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House Leaders Introduce Tax Reduction Legislation

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn), Majority Whip Jeanine Notter (R-Merrimack), and Vice Chair of House Ways and Means John Janigian (R-Salem) released the following statement after public hearings on HB15, relative to the rate of the business enterprise tax, HB133, repealing the communications service tax, and HB100, repealing the interest and dividends …

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House Republicans Comment on Expanding Education Freedom Accounts

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Rep. Erica Layon (R-Derry) released the following statements after the House Education Committee heard testimony on HB464, relative to eligible students in the education freedom account program and HB367, relative to eligibility of students in the education freedom account program. Rep. Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) “Students across …

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Democrats Attempt to Repeal Freedom from Discrimination Laws

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Deputy Majority Leader Jim Kofalt (R- Wilton) released the following statement after the hearing of HB61, relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools and discrimination in public workplaces. “It’s appalling to see that Democrats in our state are attempting to repeal our anti-discrimination statute. …

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House Republicans Successfully Defend Long-Standing Institutional Policy

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House defeated a number of Democrat proposals attempting to change House Rules. “I am proud of House Republicans for defending this institution from attacks on our traditions and long-standing policy on constitutional rights. Much like their DC counterparts’, New Hampshire …

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House Majority Leader Congratulates Speaker Packard

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after Representative Sherman Packard (R- Londonderry) was re-elected for a second term as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives: “I offer my congratulations to Rep. Sherman Packard on his bipartisan re-election, for a second term, as Speaker of the New Hampshire …

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House Majority Leader Reacts to Hillsborough District 16 Recount

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the conclusion of the recount for Hillsborough District 16: “Don’t let the Democrats’ spin on today’s court ruling cause whiplash. The fact is that the Democratic Party attempted to take a legislative seat by subverting and disenfranchising voters. New Hampshire’s full and …

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Republicans Keep NH House Majority

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the 2022 general election results: “Our state- level candidates have once again bucked the national trend and outperformed our federal nominees. The voters of New Hampshire have spoken and have sent Republicans back into the majority in the House for …

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Representative Aron Responds to Sullivan County Nursing Home Project Funding Approval

Concord, NH – State Representative Judy Aron (R- South Acworth) released the following statement after $25.2 million was approved to help the Sullivan County Nursing Home renovate their facility. “In June this past year I was thrilled that the Executive Council, Governor, and Fiscal Committee gave their blessing to appropriating $50 million of American Rescue …

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Majority Leader Osborne Comments on 30% Payroll Tax Cut for New Hampshire Businesses

Concord, NH – Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the news that payroll taxes will be cut by 30% for New Hampshire businesses. This rate reduction was triggered due to the current strength of New Hampshire’s Unemployment Trust Fund. “This is welcome news for New Hampshire businesses after a disastrous two years …

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Top House Republican Leaders Discuss the Energy Crisis

Concord, NH: House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry), Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn), and Science, Technology and Energy Chairman Michael Vose (R-Epping) held a press conference earlier today to discuss the energy crisis and the devastating effects of failed policies coming from Washington, DC:  “The Biden administration shut down pipelines, limited fuel permits and pursued costly …

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Rep. Jason Osborne: Costly Democrat energy policies leave NH cold

AS NEW HAMPSHIRE faces higher energy prices, Democrats have been desperate to pass the blame to anyone but themselves. What is clear is that they have no idea how our electric grid works. Either that or they are lying to obfuscate their responsibility for increasing costs for Granite Staters. For New England states that have …

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Reps. Margaret Kennedy & Vanessa Sheehan: Contrast between parties on education is clear

THERE ARE FEW things of greater importance than a quality education in a child’s life. Learning is the cornerstone for providing the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking ability to thrive in the future. As lawmakers, it is our duty to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive the best education …

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Republicans’ Leadership Delivers Relief to Granite Staters

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House passed HB2023, making appropriations to the department of energy for a state emergency fuel assistance program and a supplemental electric benefit, and relative to the electric low-income program fund on a voice vote. “Due to no fault of their own, many Granite …

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House Speaker Sherman Packard: Republican management made New Hampshire fiscally strong

I AM THRILLED to see Democratic leaders acknowledge the great position our state is in. Yes, New Hampshire Republicans built a state budget that has produced a surplus of more than $400 million and built the largest rainy day fund balance in state history. Yes, it was Republicans that lowered taxes for small businesses. Yes, New …

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Rep. Jason Osborne: Build on GOP victories in 2023

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE economy has emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. We have the lowest unemployment in decades, more revenue than expected, and our Rainy Day Fund at its highest level in history. While the accomplishments of Republican leadership in the Legislature have paved the way for this success, we must not be complacent. …

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