Grant Bosse reports on the NH House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee hearing a bill to expand the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standards program to mandate more hydroelectric and biomass generated power.
Grant Bosse reports on the Senate Education Committee taking public testimony on the School Choice Scholarship Act. The hearing included House Education Chairman Mike Balboni, Senator Fenton Groen, and a debate over education values between Josiah Bartlett Center President Charlie Arlinghaus and Senator Molly Kelly.
Grant Bosse reports on the NH House Commerce Committee deliberating over a bill to block state officials from pursuing a Health Insurance Exchange under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as ObamaCare. This report features sponsor Representative Andrew Manuse, Michael Cannon from the Cato Institute, and Paula Rogers from Anthem Blue Cross of NH.
Read More>>Grant Bosse reports on the NH Senate ED&A Committee holding a public hearing on legislation to switch the NH Retirement System to a defined contribution plan. Testimony includes Senator Fenton Groen, Joshua Elliott-Traficante, and Dave Lang.
Grant Bosse reports on a panel of national experts brought in to brief the NH House Special Committee on Retirement Reform on objections that public employees groups have to shifting the NH Retirement System from a Defined Benefit Plan to a Defined Contribution Plan, as well as an interview with Josiah Bartlett Center Policy Analyst Josh Elliott-Traficante.
Read More>>Grant Bosse reports on yesterday’s public hearing in the NH Senate Education Committee on the School Choice Scholarship Act.
Grant Bosse reports on legislation establishing School Choice Scholarships in New Hampshire, with clips of House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt, Senator Jim Forsythe, Kate Baker from Smart Girl Politics NH,and Josiah Bartlett Center President Charlie Arlinghaus.
Read More>>Reporter Grant Bosse examines Health Insurance Exchanges, including testimony before the NH House Commerce Committee, and an interview with Sen. Ray White.
Read More>>(CONCORD) While most of the major Presidential candidates are in the middle of the final sprint in Iowa, their surragates are keeping the fires warm in the First in the Nation Primary State. Former Presidential candidate Steve Forbes drew a standing-room only crowd in Concord this morning as he stumped for Texas Governor Rick Perry.
NH middle of the pack for occupational licensing (WASHINGTON, DC) It’s harder to become a barber in New Hampshire than an Emergency Medical Technician. And you’d better not try to shampoo someone’s hair without a license. Those are just two of the startling conclusions from the Institute for Justice’s survey of occupational licensing in New Hampshire. The non-profit public interest law firm examined fees, education requirements, and licensing exams for 102 low and medium income jobs across the nation in its new report License to Work. The Institute concluded that New Hampshire places fewer burdens than most states, but there are a few areas where getting a job in the Granite State is harder than it ought to be.
NH Watchdog on WGIR- Renewable Energy Grant Bosse and Paul Westcott discuss a move to expand New Hampshire’s renewable energy mandates, differences between the House and Senate bills, and the potential cost to ratepayers. Tune into the Paul Westcott Show at 7:20am on AM610 WGIR, 96.7 The Wave, through the I Heart Radio ap, or online at WGIRam.com.
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