Press Releases

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. 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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House Republicans Lead the Effort to Protect Electric Ratepayers

Manchester, NH – Representative Michael Vose (R-Epping) Chairman of the House Science, Technology and Energy committee released the following statement after the House passed HB549, relative to the energy efficiency resource standard and the system benefits charge by an overwhelming vote of 343-0. “Today’s vote on HB549 sends a clear message that House Republicans will lead …

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House Republicans Embrace Opportunity to Expand Carbon-Free Energy

Manchester, NH – Representative Keith Ammon (R- New Boston) released the following statement after the House passed HB 543, establishing a commission to study nuclear power and nuclear reactor technology in New Hampshire by a voice vote. “Eliminating carbon emissions from electricity generation is an urgent goal to mitigate the threat of climate change. Energy production …

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House Passes Prudent Emergency Power Reforms

Manchester, NH – Representative Tony Lekas (R-Hudson) released the following statement after the House passed HB275, relative to the governor’s power to initiate a state of emergency and various emergency powers by a vote of 190-165. “When the COVID-19 pandemic began, we had to balance giving the Governor the flexibility to take life-saving actions and preserving …

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House Majority Leader Comments on Committee Vote Vaccine Mandate Ban

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the Education Committee passed HB255, as amended, on a bipartisan vote of 11-8. “Welcome to New Hampshire, President Biden! I hope that we made you feel welcome by giving HB255 a bipartisan green light out of the Education Committee. An overwhelming majority of those …

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Chairman Vose Comments on Signing of HB 315 and SB 91

DERRY, NH- Representative Michael Vose (R-Epping), Chairman of the Science, Technology and Energy committee, commented today on the Governor’s signing of two energy bills. HB relative to the aggregation of electric customers and municipal host customer generators serving political subdivisions and SB91, adopting omnibus legislation on renewable energy and utilities. “These bills show that you …

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Republican Legislation to Level the Playing Field for Families Seeking an IEP

CONCORD – Education Committee Vice-Chairman Glenn Cordelli (R-Tuftonboro), the prime sponsor of HB581, relative to the burden of proof in special education hearings and establishing a committee to study special education IEP and dispute resolution processes released the following statement after Governor Chris Sununu signed this legislation into law:“I want to thank Governor Sununu for …

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Leader Osborne Statement on President Biden’s Vaccine Tactics

Concord, NH – Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after President Biden suggested that the Federal Government will go door-to-door instructing unvaccinated individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “The Biden Administration has made it abundantly clear that they are not shy about intruding on Americans’ right to medical privacy. The President’s call …

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House Majority Leader Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on SB3

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Election Law committee chair Rep. Barbara Griffin (R-Goffstown) released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision ruling SB3 unconstitutional:  Majority Leader Jason Osborne: “I am extremely disappointed in this ruling on our efforts to ensure integrity and fairness in our elections. New Hampshire consistently …

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House Majority Leader Statement on Supreme Court Case

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States rejected hearing New Hampshire v. Massachusetts: “I am disappointed in the decision today by the Supreme Court allowing Massachusetts to continue extracting their income taxes from New Hampshire residents who do not set foot …

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House Republicans Applaud Signing of State Budget Into Law

Concord, NH: Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after Governor Sununu Signed HB 1 and HB 2 into law: Speaker Sherman Packard: “Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed an historic budget that is balanced and fiscally responsible. Today, Governor Sununu signed this transformational budget package into law. …

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House Majority Leader Comments on Passage of Budget Bills

Bedford, NH- NH House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the passage of HB1 and HB2, the state budget bills. “With over $170 million in tax cuts across the board, this budget is a major win for every single taxpayer in this state. Every single House member can proudly …

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