Laura Ward
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?
Suports adopting a top 2 primary system
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
Supports amending constitution to permit citizens to vote on statewide issues in a referendum
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be restricted other than in exceptional cases, like an emergency."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I reject common core."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH pass a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature more control over the distribution of school funding?
Opposes a constitutional amendment that reduces the role of the courts in the school funding challenge
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"We should revise the present law on marijuana possession to make it less punitive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I believe the current level of funding is adequate."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes an increase in Interest and Dividend Tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Supports adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
Opposes legalizing medicinal marijuana
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
Opposes leaving immigration laws to the federal government
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH keep the death penalty?
Opposes repealing the death penalty
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I oppose the Northern Pass project in any form."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
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?
"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
Opposes repealing the gay marriage law
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
Opposes mandatory helmet law for motorcylce riders
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
Opposes mandatory seat belt law
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Supports local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation will create many new jobs in NH."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Small adjustments could be made to help create job stimulation from the state. I have first hand experience in this area and would like to see good dependable workers who are unemployed somehow placed with an employer in their line of work (much like a paid internship) and trained to do that work. Or helped to find a job in another area so that they can be employed and start making their way to rebuilding themselves."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
Supports reforming retirement benefits for municipal and state employees
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter."
