Dem House Leaders Promise ‘Better Budget Amendment’ Ahead of Thursday’s Vote

Dem House Leaders Promise ‘Better Budget Amendment’ Ahead of Thursday’s Vote

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – A large gathering of Democrats came to the State House lawn Wednesday, the day before the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a Republican-led, two-year budget for the state with leaders saying they will fight for a “Better Budget” on Thursday. State Rep. Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, the House minority leader, said Republicans claim they had no choice with this budget than to cut programs and serv…

Activists rally for 'better budget' than House GOP plan facing pivotal vote

About 200 residents rallied outside the State House for a “better budget” as House Democrats urged colleagues to turn down the House’s $15.4 billion state budget plan that contains significant cuts to higher education, the arts, energy, public safety and…