AFPNH - As Expected Lynch Veto's RGGI Repeal

With the New Hampshire primary a mere seven months away, AFP-NH is working hard to ensure you have ample opportunities to meet with and speak to the presidential candidates. Plans are underway for an event in the Lakes Region later this summer that will feature several conservative members of the legislature as well as presidential candidates. The details of this event are currently being finalized but I will contact you as soon as we have them.

In legislative news, as I mentioned last week, Governor Lynch vetoed the Shoreland Protection Act, including the repeal of New Hampshire’s participation in the cap-and-tax scheme known as RGGI. While the General Court is out of session until August, the Speaker retains the right to call members for a vote as needed. AFP-NH will continue to monitor the fate of the RGGI repeal and keep you posted on any activities to override the Governor’s veto and how you can help!

Also, I am pleased to announce I will be speaking at the August Monthly Meeting of the Amherst GOP Committee on August 6 at 8AM at Joey’s Diner on Route 101A. I am always happy to be presented with the opportunity to engage with activists.  The best way for you or your group to make such a request is via the Speaking Request Program.

Finally, please take a look at the updated version of our Granite State Gatherings section.  

I understand firsthand that summers are busy and the requests for your time are numerous. Thank you for your continuing support of our efforts.

Sincerely,

Corey R. Lewandowski
State Director
Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire

AFPNH - RGGI Repeal Vetoed by Governor Lynch

As we all continue into our busy summers, I wanted to provide you with a brief update from AFP-NH.

First, the latest legislation containing the RGGI Repeal was vetoed TODAY by Governor Lynch. As you may remember, the RGGI Repeal was included in S.B. 154, the Shoreland Protection Act, which was passed by the Senate last month.  Governor Lynch’s veto will send the bill back to the Legislature for a possible override.  We will need your help to override this veto and remove New Hampshire from RGGI! I will keep you posted on when we should take action to pull the plug on RGGI.

In other legislative news, I am pleased to announce that yesterday Governor Lynch signed into law one of the bills AFP-NH has been tracking that would return more control to taxpayers on their local budgets by allowing cities and towns to adopt spending caps. Click here to learn more about S.B. 2 and how it will make government more accountable.

Secondly, this Saturday morning, July 9, I will be on GrokTalk with Skip Murphy. I always enjoy discussing the latest political news with Skip. I am sure this time will be no exception. As you may know, AFP Foundation recently honored Skip at our annual RightOnline Conference as the “Activist of the Year.” You can read more about it at THIS LINK.

Third, I recently appeared on the Londonderry Access Community Television Program, “Chattin’ Presidentially with Jeanine.” Please use THIS LINK to learn more and view the segment.

Fourth, please continue to visit our website and Facebook page for updates and information on AFP-NH actions and activities like the recent piece that I wrote regarding the end of the legislative session.

Finally, to the left you will see the updated version of our Granite State Gatherings section.  

I appreciate your time and interest in our efforts and look forward to seeing you around the state this summer.

Sincerely,

Corey R. Lewandowski
State Director
Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire

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AFP - RGGI Repeal Passes NH House!

On Wednesday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly — 246 to 104 — to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) --  HB 519. AFP is leading this repeal.  If HB 519 passes New Hampshire will become the first state to repeal this global warming cap-and-trade energy tax system that has damaged our state’s economic competitiveness.

I would like thank you for taking action to help repeal the RGGI. We have achieved a monumental first step in removing our state from this massive failure of a mandate.

The New Hampshire House Finance Committee is the next step.  Don’t kid yourselves, Green organizations and the liberal media will be out in full force.  Here is an Op-ED bashing AFP from today’s Portsmouth Press Herald.  The liberal’s goals are to pressure and intimidate elected officials not to support the repeal. Take a moment to call your Representative and State Senator and urge them to vote for HB 519. Click here to find your State Senator.

Don’t forget to remind them that RGGI has proved to be a massive failure, damaging our state’s economic competitiveness and costing taxpayers an already mind-boggling $28.2 million in the last two years alone!

Phil Kerpen, Vice President of Policy for AFP noted the importance of this vote stating, “The overwhelming veto-proof, bipartisan vote today means that New Hampshire is now on a path to doing something that looked impossible just a couple years ago — repeal a cap-and-trade program. In the process, it could deal the death blow to cap and trade both regionally and nationally.” Click here to read more.

Thank you again for your continuous support and activism for this critical repeal. Together, we will remove New Hampshire from the disastrous RGGI program and get our great state back on the path to prosperity.

Sincerely,

Corey R. Lewandowski
State Director
Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire

PS. Please consider making a donation to AFP NH today to support our efforts.



Shea-Porter Statement on Proposal Released by Co-Chairs of the Fiscal Commission

Washington, DC. – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter released the following statement on the proposal released by the co-chairs of the Fiscal Commission. 

 

“The draft proposal by the co-chairs of the Fiscal Commission is just unfair.  The burden is overwhelmingly placed on middle class and low-income families, as well as our nation’s seniors.  I sincerely hope that major changes are made before any final recommendation is released.”