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 …

Doucette: A tale from Democrats, NH deserve better Read More »

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 …

Merner: Looking out For Veterans Read More »

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 …

Thomas: New Hampshire GOP delivered on promises to lower taxes Read More »

Judging by the reaction of New Hampshire’s left, the recently passed business tax deductions and Interest and Dividends (I&D) tax phaseout by the Republican-controlled legislature is an act in class warfare. But this is nothing new. Democrats have frequently shown their lack of economic and fiscal acumen by simply regurgitating their same old mantras. Let’s …

TURCOTTE: GOP Tax Cut Will Help All Granite Staters Read More »

There’s been a lot of misinformation about the recently passed state budget. The truth is, it’s remarkable and worth celebrating. Here are some of the things the new budget delivers: over $170 million in tax cuts, reduction in Business Profits Tax to 7.6%, reduction in Business Enterprise Tax to 0.55%, phase-out of Interest and Dividends …

Pearl, Moffett, Cambrils: A budget worth celebrating Read More »

There are a lot of ways women feel empowered, but the basic function is always the same — overcoming a difficult obstacle. It is never easy, but empowerment is never a simple achievement. This year’s budget provision to limit abortions gives women something to really be empowered about — a layer of confidence toward protecting …

Rhodes: Empowerment not for leftists to define Read More »

Our Republican House majority worked with the Republican Senate and Governor Chris Sununu to implement the most empowering state budget in New Hampshire history. We provided over $100 million to New Hampshire small businesses in Paycheck Protection Plan tax relief. We expanded the exemptions on employer taxes, exempting an additional 30,000 Granite State small businesses …

Hobson: Most empowering state budget in New Hampshire history Read More »

Goffstown residents and businesses are going to see historic tax relief as a result of our recently passed Republican budget. Due to the reforms and tax reductions we put into place in the current budget, over the next 10 years Granite Staters will see more than a billion dollars in tax savings. We’re reducing taxes …

ALEXANDER: Tax relief Republicans can be proud of in NH Read More »

Salem stands to benefit greatly from the actions the Legislature has taken this year, especially with the transformational state budget we just passed. We’re reducing taxes on employers, eliminating the interest and dividends tax over the next five years, and raising the minimum threshold for tax filings so that 30,000 additional Granite State small businesses …

Sweeney: Newly minted budget expands ‘New Hampshire advantage’ Read More »

Our Republican budget had a lot of big wins for the state of New Hampshire, but one of the key ones close to home for me is the restoration of appropriations for veterans services. Granite State veterans have done so much for our state and our nation, and nothing we do can ever be enough …

Milz: N.H. budget passes with support for veterans Read More »

It has long been clear that the four walls of the average classroom do not always meet the needs of each child in even the best school system. New Hampshire Republicans have recognized that and are doing what we can to expand access, increase flexibility, and empower students and their families to best navigate their …

Cordelli: EFAs give low-income students options for schools Read More »

Belmont and Laconia can be proud that fiscally responsible decisions were made during our state budget process. We just witnessed the impact that a crisis can have on government spending and response. We took that into consideration and over the next two years we will be adding another $36 million to the state’s Rainy Day …

O’Hara: Budget will bring about many positive externalities Read More »

When we asked voters to vote Republican, we promised to deliver an improved state budget. We stuck together and kept our promise. New Hampshire will see $172 million dollars of savings, including $100 million of direct property tax cuts. Gov. Chris Sununu said there would be tax cuts for all. The Republican majority cut the …

Notter: Republicans delivered on results they promised Read More »

After much work by the House, Senate, and governor an extraordinary budget was passed on June 24.  With revenues at all-time highs in FY2021, this was the year to reduce tax rates. Our business tax revenues have been soaring after a series of business tax rate cuts the last several years aiding in creating a business-friendly …

Abrami: NH state budget cuts taxes, funds essential services Read More »