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TURCOTTE: GOP Tax Cut Will Help All Granite Staters

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 …

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Pearl, Moffett, Cambrils: A budget worth celebrating

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 …

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Hobson: Most empowering state budget in New Hampshire history

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 …

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Sweeney: Newly minted budget expands ‘New Hampshire advantage’

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 …

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Cordelli: EFAs give low-income students options for schools

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 …

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O’Hara: Budget will bring about many positive externalities

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 …

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Abrami: NH state budget cuts taxes, funds essential services

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 …

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2019 Bills Vetoed

Below is a list of bills Governor Sununu has vetoed, which includes the bill number, the title, and a link to the governor’s veto message. This list is complete as of September 3rd.

Op-Ed: Chaos & Rushed, Heavy-Handed Policy

By: Rep. Dick Hinch This past December, Rep. Stephen Shurtleff won the election for House speaker, and I wished my friend the best. He accepted his nomination by saying, “it’s important to put partisanship aside to work for the common good of our people…” I couldn’t agree more. Government works best when parties work together …

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