Matthew J. Plache

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"NH is one of very few States (and places in the world) that allows elective abortions at any time during a pregnancy without restriction, and I support restricting late-term abortion in accordance with existing Supreme Court precedent."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs, with a focus on long-term community and residential based treatment, and other successful programs."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"I will work to ease the tax and regulatory burden on small business in order to create sustainable employment and economic opportunities for young people and families."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"Throughout my work in public safety communications I have had the opportunity to work with municipal and city public safety departments in capacities that work daily to fight the heroin crisis. The best way we can help New Hampshire beat this evil is by supporting those who are addicted and by supporting our law enforcement as they work to arrest high level dealers. This problem is societal, it takes more than money to fix and arresting user after user will perpetuate the cycle."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I oppose marijuana legalization."

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."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"I am pro-life."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"I support subsidies and credits to promote business investment in key technology sectors and to assist small businesses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Police brutality is not an issue in New Hampshire."

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?

"Costs to NH and effect on electricity prices should be carefully assessed, with a focus on reducing NH's high rates compared to other states."

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 using renewable sources for energy while keeping cost of electricity at affordable levels."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"I support New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"I support allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."