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Senator Carson Honored for Protecting Small Business

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Saying she was like a “pit bull on a bone”, the Oil Heat Council of New Hampshire and the NH Motor Transport Association (NHMTA) have honored Senator Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, for her commitment to protect the small business community. The groups cited her work on Senate Bill 157 that pertained to the issue of weights and measure, but had an overall goal of controlling costs and eliminating unnecessary government mandates. The legislation became law earlier this year.

Bob Sculley, president of both the Oil Heat Council and the NHMTA said this is only the second time these groups have honored a legislator. “Senator Carson deserves to be recognized because she went out of her way to ensure that small business had a voice on this issue. We applaud her commitment and determination. She is a true friend to small business,” he said. They presented Carson with an engraved wooden truck filled with flowers.

With the miniature vehicle displayed prominently on her desk, Carson thanked the Oil Heat Council and the NHMTA for the award saying, “SB 157 was all about making sure that small businesses are treated fairly. These are the companies that drive New Hampshire’s economy so as a legislator, I want our state to be business-friendly, free of cumbersome regulations that kill productivity, investment and job creation.”

Sen. Carson encourages public input on state’s ten-year highway plan

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Meetings scheduled for Derry, Manchester and Bedford

(Concord) Citing the importance of the Interstate 93 project, Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, is encouraging public input regarding the State’s Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation will be holding several public hearings over the next two months concerning the plan in Derry, Manchester and Bedford.

Under state law, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation proposes a revised plan for improvements to the state’s transportation system every two years. These revisions become part of the Ten Year Plan that develops and implements a strategy allowing New Hampshire to fully participate in federally-supported transportation improvement projects. It also outlines projects and programs funded with state transportation dollars.

Carson said, “Our ten year plan for 2013-2022 focuses on highway, bridge, rail, transit, and airport projects totaling more than $3.5 billion with a major priority being the reconstruction and widening of I-93 from Salem to Manchester. I want to be sure that those individuals and businesses that will be impacted the most by this much-needed public works project have an opportunity to both listen and be heard.”

Public Hearing Schedule for the 2013-2022 Ten Year Highway Plan

District 4

September 21 7:00pm Derry Municipal Center, 4 Manning Street, Derry, NH

October 5 7:00pm Aldermanic Chambers 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester

October 19 7:00pm Bedford Cable TV Meeting Room, 10 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford

Education Reform Symposium Held at UNH

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A symposium on education reform was held at the University of New Hampshire’s Durham campus on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Organizers challenged aspiring teachers, and those currently in the classroom, to present their best ideas for improving those areas in education that tend to be somewhat controversial.

Senator Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, served as one of several elected officials on the panel who listened to, then offered feedback on the presentations. Carson, who is also a member of the Senate Education Committee, said the proposals ranged from high stakes testing and merit pay for teachers to school day/year organization and corporate involvement in schools.

“I appreciated the creativity that went into each of the presentations. All the presenters were thinking out of the box and were clearly dedicated to being agents of change when it comes to school reform. I hope my questions to them reflected support for their ideas as well as my real-life concerns as an elected official and those of my tax-paying constituents,” Carson said.

The event was organized by Dr. Sarah Stitzlein, Assistant Professor of Education at UNH, who teaches a course called “Education Structure and Change” that most of the presenters are currently enrolled in. “My goal for the symposium has always been to get policy-makers and teachers talking,” Stitzlein said, noting that there is often a divide between how the two sides see each other and perceive issues.

Joining Senator Carson on the panel were Representative Mary Gile, D-Concord, and Representative Barbara Shaw, D-Manchester, both of whom are members of the House Education Committee.

Sen. Carson: Dept of Transportation confirms no funding in place for Exit 4A

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State reports there no plans to extend access west of I-93 into Londonderry

(Concord) Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, met with state transportation officials and has received an update regarding the status of efforts to extend Exit 4A off I-93 into Londonderry. The project relates to Woodmont Commons – a proposed village-like community with mix-use zoning.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner George Campbell, Jr., confirmed in a letter to Carson dated June 1st,that “there is currently no funding identified for construction of Exit 4A.” He went on to note present plans for Exit 4A involve extending access to the east from the new interchange with I-93 but there are no plans to extend access to the west of the interchange into Londonderry. However, the state’s Ten Year Highway plan does include $1 million for preliminary engineering for Exit 4A to help advance the design and fully evaluate the impacts on I-93 safety and operational interaction with Exit 4.

Carson requested clarification from DOT on the issue after residents came to her with concerns about Woodmont Commons and claims being made that funding had been secured to extend Exit 4A in to Londonderry. Carson said, “Because this proposed community is creating so much conversation among Londonderry residents, I wanted get the official word on the status of Exit 4A so my constituents can be well-informed about where the project truly stands at this point in time.”

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.”