Tag: ETC

House Committee Votes to Repeal ETC Scholarships

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019

by Steve MacDonald

The House Ways and Means Committee voted on the Education Tax Credit (ETC) repeal bill, HB 632, earlier today. We blogged their discussion on our Facebook page; you can see a series of posts dated March 13th to follow along. The motion to pass the bill was made by Rep. Thomas Southworth, seconded by Rep. Lisa Bunker. Immediately, … Read more

What Does NH Democrat Rep. Wendy Thomas Have Against Religious Schools?

March 6, 2019

by Steve MacDonald

Merrimack, New Hampshire Democrat Wendy Thomas recently showed her support for a form of religious bigotry by liking a tweet responding to a local news piece about New Hampshire’s Education Scholarship Tax Credit. The tweeter wrote, “repeal this abomination of a “scholarship” and keep public school money where it belongs.”

Reply to State Rep that Opposes the Education Tax Credit Scholarship

February 25, 2019

School Choice for NH received an email from Rep. Paul Dargie (D), of Milford stating that he is opposed to the “diversion of taxpayer funds to religious and other schools through the use of vouchers or voucher workarounds.” He is referring to the Education Tax Credit program that is facing a repeal effort in House Bill 632. Below is … Read more

School Choice Defenders Voice Opposition to Repealing the Education Scholarship Tax Credit

February 6, 2019

In part one of this post, we discussed how ill-informed were the sponsors and advocates for repealing New Hampshire’s Education Scholarship Tax Credit (ETC). This time around we have some words from opponents of repeal bill HB632. Testimony from parents and students (the few who had the opportunity) who shared stories about how the ETC improved … Read more

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Those Looking to Repeal New Hampshire’s Education Tax Credit Are Ill Informed

February 11, 2019February 6, 2019

Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on HB 632, a bill that would repeal the Education Tax Credit scholarship program. Over 400 low-income children utilized the program this school year. The committee room was at maximum capacity with people standing along the walls and in the hallway. It was wonderful to … Read more