Author: Rep. Steven Smith
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NH State Budget Info
Increases funding for charter schools
Charter school funding increases under this budget by $250 per student in FY18 and $375 per student in FY19.
Establishes the dual and concurrent enrollment program
This program means that courses taught at a high school by teachers approved by the Community College System of NH, or instructors from the CCSNH, in which students earn high school and/or college credit while they are still enrolled in a high school or career technical education center. It appropriates $850,000 in FY18 and $950,000 in FY19 out of the Governor’s Scholarship Fund, which will provide up to $250 per STEM related course.
This program assures all NH 11th and 12th grade students the opportunity to enroll in and complete quality post-secondary college credit in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses regardless of where students live in NH and at no cost to the student.
Eligible high school students participating in approved high school classes taught by a public school teacher will receive high school graduation credit and college credit simultaneously.
Level funding of the University System of NH
In this budget, the University System of NH is level funded, which means they will receive the same amount of funding as they did in the ‘16-’17 FY Budget. This money does not solely go to UNH, but also Granite State College, Keene State, and Plymouth State, etc.
When the state allocates money in their budget to USNH, it can only be spent on two things through the colleges: offset tuitions for in-state students and to support statutory programs, such as the NH Cooperative Extension.
The funds appropriated to USNH do not cover projects such as buildings, stadiums, scoreboards, or tables.
Those are funded through the colleges’ own fundraising efforts. In the case of some projects, such as academic buildings, they are funded through the NH capital budget (HB25.)
Increases funding to our Community College System
This budget increases the funding for the Community College System. It provides approximately $96 million over the biennium for the Community College System of New Hampshire, an increase of $7.3 million over the current biennium.
Establishes the Governor’s Scholarship Program
This budget establishes the Governor’s Scholarship Program which appropriates $5 million over the biennium to scholarships for the benefit of eligible residents of the state who are pursuing programs of study or training at a postsecondary educational institution or training program within the state. This scholarship program is designed to keep graduating high school students in the state.
Additional highlights:
- Fully funds adequacy
- Provides approximately $45 million to school districts over the biennium in special education aid (formerly catastrophic aid)
- Provides $14.8 million in career and technical education (CTE) tuition and transportation aid to school districts.
- Creates a new Robotics Education Development Program and provides $375,000 in grants to public schools for establishment a robotics team and participation on competitive events.
- Full-day kindergarten is not part of either budget bill. That is a separate bill (SB191) that the House will vote on this Thursday.
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Congratulations to Senator-Elect Ruth Ward of District 8!
Congratulations to the next two GOP Representatives from Claremont, Francis Gauthier and John O’Connor
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NHGOP STATEMENT ON THE DEMOCRAT GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/6/2016
Press Contact: Ross Berry, press@nhgop.orgCONCORD – New Hampshire Republican State Committee (NHGOP) Chairman Jennifer Horn released the following statement on the Democrat Gubernatorial Debate:“What we saw tonight was a race to the far-left and a discussion of progressive ideas that are way outside of the mainstream. Calls for increased taxes, taxpayer-funded special interest projects, and increased government control are not what is best for New Hampshire. More government is not the solution to the problems facing our state.
“It’s also telling that when asked, no candidate could say that they find Hillary Clinton to be trustworthy – a stark contrast from the majority of Americans. Our Republican candidates offered a positive vision to grow New Hampshire’s economy, create jobs, keep our state safe, and address the heroin crisis. All have the experience needed to serve in the Corner Office, making the choice this November abundantly clear.”
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NHGOP STATEMENT ON TIM KAINE’S VISIT TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHGOP STATEMENT ON TIM KAINE’S VISIT TO NEW HAMPSHIRECONCORD – Today, New Hampshire Republican State Committee (NHGOP) Chairman Jennifer Horn issued the following statement on Tim Kaine’s visit to New Hampshire:“On behalf of the NHGOP, I welcome Tim Kaine to New Hampshire. Since it’s been 271 days since his running mate Hillary Clinton has held a press conference, we invite Senator Kaine to have one right here in the Granite State to answer some of the questions surrounding the campaign:
- Why did Hillary Clinton repeatedly lie about her email server that was deemed ‘extremely careless’ by the FBI?
- Why were emails about the Benghazi attack not turned over to the FBI?
- Why did Hillary Clinton continue to email classified information after she left the State Department?
- Why were there pay-to-play dealings between the State Department and the Clinton Foundation?
- Is Hillary Clinton honest and trustworthy?
“New Hampshire voters and the media deserve to hear the truth.”###Paid for by the New Hampshire Republican State Committee.
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Top 10 Facts About The Corrupt Clinton Foundation
Top 10 Facts About The Corrupt Clinton Foundation
- There are major overlaps between Clinton’s campaign donors and her Foundation donors, as nearly half of her major donors have donated $10,000 to the Foundation.
- Several major Clinton Foundation donations came from companies lobbying the federal government, including $26 million from companies with business before the State Department.
- The Clinton Foundation accepted millions from foreign governments.
- The Clinton Foundation accepted millions from other foreign individuals and corporations while Clinton served as Secretary of State
- Last week the Clinton Foundation announced they wouldn’t take foreign or corporate money if Clinton is elected, but other non-profits still will be allowed to donate, including others controlled by the Clinton family.
- The FBI wanted to open an investigation into the Clinton foundation, but the effort was scuttled by the Obama administration.
- Clinton’s Chief of Staff at state had a deep and simultaneous involvement in the Clinton Foundation, which was secret until recently released emails.
- Sidney Blumenthal collected $10,000 a month from the Clinton foundation while providing Libyan intelligence to Clinton.
- The Clinton foundation failed to disclose $26.4 million in speaking honoraria while Clinton was Secretary of State.
- Since 2003, the Clinton foundation has spent more than $50 million on travel.