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Sen. Innis calls Education funding an investment, not an expense

FILE - The New Hampshire statehouse is pictured, June 2, 2019, in Concord. Democrat Maggie Goodlander, a former senior White House aide with deep political connections, is running for Congress in her home state of New Hampshire. In a campaign announcement Thursday, May 9, 2024, she said she's running to take on bullies like right wing judges, extreme politicians and big corporations. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Holly Ramer, File

Sen. Innis calls Education funding an investment, not an expense

As the session winds down for lawmakers in Concord, State Senator Dan Innis chats with guest host George Hansle about the Committees Conference and the challenges their facing. Innis also chimes in on the subject of education costs, stressing the importance of higher education, calling it an investment in the state.

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