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Distant Dome: Turning the Legislature Into an Arm of the Free State Project

4 days ago | indepthnh.org | Garry Rayno

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.orgFirst they came for the vaccine and the masks, and then they came for the Trans kids and their healthcare. Then it was public schools, libraries, the interest and dividends tax, and now zoning and land use regulations. If it resembles decency, kindness, empathy, intelligence or tradition, they have come for that too. Get unbiased nonprofit watchdog news sent directly to your inbox.
House advances universal private school vouchers

5 days ago | eagletribune.com | Garry Rayno

CONCORD, N.H. — After voting to cut off debate on the latest Education Freedom Account expansion bill, the House Republican majority approved a bill that would do away with income caps beginning July 1. Under the bill, there would be a 10,000 student limit on the program that has grown in four years from 1,635 students to about 5,400 students and in cost from $8 million to over $30 million. kAmrFCC6?E=J E96C6 :D 2?
Undocumented Immigrants Targeted by NH House Majority

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Garry Rayno

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House Again Votes to Expand School Voucher Program

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Garry Rayno

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House budget called 'devastating' in public hearing

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Garry Rayno

CONCORD, N.H. — Hundreds of people turned out at the State House to speak against the House-passed budget, saying it harms the state’s most vulnerable while offering thousands of dollars to high-income families to send their children to private schools.
Senate Revenue Estimate Higher Than the House’s Plan

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Garry Rayno

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House Budget Is Devastating for the State’s Most Vulnerable, Senators Told

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Garry Rayno

Above, the line outside Representatives Hall where many people were waiting to testify before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday. Paula Tracy photoBy GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.orgCONCORD — Hundreds of people turned out to speak against the House-passed budget saying it harms the state’s most vulnerable including the developmentally disabled, the elderly, the mentally ill and the poor seeking health care. Get unbiased nonprofit watchdog news sent directly to your inbox.
Business tax revenue down, rooms and meals tax up a little

1 week ago | conwaydailysun.com | Garry Rayno

CONCORD — There is no joy in Mudville. The long awaited April state revenues will not provide any optimism for Senate budget writers as they begin the grueling process of making spending fit the available money without tax increases the Republican leadership has already taken off the table. kAm%96 D:?8=6 =2C86DE >@?E9 7@C E96 DE2E6 4@776CD[ pAC:= 6?565 H:E9 C6G6?F6D 5@H? Sbd >:==:@? 36=@H E96 C6G6?F6 A=2? 7@C 2 32=2?465 3F586E C6EFC?:?8 Sffc]` >:==:@? H96?
Child Porn Convict Featured in Netflix ‘Sextortion’ Documentary

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Damien Fisher |Garry Rayno

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Councilor Joe Kenney Wants Ayotte’s Rationale To Pull Hampton Welcome Center Sale

1 week ago | indepthnh.org | Paula Tracy |Garry Rayno

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