Category Archives: Legislation
Battle Over Bill Limiting Food Stamp Eligibility Moves To N.H. House
If Sen. Dan Feltes doesn’t like it, it must be a winner! When it comes to Senate Bill 7, which lowers the income threshold for food-stamp eligibility, among other changes, Democratic state senator Dan Feltes has some choice words: “One of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Food Stamps, NHPR, SB7
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N.H. Budget Must Address Priorities, But Be Within State’s Means
The state Senate began work Monday on crafting its version of the next two-year state budget. … Senate Finance Chair Gary Daniels, a Milford Republican, spoke to NHPR’s Morning Edition about the process moving forward. (Text or Audio) | NHPR … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Gary Daniels, NH Senate, State Budget
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NH Bitcoiners Speak to Senate Committee About Bitcoin Protection Bill
Last week, HB 436 had its public hearing before the senate commerce committee and a bunch of bitcoiners from across the state came out to sign and testify in favor of the bill, which would help ensure Bitcoin businesses continue … Continue reading
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Tagged Bitcoin, HB436, NH Senate
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John Burt, Victoria Sullivan, The Freedom Caucus, and the Budget Process
State Representatives John Burt and Victoria Sullivan started the Under the Golden Dome segment by talking about the three budget bills that recently passed in the House, while sharing about the budget process. They pointed out how the Freedom Caucus … Continue reading
Education Bills Scheduled for Week of April 10, 2017
The House and Senate must finalize their bills in the next few weeks and then negotiate any differences as we head into May. Not much more left! As always, the detailed schedule with our analysis and recommendations is below with … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, School Choice for NH
Tagged Legislation, Michelle Levell
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What The NH House Freedom Caucus Must Do Next On The Budget
This is a companion piece to What Governor Sununu Must Do Next On The Budget, which I posted yesterday. As I did with the prior post, I will begin with the NH House Freedom Caucus’ statement on the House’s failure … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Ed Mosca Blog, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Budget, Freedom Caucus, NH House
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Rep. Caleb Dyer – What Happened to the NH Budget?
This past Wednesday and Thursday the New Hampshire House of Representatives failed to approve either HB1 or HB2 with their committee amendments. The failure was caused by an unexpected coalition of Democrats and the NH House Freedom Caucus (NHHFC) in … Continue reading
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Tagged Caleb Dyer, NH House
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Five Marijuana Bills To Get Public Hearings
The New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly passed several marijuana policy reforms, and five will receive public hearings in the Senate on Tuesday, April 11. This is a very important day for advocacy at the state house, so please check your … Continue reading
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Tagged Hearings, Marijuana, NH Senate
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Sununu Remains Positive About Budget Process
Governor Chris Sununu says he is optimistic about the state budget writing process, despite the recent failure by House Republicans to pass their version of the spending plan. Earlier this week, conservative Republicans in the House refused to sign off … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, NHPR
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Effort to Pull Hepatitis B Vaccine School Requirement Shot Down
Children entering public school and day care in New Hampshire will continue to need vaccinations against hepatitis B after a Senate committee on Thursday killed the latest of several attempts to end the requirement. Keep Reading… | Concord Monitor
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Tagged Concord Monitor, Hepatitis B, NH Senate, Vaccines
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The New Media Militia 