Press Releases

CONCORD, NH – Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after Claremont Public Schools secured a loan to cover up their administrators’ blatant budget mismanagement. “As the overpaid and underperforming administrators of the Claremont School District pat themselves on the back for securing a loan, one is left to wonder, how …

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CONCORD, NH – House Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement in response to a Concord Monitor story on refugees who were imported into New Hampshire. “The Concord Monitor story is a case study in why President Trump was right to shut down refugee resettlement. We are told the program is about …

Why Did NH Import “Freedom Fighting Revolutionaries?” Read More »

As school districts across the state prepare to welcome students back, House Education Policy and Administration Committee Vice Chair Kristin Noble (R-Bedford) and House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement: “Budgets in New Hampshire’s public schools continue to rise, yet too often those dollars are absorbed by bloated administrations rather than directed …

Education Leaders Urge Responsible Spending and School Choice Read More »

CONCORD, NH – Just hours after House Republicans renewed calls for the resignation of Stephanie Johnson, Executive Councillor John Stephen announced that Stephanie Johnson has been relieved of duty. In response, Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released this follow-up statement: “With disgraced former Magistrate Johnson far away from the judicial bench, we can begin …

With Johnson Ousted, Republicans Look to the Future Read More »

CONCORD, NH – Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after a review of Magistrate Stephanie Johnson’s handling of Michael Gleason’s case found “sufficient evidence existed to hold Gleason in preventative detention.” “Yesterday’s, findings prove what we have all known all along: Johnson lacks the judgement, clarity, and common sense needed …

Republicans Renew Calls for the Resignation of Johnson After Her Incompetence Is Exposed Read More »

Manchester, NH – Members of the Manchester Republican Delegation are calling out the Manchester Department of Health after what has become known as “pickle-gate.” A resident was threatened by the city with a formal letter for sharing homemade pickles with a friend—despite state law clearly allowing it. “This is a textbook case of government overreach,” said …

Manchester Republican Delegation Pushes Back on “Pickle-Gate” and Municipal Overreach Read More »

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Chair of Finance Division 3 Maureen Mooney (R-Merrimack) issued the following statements on the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” provision that allocates $50 billion to rural healthcare incentives like: expanding innovative care models, strengthening health IT and cybersecurity, and promote technology-driven, evidence-based solutions to improve …

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne on Federal Rural Healthcare Incentives Read More »

Concord, NH – After Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 701, the John Lewicke and Michael Yakubovich Right to Try Act, into law earlier today Representatives Lisa Mazur (R-Goffstown) and Steve Kesselring (R-Manchester) released the following statement.  “By signing HB 701, New Hampshire has affirmed that every patient facing a terminal diagnosis deserves the chance to pursue …

Governor Ayotte Signs HB 701, the John Lewicke and Michael Yakubovich “Right to Try” Act into Law Read More »

CONCORD, NH – Today, House Republicans stood united in delivering a budget (HB 1) and trailer bills (HB 2 and HB 282) that fulfills our Contract with New Hampshire and secures conservative victories for every corner of the state. “This budget is the product of Republican unity and principled leadership,” said Majority Leader Jason Osborne …

House Republicans Pass a Budget that Delivers for Every Granite Stater Read More »

CONCORD, NH – State Representative Valerie McDonnell (R-Salem) released the following statement as Governor Ayotte signed Universal Education Freedom Account eligibility into law. “Today I was proud to join my fellow Republicans to sign universal eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts into law,” said McDonnell. “The wildly successful Education Freedom Account Program has been transformative for …

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CONCORD, NH – House Education Funding Committee Chairman Glenn Cordelli (R-Tuftonboro) and House Finance Division II Chairman Keith Erf (R-Weare) released the following statement after the House passed SB295, establishing universal eligibility for the wildly successful Education Freedom Account Program.  “Every student deserves a quality education which best suits their individual needs. At its very …

PROMISES KEPT : REPUBLICANS DELIVER UNIVERSAL EDUCATION FREEDOM Read More »

CONCORD, NH – House Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Sweeney) released the following statement after Governor Ayotte signed HB 511 and SB 62, the Anti-Sanctuary Act. “Today, Republicans stood with Governor Ayotte to take decisive action by signing the Anti-Sanctuary Act into law,” said Sweeney. “161 House and 8 Senate Democrats tried to obstruct this …

Republican Sponsored Anti-Sanctuary Act Signed into Law Read More »

CONCORD, NH – State Representative Melissa Litchfield (R-Brentwood) released the following statement after the House Education Policy and Administration Committee passed SB 206, requiring public schools to adopt policies to limit the use of cell phones by students. “As a proud member of the House Education Policy, I sat on the subcommittee alongside Representative Paul …

House Republicans Deliver on Cell Phone Free Education Read More »

CONCORD, NH– State Representatives Julie Miles (R-Merrimack) and Bill Boyd (R-Merrimack) released the following statement after Governor Ayotte signed HB597, establishing a designated behavioral health access point within the enhanced 911 system into law on Friday, May 16th. “HB597 allows the New Hampshire Enhanced 9-1-1 System to transfer 9-1-1 calls from people experiencing non-emergent behavioral …

HB597: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis  Read More »

CONCORD, NH– House Housing Committee Chairman Joe Alexander (R-Goffstown) released the following statement after the New Hampshire State Senate passed HB577, relative to modifying the definition of ADUs. “I want to thank my colleagues in the Senate for agreeing that Accessory Dwelling Units are an important tool in the fight to increase housing supply around …

Senate Passes the House’s ADU Reform Bill Read More »