In recent years, New Hampshire communities have been crushed by watching their own family, friends, and neighbors fall victim to drug addiction. Addiction devastates lives. New Hampshire knows this. And yet, at the nagging of corporate gambling interests standing to make a killing, the New Hampshire legislature seems unable […]
Written Testimony delivered by Christopher Jay, attorney with Cornerstone Action Would approving casinos in New Hampshire generate revenue for the state? Could we use that revenue for good causes, like education? Before we even get to those questions, we should be asking the more obvious question: “Does establishing casino
The following Cornerstone Op-Ed was printed in Granite Grok April 14th, 2019 and the NH Journal April 14th, 2019 and the Concord Monitor April 17th, 2019. The New Hampshire legislature is contemplating HB 480 which would legalize sports betting in the Granite State. Why shouldn’t we just legalize and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEToday the House of Representatives voted on HB 593 which, in its original form, would have permitted two casinos in New Hampshire. Thankfully, New Hampshire’s family-friendly and business-friendly brand was preserved with the defeat of HB 593 (226 against to 118 in favor). Cornerstone stood with New Hampshire’s families
Recently, the Union Leader ran this editorial against expanded gambling stating: It is ironic that Republicans are pushing casino gambling bills, as casinos would destroy the incentive for legislators to behave like Republicans . . . Casinos would erase the discipline Republicans just imposed on the state budget, and any incentive
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Some of these points are provided by the Granite States Coalitions Against Expanded Gambling. For more information, see www.noslots.com. The governor’s statement on casino gambling can be found here. The report of the NH Gaming Study Commission, referenced below, is here. 1. HB 593 allows only two casinos, with no competitive
For Immediate Release April 21, 2010 Contact: Kevin Smith Phone: (603) 571-4710 Email: director@nhcornerstone.org CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House defeated SB489, a bill which would have expanded gambling in the state by establishing six casinos and 17,000 slot machines throughout the state. The vote was 212-158. Commenting on
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For Immediate Release March 24, 2010 Contact: Kevin Smith Phone: (603) 571-4710 Email: director@nhcornerstone.org CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire state senate passed SB489 by a vote of 14 to 10. The bill proposes the establishment of at least six casinos statewide in addition to 17,000 video slot machines. Commenting
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Says Negative Societal Costs Far Out-weigh Supposed Revenue Windfall For Immediate Release March 4, 2010 Contact: Kevin Smith Phone: (603) 571-4710 Email: director@nhcornerstone.org CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Senate Committee on Finance heard SB489 which proposes installing video and casino style gambling throughout the state. Cornerstone has long-opposed any
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BILLS SIGNED, VETOED AND MADE INTO LAW Mixed Results from Governor Sununuon 2019 Bills Governor Chris Sununu is leaving a mixed record as he deals with the bills passed by the New Hampshire General Court in 2019. His recent decisions include victories for parental rights and anti-trafficking efforts, but disappointments
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