Tag: HB560

So, the NH Senate wishes to place ANOTHER unfunded mandate on towns and cities?

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

by Skip

[Art.] 28-a. [Mandated Programs.] The state shall not mandate or assign any new, expanded or modified programs or responsibilities to any political subdivision in such a way as to necessitate additional local expenditures by the political subdivision unless such programs or responsibilities are fully funded by the state or unless such programs or responsibilities are approved … Read more

Tough week last week at the State House

March 31, 2019March 31, 2019

by Op-Ed

by NH State Rep Dave Testerman (R-Franklin) It was a long last week and somewhat frustrating. The House, overwhelmed by the Democrats passed a lot of silly and several dangerous laws. Here are just some of the sillyness: HB-558 and -560 ban plastic straws and bags. While I seldom use either of these, it is just … Read more

NH Democrats Pointless War on ‘Convenience’ Would Also “Ban” Plastic Shopping Bags

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019

by Steve MacDonald

The business of government in the hands of a Democrat majority is to legislate away convenient, affordable, useful, free-market solutions (among other things). If it works for you, it doesn’t work for them. Take plastic shopping bags.

The Viability of Principles (In the Womb of the Senate)

July 15, 2024April 27, 2015

by Steve MacDonald

Over 40 states (including liberal states) have protections for pre-born children killed in the womb as a result of criminal act but some elected officials would rather take the low road bringing into question the “viability” of their principles in the ‘womb’ of the state senate.