Press Releases

CONCORD – House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement on the release of March employment data by the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security. According to the release, the March 2016 unemployment rate decreased to 2.6 percent. New Hampshire’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March 2016 was 2.6 percent, a …

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Concord, NH – Today, House and Senate leaders called on New Hampshire’s congressional delegation to support the waiver application, including the work requirement provisions outlined in HB 1696 signed into law yesterday, that is being prepared by the State’s Department of Health and Human Services “By including work requirements in a bill that passed by …

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The following statement was released today by House Speaker Shawn Jasper in response to the arrest of Rep. Kyle Tasker “Representative Tasker is facing serious charges that, if true, are beyond the bounds of human decency. It is clear that given the seriousness of these allegations, Rep. Tasker will be unable to represent his constituents …

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CONCORD – House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) and House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) released the following statements on the signing of SB576 and SB477 into law today. “We’re proud to have kept our commitment to get legislation passed and on the governor’s desk this month. Despite the governor’s lack of faith in the legislative …

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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following comments on the passage of three bills approved for expedited action by the Joint Task Force for the Response to the Heroin an Opioid Epidemic in New Hampshire: “Before the Task Force came to fruition, members of both the House and Senate had …

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Concord, NH – The full Joint Task Force on the response to the heroin and opioid epidemic met today to make recommendations to fast track legislation this January as part of an interim report. Senator Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro), task force chairman, and Representative Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack), vice chair, issued the following statements. “Today’s work by …

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  Concord—House Speaker Shawn Jasper today announced the addition of two legislators to his leadership team, along with several other promotions.  The moves come on the heels of the resignation this week of Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) who stepped down to form a congressional exploratory committee. Rep. Richard  “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) will be moving …

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Concord, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Executive Council approved the Governor’s call for a special session on substance abuse. Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem), House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson), Senate Finance Chair Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) and House Finance Chair Neal Kurk (R-Weare) released the following statements in response to the vote: “We again insist …

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Concord, NH–Rep. Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) announced today that he will be stepping down from his duties as House Majority Leader effective immediately.  Flanagan recently announced the formation of an exploratory committee to determine whether or not he would become a candidate for Congress in New Hampshire’s second district. “Due to the additional demands that have …

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Concord, NH – Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) and House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) issued the following joint statement: “We understand the severity of the heroin and opioid crisis that has taken hold in the State of New Hampshire. Responding to the crisis is a top priority which we planned to examine in an expedited …

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CONCORD – House Majority Whip Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) offered the following statement relative to Governor Hassan’s veto of HB550, a bill that would limit the inclusion in the business profits tax of the net increase due to certain sales or exchanges of an interest or beneficial interest in a business organization. “In today’s 21st century …

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  CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement on the Governor’s veto of SB179, relative to eligibility to vote in New Hampshire. The bill passed the House, as amended, by a vote of 211-145 on June 3rd, and the Senate concurred with the House on June 4th. House Majority Leader …

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CONCORD – House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) offered the following statement relative to Governor Hassan’s veto of SB 116, a bill that would allow a person to carry a loaded, concealed pistol or revolver without a license unless such person is otherwise prohibited by New Hampshire statute. SB 116 passed the Senate by a …

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Major priorities include full funding for special services, reduced business taxes Concord, NH – The Senate and House Finance Conferees today voted to approve an $11.3 billion spending plan that focuses on the needs of New Hampshire citizens, and supports small businesses and the economy without raising or adding any new taxes. “We have been …

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Concord, NH – In light of Governor Hassan’s recent statements and in preparation for a possible veto, the House Speaker and Senate President have announced plans to keep government open. Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) and NH House Speaker Shawn Jasper (R-Hudson) released a joint statement regarding a continuing resolution. “We are disturbed by Governor …

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