Press Releases

Representative Katy Peternel Announces Withdrawal of HB 476

Representative Katy Peternel (R-Wolfeboro) today announced her decision to withdraw House Bill 476, relative to restrictions on elective abortion, citing a critical flaw in the legislation and a lack of unified support from New Hampshire’s pro-life organizations.  “After careful review, it has become clear that there is a flaw in the bill that prevents us …

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Republicans Say “No More” to Lawless Open-Border Policies

CONCORD, NH – House Deputy Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after introducing HB511-FN, relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities, into the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee. “If we do not have secure borders and common-sense immigration policies, then we do not have a country. Disastrous sanctuary state policies …

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House Republicans Introduce a Bill to Establish Universal Education Freedom

Representative Valerie McDonnell (R-Salem), released the following statement after introducing HB115, relative to universal eligibility for the Education Freedom Account program. “The wildly successful Education Freedom Account (EFA) program has greatly increased the quality of education in the Granite State. In an era where education spending is growing at an unsustainable level, the EFA program …

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City of Concord Squanders Taxpayer Dollars

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Deputy House Majority Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement as the city of Concord prepares to spend taxpayer funds on a DEI “consultant.” “At a time when Concord residents are struggling with rising property taxes, the City of Concord is choosing to squander …

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House Majority Leader Jason Osborne Congratulates Kelly Ayotte on her Inauguration

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement congratulating Governor Kelly Ayotte on her inauguration as the 83rd Governor of New Hampshire.“Congratulations to Governor Kelly Ayotte on her inauguration as the 83rd Governor of New Hampshire. As a true Granite Stater, Governor Ayotte embodies our ‘Live Free or Die’ spirit …

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Majority Leader Osborne Announces Additional House Majority Leadership Positions

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) announced the  following additions to the House Majority Leadership Team for the 2025-2026 legislative session. “I am pleased to announce the newest additions to our House Majority Leadership Team,” Said Osborne. “Members of the Republican caucus are working diligently to deliver on the promises that we …

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Representative Jason Osborne Reappointed Majority Leader, Names Leadership Team

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) announced the House Majority Leadership Team for the 2025-2026 legislative session. “The people of the Granite State spoke loud and clear by sending a strong Republican Majority to represent them in Concord,” said Osborne. “Now, we are going to deliver on that mandate to keep New …

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New Hampshire House Republicans Unveil “Contract with New Hampshire”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2024 Concord, NH — Today, the New Hampshire House Republicans proudly announced their “Contract with New Hampshire,” a bold policy outline that lays out the GOP’s legislative priorities for the upcoming session. The Contract focuses on key areas, including property taxes and housing, education, energy, healthcare, public safety, and more, …

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Chairman Vose and Vice Chairman Thomas Statement on Eversource Rate Increase

Concord, NH – Chairman Michael Vose (R-Epping) and Vice Chairman Doug Thomas (R-Londonderry) of the House Science, Technology, & Energy committee released the following statement concerning Eversource residential rates as approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). “The recently approved total residential Eversource rate of 24.5 cents per kWh is a direct result of the …

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State Representative Joe Sweeney Files Legislation to Combat Illegal Immigration in New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Today, Representative Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) announced that he has filed a legislative service request to introduce a bill aimed at criminalizing illegal presence in New Hampshire as a felony and establishing a state Deportation Task Force. This legislation is designed to enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals unlawfully present in the …

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House Majority Leader Comments on EFA Program Audits

Concord, NH- House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to initial audits of the New Hampshire Education Freedom Account program. “The New Hampshire EFA program is already subjected to substantive auditing as required by the law, including an independent audit. This is just one of many kinds of audits the …

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Deputy Majority Leader Statement on Manchester Jane Doe Case Dismissal

Concord, NH – Deputy Majority Leader Jim Kofalt (R-Wilton) released the following statement after the New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit by a Manchester mother whose child was “transitioned” by the Manchester public school system without her knowledge or consent. “Earlier today, the New Hampshire Supreme Court decided …

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Housing Committee Chair Praises Signing of Driveway Bill

Concord, NH – House Special Committee on Housing Chairman Joe Alexander (R-Goffstown) released the following statement after Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1202, relative to the issuance of permits for the alteration of driveways exiting onto public ways and relative to the definition of disability or special needs under the child care scholarship program, …

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House Deputy Majority Leader Decries Court Meddling

Concord, NH- House Deputy Majority Leader Jim Kofalt (R-Wilton) released the following statement after federal activist judge Landya McCafferty issued a temporary restraining order on the prohibition of men competing in women’s sports. “We have recently seen countless stories, from high school to professional and Olympic levels, of biological men battering women and calling it …

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