Richard A. Lobban, Jr.
Running for: NH House Grafton County District 10
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Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"Totally against--public taxes for public education with external monitoring and standards. "
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Well, the 'NH pledge' is really an illusion since there are so many other taxes that replace it any way. "
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"No - for food and medicine. Yes - for luxury items. "
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Depends on which business."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Not needed since there is already a federal tax on capital gains. "
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Existential problem for people around the world and for our planet. "
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Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?
"Seems reasonable -- won't count without documentation. "
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Problem with zoning at the foundation of the lack of affordable housing. "
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Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?
"Good idea to know where we stand in energy consumption. "
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Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Yes, affordable child care is critical for a stable work force. Sometimes the cost of child care consumes much of a non-living wage. "
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"In general yes but major wealth differentials between communities need just and realistic negotiation. "
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Yes, at least a living wage to keep NH people in NH. "
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Restore Roe v. Wade. "
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Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Probably not -- federal laws need federal enforcement, NH Constitutions does not provide. "
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Support 2nd Amendment WITH red flags for felonious people, restraining orders, and effective background checks before purchase, close gun sale loopholes -- with background checks. "
