Michael Flathers
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."
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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, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"The disclosure laws should remain as they are now."
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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 do not believe the state should fund charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes increase in I & D tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Opposes adding tolls on I-93
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
"Yes, legalize medicinal marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees."
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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, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I support the Northern Pass project as currently proposed."
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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?
"I support NH's participation in RGGI as presently structured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"No, do not repeal"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
"No, they should not be able to deny coverage"
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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?
"No, let those who ride decide"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Opposes 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 should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?
"No, do not use public money for a manmade Old Man"
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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?
"No, do not reform benefits"
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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."