Concord, NH – House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney released the following statement after introducing HB 1561-FN to the House Education Committee, relative to qualifications for student eligibility in the education freedom accounts program: “As a proud alumnus of New Hampshire’s public schools and the University of New Hampshire, I was proud to introduce House …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after he introduced HB1422, the Consumer Tax Relief Act, to the House Ways and Means Committee. “The Consumer Tax Relief Act is a crucial piece of legislation that not only reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility but also addresses the pressing needs …
Concord, NH – House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after submitting a letter to Attorney General John Formella concerning the recent voter intimidation and suppression message sent by the DNC to New Hampshire voters. “I find it deeply concerning that the Democratic National Committee has dismissed our state’s primary as ‘meaningless’ and …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House voted inexpedient to legislate on HB631, relative to electric utility smart meter gateway devices, on a vote of 192-180. “Once again, Republicans in the House are standing up to protect the ratepayers of New Hampshire. Considering our state’s largest electric …
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Concord, NH – Prime Sponsor of HB619, Representative Terry Roy (R-Deerfield) released the following statement after the House passed an amended version of HB619, to require a person to attain the age of majority for genital gender reassignment surgery on a bipartisan vote of 199-175. “As the prime sponsor, I am proud that HB619 passed …
HB436 Would Pay Down New Hampshire’s Debt Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House passed an amended version of HB436, making an appropriation to the New Hampshire retirement system to pay down the unfunded accrued liability on a voice vote. “The budget we passed last year, …
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HB619 Passes With Bipartisan Support Concord, NH – House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs Vice-Chairman Erica Layon (R-Derry) released the following statement after the House voted OTP/A on HB619, to require a person to attain the age of majority for genital gender reassignment surgery on a bipartisan vote of 199-175. “I am pleased that …
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Democrats Renege on Deal Concord, NH – House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after the House upheld the good-faith negotiation on Medicaid Expansion in the historic bipartisan budget compromise by a vote of 191-183 on SB263. “By not electing a decisive majority for either party in 2022, Granite Staters’ sent …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after Finance Committee Democrats voted in lock step to renege on the bipartisan Medicaid Expansion compromise reached 5 months ago in the state budget. “The bill voted on in the Finance Committee yesterday is identical to the language in the state budget …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the Superior Court ruling on the constitutionality of Education Freedom Accounts: “The Superior Court’s decision to dismiss the frivolous lawsuit against the wildly successful Education Freedom Account program reinforces parents’ rights and that families should make the education choices that best fits …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of the formation of an Office of Gun Violence and Prevention. “President Biden’s administration has made it clear from day one that they are hostile to gun owners, and Democrats at the federal and state level will …
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Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the Board of Education voted 5-0 to approve the PragerU financial literacy course. “Democrats will stop at nothing to ensure we strip families of every educational option available to them outside of the standard public school. The same people who want children …
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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after Governor Sununu vetoed HB142, relative to the operation of the Burgess Biopower plant. “While it is unfortunate that a long term solution could not be found to address the financial difficulties of the Burgess Biopower plant, today’s veto by Governor Sununu …
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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after Governor Chris Sununu signed HB281 into law. “I thank Governor Sununu for signing this critical legislation into law. In spite of Washington Democrats and their bureaucratic allies fighting to put American energy production in shackles, New Hampshire will continue to pass …
Deputy Majority Leader Fred Doucette (R-Salem) released the following statement after WMUR’s recent report of undocumented migrants illegally crossing into New Hampshire from Canada. “For those of you who believe New Hampshire is immune to the border crisis in the south, I invite you to take a look at this recent report from WMUR. No …
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