Governor Hassan's Statement on House Finance Committee Budget Actions

Statement

Following continued votes today by divisions of the House Finance Committee that make cuts to critical services and programs, Governor Maggie Hassan issued the following statement:

"As our economy continues to strengthen, it is no longer necessary to govern as though we are responding to an economic crisis, but Republicans on the House Finance Committee continue to do just that, making draconian cuts to health and human services, transportation, education, and aid to local communities. Not only would these reductions downshift responsibility to local governments, but they have a significant impact on our people, businesses and economic future, affecting areas that are critical to the health and well-being of our people, the safety of our roads and priorities that help spur economic development. Moving forward in this budget process, I continue to urge legislators from both parties to work together to support the shared priorities that are critical to the success of our people, businesses and economy."

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