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Joint Task Force recommends several bills on substance abuse be expedited

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Concord, NH – The full Joint Task Force on the response to the heroin and opioid epidemic met today to make recommendations to fast track legislation this January as part of an interim report. Senator Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro), task force chairman, and Representative Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack), vice chair, issued the following statements. “Today’s work by …

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Speaker Jasper Announces Changes in Leadership Team

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  Concord—House Speaker Shawn Jasper today announced the addition of two legislators to his leadership team, along with several other promotions.  The moves come on the heels of the resignation this week of Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) who stepped down to form a congressional exploratory committee. Rep. Richard  “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) will be moving …

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Legislative leadership emphasizes deliberative, coordinated approach to combat substance abuse crisis

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Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Executive Council approved the Governor’s call for a special session on substance abuse. Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem), House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson), Senate Finance Chair Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) and House Finance Chair Neal Kurk (R-Weare) released the following statements in response to the vote: “We again insist …

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Flanagan steps down as House Majority Leader

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Concord, NH–Rep. Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) announced today that he will be stepping down from his duties as House Majority Leader effective immediately.  Flanagan recently announced the formation of an exploratory committee to determine whether or not he would become a candidate for Congress in New Hampshire’s second district. “Due to the additional demands that have …

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House, Senate leadership insist on transparent, inclusive deliberative process to address substance abuse legislation

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Concord, NH – Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) and House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) issued the following joint statement: “We understand the severity of the heroin and opioid crisis that has taken hold in the State of New Hampshire. Responding to the crisis is a top priority which we planned to examine in an expedited …

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House Majority Whip Responds to Governor’s Veto of HB550

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CONCORD – House Majority Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement relative to Governor Hassan’s veto of HB550, a bill that would limit the inclusion in the business profits tax of the net increase due to certain sales or exchanges of an interest or beneficial interest in a business organization. “In today’s 21st century …

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Senate President, House Speaker announce plan to keep NH government open

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Concord, NH – In light of Governor Hassan’s recent statements and in preparation for a possible veto, the House Speaker and Senate President have announced plans to keep government open. Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) and NH House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) released a joint statement regarding a continuing resolution. “We are disturbed by Governor …

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House Republican Leaders’ Statements on Passage of SB179

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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) and House Election Law Committee Chair Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond) offered the following statements on the passage of SB179, relative to eligibility to vote in New Hampshire. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 211-145. House Election Law Committee Chair Kathleen Hoelzel (R-Raymond) “The requirement that …

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House Majority Leader Statement on Passage of House Budget

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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to the House vote on HB1 and HB2, as amended. The budget bills passed by majority roll call vote, 212-161 (HB1) and 194-179 (HB2). House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) “The House Finance committee did a tremendous job working through the intricacies …

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House Majority Leader Statement on Finance Committee Vote on Budget Bills

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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to House Finance Committee action on HB1 and HB2, the state budget bills. After weeks of negotiations, the committee adopted several amendments to the Governor’s original proposal, and by a vote of 15-11 (HB1) and 15-10 (HB2) recommend to the full House …

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