Business & Economy
State Capital Budget Sails Through the House
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With little debate, the House Thursday approved a $137.4 million capital budget plan that utilized $105.7 million in federal funds.
Business & Economy
NH House Approves $15.76 Billion Budget for Next Biennium
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A negotiated agreement between the Republican and Democratic leadership led to the House approving its budget package Thursday on a voice vote after three hours of debate.
Business & Economy
State Revenue Growth Continues but Pace Slows
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The long run of better than anticipated business taxes that has fueled the state’s budget surpluses over the past few years continues, but at a slower pace.
Business & Economy
Almost Unanimous Support for Permanent Medicaid Expansion Program
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Advocates, health care providers, business organizations, cancer survivors, recovering addicts and patients of mental health services testified in support of a bill to reauthorize the state’s Medicaid expansion program permanently.
Feature
Some Good, a Couple of Fatal Flaws in NH House Budget
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This week the House will take what is usually its most important vote before crossover, House Bill 1 and House Bill 2, or the state’s two-year operating budget for the next biennium beginning July 1.
News
NH House Budget Writers Approve $15.7 Billion Biennium Budget
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The House Finance Committee put off a final vote on its work for the next biennial budget for several hours Wednesday, and then voted nearly down party lines to approve the two-bill package.
News
Underfunding System of Care for Delinquents Will Be Costly, Panel Told
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The proposed House budget does not adequately fund group homes for delinquent children that are essential to closing the Sununu Youth Services Center, members of the House Finance Committee was told Tuesday.
Education
House Budget Writers Propose Reducing Education Trust Fund
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The budget being proposed by the House Finance Committee would slash the money going into the Education Trust Fund, while reducing its obligation to fund special education, school building aid and other programs.
Feature
Distant Dome: Budgets Hold Secrets to Discover
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The House has trimmed some of Gov. Chris Sununu’s proposed budget of $14.06 billion in total funds and $5.95 billion of general and education fund money.