Karen Zurheide
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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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?
"Perhaps. Details and definitions would be very important, especially related to those exceptions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Our state has a revenue problem, including notably with the equitable funding of education. All current and potential sources of revenue should be thoroughly researched, debated, understood in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Our state has a revenue problem, including notably with the equitable funding of education. All potential sources of revenue should be thoroughly researched, debated, understood in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Business taxes must be included in a thorough study of all current and potential sources of state revenue in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Our state has a revenue problem, including notably with the equitable funding of education. All current and potential sources of revenue should be thoroughly researched, debated, understood in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Cigarette taxes must be included in a thorough study of all current and potential sources of state revenue in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Probably."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"Not versed in all ramifications, but generally agree that the public has a right to know."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"Generally 'for'--with very many details to be determined--likely to be guided by the experience of success/not of other states that have already made this decision."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Our state does not actually have its own minimum wage, but rather goes with the federal standard, which has remained at $7.25/hour since 2009. Vermont is at $10.96/hour, Maine is at $12/hour. Both have built-in increases based on CPI. I would have supported the 2020 bill vetoed by Gov. Sununu setting a minimum of $10/hour in 2021, increasing to $12/hour in 2023."
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Undecided"
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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?
"Perhaps. The report of the Commission to Study School Funding will likely shed much light on this question."
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"Have not yet considered in full detail, but I expect this proposal may have deficiencies."
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"A road usage fee must be included in a thorough study of all current and potential sources of state revenue in an effort to better fund our state's obligations."
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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?
"Yes, to establishing program. Perhaps to this manner of funding it. As with many programs, allowing an opt-out might undermine its potential success/viability."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I would emphasize safe/safer gun laws in any cases where current laws are, based on facts, shown to be deficient in protecting public health and safety."
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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?
"Probably."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"Probably, but I have not yet studied the matter sufficiently to make an informed determination. Our state does desperately need more affordable housing, as our housing costs are very high on average relative to income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Our state must focus on meeting its obligations to equitably and sufficiently fund public education that is available to all."
