Michael Lorrey
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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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. Freedom requires the ability to take risks"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"The adoption of any testing criteria should be decided upon by local school boards. Standards selected should involve subject matter experts, not globalist marxist ideologues or religious ideology."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime. Its an ag crop like coffee, tea, sugar or beer. It should be treated like any agricultural product"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns. We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising. Contributions should be limited to residents who are natural persons"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"Parents should be free to select the school they want their kids to attend, and funding, from state and school districts should follow"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I oppose Medicaid expansion."
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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, 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 wrote the 'eminent domain' reform amendment. As long as Northern Pass seeks no state intervention, takings, or favors, its their business"
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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 think global warming is a scam. However, if other states want to give us their money, why should we refuse it?"
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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 oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study. Almost all domestic plants and animals have been genetically modified by eons of hybrid experiments. Anti-GMO is ignorant luddism."
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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. Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector. The state can eliminate regulations and job killing Business Enterprise Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I oppose any limits on assault weapons. 'Assault weapons' is an ignorant term. I'm on the BOD of the Enfield Outing Club, our town shooting association/range."
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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. People do not own their views, but noise pollution from wind farms harms neighbors."
