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How can NH schools fight teen suicide?
It's a good idea, but I would not trust the teachers "union" one bit. Only thing they are interested in is strike when they don't get what they want. Keep the schools out of the… read more
- Francis
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Obamacare backstop law?
Pre-existing - yes. Essential health benefits - No.
- Linda
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Swimming at boat launches?
What about fishing at boat ramps . Its already a thing . Covered by my fishing license . Boat ramps often are a great fishing spot . So if you openly allow swimming then you are denying fishermen… read more
- Jeremy
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Dental coverage for Medicaid patients?
Many working families do not have any dental coverage but now more of our labors to now pay for things that we cannot afford for our selves? Medicaid should be no more than the least costly plan… read more
- Rep Tom Ploszaj
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Swimming at boat launches?
Yes allow swimming. The BS between NH Depts. continues and the public suffers all about money this time? NH is a donner state accept it or have the General Court petition give notice to the Feds NH… read more
- Rep Tom Ploszaj
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Swimming at boat launches?
With all the important issues pressing in NH, this doesn't raise an eyebrow for me.
- Francis
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Dental coverage for Medicaid patients?
Basic dental health is preventative medicine, and reduces the incidence of more serious, and more costly, health issues. It should be included in any health insurance program, Medicaid or otherwise.… read more
- Victoria
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Dental coverage for Medicaid patients?
No, taxpayers will cover excess costs beyond what the fed gov. funds cover and would be expected to toe yet another line. the madness has to stop somewhere. at the very least get it figured out… read more
- Roger
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Statehood for Puerto Rico?
YES
- John
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Minimum Wage
On minimum wage HB-186 has gained steam, while HB-781 has been retained in committee. THE SUPERIOR BILL is HB - 781 due to its " more realistic raise increments " but even more-so "… read more
- Bob
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Minimum Wage
Any job should pay a " living wage " - the OLD EXCUSES for not paying fairly - WILL NO LONGER BEAR CREDENCE !!! Wages have been increased ( closer to where they should be ) in many places… read more
- Bob
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Marijuana Legalization
According to " multiple U.N.H. surveys " - A MAJORITY of New Hampshire Residents have wanted " Legal Cannabis " FOR YEARS !!!! If Governor Christopher Sununu Vetoes HB - 481… read more
- Bob
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Electoral College Repeal
Remember Lincoln’s clever observation, “You can fool some of the people...”, etc.?
When it comes to the current public debate over the Electoral College, I would say the argument FOR it goes, “You… read more
- Kenneth
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Statehood for Puerto Rico?
No. The fact that they have so many possibilities economically that seem to have been squandered, we would end up carrying their debt burden, we have enough of our own.
- Roger
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Do you support offshore drilling for oil and gas along the New Hampshire coast?
Oil drilling can be stopped with the proper litigation. In 2008, oil and gas drilling was successfully stopped in Wyoming Wilderness areas. Those areas are now protected by the State government and… read more
- James
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Eliminate sex change requirement for birth certificate change?
Transgender surgery and the dangerous drugs (shorten life expectancy and forbode serious chronic health problems) used to change physical appearance do not change the sex chromosomes - XX for female… read more
- robert
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Limit pharmacy coupons for brand-name drugs?
The government, state and federal, needs to get out of healthcare and let the market work. Capitalism works for healthcare. It's government interference with rules, regulations and subsidies… read more
- robert
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Felony for animal fighting paraphernalia?
Yes we should! Animal fighting is horrific for the animals, and the humans doing it should go to jail.
- Nancy
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Eliminate sex change requirement for birth certificate change?
NO. Sex on the birth certificate is decided by the genitalia that the infant presents with, and the designation of which gender (male or female) that a person is, on any official document, should… read more
- Susan
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Hub and spoke drug treatment system in NH
No ; The media makes NH sound like everyone is on drugs here!
- Joel
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Eliminate sex change requirement for birth certificate change?
No NH has to stop trying to given in to the .1% of the population!
- Joel
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Eliminate sex change requirement for birth certificate change?
NO. Towns must put the birth sex on the document. Ok to allow, with a fee, an ADDITION of another sex/gender.
- Terry
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Limit pharmacy coupons for brand-name drugs?
ABSOLUTELY NOT. Pharmacies have the right to offer coupons. Nobody should have the right to refuse them, to tell them they cannot do that.
- Terry
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Eliminate sex change requirement for birth certificate change?
No what the hell is the coroner going to say ! it’s an other? There are reasons why men and women are different mainly for identification
- Mark
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Five-year ban on animal ownership for felony abusers?
YES! We need to crack down on these psychopaths so they don't do it again!
- Cathy
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Five-year ban on animal ownership for felony abusers?
Yes
- David
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Five-year ban on animal ownership for felony abusers?
No new state statue, with it's unintended consequences, is needed. The courts have enough authority to deal with each case individually.
- Rep Tom Ploszaj
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Hub and spoke drug treatment system in NH
No extra monies at this time. None of our love ones has even had an opiod issue. Three of us has worked as medical first responders.
Stop throwing money up into the sky, hoping it will fall into… read more
- Rep Tom Ploszaj
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Hub and spoke drug treatment system in NH
The greater concern is our lazy tendency too rely on the "State". It wakes us complacent and feeds their desire for total control of all aspects of life.
- Terry
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Gun Laws
I hear ya. I was a bit surprised and almost shocked that CT put a "Red Flag" law on the books back in 1999. I wonder why it didn't do anything to prevent Sandy Hook? My guess is… read more
- Francis
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Vaccinations
For some childhood issues, yes. Because of one reason or another from parents, some of the diseases from when I was a child are making a comeback. I am not sure how I feel about telling another… read more
- Francis
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Motorcycle Helmet Law
I road for years, always wore a helmet. My choice! Don't want to wear one...your choice.
- Francis
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Make New Hampshire a right-to-work state?
NO! NEVER!
- C
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Make New Hampshire a right-to-work state?
No
- Pat
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Make New Hampshire a right-to-work state?
Yes
- Dennis
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Grow-your-own for medical marijuana users?
This would be a clear gateway to total legalization of the drug. Evidence from Colorado shows a large jump in traffic deaths from marijuana. Allowing individuals to grow it would encourage… read more
- Terry
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Grow-your-own for medical marijuana users?
This has been shared on FB and there are hundreds and hundreds of supporting comments. Not everyone will take the time to apply for membership just to respond....
. What can we do to make their… read more
- Lisa
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Grow-your-own for medical marijuana users?
Yes, I support the ability for humans to grow medicine and food without our government giving us permission. This is an embarrassment.
- Lisa
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Grow-your-own for medical marijuana users?
I support this bill as a disabled patient who is on a very limited income having the ability to have a designated caregiver who is knowlegable in growing be able to grow for me and have a supply… read more
- heidi
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Grow-your-own for medical marijuana users?
I support this bill and as a member of the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee, I will vote to approve it. The dispensaries in NH have done an excellent job of supplying quality… read more
- Dennis
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Minimum Wage
US average is $25/hr. Lowest wage is in Carroll County @ $17.50/hr. What will raising min wage to $12 do? An empty gesture and waste of legislative time and energy. There are not enough workers to… read more
- robert
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Minimum Wage
The average US wage is $1000/week. 5 NH counties are below this level. Lowest is Carroll at $700/week. There is no statistic to show a minimum wage benefits any particular group. A minimum wage… read more
- robert
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Repeal voter residency requirement?
So much wasted time and energy. Voter fraud is another manufactured Republican "crisis" to create laws that manipulate the system to their benefit.
- Chuck
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Repeal voter residency requirement?
There is no reason to repeal the requirement for residential declaration in order to vote. If an out-of-state college student doesn't meet the criteria, they simply vote via an absentee ballot… read more
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Repeal voter residency requirement?
Why make voting so confusing. With the Democratic Party's agenda of open borders, voting in New Hampshire should have open state and city borders thus HB1264 should not be repealed but amended… read more
- Rep Tom Ploszaj
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Do you support a proposal to limit the unrestricted hunting of coyotes?
No , kill the coyotes numbers are growing and there's a abundance across the country . Save the deer ,pets ,and farm animals . Something needs to keep them in check, their not native to the area
- Richard
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Heroin Addiction: Law Enforcement
Do the worst drug dealers deserve the death penalty? See what NH citizens had to say: https://www.citizenscount.org/current-trends/death-penalty-some-drug-de…
- Mike
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What’s next in NH sales tax fight?
Agree with Eric. Option #2 is the best course. Put the responsibility on the state with the sales tax. This ruling is such BS. It really infringes on businesses located in sales tax free states.
- Chuck
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Motorcycle Helmet Law
Should NH have a helmet law? See what your fellow citizens had to say: http://www.citizenscount.org/current-trends/should-nh-have-helmet-law
- Mike
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What’s next in NH sales tax fight?
New Hampshire taxpayers nor businesses do not ! have the obligation, responsibility to collect taxes for out-of-state consumers. At online purchase site, consumer is required to complete name,… read more
- GariePaul
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