Tag: State House Update
Town-by-town impact of the Senate’s proposal for school funding
On Thursday, May 29 the Senate Finance Committee passed a proposal to increase school funding by $94 million in the 2020-2021 state...
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Finance votes to increase funding for schools
This morning, the Senate Finance Committee passed a proposal to address school funding in the state budget by a vote of 4-2....
Weekly Legislative Update: Amendment fully restores stabilization, House Ed works on funding formula
The legislative session started strong, and both chambers are quickly moving through over 100 education-related bills. The Reaching Higher NH team has been live-streaming...
Weekly Legislative Update: Legislature to battle over full-day kindergarten funding, one of two voucher...
In a bold statement, the Senate passed a bill last Thursday that reinstates Governor Sununu's targeted funding program for full-day kindergarten. It was removed from...
Weekly legislative update: Council will vote on Commissioner Edelblut’s 4 year term, House will...
Most towns have had their town meeting day last week. If you ran for a local position, we appreciate your dedication! Win or lose,...
Weekly Legislative Update: Marathon voting session, town meeting day, and budget hearings
Last week, the House had a two-day marathon voting session where they voted on almost 20 bills. Among those passed, an amended version of HB 620....
Weekly Legislative Update: House to vote on a bill that drastically impacts special education...
This week was quiet--no hearings or votes. But next week will be a busy one--The House will meet to vote on nearly 20 bills....
Weekly legislative update: budgets, snow delays, and full-day K!
This week, the House and Senate Education Committees heard several controversial bills, the Governor presented his biennial budget, and more. The Governor's meeting with...
Education at the State House: Legislative Update for February 4
Last week was a busy one at the state's capitol. The House had it's first session of the year (the Senate meets for the...