Concord update: NH House Republican budget contains significant cuts
On April 10, the NH House passed HB 511, which among other things requires local, county, and state law enforcement agencies to comply with immigration detainers for inmates and prohibit state and local entities from adopting ‘sanctuary policies’ that would impede the enforcement of federal immigration law.
Seacoast Mental Health Center leader: NH Medicaid cuts would have dire impact
Proposed cuts to New Hampshire’s Medicaid reimbursement rate for medical providers could lead to the loss of coverage for hundreds, if not thousands, of patients seen by the Seacoast Mental Health Center annually, the clinic’s longtime president warns.
Business leaders concerned about potential cuts to New Hampshire university system
Major cuts to New Hampshire’s university system are on the table in the state’s budget, but some business leaders say those cuts could be bad news for the state’s long-term success.
Money set aside to help NH’s opioid crisis could be steered elsewhere in the state budget
New Hampshire lawmakers have proposed diverting millions of dollars meant to address opioid addiction to help close the state’s budget gaps – alarming advocates who say it would upend a wide range of treatment, recovery and prevention programs.
N.H. residents could see court delays due to budget cuts, Supreme Court chief justice warns
New Hampshire residents navigating the state’s judicial system could face delays as a result of budget cuts to the courts.
Sentinel Opinion: Arts cuts; Slashing funds for the arts, humanities could cost the state revenues and more
The N.H. House of Representatives passed a pair of budget bills last week that slashed state spending for the next two years beyond the governor’s lean proposed budget. The bills now head to the state Senate.
NH House budget fails the test of basic decency
The New Hampshire Council of Churches believes our state budget should reflect both our financial priorities and ethical commitments. Fundamentally, budgets are moral documents — a reflection on how we treat the vulnerable and the voiceless.
After Senate GOPs Vote Against Field Hearing on Budget, Dems Schedule One in Hampton
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the House passed budget on Tuesday, May 6 beginning at 1 p.m. at the State House, but the Republican controlled body voted against a suggestion they “go on the road” to hear what the public has to say.
‘Hit from all sides right now’: Proposed budget cuts could strain NH’s safety net health system
Health care providers and mental health agencies are pushing back on proposed cuts to Medicaid and other health programs in the state budget, warning they could harm some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Concern Expressed for State Services Under House Passed Budget
The state budget passed by the Republican controlled House of Representatives for the next two years has many organizations in the state talking about potential impacts of cuts to municipalities, tourism, education, healthcare and family planning.