April 25, 2024

Arnie Alpert of the NH American Friends’ Service Committee welcomes guest co-host InDepth New Hampshire State House reporter Paula Tracy. The State House guest this week is Rep. David Luneau to discuss the budget, committees of conference, and other matters.

Maggie gone to the Defund Hate Coalition; radio news; State House reporting; InDepth New Hampshire, philanthropy officer; ihop: in the house of power; death penalty repeal retrospective; Juneteenth, Governor’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion; – “Oh Freedom” clip, Rev. Robert Thompson – ; Rep. David Luneau, Merrimack 10; gerrymandered district, committees of conference reports to be voted on the floor Thursday; Rep. Luneau’s story; guns in schools; legislators learn from testimony; local authorization; policy in HB2 budget trailer bill; legislative budget assistance office; House Education Committee; free and reduced lunch indicators; HB709; – recording of Governor’s veto comments – ; freeze planned reduction in business profits tax; – “War is Coming Home”, Charlie King – ;  increased support to communities could reduce property taxes (on businesses too); education funding partially restored, fiscal disparities, a funded commission to look anew at adequacy and budget; federally chartered banks, CFPB; Family Medical Leave Act; will relinquished items lead to Governor’s signature, or veto still?