Press Releases

CONCORD, NH – State Representative Sam Farrington (R-Rochester) released the following statement after HB 1793-FN, the Protecting College Students Act, passed the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on a vote of 7-6. “The Constitution does not say that you have the right to keep and bear Arms unless you’re a college student,” said Farrington. “The …

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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Senate Majority Leader Regina Birdsell (R-Hampstead) released the following joint statement after Democrats in the Senate and House introduced over $1 billion in tax hikes this week. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn):  “Democrats talk about affordability while actively scheming to raise taxes on Granite Staters. That …

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CONCORD, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn), Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman John Janigian (R-Salem) released the following statement after House Republicans passed HB 155, slashing the Business Enterprise Tax. “House Republicans will always fight for lower taxes in order to protect the New Hampshire Advantage. …

Everyone Loves a Tax Cut (Except House Democrats) Read More »

CONCORD, NH- House Republicans passed a slate of new legislation adding security and transparency to New Hampshire’s elections. House Election Law Committee Chairman Ross Berry (R-Weare) released the following statement highlighting the bills.   “Unlike Democrats, House Republicans believe in safe, secure, and transparent elections. 84% of Americans support common sense voter ID laws, and …

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Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Majority Whip Mike Drago (R-Raymond) are proud to announce that Representative Ray Plante (R-Dunbarton) has been appointed to the House Majority Leadership Team. “Assistant Whip Plante is a 19-year Army veteran and a respected member of the State and Federal Relations Committee,” said Majority Leader Osborne …

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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and House Assistant Majority Whip Sayra DeVito (R-Danville) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced steps to protect children from radical gender ideology. Assistant Majority Whip Sayra DeVito: “In New Hampshire, you need to be 18 to serve on a …

REPUBLICANS STAND UNITED TO PROTECT CHILDREN Read More »

CONCORD, NH – In the aftermath of two horrific mass shootings at Brown University and at Bondi Beach in Australia, House Republicans held a press conference earlier today to confront a hard truth Democrats refuse to acknowledge. Gun control does not stop violence. It only ensures that law-abiding people are left defenseless. At both locations, strict …

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CONCORD, NH — House Majority Leader Jason Osborne today highlighted House Bill 675 as the cornerstone of House Republican efforts to restore discipline, transparency, and accountability that goes hand in hand with the report from the Commission on Government Efficiency. “HB675 is the most consequential education governance reform in a generation.” Said Osborne. “For years, …

The Property Tax Relief Act Fixes Broken School Governance Exposed by COGE Read More »

The Children’s Scholarship Fund NH (CSFNH) which administers the Education Freedom Account (EFA) Program, released their most recent audit. The audit confirmed that every piece of program data and financial information is accurate, compliant, and properly managed, earning the CSFNH the highest possible ranking from Grant Thornton LLP. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) applauded …

EFA Audit Shows The Program Remains Wildly Successful Read More »

CONCORD, NH – House Education Policy and Administration Chairwoman Kristin Noble (R-Bedford) released the following statement on HB 741-FN, allowing parents to send their children to any school district they choose. “Republicans are proud to be the party of school choice. From the Education Tax Credit Scholarship to the wildly successful Education Freedom Account program, …

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CONCORD, NH – Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after activists claimed that eight New Hampshire communities are embracing sanctuary city policies. “The ban on Sanctuary Cities is the law of the land,” declared House Deputy Majority Leader Sweeney. “We will not allow activists to skirt the law to create …

NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL NEVER BE A SANCTUARY FOR LAWBREAKERS Read More »

CONCORD, NH – House Deputy Majority Leader, Joe Sweeney (R-Salem), released the following statement after Representative Thomas Oppel (D-Canaan) failed in his attempt to reintroduce HB503, a bill that would raise taxes by more than $640 million over the next two years.  “It is no surprise that House Democrats tried to bend the rules to …

House Republicans Say, “Hell No,” To Democrat Income Taxes Read More »

CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the Senate introduced amendment #2026-2978s, establishing a revolving loan fund for the Claremont school district. “From the beginning, House Republicans have made it clear that we need accountability and guardrails when it comes to school district spending sprees. Especially with Concord …

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On the heels of Claremont School District’s financial ineptitude causing a $5 million deficit, Concord School District has announced its own $5 million shortfall. In response to this news, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement. “From Claremont to Concord, clearly fiscally irresponsible Public School Administrators are the fad. Now, local taxpayers …

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CONCORD, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after two more Claremont School administrators have resigned amidst the district’s push for a taxpayer funded bailout.  “Claremont School District must get its act together and solve the issues it is facing. A revolving door of administrators does not fix a $5 …

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