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Joint Statement from Republican House Leadership

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Rep. Erica Layon: New Hampshire chooses liberty

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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE Republican platform represents the values that my husband and I work hard every day to present to our three boys, both in words and action. I want to instill in my curious, thoughtful sons that fighting for what is right and standing up for those who can’t are the very essence to …

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Chairman Vose Comments on Signing of HB 315 and SB 91

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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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ALLIEGRO: Bi•ol•o•gy (bī-ŏl′ə-jē). The science of life and living organisms.

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I am a biologist. To be specific, I am a molecular biologist who studied aspects of reproductive and developmental biology for decades. I concluded my research career as a Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole with a joint appointment at Brown University as a Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Along the way I …

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Berry: Why I voted for education freedom

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FORMER state Sen. Jon Morgan ran an op-ed in this paper Aug. 9 about how the legislature’s recent achievement for education choice is somehow bad for public schools in New Hampshire, citing data from a far-left think tank. Predictably, it was filled with half-truths and left out key aspects of the law that should be addressed and …

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Rice: Empowering NH Families

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This year, House Republicans worked hard to give local control back to the municipalities and more importantly, to the families and businesses within these communities. In a delicate balancing act, local control has always been tied to limited interference at the State level, and it seems that balance is starting to tip. More constituents are …

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LANZARA: Budget benefits Nashua

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Every vote I’ve taken in the State House I have been determined to put the people of Nashua first. With my recent vote on the state budget, I’m confident that I did just that. The Republican budget is spending nearly $400 million to mitigate property taxes, with a $100 million cut directly to the statewide …

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

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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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Doucette: A tale from Democrats, NH deserve better

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WHAT SHOULD be a time to celebrate the most fiscally conservative budget to ever pass through the New Hampshire House, I find myself disappointed to have to call out misleading if not blatant lies put out by House Democrats. It is no surprise that my Democratic counterparts tried to justify their policy failures by taking …

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Merner: Looking out For Veterans

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Granite Staters from all walks of life will benefit from the Republican budget passed last month and I am proud to say that New Hampshire’s Veterans will be amongst that long list. No group of individuals displays the same level of commitment to our nation and its principles than members of our armed services. When …

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Thomas: New Hampshire GOP delivered on promises to lower taxes

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Part of my campaign pledge last election was to lower taxes and expand our New Hampshire advantage. This was a major theme throughout the state, and judging by the voters who put us back into the majority, I believe they also wanted that and more. I’m pleased to report we’ve done just that. We lowered …

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