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The measure s backers say it s prudent to protect businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure, as well as local governments, schools, and religious organizations, so long as they can show they ve followed state and federal COVID guidance.
The bill s lead sponsor, Warren Republican Bob Giuda, told colleagues the Business and Industry Association was the impetus for the bill. But Giuda said he expanded their idea - protecting businesses from lawsuits over COVID exposure - to also shield local governments, schools, non-profits and religious organizations, if they can show they e adhered to state and federal COVID guidance.
Right now, New Hampshire voters aren’t allowed to wear clothing or accessories advocating for or against a candidate, political party or measure on the
State lawmakers heard hours of testimony Tuesday on a bill that would significantly expand access and funding for school choice in New Hampshire.
The bill, HB20, would establish an Education Savings Account program, which allows families to use taxpayer dollars to educate their children outside of their local public school, including in homeschool and private school settings.
The bill is named after former House Speaker Dick Hinch, who died of COVID-19 late last year. If passed in its current form, many say it would be the most sweeping such program in the country.
In a virtual hearing, the bill s supporters said it would help families who can t normally afford private school, including those whose children have special needs and differences not accommodated by their public school.
Gov. Chris Sununu is starting his third term as governor of New Hampshire. Morning Edition host Rick Ganley spoke with Sununu Friday about the challenges