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Cornerstone: Education Choice Bill Advances on Bipartisan Vote
New Hampshire families just got a vote of confidence, as the House Education Committee narrowly recommended “ought to pass as amended” on SB 193. This important school-choice measure will go to the full House in January. | Read More at … Continue reading
Abortion Providers in Line for Family Planning Contracts
The Executive Council is expected to vote Wednesday, November 8, on a series of family planning contracts. Three of them are with known abortion providers: Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, the Joan Lovering Health Center, and the Equality Center. ACTION ITEM: … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Debt/Spending
Tagged Abortion, Cornerstone, Executive Council, Funding, Planned Parenthood
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Update: Proposed NH Medicaid Rule Regarding Coverage for “Gender Reassignment”
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services had its public hearing on September 13 about its proposed rule change to let Medicaid dollars pay for “gender reassignment” surgery. Thanks to all of you who contacted DHHS with your … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Cornerstone, JCLAR, Medicaid, Sexual reassignment surgery
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NH DHHS Reschedules “Rule Change” Hearing to Allow Medicaid Coverage for “Gender Reassignment”
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will hold a public hearing September 13 (originally scheduled for August 24) on a proposed rule change that would permit Medicaid to cover “gender reassignment” surgery. This would include surgery … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics
Tagged Cornerstone, DHHS, Gender Reassignment, Hearing, Medicaid, Rule Change
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Cornerstone: NH Bills to Watch for in 2018
From Cornerstone’s email newsletter ***** Some bills were retained to be studied later this year (and the Cornerstone team will be watching!), and those bills will be voted on in early 2018. Others were tabled, and we could see the … Continue reading
State Budget Should Have No Room for Abortion
Whenever the New Hampshire Executive Council awards a contract to an abortion provider, someone in the room is bound to remark that the funds are for non-abortion work or that taxpayers aren’t funding abortions. That doesn’t tell the whole story. … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Budgets, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Cornerstone, Planned Parenthood, State Budget, Women's Health
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Tell State Board of Education at June 8 Meeting: Students Deserve Higher Standards
Parents and educators concerned about Common Core educational standards for New Hampshire students can bring their concerns to the State Board of Education (BOE) at its next meeting, June 8, 2017. Encourage board members and Commissioner Frank Edelblut to review … Continue reading
On the Defeat of Casino Bill, SB 242 (2017)
The New Hampshire House has killed 2017’s version of a casino bill, voting “inexpedient to legislate” by an overwhelming 275-82 margin. More.. | Cornerstone Also…| Casino Free NH Follow the New Media Militia on Facebook!
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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Governor Sununu (No Longer) Needs Your Encouragement to Sign Parental Rights Bill!
[Update – He already signed it.] An important parental rights measure has passed the New Hampshire House and Senate and is now on Governor Sununu’s desk. House Bill 103 awaits his signature – and he is under pressure to block the … Continue reading
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