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This column by New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne originally appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader on October 3, 2023. Read it at unionleader.com. IN LAST WEDNESDAY’s debate, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis showcased why he is a formidable contender for the presidency. With his articulate arguments, impeccable record, and unwavering conservative principles, DeSantis … Read more

In an op-ed published by NH Journal, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne made the case for Gov. Ron DeSantis in the presidential race, praising the candidate’s work ethic and grassroots operation. The piece argued that DeSantis was earning voters’ support rather than expecting it. Osborne opened the NH Journal op-ed by framing the choice in … Read more

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig entered the 2024 governor’s race, and New Hampshire Republicans welcomed the move, NH Journal reported. The GOP response pointed to crime, homelessness, and opioid problems in the city during her tenure as mayor. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne responded to the announcement. As quoted by Jason Osborne: Voters don’t want a … Read more

The narrowly divided New Hampshire House voted overwhelmingly to accept the Senate’s $15.2 billion state budget, an unusual move that avoided a drawn-out fight, NH Journal reported. Gov. Chris Sununu was expected to sign the plan. The speed of the vote caught State House observers off guard, according to NH Journal. State House watchers were … Read more

The super PAC backing Ron DeSantis said 51 New Hampshire House members had endorsed his likely presidential candidacy, including four who had previously endorsed Donald Trump, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported. The article credited a key endorsement with helping the group close the gap with Trump, who had announced his own list of 51 … Read more

Republican Crissy Kantor won the Manchester Ward 6 alderman special election, defeating Democrat Maxine Mosley, a result Republicans read as a sign of GOP momentum, NH Journal reported. The win came ahead of a closely watched mayor’s race in the city. The margin was decisive, according to NH Journal. Republican Crissy Kantor handily defeated Democrat … Read more

New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne released a letter endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the First in the Nation Republican presidential primary, NH Journal reported. Osborne cited the candidate’s record, energy, and ability to win swing voters. Osborne laid out his reasoning in the letter. As quoted by Jason Osborne: As the 2024 … Read more

This column by New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne originally appeared in the New Hampshire Union Leader on April 19, 2023. Read it at unionleader.com. THE CONSERVATIVE case for marijuana legalization is gaining momentum across the United States. After decades of trying the same tactics without different results, many state leaders have begun to … Read more

A bill to legalize the possession and sale of marijuana to adults over 21 easily cleared the House, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported. Supporters celebrated a 72% supermajority, larger than past versions that passed the chamber. The 272-109 vote sends the measure over to a state Senate that traditionally has been the dumping ground … Read more

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne and Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm negotiated a compromise that allowed a closely divided House to pass the state budget, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported. The deal added $61 million in spending for housing, health care and education. House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn, and House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm, … Read more