The Senate Commerce Committee this afternoon passed SB 197 regulating guaranteed price plans and prepaid contracts for heating oil, kerosene, and liquefied natural gas. The Committee recommended an ought to pass motion by a vote of 3-1 on the bill prime sponsored by Senator Molly Kelly. “This bill is a positive move for both [...]
A change in legislative leadership in Concord has brought with it a number of policy proposals ranging from the strange to the exceptionally harmful. One measure in particular – passed by the House last week – threatens the very fabric of our democratic process and serves as a direct affront to New Hampshire’s independent tradition. [...]
What’s happened to this new State House leadership’s plan to focus on jobs and the economy? Instead of headlines featuring the Legislature discussing new ways to create jobs and fiscal discipline, these past five weeks have shown these leaders wasting time. Some of the hottest debates are over whether to repeal public kindergarten; eliminate language, [...]
Education is the foundation of a strong economy. Over the past few years, legislation has been passed that improves New Hampshire’s educational system and prepares our students to compete in the 21st century. As part of our bipartisan reforms, we identified curriculum standards for an adequate education for all New Hampshire students. But as we [...]
Senate Democratic Leader Sylvia Larsen of Concord today introduced legislation in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee aimed at protecting funding for the needs of elderly nursing home residents. SB 164 seeks to preserve the level of funding for the “personal needs allowance” of nursing home residents by setting a base amount – not to be [...]
Senate Democrats today were critical of a Republican effort to restore the use of predatory lending practices in New Hampshire. “We capped the interest rate on these products three years ago for a good reason,” said Senator Matthew Houde (D-Plainfield), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee. “It makes no sense to me that we would [...]
Thursday, January 27, 2011 Contact: Senator Sylvia Larsen (603) 271-3207 CONCORD – Senator Democratic Leader Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) today questioned the proposed changes to the NH Retirement System offered by Senate Republicans under the sponsorship of Sen. Jeb Bradley. “We need to have a level-headed discussion on how to solve the real issues [...]
New $1 Billion PSNH/Hydro-Quebec Project Will Bring Renewable Hydro Power to NH, Create up to 1,200 Construction Jobs in New Hampshire New Converter Station in Franklin Will Generate Jobs, Expand City’s Tax Base FRANKLIN – Gov. John Lynch tonight joined officials from Public Service Company of New Hampshire and the city of Franklin to announce [...]
Republican Liberty Caucus of NH Accused of Violating State Law Does former Chairman Jim Forsythe condone unethical behavior? Concord – An article published today in the Nashua Telegraph reported that the Republican Liberty Caucus of NH PAC, formerly chaired by District 4 state Senate candidate Jim Forsythe, may have violated New Hampshire law by failing [...]
GOP candidates attempt to deflect attention from real issues Concord – In an article published today in the Union Leader, Ryan Williams, spokesman for the NH Republican Party, made false charges about polls carried out over the past few weeks sponsored by the New Hampshire Democratic Party. The polls, both legal and customary, are just [...]
