We must approach the budget process as a roadmap for the future of our state. Washington is broken and our future depends now more than ever on what we can accomplish together, the citizens of our state demand it, and our system of Government requires it. The voters of New Hampshire did not send us to Concord to engage in the circus-like theatrics of Washington, D.C. As we move forward, we cannot let the budget process be hijacked with politically charged agendas or partisan maneuvering. It sets us on a path to keeping more money with our job creators and ends the expectation that every available resource should be devoted to just growing a bigger government. In that respect this budget is a Jobs Bill. Our businesses small and large order many of their affairs according to our Government's long term plans – it is irresponsible governance for the legislature to ping pong core tax policies every two years. We should not, and cannot turn back now.Ī healthy Business cycle is predicated on certainty. High taxes come at the high cost of the erosion of our state's economic competitiveness. Tax relief works - and tax relief grows our economy. And Adheres to The Tax Cuts Already Established by Law for 20.Follows Debt Guidelines as Recommended by Our State Treasurer.Does Not Downshift Costs To Municipalities.Assumes Modest Revenue Growth Based on Conservative Economic Projections.So let me summarize what I am presenting to you today. I think the same rules should apply to government. They put some money into savings, they plan responsibly for both short term spending and long term expenses, they ensure they aren't carrying too much debt, they prioritize their needs and they make tough choices to live within their means. Today, I stand before you - members of the House and Senate - to present my recommended budget for Fiscal Years 20.įamilies in our state sit at their kitchen table every month to balance their checkbook and pay their bills. I would like to start by thanking the many Commissioners and state agencies we worked with throughout the past few months, especially the State Budget Office in the Department of Administrative Services – prioritizing needs, building systems and infrastructures, and putting forward ideas and policies that put people first. Speaker, Madame President, honorable members of the house, senate, and Executive Council and commissioners and department heads who have joined us today.
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