Don House
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"This program lacks accountability and primarily support religious schools. I'm opposed to taxpayer funding supporting schools that are exempt from most anti-discrimination laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"The number of abortions is already declining in NH. I support birth control and family planning clinics as the better alternatives to abortion. I think education is a better way to decrease the number of abortions than banning them."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I'm not for abortion, but I believe there are times that it is the best option for the health of the mother. This choice should be a medical decision between a patient and a doctor and not restricted by state law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I'm not for abortion, but I believe there are times that it is the best option for the health of the mother. This choice should be a medical decision between a patient and a doctor and not restricted by state law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"'This is harmful to children that come from certain families. It's important to have age-appropriate discussions at any grade level."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?
"NH need to support teachers. The current law is causing teachers to leave the state or leave education."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"An income tax would put a further burden on many of the working families that could least afford it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"A sales tax would put a further burden on many of the working families that could least afford it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"I'm for programs that encourage college graduates to live and work in NH."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"If businesses pay less tax, the shortfall is made up by increasing property taxes. I'm pro-business, but believe there are other ways to promote businesses."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"As a retired individual, I am generally opposed to increasing taxes. If the state experiences a revenue shortfall, we must be open to all options to address the shortfall."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Cigarettes are a health hazard and their use should be discouraged."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Climate change is impacting the whole world and requires every state and person to take actions to address it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?
"This risks exposing how an individual votes and should be eliminated."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
"Electric vehicles are better for NH's environment and should be promoted instead of burdened with more fees."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"I think any emergency powers need to be temporary and subject to review and withdrawal by the state legislature or courts. I've seen too much abuse of executive power without a reasonable balance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"NH needs to become less dependent on fossil fuels and encourage renewable fuel sources."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I'm not for abortion, but I believe there are times that it is the best option for the health of the mother. This choice should be a medical decision between a patient and a doctor and not restricted by state law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Democracy depends on ease of voting. This would help more people vote in elections."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I think NH should legalize, regulate, and tax the sale of marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Surrounding states have already legalized this. NH should follow the best practices of other states."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Surrounding states have already legalized this. NH should follow the best practices of other states."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Surrounding states have already legalized this. NH should follow the best practices of other states."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"NH needs to do more to support renewal energy and reduce fossil fuel usage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Assuming businesses demonstrate they have created new jobs on a long-term basis and are attracting new higher payer jobs to NH, I would be in favor of offering some incentives"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"Some school districts aren't able to provide enough funding for public education and need support from NH."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"Phasing out this tax would likely mean increases to property taxes. Those earning the highest levels of income in NH would benefit the most from this. The majority of citizens would be adversely impacted by phasing this tax out."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"I think family and medical leave should be available to all and not just those that selectively want it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?
"The current system is unfair to many districts in the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"NH needs to address climate change and do more to protect the environment."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I'm not for abortion, but I believe there are times that it is the best option for the health of the mother. This choice should be a medical decision between a patient and a doctor and not restricted by state law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"I'm in favor of creating incentives for cars with better gas mileage and lower pollution. I'm also in favor of maintaining our highway infrastructure and believe those using the roads more should pay more toward the usage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"The pandemic has shown why it is important to offer family and medical leave options."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support the 2nd ammendment. I also believe that gun safety is important and there are many common sense regulations that would increase safety without impacting the rights of gun ownership."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"I think NH needs to do more to encourage students and young families to stay in NH. This might be one option to consider."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"NH lacks sufficient affordable housing. More needs to be done to help people afford housing."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"By doing this, public education funding is decreased. I support good public education."
