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House Majority Floor Leader Outraged by DNC’s Dismissal of the New Hampshire Primary

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Concord, NH – House Majority Floor Leader Joe Sweeney (R-Salem) released the following statement after submitting a letter to Attorney General John Formella concerning the recent voter intimidation and suppression message sent by the DNC to New Hampshire voters. “I find it deeply concerning that the Democratic National Committee has dismissed our state’s primary as ‘meaningless’ and …

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State Revenue Projections Look Great for New Hampshire

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Concord, NH: New Hampshire House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) issued the following statement after the Department of Administrative Services released its revenue projections for FY22-FY23 showing positive revenue estimates that are $283.8 million over plan: “Critics of our business-friendly tax policies alleged that cutting taxes for small businesses would put a hole in our state …

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Rep. Len Turcotte: Let’s Improve our unemployment system

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IT’S THE BEGINNING of a new year and families across New Hampshire are setting goals, and establishing new — and better — budgets. But what about our New Hampshire state government? Where can our government improve and increase efficiency? And how can we as legislators better steward taxpayer dollars? While there are many reforms that …

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House Republicans Left Questioning Democrats’ Race to Spike Taxes on Vape Products

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement following the House vote to pass HB1699, relative to a tax on electronic cigarettes. The bill passed by a vote of 172-142. Just last year, updated provisions on the taxation of e-cigarette products were adopted as part of the bi-partisan budget, and were enacted …

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House Republican Leader Reacts to Passage of Bill Eliminating Medicaid Expansion Work Requirement

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued the following statement after the House voted to pass HB690- FN, removing the work requirement of the New Hampshire granite advantage health care program. “The passage of this bill stripping the work requirement from New Hampshire’s Medicaid expansion program is another action taken by Democrats and …

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House Republicans Decry Passage of Bill That Could Lead to Unwarranted Gun Confiscation

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement upon the approval by the House of Representatives of HB687, relative to extreme risk protection orders. The bill passed by a vote of 201-176. 100% of Republican members opposed it’s passage. “Not only does this bill set an extremely dangerous precedent, but it is …

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House Republican Leader Reacts to Passage of Democrats’ Budget Proposal Despite Bipartisan Opposition

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement following the passage of HB1 and HB2, bills relating to the state budget. As amended, the budget proposes to increase spending by 13% ($637 million in General and Education Fund spending, and over $1.5 billion in total funds) over the current operating budget, FY2018-2019, …

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House Republicans Disapprove of Democrats Plastic Bag, Straw Restriction Bills

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued statements on 2 sets of bills which had public hearings today dealing with restrictions on plastic bags, straws, and other plastics. House Commerce Committee: HB 560-FN, relative to single-use carryout bags HB 558-FN, restricting the distribution of plastic straws “Democrats don’t appear to trust businesses or …

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House Republican Leader’s Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement following Governor Sununu’s budget address on Thursday. “Governor Sununu is staying true to core Republican principles of low taxes, responsible spending, and reforms that promote efficiencies and improve services,” Hinch said. “He understands that there is a need to keep our economy strong, and …

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House Republican Leader Responds to Democrats’ Anti-Gun Legislation

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Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement relative to anti-gun owner, Democrat agenda bills having a public hearing today. “New Hampshire is ranked as one of the safest states in America. The vast majority of gun owners in New Hampshire are honest, law abiding citizens. These bills are an unnecessary attempt …

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House Republicans Leaders Respond to ACLU Lawsuit on HB1264

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Concord, NH- House Republican leaders released the following statements relative to the ACLU filing a lawsuit on HB1264 on behalf of Dartmouth College students. House Republican Leader Richard Hinch (R-Merrimack): “Just this past July, the NH Supreme Court issued an advisory opinion on HB1264 stating there is nothing unconstitutional about requiring individuals to make a …

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House Republican Leader Reacts to House Democrats’ Capital Gains Tax Proposal

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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement in reaction to the House Ways & Means committee vote late Tuesday on HB 686, relative to calculating and funding the interim cost of an opportunity for an adequate education and extending the interest and dividends tax to capital gains. The bill would extend …

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