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NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt: Family Policy Bills, School Budget Transparency, and Small Business Relief
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The NH House and Senate complete this portion of the session and move to a brief recess before the fall.

NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kolfalt joins us to discuss key legislation that includes the tax cap measure on the November 2026 ballot, family policy bills, school budget transparency, and the Small Business Relief Act.

 

 

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