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N.H. rep introduces bill that would ban BearCats in communities statewide

The Concord Police Department submitted a federal grant application for a BearCat armored law enforcement vehicle, like this one being used in Nashville, Tenn. By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Monitor staff Thursday, January 30, 2014 (Published in print: Friday, January 31, 2014) If Dunbarton Rep. JR Hoell has his way, no New …
Fergus Cullen: Why libertarians are NH’s most active lawmakers
A dilemma for conservatives is that to advance the cause of limited government, some of them have to join government and pass laws. Ironically, the most active state legislators come from the libertarian wing of the Republican Party. Rep. J.R. Hoell, R-Dunbarton, who was on Ron Paul’s New Hampshire delegate …
Hoell continues to push for the restoration of citizens Natural Rights
Gun license form must change, critics say Issue not resolved: Some of the new wording will remain and that angers some gun owners. By SHAWNE K. WICKHAM New Hampshire Sunday News The Department of Safety has agreed to remove some — but not all — of the changes to the …
Gun advocates up in arms over change in application
Union Leader August 16, 2014 Gun-rights advocates are up in arms over recent changes to the state’s resident concealed-carry pistol license application that they say are a “direct attack” on those rights. The New Hampshire Firearms Coalition last week issued a statement criticizing the changes, which they say “invite rogue …
NH House rejects bill declaring that life begins at conception
Union Leader March 25, 2014 CONCORD – The New Hampshire House Tuesday soundly struck down legislation stating that “life begins at conception.” The vote was 214-95 that House Bill 1504 is inexpedient to legislate. Despite the lopsided vote, more House members spoke in favor of the bill than against it. …
House votes to bar credit history in hiring process
By GARRY RAYNO State House Bureau Union Leader April 16, 2014 CONCORD – The House Tuesday voted 192-142 to approve Senate Bill 295, which bars using a person’s credit history in employment decisions. Supporters said a person’s credit history does not predict job performance nor does it change a person’s …
HRA comments on the denial of support for the Wani family
HRA comments on the denial of support for the Wani family Date Issued: Wednesday, June 4, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: JR Hoell 603.315.9002 House Republican Alliance comments on the denial of support for the Wani family in Manchester. Today the New Hampshire State House failed to pass a House …
An Open Letter to NH Charter School Parents
May 6, 2014 Dear New Hampshire Charter School parents, Yesterday, we learned that our Governor nominated William “Bill” Duncan to the New Hampshire Board of Education (NHBOE). This nomination could be confirmed by the Executive Council as soon as this Thursday, May 8th. This particular nomination should concern anyone who …
NH Representative JR Hoell calls upon NH House Speaker Norelli for a special session for SB319
“Representative JR Hoell, Merrimack District 23, calls upon Democrat Speaker Teri Norelli to issue a call of the NH House of Representatives to allow introduction and passage of legislation repealing SB 319. Known as the “Buffer Bill”, SB 319 made illegal “enter[ing] or remain[ing] on a public way or sidewalk …