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Senator Carson Host Alvrine Seniors and Senate Pages

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Sarah Jasper and Alex Tucci get front row seats for Session Day

CONCORD – Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, welcomed two Alvrine High School seniors to the Senate Chamber on Thursday. Sarah Jasper and Alex Tucci, both of Hudson, served as pages on Session Day which afforded them a front row seat on the legislative process. The students were kept particularly busy assisting with floor amendments.

Commenting on the opportunity students have to serve as pages, Carson said, “Throughout the year, we have young people from all across the state participate in our Page Program so you can imagine how happy I was to host two students from my district. Sarah and Alex are both really interested in politics so I think they truly enjoyed watching how the Senate goes about conducting its business on the floor by debating bills, then either voting on them, tabling them or sending them back for further study. I think a day with the Senate is a great civics lesson

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Please see attached courtesy photo. Suggested caption: Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, welcomes Alvrine High School students Sarah Jasper and Alex Tucci to the Senate Chamber. The seniors from Hudson served as Senate pages for the day on May 9th

Carson Honored by State Grocers Association

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The state’s grocers have presented Sen. Sharon Carson, Republican – Londonderry, with their top legislative honor. She received the Legislative Action Award at the New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA) Annual Government Day event last Tuesday in Concord.

State Senator Sharon Carson

Commenting on Carson’s selection, NHGA President /CEO John Dumais said, “We are delighted to present this recognition to Sen. Carson for her determined effort to improve the relationship between business and state government. The Senator has always been concerned with state agency regulations and related enforcement procedures.” He added, “In seeking legislation, we presented our concerns to the Senator and suggested establishing an Advisory Board to address specific state agency issues. Our concerns were ultimately placed into legislation. That kind of responsiveness is very important and appreciated by our industry.”

Carson said, “When concerns were brought to my attention regarding how certain rules pertaining to weights and measures were being enforced, I was pleased to sponsor legislation to bring clarity to the situation. As a legislator, I always want government to work for people. NHGA is a terrific partner because it’s a group that brings solutions to the table. I look forward to working with the NHGA again in the future.”

The NHGA Legislative Action Award is presented to elected officials who have demonstrated their commitment simultaneously addressing business issues, reducing government waste and protecting the general public. The award consists of a hand blown glass sculpture with various colored intertwined spirals in the center symbolizing the achievements of public/private cooperation achieved on legislative issues.

Senate statement on House Bill 648 regarding eminent domain

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Concord – Sen. Sharon Carson and Sen. Jeb Bradley issued the following statements today regarding the Judiciary Committee’s vote on HB 648:

Sen. Sharon Carson, R- Londonderry, and Vice-Chair of Judiciary:
“The Judiciary Committee has struggled long and hard with HB 648. We were also given several conflicting amendments to consider. As a result, committee members were only able to pass one amendment to the legislation today. Our 4-0 vote now sends the bill to the Senate floor with a recommendation of ought to pass as amended. HB 648 will now be debated by the full Senate and it remains open to further amendments. We look forward to continuing the discussion.”

Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, and Senate Majority Leader:
“While there is strong support for the Northern Pass Project from both Republicans and Democrats, there are concerns about the use of eminent domain. The Senate will continue to search for solutions to move forward on the project and ensure that he rights of private property owners are protected.”

Senator Carson Applauds Passage of Whistleblower Protection

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March 10, 2010 (603) 271 – 2675

Senator Carson Applauds Passage of Whistleblower Protection

Concord, NH – Today, the Senate unanimously passed SB 358, providing whistleblower protection and waste prevention in state government.

“It is important that our state workers have a layer of protection and will not be targeted if complaints in the workplace need to be filed,” said the bill’s prime sponsor, Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry). She continued, “At a time of revenue shortfalls and budget deficits, it’s important that we look to those who know state government best to find ways of making government more efficient.”

Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) offered the legislation to provide incentives for those who operate within state government to make efficiency recommendations. Bonuses will now be provided to employees whose suggestions’ save the state money. The legislation also allows state employees to file complaints confidentially.