters and Jeb Bradley: Young NH students need full-day kindergarten
IT IS A BREATH OF FRESH air when an issue arises that has popular support and allows Democrats and Republicans to reach across the aisle and work together. That is exactly what we are doing right now by supporting legislation … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, Republicans
Tagged Kindergarten
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House speaker, governor not exactly chatty
HOUSE SPEAKER Shawn Jasper and Gov. Chris Sununu’s chief of staff are downplaying speculation that there is a growing rift between the two leading Republicans in the wake of a failed budget vote and the House vote against Right to … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, NH House. Speaker Jasper
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Will Firecrackers Finally Be Legal In New Hampshire?
A bill to legalize firecrackers in New Hampshire passed both the House and Senate and the governor intends to sign it. The bill passed the Senate Friday. Gov. Chris Sununu’s spokesman Benjamin Vihstadt said Sununu is expected to sign it … Continue reading
Education and Casino Bills. Your Voice Will Make a Difference!
From Cornerstone Policy Research House Education Committee To Vote Tuesday, May 2 Call Committee Members Now About SB 43, Relative to Non-Academic Surveys The House Education Committee will vote on Tuesday, May 2 on three bills: SB 43, relative to … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Cornerstone, Croydon Bill, SB43, SB44, Surveys
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Lynch and Gregg: Why casino gambling is wrong for NH
For more than 40 years New Hampshire Legislatures have debated the merits of legalizing casino gambling, and for 40 years they have rejected it. On May 4, when it next convenes, the New Hampshire House will debate and vote on … Continue reading
State Sponsored Gambling Monopolies – A Stupid Idea For Which The Time Will Never Come
Like a junkie who needs a fix, Liberal Lou D’Allesandro is chomping at the bit for another shot at a state gambling monopoly. Who would have guessed that the fake news promise of tax riches for all would subside in … Continue reading
Posted in GraniteGrok, Legislation, Local NH Politics, taxes
Tagged Casino, Gambling, Lou D'Allesandro, NH Senate
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NH Right to Life: No funding to NH abortion providers
Please call your State Senators and let them know you are counting on them to keep our tax dollars away from abortion providers. The Senate must approve a budget before June 1. We must tell them NO abortion provider funding … Continue reading
Freedom Caucus endorses revised ObamaCare repeal-and-replace bill
The House Freedom Caucus on Wednesday announced it will back the GOP’s healthcare plan now that an amendment allowing states to opt out of key ObamaCare rules is included. The group of roughly 30 hard-line conservatives held out for weeks, … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, Local NH Politics, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Congress, Freedom Caucus, Obamacare, Repeal
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Full-Day Kindergarten: NH Republicans have lost their minds
Yesterday, the House Education Committee passed a ridiculous full-day kindergarten bill that actually increased the amount Governor Sununu wanted to spend from $9 million per year to over $14 million per year. The amendment was brought forth by ‘Republican’ Terry … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, NH Political Buzz
Tagged HB 155, Kimberly Morin, Kindergarten, SB 191, Terry Wolf
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Edelblut plan to reorganize Education Department stalls in committee
A plan to give newly appointed Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut sweeping powers to reorganize the state Department of Education was defeated 3-2 in the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. More… *| UL Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd *Print … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Frank Edelblut, NH Senate
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