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Business & Economy
Senate Finance Gets Overview of House Budget With Some Recommendations
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The Senate Finance Committee was given an overview of the House-passed biennial budget by the drafters of the document, some of whom gave advice on changes they would make if Senators find themselves with more projected revenue.
Arts and Entertainment
Concern Expressed for State Services Under House Passed Budget
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The state budget passed by the Republican controlled House of Representatives for the next two years has many organizations in the state talking about potential impacts of cuts to municipalities, tourism, education, healthcare and family planning.
Arts and Entertainment
Watch NH Lawmakers in Action; Tell Them What You Think
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Why wait until elections to get to know your lawmakers? Watch them in committee and in sessions on YouTube on your phone, tablet or computer. Maybe during your coffee break if you are at work. Or after work, you can catch the day’s recorded live stream.
Business & Economy
Two-Year State Budget Action Now Moves To NH Senate
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The state budget process is moving from the House to the Senate and the public will have an opportunity to weigh in with their concerns and priorities likely the first week of May.
Arts and Entertainment
NH House Votes To Pass Budget Democrats Oppose, But It’s Not Over
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Despite the efforts of Democrats to offer a “better budget alternative,” the majority of Republicans in the House of Representatives approved a $15.4 billion two-year budget that cuts many services and hikes fees on Thursday.
Business & Economy
Ayotte Weighs in On Budget, Casella, and Tariffs
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte laid out her differences with the House GOP budget and priorities, weighed in on Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the state and said she was not surprised that former Gov. Chris Sununu has decided against a run for the U.S. Senate.
Arts and Entertainment
Dem House Leaders Promise ‘Better Budget Amendment’ Ahead of Thursday’s Vote
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A large gathering of Democrats came to the State House lawn Wednesday, the day before the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a Republican-led, two-year budget for the state with leaders saying they will fight for a “Better Budget” on Thursday.
Business & Economy
Op-Ed: Self-Inflicted Budget Crisis: NH Tax Policy Choices Undermine NH’s Future
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Chief among them: a decade of business tax cuts that have drained state revenues without delivering the promised economic boom.
Business & Economy
Proposed Dalton Landfill Denied by DES
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A controversial proposal to build a landfill close to a North Country lake and state park has been denied by the state Department of Environmental Services, though it can be appealed within 30 days.