Denis Rice
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"It depends on whether limits would be for consecutive terms, as in Maine (after serving four two-year terms, official can be re-eligible after two years) or lifetime limit, i.e. no re-eligibility. I would oppose lifetime limit."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"AGAINST"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I support marijuana legalization. New Hampshire should have marijuana recreational law similar to that in Maine."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"States should only enforce criminal provisions, such as smuggling aliens, but not civil provisions, which would cost states for what is a federal responsibility."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"New Hampshire should make maximum use of the Federal Opportunity Zone Program established by the October 2017 tax reform act. Using this Federal Program will generate substantial incentives for business investment in Seabrook and other eligible communities, according to knowledgeable observers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?
"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing. One solution is in laws that encourage mixed-use development in the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"The statewide assessments should be coupled with the rights of parents to have their children opt-out of the program."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe the loopholes in the State's requirements for background checks should be closed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"New Hampshire should not impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote. Students who come to our State for college or graduate studies should not be discouraged from doing so by losing opportunities to participate as citizens."
