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State sends $30 million back to N.H. cities and towns for infrastructure

In his budget address in February, Sununu had proposed establishing an Infrastructure Revitalization Fund with surplus dollars to help pay for local projects, including school renovations. A 10-member commission would have chosen which projects to fund, and Sununu estimated as … Continue reading

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NH Republicans Work Together to Pass State Budget, Full-Day Kindergarten

In two legislative victories for Gov. Chris Sununu, he saw Republicans unite to pass a state budget and full-day kindergarten. The New Hampshire House and Senate met Thursday for the final session of the legislative year in their respective chambers, and … Continue reading

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Abortion is Ground Zero for the Democrat War on Women

New Hampshire Democrats are calling Republican efforts to remove funding for abortions from the state budget an attack on women’s health.  But if we’re being honest, abortion is ground zero for the Democrat war on women. Nothing is more anti-woman … Continue reading

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Budget negotiators back to work as Thursday deadline nears

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire House and Senate budget negotiators combed through competing two-year spending plans Monday, but it was an anti-spending provision on abortion that caused a stir. A conference committee is working to reconcile differences between the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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#DyingPaper (Union Leader) Bipolar on State Budget

The Legislature’s part of the process begins with the House passing a budget and sending that to the Senate.  The Senate typically makes changes to the House’s budget and sends it back to the House.  The House typically disagrees with … Continue reading

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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

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