News & Updates – Page 19 – New Hampshire House Republican Caucus

Prime Sponsor of Bill to Lower Dropout Age Challenges Governor to Debate

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CONCORD – State Representative Jim Parison (R-New Ipswich) today issued a challenge to Governor John Lynch to debate the issue regarding who decides when students can withdraw from school. Parison is the prime sponsor of HB 429, legislation gives parents the final say when students may withdraw at age 16 instead of the superintendent. After …

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House Republican Leadership’s amendment to CACR 12 (educational funding)

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To add a new Part II, Article 5-C to the New Hampshire Constitution, as follows: In fulfillment of its duties the provisions with respect to education as set forth in Part II, Article 83, the general court shall have the authority, responsibility and full discretion to define reasonable standards for elementary and secondary public education, …

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Wall Street Journal: How to Live Freer in New Hampshire

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With all eyes on Wisconsin this past week, overlooked has been the conservative policy changes that are moving ahead in New Hampshire. In recent days the New Hampshire House, where the GOP controls nearly three-quarters of the 400 seats, passed a bill to repeal the state cap-and-trade law that imposes a tax on energy use and a bill to make New Hampshire a right-to-work state.

Union Leader – The budget focus: NH House is doing well

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The New Hampshire Democratic Party’s disinformation campaign (a political perpetual motion machine) has been charging Republicans in the Legislature with not focusing on the budget to the exclusion of everything else, like they promised. Balderdash.

All legislative business in the NH House of Representatives for Wednesday has been cancelled. State House facilities will remain open.

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Chandler Receives International Legislator of the Year Award

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CONCORD, NH —At a recent meeting the NH chapter of Safari Club International (NHSCI) honored state Rep. Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett), with the 2011 NH Legislator of the Year award. The award recognizes a legislator who has made significant legislative accomplishments on behalf of sportsmen and sportswomen. “We are pleased to recognize Rep. Gene Chandler of …

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WMUR Video: NH Republicans Announce Legislative Agenda

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After a contentious start to the legislative session in Concord, House Republicans on Thursday outlined their goals for the session that are focused on government spending and not social issues.