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House Republicans Champion Expanding Tuition Waivers for Children of NH’s DIsabled Veterans

Manchester, NH- Rep. Terry Roy (R-Deerfield) released the following statement in response to HB1575, relative to waiver of tuition in the university system, passed the Education Committee on a unanimous vote of 16-0, and passed the House today on the consent calendar. “One of my proudest moments as a state representative was the passage of …

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House Republicans Take Action on Healthcare Worker Shortage

Manchester, NH – Representatives Stephen Pearson (R-Derry) and Pat Abrami (R-Stratham) released the following statement after the House passed HB1030, relative to licensure by alternate experience for licensed nursing assistants and HB1659, relative to criminal history background checks for certain health care workers: “New Hampshire, like most of the country, is experiencing a serious shortage of qualified …

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House Passes Bills to Increase Accountability to Granite Staters

Manchester, NH- House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following joint statement after the House passed a number of bills to increase accountability to Granite Staters. “In what is already ranked the freest state in the nation, the Republican led legislature passed sweeping reforms to the state of …

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Rep. Sue Homola: Improve election integrity with a limited audit

TWO BILLS aimed at auditing the November 2020 election were heard in the House Election Law Committee recently, one of which was HB 1473. Getting lost in the media reporting are some relevant facts from HB 1473 testimony, which highlights why we need to evaluate this past election to ensure voter integrity going forward. Over …

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Rep Jose Cambrils My Turn: Deceased donor rights in New Hampshire

As of March 15, 2021, a new federal policy went into effect that totally diminished hope for New Hampshire residents who are on the current Transplant Wait List. The federal government’s contracted agency UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), which is responsible for deceased donor organ distribution throughout the U.S., made a significant policy change …

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Rep Michael Vose: State must face reality when it comes to clean energy

GOP energy agenda leads to steady economic prosperity ENERGY POLICY As the world reaps the benefits of 100 years of energy growth and prosperity due primarily to fossil fuels, the clean energy future envisioned by some continues to sputter. On one recent day, New England generated 800 percent more electricity from oil and coal than …

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Rep. Jason Osborne: Democrats in lock step on their extremist agenda

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE legislature has a proud tradition that every bill introduced receives a public hearing and gets an up or down vote by the full House. Every member elected has the right to file any legislation they believe may benefit our state, whether it is on behalf of a constituent, an idea of their …

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State Revenue Projections Look Great for New Hampshire

Concord, NH: New Hampshire House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) issued the following statement after the Department of Administrative Services released its revenue projections for FY22-FY23 showing positive revenue estimates that are $283.8 million over plan: “Critics of our business-friendly tax policies alleged that cutting taxes for small businesses would put a hole in our state …

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House Republicans Continue to Fight for Small Businesses

CONCORD, NH – Representative Hershel Nunez (R-Pelham) released the following statement after the House Executive Departments & Administration committee passed HB314, relative to homestead food operation licensure by a vote of 16-0. “Homestead food operations are an important source of income for Granite Staters, particularly in New Hampshire’s rural areas. These small, family-owned operations were …

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House Majority Leader Condemns Rep. Klein Knight’s Racist Rant

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement following accusations of violent racism made against Rep. Nicole Klein Knight (D-Manchester). “The accusations of blatant and violent racism that have been made against Rep. Klein Knight are unbelievably appalling. If it was any other member, I would be incredulous at this accusation. However, given …

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Rep. Len Turcotte: Let’s Improve our unemployment system

IT’S THE BEGINNING of a new year and families across New Hampshire are setting goals, and establishing new — and better — budgets. But what about our New Hampshire state government? Where can our government improve and increase efficiency? And how can we as legislators better steward taxpayer dollars? While there are many reforms that …

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Rep. Osborne Receives Outpouring of Support by Timberlane Teachers

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R- Auburn) released the following statement after he received positive emails from members of the Timberlane Teachers’ Association following the public testimony from their union’s president.  “I appreciate the outpouring of support I have received from teachers in the Timberlane school district and members of the Timberlane Teachers’ …

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Timberlane Teachers’ Union Believes they are Above the Law

Concord, NH- NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after public testimony was received by the House Education Committee from the President of the Timberlane Teachers’ Association.  “It is appalling, although not surprising, that a teachers’ union believes they are above the law. They want to indoctrinate our children in the …

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Joint Statement from Republican House Leadership

House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) respond to the Supreme Court ruling that blocked enforcement of the Federal Government’s vaccine mandate on large businesses:  Speaker Sherman Packard: “Today’s decision to block the federal government’s mandate is great news for the people of New Hampshire. This eliminates unnecessary oversight and gives …

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