The NH Senate Energy Science and technology committee unanimously voted SB 152 inexpedient to legislate on Thursday April 1st this is a huge victory in our efforts for continued construction at Merrimack Station (Bow Power plant).
Although reassuring I will not be completely comfortable that the job will continue unimpeded until this legislative session is complete. Thanks to all of you who helped, the overwhelming response from the NH Building Trades defiantly made the difference.
I will keep you posted if there are any unexpected amendments to other legislation that would potentially slow or kill the project.
  The other Bill of interest SB 179 that would allow expanded gaming in NH has been purposely tabled for now in Senate this is a deliberate attempt by the bills supporters to allow the legislature to completely hear all of the budget deficiencies, cost cutting proposals and tax proposal increases (cigarettes, rooms & meals, capital gains) before they vote against the only viable piece of legislation (expanded Gaming) that would bring significant revenue to the State of NH general coffers. We have signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with the owners of Rockingham Park and are committed to help convince the legislature that this is the proper time to pass this crucial piece of legislation. Please stand by and be ready to participate when needed. Pressure from constituents has proven itself once this year with SB 152 lets do it one more time.