Miriam Cahill-Yeaton
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I am undecided on this issue. In general I am pro choice. I believe abotions > 20 weeks should be rare indeed. We are rapidly approaching the day when 20 week fetus is viable."
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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?
"I am pro-choice. Neither I, nor any government has a right to dictate what options women have."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for treatment programs. Need to change this from heroin to drug treatment programs. Drug of choice changes frequently and all need treatment."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
""we need a broad based tax to be distributed equitably to all school distrcits by the state"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"we need a broad based tax to be distributed equitably to all school distrcits by the state
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Use money to fund smoked cessation education + support"
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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 oversight is needed even in emergencies"
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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?
"if personal actions are taken or multiple issues with officer - this should be releasable to future employees or attorneys as needed"
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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?
"Should be traveled + funds go to opiod / drug misuse programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"we absolutely need a living wage"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I believe federal immigration laws need complete overhaul and then we should enforce them."
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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?
"not sure of current restrictions + depends on zoning, effect on abotters"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"In priar economy -> no. nusinesses are doing fine I nave no idea if stimulous will be needed after covid."
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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?
"State's duty to provide adequate education to all kids + I believe it must be fair + equitable town -> town"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"Police brutality is not an issue in New Hampshire. I do believe in body cameras, etc. -to protect both parties and document events"
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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?
"Undecided"
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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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"all vehicles? trucks that damage roads? out of state travel on non toll roads?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I am undecided on this issue. Need more info: what do we get out of it? How much does it cost? Do we use the info to change educational process?"
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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?
"I prefer volunteer program"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe in permits to carry. *red flag law needed* *no guns in schools and other public buildings unless law enofrcement* no huge clips, machine guns, etc."
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"if you're able to afford private school - good for you! Do not take money away from public education. Home school: all 5 of my grandkids were home-schooled during about 50 - 65% of k-12. Their parents choice. Would be nice to let the kids participate in the clubs/sports activities."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"I am undecided on this issue. I guess that depends on the definition of residency. I believe college students should be able to vote where they live and go to school - otherwise they are disenfranchised from voting. I was in the military and many times could not vote where I lived and was not 'clued in' to what was going on in resident state. Also not licensed nor autos registered in the state I lived in."
