This non-partisan open forum presents an opportunity for our state’s representatives to connect just prior to the session’s beginning, which will run until June. We aim to speak theoretically, beyond specific bills and votes, as well as to educate them on topics that will directly affect our business community.
We approach the issues through the lens of the business community’s needs over the next 10 years, and break down the trends to see where we are compared to where we need to be.
Topics and Speakers:
Overview of Medicaid Expansion in NH
Mr. Steve Norton, Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy
Mr. Tom Wilhelmsen, Jr., CEO of Southern NH Health Systems*
Mr. Charlie Arlinghaus, President of The Josiah Bartlett Center
Is It Time for a Gas Tax in NH?
Commissioner Chris Clement, NH Dept. Of Transportation
Representative David Campbell (D-Nashua)
Mr. Charlie Arlinghaus, President of The Josiah Bartlett Center
Why Divestiture of PSNH Assets Matters to Southern NH
Mr. William J. Quinlan, President/Chief Operating Officer of PSNH
Mr. Daniel Allegretti, Vice President of State Government Affairs with Constellation Energy*
*Note: Mr. Tom Wilhelmsen, Jr. and Mr. Daniel Allegretti did not use PowerPoint slides during their presentations.
This document is the manifesto of the BJP party for the 2014 Indian elections. It outlines their pledges and policy priorities in 14 areas if elected, including empowering people, inclusive development, improving rural and urban quality of life, strengthening infrastructure, reforming systems and institutions, widening opportunities for disadvantaged groups, and driving economic growth through sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development. The manifesto emphasizes good governance, minimum government and maximum governance, and being people-centric.
The document discusses extension and advisory services in Papua New Guinea. It analyzes the methodology used in a study on the topic, including desk research, interviews, and seminars. It then provides context on PNG's agriculture sector, constraints it faces, and its history. It outlines the impacts of decentralization and corporatization on extension services, and various extension models used over 30 years. It concludes with recommendations for reforming extension services, including clearly defining roles of agencies, strengthening the lead agency and NARS, and formalizing private sector participation.
The document outlines the Jamaica Labour Party's 10-point plan to promote economic growth and job creation in Jamaica. The key points of the plan include establishing a Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, simplifying the tax system, investing in water infrastructure, listing state-owned enterprises on the stock exchange, supporting small and medium businesses, and reforming governance. The overall goals are to facilitate investment, foster public-private partnerships, minimize bureaucracy, and put Jamaica back on a path of robust economic growth and employment opportunities.
New Election Manifesto Highlights 07.04.2014BJP4India
This document is the manifesto of the BJP party for the 2014 Indian elections. It outlines their pledges and policy priorities in 14 areas if elected, including empowering people, inclusive development, improving rural and urban quality of life, strengthening infrastructure, reforming systems and institutions, widening opportunities for disadvantaged groups, and driving economic growth through sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development. The manifesto emphasizes good governance, minimum government and maximum governance, and being people-centric.
Uganda operates a liberal market economy with many formal and informal financial players. The banking sector remains oligopolistic with high interest rates between 20-27%. Civil society's role is undefined but emerging. Banks are largely funded by customer deposits at 80.6% and profits grew 17.2% in 2014. Civil society can play an important role by monitoring financial institutions, integrating citizen concerns into fiscal policy, conducting research, and advocating for more inclusive fiscal policies that benefit citizens. Uganda has a developing financial system and civil society has an opportunity to help citizens engage more fully.
The document is the 2009-2014 manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outlining their plans and policies if elected to govern India. The key areas discussed include education, empowering women, healthcare, infrastructure development, information technology, governance reforms, taxation, poverty alleviation, farmer welfare, security, judicial reforms, labor reforms, and Hindutva. The BJP pledges to focus on education, reduce poverty, promote health, boost infrastructure, leverage technology, ensure security, reform governance, and empower citizens.
The document proposes a new economic system called "Arthakranti" that involves withdrawing high denomination currency above Rs. 50 and replacing the existing taxation system with a single Bank Transaction Tax (BTT) of 2% deducted from all bank transactions. This would generate substantial tax revenue for the government while eliminating black money, increasing banking and stimulating the economy. Key effects of the proposal include boosting market demand, reducing commodity prices, generating adequate tax revenue, improving infrastructure and providing social security. The goal is to create an empowered, prosperous and peaceful India free from corruption and anti-social elements.
The document summarizes a Revenue Watch Institute pilot project that aimed to build the capacity of parliaments, civil society organizations, and media in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda to provide oversight of the oil and minerals sectors in their countries. The project provided training, expert advice, and grants to help these groups gain technical knowledge and skills. Evaluations found that as a result, members of parliament, civil society groups, and media in the four countries improved their understanding of the sectors, interactions with each other, and ability to influence policymaking and legislation related to oil and minerals. However, some challenges remained, such as weak relationships between government and civil society in some countries.
This document is the manifesto of the BJP party for the 2014 Indian elections. It outlines their pledges and policy priorities in 14 areas if elected, including empowering people, inclusive development, improving rural and urban quality of life, strengthening infrastructure, reforming systems and institutions, widening opportunities for disadvantaged groups, and driving economic growth through sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development. The manifesto emphasizes good governance, minimum government and maximum governance, and being people-centric.
The document discusses extension and advisory services in Papua New Guinea. It analyzes the methodology used in a study on the topic, including desk research, interviews, and seminars. It then provides context on PNG's agriculture sector, constraints it faces, and its history. It outlines the impacts of decentralization and corporatization on extension services, and various extension models used over 30 years. It concludes with recommendations for reforming extension services, including clearly defining roles of agencies, strengthening the lead agency and NARS, and formalizing private sector participation.
The document outlines the Jamaica Labour Party's 10-point plan to promote economic growth and job creation in Jamaica. The key points of the plan include establishing a Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, simplifying the tax system, investing in water infrastructure, listing state-owned enterprises on the stock exchange, supporting small and medium businesses, and reforming governance. The overall goals are to facilitate investment, foster public-private partnerships, minimize bureaucracy, and put Jamaica back on a path of robust economic growth and employment opportunities.
New Election Manifesto Highlights 07.04.2014BJP4India
This document is the manifesto of the BJP party for the 2014 Indian elections. It outlines their pledges and policy priorities in 14 areas if elected, including empowering people, inclusive development, improving rural and urban quality of life, strengthening infrastructure, reforming systems and institutions, widening opportunities for disadvantaged groups, and driving economic growth through sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure development. The manifesto emphasizes good governance, minimum government and maximum governance, and being people-centric.
Uganda operates a liberal market economy with many formal and informal financial players. The banking sector remains oligopolistic with high interest rates between 20-27%. Civil society's role is undefined but emerging. Banks are largely funded by customer deposits at 80.6% and profits grew 17.2% in 2014. Civil society can play an important role by monitoring financial institutions, integrating citizen concerns into fiscal policy, conducting research, and advocating for more inclusive fiscal policies that benefit citizens. Uganda has a developing financial system and civil society has an opportunity to help citizens engage more fully.
The document is the 2009-2014 manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outlining their plans and policies if elected to govern India. The key areas discussed include education, empowering women, healthcare, infrastructure development, information technology, governance reforms, taxation, poverty alleviation, farmer welfare, security, judicial reforms, labor reforms, and Hindutva. The BJP pledges to focus on education, reduce poverty, promote health, boost infrastructure, leverage technology, ensure security, reform governance, and empower citizens.
The document proposes a new economic system called "Arthakranti" that involves withdrawing high denomination currency above Rs. 50 and replacing the existing taxation system with a single Bank Transaction Tax (BTT) of 2% deducted from all bank transactions. This would generate substantial tax revenue for the government while eliminating black money, increasing banking and stimulating the economy. Key effects of the proposal include boosting market demand, reducing commodity prices, generating adequate tax revenue, improving infrastructure and providing social security. The goal is to create an empowered, prosperous and peaceful India free from corruption and anti-social elements.
The document summarizes a Revenue Watch Institute pilot project that aimed to build the capacity of parliaments, civil society organizations, and media in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda to provide oversight of the oil and minerals sectors in their countries. The project provided training, expert advice, and grants to help these groups gain technical knowledge and skills. Evaluations found that as a result, members of parliament, civil society groups, and media in the four countries improved their understanding of the sectors, interactions with each other, and ability to influence policymaking and legislation related to oil and minerals. However, some challenges remained, such as weak relationships between government and civil society in some countries.
Indian Elections 2014 party manifestoesRahul Jaiswal
The document provides information on political parties and their manifestos in India. It discusses the major national parties - Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) - listing their founding year, current leader, and parliamentary seats. For INC and BJP, it summarizes their key policies on education, health, employment, agriculture, women's security, and foreign affairs as outlined in their respective manifestos. It also includes data on growth in higher education enrollment and numbers of colleges/universities in India from 1950-2011.
Natasha akpoti: doing the things she can today to create the nigeria and coun...BRIGHT CHIMEZIE IREM
Who is Natasha Akpoti?
A 38 year old mother of 3, born to a Ukrainian mother
and a Nigerian father from Okehi Local Government Area
of Kogi state. Natasha started her career as a legal
counsel in Brass LNG after which she resigned to become
a Social Entrepreneur upon the establishment of Builders
Hub Impact Investment Program initiative which drives
the revival of neglected indigenous industries.
From childhood, Natasha has been a goal-oriented and
focused high achiever. Her numerous educational
qualifications proves her thirst for knowledge and quest for
self development. An amazon whose inner strength prevailed
against all obstacles to become a celebrated woman of
substance to receive the Presidential award from the
Nigerian Society of Engineers in 2017 for her outstanding
agitation for the revival of Ajaokuta Steel.
Natasha’s sheer patriotism and disruptive nationalistic
approach to issues got her identified by youths as the face of
hope for a new Nigeria. Her political philosophies
entrenched in the principles of justice, fairness and inclusivity
are Social Democratic for she believes common resources
must be harnessed for the advantage of common Nigerians.
Children are important because they are Citizens of Today and Voters of Tomorrow. All elected representatives represent them too. All children need political social and economic commitment. As adults in the making, this is the time to determine their and the country’s future.
The National Policy for Children 2013 emphasizes that “rights of children are interrelated and interdependent and each one of them is equally important and fundamental to the well-being and dignity of the child”. It is time to translate documents into action so that we can make a significant change in the lives of our children.
What children need are effective institutions, equitable services and adequate resources, combined with political will and accountable leadership. This is what political leaders can promise them.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document summarizes a survey conducted by Localis, an independent think tank focused on local government issues in the UK. The survey asked finance directors of local authorities in England about the impact of the recent Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) budget cuts. Key findings included: 1) Finance directors were surprised by the front-loading of cuts in the first year. 2) Authorities will have to pursue options like outsourcing, merging services, and staff cuts to achieve the required savings. 3) Adult social care is seen as the most at-risk service despite extra funding.
Help for the elderly (hf e) class projectHENRY NEONDO
The document outlines a strategy by Help for the Elderly (HfE) to advocate for improved support and care of elderly persons in Kenya. It notes that while the government has established a cash transfer program, only 6% of elderly people are currently covered and the amount provided has not increased despite rising costs of living. The strategy aims to register all 2.5 million needy elderly Kenyans and advocate for increasing the cash transfer budget. It details objectives, targets, allies, messaging, approaches, resources and governance structure to achieve this over 3 years at a cost of 94 million Kenyan shillings. Risks are also identified and mitigation measures outlined.
Presentation by Azime A. Hassen at the second annual meeting of the Ethiopian Tax Research Network, which took place in Addis Ababa on 8th October 2018.
The document proposes a project for Pakistan that aims to create a more equitable tax system and increase domestic resource mobilization. It would do this by enhancing the capacity of civil society and tax authorities to advocate for reforming Pakistan's regressive tax laws and policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy. This includes eliminating tax exemptions, broadening the tax base to cover more sectors, and reducing political influence over the tax system. The goals are to generate more tax revenue to fund basic services for citizens and reduce inequality as outlined in the UN SDGs. Key activities would include training, public awareness campaigns, lobbying lawmakers, and research to advocate for a fairer, more progressive tax system.
2014 Federal Laws and Policies Impacting Homelessness in AmericaAnna Sosa
This document outlines policy priorities for the National Alliance to End Homelessness for the year. It identifies key federal programs and funding levels needed to achieve the goals of Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. The top priorities include fully funding Homeless Assistance Grants and homeless veterans programs to meet the plan's targets of ending chronic and veteran homelessness by 2016. It also emphasizes the importance of housing vouchers and the National Housing Trust Fund to increase affordable housing supply. The document provides federal agency and funding details for these and other relevant programs to help advocates communicate with policymakers.
The Salt Lake Chamber is a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and reach. The Chamber works as Utah’s business leader to stand as the voice of business, support our members’ success and champion community prosperity on hundreds of bills every session.
Second Bi-Annual Progress Report - Ghana aAPRM NPoA (Jan - Jun 2007)Dr Lendy Spires
This report presents the findings and conclusions on a Monitoring and Evaluation survey of the status of implementation of Ghana’s National Program of Action. The overall purpose of the survey is to assess the extent to which various stakeholders have implemented the recommendations raised in the National Program of Action.
During the period under review, NAPRM-GC conducted a number of dissemination workshops aimed at promoting dialogue and obtaining feedback on the progress of implementation of the NPOA. The Council also used the opportunity to distribute copies of the 2006 Annual Progress Report to stakeholders.
The document outlines Paul Young's liberal agenda for 2021 and beyond. It discusses 7 key policies: 1) Pharmacare, 2) Universal Basic Income, 3) National standards for retirement and assisted living, 4) High speed rail, 5) A Green New Deal, 6) Reforming governance models, and 7) Reshaping the economy. For each policy, Paul provides analysis and links to additional materials he has authored on related topics. The document concludes with a high-level summary of Paul's views on improving various areas of the Canadian economy and government.
Colombia has experienced fast growth in recent years led by oil and mining, but remains vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations and has high inequality. The document recommends several reforms including diversifying the economy through more infrastructure investment and skills training to boost competitiveness. It also recommends reforms to reduce the large informal sector such as providing incentives to formalize jobs. Additionally, reforms to the tax system could boost investment and revenues while making it more progressive, and changes to the pension system could reduce poverty and inequality among the elderly.
Danielle Resnick - Are there dividends from district proliferation? The cas...IFPRI SIG
This document provides a summary of preliminary research on the effects of district proliferation in Ghana. It finds that while new districts are justified as bringing development closer to people, politics often drives the creation of new districts. An analysis of Ghana's 2012 district splits found they were more likely in areas that voted for the ruling party and in poorer, smaller places. This has led to malapportionment and may contradict the goal of equal representation. However, new districts remain dependent on intergovernmental transfers. Further analysis of expenditures, development outcomes, and longer term impacts is still needed.
This document discusses understanding taxation through examining current tax levels, planned changes, hidden taxes, tax incentives at various governmental levels, the outlook for incentives, frequency and fairness of inspections, and the most advantageous organizational structure in terms of taxation and costs. It asks questions about these taxation topics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tax system.
This document discusses ways to improve efficiency in the Australian public sector. It analyzes the effectiveness of the "efficiency dividend," which cuts agency funding each year. While costs have risen significantly, the efficiency dividend has failed to curb spending growth or drive efficiencies. It is also a blunt tool that does not address ineffective programs. The document recommends two alternative approaches: 1) Increase competitive pressures through greater private sector involvement or competitive contracting of public services. 2) Conduct regular independent reviews of agency functions and programs to cull inefficient operations and identify areas for improvement. This would require better performance measurement across government services.
1) Money and muscle power have come to heavily influence politics in India, with many politicians having criminal charges and large assets. The top political parties have hundreds of MPs/MLAs with criminal charges.
2) Various factors like regional politics, liberalization, and splits in parties have contributed to the rise of money in politics. Politicians manipulate business people and get funding in exchange for favors.
3) Reforms are proposed to reduce this influence, including fast track courts for corrupt politicians, monitoring voting, restricting independent candidates, and increasing transparency. Local groups would provide feedback and be funded through corporate social responsibility programs.
The Salt Lake Chamber's 2015 Public Policy Guide outlines the business community's policy priorities for the 2015 legislative session and calendar year.
The document provides details of the analysis of Ekiti State's 2015 budget presented by the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning. Some key points:
- The 2015 budget size was N80.78 billion, with 60% for recurrent expenditure and 40% for capital expenditure.
- Revenue performance for 2014 was 65% of target due to lower internally generated revenue. Expenditure was 58% of the budget.
- Measures to boost revenue and reduce debt include restructuring MDAs, increasing internally generated revenue, reducing grants to MDAs, and renegotiating loans.
- The 2015 budget focuses on six programs: citizen empowerment, agriculture, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security. It
Este documento describe los orígenes y principales características de la literatura épica, lírica y dramática de la antigua Grecia, así como de la literatura latina clásica y posterior. Se detalla que la épica griega surgió con Homero y sus poemas sobre la guerra de Troya, mientras que la lírica exploraba sentimientos individuales. El teatro griego alcanzó su apogeo con tragedias de Esquilo, Sófocles y Eurípides, y las comedias buscaban entretener e influir. Los romanos
Artevino Art Studio is a paint and sip studio that holds events for both kids and adults, but targets females ages 25-40. The primary business goal is to increase brand awareness and get new customers signed up for newsletters and refer-a-friend programs. The top three social media accounts the business will focus on are Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to measure likes, shares, and followers. Sample posts and a calendar are provided showing planned content for each platform, including contests and cross-promotion between channels.
Indian Elections 2014 party manifestoesRahul Jaiswal
The document provides information on political parties and their manifestos in India. It discusses the major national parties - Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) - listing their founding year, current leader, and parliamentary seats. For INC and BJP, it summarizes their key policies on education, health, employment, agriculture, women's security, and foreign affairs as outlined in their respective manifestos. It also includes data on growth in higher education enrollment and numbers of colleges/universities in India from 1950-2011.
Natasha akpoti: doing the things she can today to create the nigeria and coun...BRIGHT CHIMEZIE IREM
Who is Natasha Akpoti?
A 38 year old mother of 3, born to a Ukrainian mother
and a Nigerian father from Okehi Local Government Area
of Kogi state. Natasha started her career as a legal
counsel in Brass LNG after which she resigned to become
a Social Entrepreneur upon the establishment of Builders
Hub Impact Investment Program initiative which drives
the revival of neglected indigenous industries.
From childhood, Natasha has been a goal-oriented and
focused high achiever. Her numerous educational
qualifications proves her thirst for knowledge and quest for
self development. An amazon whose inner strength prevailed
against all obstacles to become a celebrated woman of
substance to receive the Presidential award from the
Nigerian Society of Engineers in 2017 for her outstanding
agitation for the revival of Ajaokuta Steel.
Natasha’s sheer patriotism and disruptive nationalistic
approach to issues got her identified by youths as the face of
hope for a new Nigeria. Her political philosophies
entrenched in the principles of justice, fairness and inclusivity
are Social Democratic for she believes common resources
must be harnessed for the advantage of common Nigerians.
Children are important because they are Citizens of Today and Voters of Tomorrow. All elected representatives represent them too. All children need political social and economic commitment. As adults in the making, this is the time to determine their and the country’s future.
The National Policy for Children 2013 emphasizes that “rights of children are interrelated and interdependent and each one of them is equally important and fundamental to the well-being and dignity of the child”. It is time to translate documents into action so that we can make a significant change in the lives of our children.
What children need are effective institutions, equitable services and adequate resources, combined with political will and accountable leadership. This is what political leaders can promise them.
HAQ: Center for Child Rights
B1/2, Ground Floor,
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi - 110017
Tel: +91-26677412,26673599
Fax: +91-26674688
Website: www.haqcrc.org
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaqCentreForChildRights
The document summarizes a survey conducted by Localis, an independent think tank focused on local government issues in the UK. The survey asked finance directors of local authorities in England about the impact of the recent Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) budget cuts. Key findings included: 1) Finance directors were surprised by the front-loading of cuts in the first year. 2) Authorities will have to pursue options like outsourcing, merging services, and staff cuts to achieve the required savings. 3) Adult social care is seen as the most at-risk service despite extra funding.
Help for the elderly (hf e) class projectHENRY NEONDO
The document outlines a strategy by Help for the Elderly (HfE) to advocate for improved support and care of elderly persons in Kenya. It notes that while the government has established a cash transfer program, only 6% of elderly people are currently covered and the amount provided has not increased despite rising costs of living. The strategy aims to register all 2.5 million needy elderly Kenyans and advocate for increasing the cash transfer budget. It details objectives, targets, allies, messaging, approaches, resources and governance structure to achieve this over 3 years at a cost of 94 million Kenyan shillings. Risks are also identified and mitigation measures outlined.
Presentation by Azime A. Hassen at the second annual meeting of the Ethiopian Tax Research Network, which took place in Addis Ababa on 8th October 2018.
The document proposes a project for Pakistan that aims to create a more equitable tax system and increase domestic resource mobilization. It would do this by enhancing the capacity of civil society and tax authorities to advocate for reforming Pakistan's regressive tax laws and policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy. This includes eliminating tax exemptions, broadening the tax base to cover more sectors, and reducing political influence over the tax system. The goals are to generate more tax revenue to fund basic services for citizens and reduce inequality as outlined in the UN SDGs. Key activities would include training, public awareness campaigns, lobbying lawmakers, and research to advocate for a fairer, more progressive tax system.
2014 Federal Laws and Policies Impacting Homelessness in AmericaAnna Sosa
This document outlines policy priorities for the National Alliance to End Homelessness for the year. It identifies key federal programs and funding levels needed to achieve the goals of Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. The top priorities include fully funding Homeless Assistance Grants and homeless veterans programs to meet the plan's targets of ending chronic and veteran homelessness by 2016. It also emphasizes the importance of housing vouchers and the National Housing Trust Fund to increase affordable housing supply. The document provides federal agency and funding details for these and other relevant programs to help advocates communicate with policymakers.
The Salt Lake Chamber is a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and reach. The Chamber works as Utah’s business leader to stand as the voice of business, support our members’ success and champion community prosperity on hundreds of bills every session.
Second Bi-Annual Progress Report - Ghana aAPRM NPoA (Jan - Jun 2007)Dr Lendy Spires
This report presents the findings and conclusions on a Monitoring and Evaluation survey of the status of implementation of Ghana’s National Program of Action. The overall purpose of the survey is to assess the extent to which various stakeholders have implemented the recommendations raised in the National Program of Action.
During the period under review, NAPRM-GC conducted a number of dissemination workshops aimed at promoting dialogue and obtaining feedback on the progress of implementation of the NPOA. The Council also used the opportunity to distribute copies of the 2006 Annual Progress Report to stakeholders.
The document outlines Paul Young's liberal agenda for 2021 and beyond. It discusses 7 key policies: 1) Pharmacare, 2) Universal Basic Income, 3) National standards for retirement and assisted living, 4) High speed rail, 5) A Green New Deal, 6) Reforming governance models, and 7) Reshaping the economy. For each policy, Paul provides analysis and links to additional materials he has authored on related topics. The document concludes with a high-level summary of Paul's views on improving various areas of the Canadian economy and government.
Colombia has experienced fast growth in recent years led by oil and mining, but remains vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations and has high inequality. The document recommends several reforms including diversifying the economy through more infrastructure investment and skills training to boost competitiveness. It also recommends reforms to reduce the large informal sector such as providing incentives to formalize jobs. Additionally, reforms to the tax system could boost investment and revenues while making it more progressive, and changes to the pension system could reduce poverty and inequality among the elderly.
Danielle Resnick - Are there dividends from district proliferation? The cas...IFPRI SIG
This document provides a summary of preliminary research on the effects of district proliferation in Ghana. It finds that while new districts are justified as bringing development closer to people, politics often drives the creation of new districts. An analysis of Ghana's 2012 district splits found they were more likely in areas that voted for the ruling party and in poorer, smaller places. This has led to malapportionment and may contradict the goal of equal representation. However, new districts remain dependent on intergovernmental transfers. Further analysis of expenditures, development outcomes, and longer term impacts is still needed.
This document discusses understanding taxation through examining current tax levels, planned changes, hidden taxes, tax incentives at various governmental levels, the outlook for incentives, frequency and fairness of inspections, and the most advantageous organizational structure in terms of taxation and costs. It asks questions about these taxation topics to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tax system.
This document discusses ways to improve efficiency in the Australian public sector. It analyzes the effectiveness of the "efficiency dividend," which cuts agency funding each year. While costs have risen significantly, the efficiency dividend has failed to curb spending growth or drive efficiencies. It is also a blunt tool that does not address ineffective programs. The document recommends two alternative approaches: 1) Increase competitive pressures through greater private sector involvement or competitive contracting of public services. 2) Conduct regular independent reviews of agency functions and programs to cull inefficient operations and identify areas for improvement. This would require better performance measurement across government services.
1) Money and muscle power have come to heavily influence politics in India, with many politicians having criminal charges and large assets. The top political parties have hundreds of MPs/MLAs with criminal charges.
2) Various factors like regional politics, liberalization, and splits in parties have contributed to the rise of money in politics. Politicians manipulate business people and get funding in exchange for favors.
3) Reforms are proposed to reduce this influence, including fast track courts for corrupt politicians, monitoring voting, restricting independent candidates, and increasing transparency. Local groups would provide feedback and be funded through corporate social responsibility programs.
The Salt Lake Chamber's 2015 Public Policy Guide outlines the business community's policy priorities for the 2015 legislative session and calendar year.
The document provides details of the analysis of Ekiti State's 2015 budget presented by the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning. Some key points:
- The 2015 budget size was N80.78 billion, with 60% for recurrent expenditure and 40% for capital expenditure.
- Revenue performance for 2014 was 65% of target due to lower internally generated revenue. Expenditure was 58% of the budget.
- Measures to boost revenue and reduce debt include restructuring MDAs, increasing internally generated revenue, reducing grants to MDAs, and renegotiating loans.
- The 2015 budget focuses on six programs: citizen empowerment, agriculture, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security. It
Este documento describe los orígenes y principales características de la literatura épica, lírica y dramática de la antigua Grecia, así como de la literatura latina clásica y posterior. Se detalla que la épica griega surgió con Homero y sus poemas sobre la guerra de Troya, mientras que la lírica exploraba sentimientos individuales. El teatro griego alcanzó su apogeo con tragedias de Esquilo, Sófocles y Eurípides, y las comedias buscaban entretener e influir. Los romanos
Artevino Art Studio is a paint and sip studio that holds events for both kids and adults, but targets females ages 25-40. The primary business goal is to increase brand awareness and get new customers signed up for newsletters and refer-a-friend programs. The top three social media accounts the business will focus on are Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to measure likes, shares, and followers. Sample posts and a calendar are provided showing planned content for each platform, including contests and cross-promotion between channels.
El caso de EUROESTÉTICA, una marca innovadora con proyección internacionalTACTIO
Los hermanos Morales, Juan Mariano y Manuel, exponen su caso en TACTIOMAGAZINE 9.
Cuando la vocación, el talento y la calidad se unen, surgen empresas como EUROESTÉTICA. Una pyme con sede en Padul
(Granada) en la que los hermanos Morales luchan día a día, desde hace más de 20 años, por mantener su máxima: la calidad y la atención al cliente sin renunciar a su pequeño-gran hobby de inventar y desarrollar objetos manuales.
Muchas veces al momento de contratar el vehículo para la mudanza, nos damos cuenta que nuestras pertenencias son demasiadas y que la carga generada será excesiva, lo que influirá directamente en las dimensiones del camión necesitado. Y obviamente en lo que saldrá de nuestros bolsillos.
A review on toxicity effects on Aconitum carmichaelii Debx (Chuan wu and Fuzi...Palmer Imbenzi
This document reviews the toxicity effects of Aconitum carmichaelii Debx (Chuan wu and Fuzi), a widely used Chinese medicinal herb. It contains toxic aconitine alkaloids like aconitine, mesaconitine, and hypaconitine, which can cause adverse effects like arrhythmias. The toxicity varies based on the plant part and season. Traditional Chinese medicine uses the 'Pao zhi' processing approach to reduce the toxicity by transforming secondary metabolites during processing. Herbal treatments like Cortex Cinnamomi can also help reverse early-stage overdoses. The review examines the components causing toxicity, pharmacological effects, clinical symptoms, herbal treatments
El documento proporciona información sobre varias acciones organizadas por la Cámara de Comercio de A Coruña para apoyar la internacionalización de empresas, incluyendo misiones comerciales a diversos países, oportunidades de negocio en el extranjero, licitaciones y ferias internacionales. También incluye detalles de contacto para obtener más información sobre estas oportunidades.
Este documento discute la calidad en el servicio al cliente. Define la calidad como satisfacer las necesidades de los consumidores mediante la excelencia y conformidad. Explica que la calidad se logra estudiando a los clientes objetivo y manteniendo consistentemente el nivel de excelencia. También define el servicio como las prestaciones adicionales que los clientes esperan más allá del producto o servicio básico.
Los géneros de la tv y el orden del contactoMarina Sdb
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2. Seminar 1: Overview of Medicaid
Expansion in NH
Time: 1:00-2:15pm
Mr. Steve Norton
Mr. Tom Wilhelmsen, Jr.,
Mr. Charlie Arlinghaus
Executive Director of the
NH Center for Public
Policy
CEO of Southern NH Health
Systems
President of The Josiah
Bartlett Center
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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3. Overview of Medicaid Expansion in NH
Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy
MR. STEVE NORTON
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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4. New Hampshire
Medicaid Expansion
Board of Directors
Sheila T. Francoeur, Chair
David Alukonis
William H. Dunlap
Eric Herr
Dianne Mercier
Richard Ober
James Putnam
January 10, 2014
Nashua Chamber of Commerce Panel
Stephen J. Reno
Stuart V. Smith, Jr.
Donna Sytek
Brian F. Walsh
Michael Whitney
Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus
“…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through
quality information and analysis on issues shaping New
Hampshire’s future.”
Todd I. Selig
Kimon S. Zachos
Directors Emeritus
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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5. ACA and coverage?
• Affordable Care Act
i.
ii.
iii.
Expand publicly subsidized coverage for those up to 400% of
the federal poverty level.
As originally conceptualized, cover 0-138% of the federal
poverty level via the Medicaid program.
Supreme court decided that while the ACA was constitutional,
state’s could opt in or opt out of the expansion of Medicaid
coverage.
• Effective October 1st, all those above 100% of the federal
poverty level are eligible for subsidized insurance
coverage via the federal health insurance exchange
(marketplace).
• States have the option of expanding coverage up to
138%.
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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6. New Public Coverage
138% of the
Federal Poverty
Level
$15,856 in
annual income
40% of the
Poverty Level
$4,596 in
annual income
Medicaid Expansion
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
$45,960 in
annual income
$11,490 in
annual income
400% of the
Federal Poverty
Level
100% of the
Poverty Level
Subsidized Private Insurance
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7. Who are the Uninsured?
NH's Uninsured Adults with Incomes Less than 138% of FPL, 2101
Percent of Uninsured Adults
Name
Belknap
Carroll
Cheshire
Coos County
Grafton
Hillsborough
Merrimack
Rockingham
Strafford
Sullivan
Uninsured Adults
19-64
2,063
1,951
2,641
1,497
2,910
10,922
4,192
6,603
4,538
1,496
Male
52.2%
55.5%
55.0%
56.5%
56.2%
53.3%
55.8%
52.4%
54.5%
53.5%
Age 18
to 40
51.1%
42.1%
57.1%
46.8%
52.7%
59.5%
53.1%
48.9%
63.0%
52.2%
Age 41
to 50
24.0%
27.4%
21.8%
25.4%
21.7%
20.8%
24.8%
25.0%
19.4%
23.2%
Age 51
to 64
24.9%
30.4%
21.2%
27.8%
25.6%
19.7%
22.1%
26.1%
17.7%
24.6%
Source:NHCPPS calculations using Small Area Health Insurace Estimates
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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8. Impact on the State? Costs and Coverage
i.
ii.
$85,488,000 for the state
$2,510,922,000 for the
federal government.
$55,000
$47,046
$45,000
$35,000
in 1,000
• How much would a
Medicaid expansion
decrease the number of
uninsured? ~25,000
• This would reduce out of
pocket costs for those
individuals to zero.
• How much would that
expansion cost the state in
2014-2015 biennium?
Approximately $8 million
• What about over the 20142020 period?
Additional State Expenditures
(Lewin Repor: Baseline Medicaid Expansion to 138%)
$25,000
$17,371
$13,141
$15,000
$9,143
$5,000
$3,603
$4,322
($5,000)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
($9,138)
($15,000)
Other offsets to state expenditures are
possible, but it is difficult to assess the
likelihood and timing
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Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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9. Major Policy Debates
• Coverage – Estimates from Lewin - An estimated 23,000 individuals
who would not otherwise have coverage.
i.
An estimated 32,000 would shift from employer and individual
coverage to Medicaid.
• Cost to the state –
i.
Aside from limited administrative costs
ii.
100% federal participation, to be phased down to 90% in 2017
(with an estimated cost of ~$30 million in out year
• Financial boon to hospitals, mental health centers, community health
centers.
• Does it materially impact the health and well-being of New
Hampshire Residents?
• If we were going to do this, can we maximize private coverage?
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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10. Current Status - Areas of agreement
• Expand health insurance coverage for low income individuals with
incomes less than 133% of the federal poverty level who are not
already covered by Medicaid for other reasons (such as disability).
• Maximize the use of the private insurance through the use of the
state’s Health Insurance Payment Program
• Maximize the use of the private insurance market through an
individual premium assistance plan where federal dollars are used
to purchase private insurance coverage on the exchange.
• The program will end in the event of a change in federal financial
participation.
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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11. Areas of Disagreement
• Which populations? 0-138% or 100 to 138%?
• When will this be effective? January 1st 2015? If the
state is unable to develop a waiver, the Senate plan
goes away. Timing is important.
i. Senate bill (less time)
ii. House bill (more time for market, systems and
waivers to adjust)
• Who will manage (health commission versus DHHS and
DOI)
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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12. Want to learn more?
Online: nhpolicy.org
Facebook: facebook.com/nhpolicy
Twitter: @nhpublicpolicy
Our blog: policyblognh.org
(603) 226-2500
“…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality
information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.”
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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13. Overview of Medicaid Expansion in NH
CEO of Southern NH Health Systems
MR. TOM WILHELMSEN, JR.
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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14. Overview of Medicaid Expansion in NH
President of The Josiah Bartlett Center
MR. CHARLIE ARLINGHAUS
MEDICAID EXPANSION CONCERNS AND COMPROMISE
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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15. Uninsured in Maine and NH
(and Arizona and New Mexico)
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Maine
2007
NH
2008
2009
NM
AZ
2010
2011
2012
16. Expansion Didn’t Affect Charity Care
NH was 60% higher, now only 11%
Hospital Charity Care
250
230
210
190
170
150
130
110
90
70
50
2004
2005
2006
2007
Maine
2008
2009
New Hampshire
2010
2011
17. Uncompensated Care is 2.3% of Total
Spending
2011 National Health Spending (billions)
$62
$2,638
Other expenditures
Uncompensated care
18. Seminar 2: Is It Time for a Gas Tax in NH?
Time: 2:30-3:45pm
Commissioner Chris
Clement
Representative David
Campbell
Mr. Charlie Arlinghaus
NH Department Of
Transportation
(D – Nashua)
President of The Josiah
Bartlett Center
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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19. Is It Time for a Gas Tax in NH?
NH Department Of Transportation
COMMISSIONER CHRIS CLEMENT
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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20. The Roads to
New Hampshire’s Future
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22. Strategic Direction – 4 Step
Approach
• Preserve Existing Infrastructure –
bridges, roads
• Maintain Mobility
• Improve Safety
• Support the Economy
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23. Transportation Factoids
• Roads in need of repair cost each NH motorist an
average of $330 annually in extra vehicle
operating costs - $300 million statewide.
• China invested last year; $108B or 9% of GDP into
Transportation Infrastructure, vs. USA will spend
1.7% GDP, with Canada 4%. GDP
• – Message is USA continues to lag behind
competing countries.
• NH “Highway Fund” includes gas tax “road toll”,
registrations and court fines:
• NH “Turnpike Fund is a separate fund (Enterprise
Account)
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24. Key Facts About DOT
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1,650 permanent employees (FY14) – 20% steady decrease since 1992
Responsible for:
2,143 State Bridges
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State Red List – 145 (8%)
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State Near Red List – 261
1,685 Municipal Bridges
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Municipal Red List – 353 (21%)
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All bridges are inspected at least once every two years
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State red list bridges are inspected twice every year
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Municipal red list bridges are inspected once every year
4,559 centerline miles of roadway maintained (additional 290 town
maintained)
8,868 lane-miles of roadway maintained
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Annual paving totals 200-300 miles per year (40,000 tons asphalt)
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Maintain 100,000 highway signs
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25. 2015 - 2024
Ten Year Transportation Plan
Governors Advisory Commission on
Intermodal Transportation
(GACIT)
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28. GACIT Process
i.
DRAFT Plan, Financially Constrained
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Work in progress
ii. Public Hearing Input
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Regional priorities and needs
iii. GACIT Recommendation to Governor –
December 2013
iv. Governor Recommendation to Legislature –
January 2014
v. Legislative approval – June 2014
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29. I-93 Funding
NH’s #1 Priority
No Current Financing Plan
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$250 M Unfunded Remaining Needs Not in Ten Year Plan – Capacity
Improvements Exit 3 NB to I-293 split (excl. Exit 5)
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Financial plan delivered to FHWA – remaining I-93 project in
without statement of legislative intent to fully fund project
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Environmental Permits lapse in 2020
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Exit 4A – not funded
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Continuing Negative Impact on Ten Year Plan – 2030
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jeopardy
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30. Prioritizing Resources
NH Road System (4,559 mi)
1.
2.
3.
National Highway System
(NHS)(790 mi-18%)
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Turnpikes
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Interstates
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Select US Routes
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Select State Numbered Routes
US Routes and State Numbered
Routes (2,799 mi – 61%)
Unnumbered State Roads
(970 mi-21%)
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31. New Hampshire Pavement Conditions: 1996-2016
ADDITIONAL $12M PER YEAR NEEDED
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33. Average Price of Asphalt Cement 1992 to 2012
• The cost of asphalt cement increased 460% over this period
• Diesel, gasoline, road salt increases…..
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34. Statewide Pavement Condition
(4,559 total centerline miles 299 unrated)
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19 % good condition - 828 miles
44 % fair condition - 1,867 miles
37 % poor condition - 1,565 miles
$615 million would be needed to bring all poor condition
pavements to good condition (not including drainage, guard
rail & bridges)
$3.7 billion is the estimated total value of the state-owned
pavements
Pavements are the State’s most valuable asset other than
land and bridges
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35. •
4,559 Miles
The DOT Maintained road network would stretch
from Concord, NH to Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK
Concord, NH
A VERY LONG DRIVE!
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36. Poor Road Conditions
Lake Watson, Yukon
Anchorage, AK
Concord, NH
Fargo, ND
Would your car survive?
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37. NH Bridge Condition
Red List – Bridges where one or more
major structural element is rated as poor
condition or worse, or require weight limit
posting.
Near Red List – Bridges where one or more
major structural element is rated as fair
condition.
Good – Bridges where no major structural
element is rated as fair or poor.
38. New Hampshire Red List Bridges
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Total Number of State owned bridges in 2011 = 2,143
Additional Investment of $15m per year would repair as
many as 10 bridges depending on size and conditions
40. Status and Estimated Costs – State Red List
• Ten Year Plan rehab/replace 98 of the 140 State Red
List bridges.
• $680 M (2012 dollars) to rehabilitate or replace the
current State Red List bridges.
• 100 State bridges were replaced last 10 yrs.
• Current 10-Year Plan, 98 State bridges to be replaced
=10/yr.
• +200 years to replace all 2,143 State bridges.
• $7.82 Billion is the estimated total value of the stateowned bridges
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41. Turnpike System Overview
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3 Turnpike Segments
89 Miles Long
170 Bridges
10 Toll Facilities
Enterprise Fund – All Turnpike
revenue must be used on the System
• Turnpike Revenue pays for:
– Operating & Maintenance Costs
– Debt Service
– R&R Work
– Capital Improvements
• FY12 $108.7M transactions and $116.6M toll revenue
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42. Proposed
Turnpike Expanded Capital Program
Unfunded Projects in Current Capital Program form HB 391 – Session 2009 Authorization:
• Bedford ORT - $18M (FY15 Adv)
• Dover End of N-D Project - $80M (FY14 Adv)
Proposed Expanded Capital Program
• Bow-Concord: I-93 Widening (I-89 to I-393) - $195M (FY18 Adv)
• Nashua-Bedford: FEET Widening (Exit 8 to I-293) - $70M (FY17 Adv)
• Manchester: Reconstruction of Exit 6 & FEET Widening - $88M (FY17 Adv)
• Manchester: New Interchange at Exit 7 - $54M (FY 18 Adv)
• Spaulding Turnpike Toll Facilities (ORT or AET) - $15M (FY16 Adv)
• Spaulding Turnpike Maintenance Facilities - $8M (FY14 Adv)
• Turnpike Administration Building - $7M (FY15 Adv)
• Nashua-Bedford ITS Infrastructure - $4M (FY15 Adv)
Potential to create 14,000
jobs* over a ten year
period
• Merrimack Exit 12 Toll Plaza Removal - $2M (FY15 Adv)
• Sarah Mildred Long Bridge ($2M Annual Capital Contribution) - $18M (FY14 Start)
• TYP 2013-2022 includes PE & ROW for Bow-Concord ($13.0M) and for Manchester Exit 6 & 7 ($14.0M)
*Reference: Transportation Infrastructure Report 2011 –
Building America’s Future: Falling Apart & Falling
Behind
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44. Challenges Ahead
• Federal Reauthorization MAP-21 expires
September 2014
• Shrinking revenue from fuel efficient vehicles and
less miles traveled due to recession
• One-time solutions–Not Sustainable Funding
• Rising Costs - Petroleum based business
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46. DOT FUNDING SOURCES
• Highway Fund (road toll tax a.k.a. gas tax, motor
vehicle fees, court fees, misc.) $260 m/ year)
• -$48 m deficit FY16, -$105 m FY17 Operating
Budget
• Federal Aid ($143 m/year) – Capital Budget
• General Funds: Aeronautics, Rail, Transit
($900,000/year)
• Turnpike Fund: Turnpikes only (subject to
to bondholders): $117m/year tolls
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covenants
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47. One-time Non-Sustainable Operating
Funding
• FY 06-07
Surplus from Highway Fund
• FY 08-09
Bonding $60m
• FY 10-11
Registration Surcharge $90m
I-95 Transfer $50m
• FY 12-13
I-95 Transfer $52m
• FY 14 -15
I-95 Transfer $ 30m
• FY 16 -17
Deficit -$48m & - $105m
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48. Summary
• $22m / yr. : Complete I-93 widening project $250m
• $15m / yr. : Red List Bridge additional funding
• $12m /yr. : Road Paving to repair poor roads
• $35m / yr. : Maintenance & Operations of entire
transportation system
• $20 / yr. :
Municipal Road & Bridge Repair
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49. In light of the recent Global Competitiveness Report rankings from the World Economic Forum on
infrastructure quality which has listed the United States at 25th place—down from 9th place in
2009—such a major disruption to federal transportation investment will produce serious losses that
threaten the gradual macroeconomic recovery seen in the last few years.
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50. The Roads to
New Hampshire’s Future
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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59. Is It Time for a Gas Tax in NH?
President of The Josiah Bartlett Center
MR. CHARLIE ARLINGHAUS
NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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60. Spending Tracks With Inflation
DOT Spending and Inflation
600.00
550.00
500.00
450.00
DOT Spending
Inflation
400.00
350.00
300.00
Linear (DOT Spending)
61. 250.00
Gas Tax and Other Revenue
200.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Other Highway Fund Revenue
2009
2010
Gas Tax
2011
2012
Inflation
2013
63. 2012-13 Highway Fund Revenue
$600.00
Other $44.8
$500.00
$400.00
Tpk Robbery $52
Vehicle Fees:
$225.7
$300.00
Other
Turnpike Robbery
Registration
Gas Tax
$200.00
$100.00
Gas Tax:
$246.5
$0.00
2012-13
64. Seminar 3: Why Divestiture of PSNH Assets
Matters to Southern NH
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Mr. William J.
Quinlan
Mr. Daniel
Allegretti
President/Chief Operating
Officer of PSNH
Vice President of State
Government
Affairs with Exelon Corporation
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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65. Why Divestiture of PSNH Assets Matters to
Southern NH
President/Chief Operating Officer of PSNH
MR. WILLIAM J. QUINLAN
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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66. 2014 Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Symposium
Bill Quinlan, President & COO
PSNH
January 10, 2014
67. New England’s Growing Over-Reliance on
Natural Gas
2000
New England Generation Mix
(MWH)
Nuclear
31.7%
Natural Gas
18.3%
Oil
22.3%
Biomass
7.6%
Hydro
Nuclear
31.2%
52.8%
Natural Gas
14.9%
Coal
2012
5.1%
Coal
Oil
3.2%
0.2%
Biomass
5.4%
Hydro
5.8%
Other
0.0%
Other
0.3%
Wind
0.0%
Wind
1.0%
Source: ISO-NE, Net Energy by Source
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68. New England Natural Gas Delivery Prices are Increasing
Significantly Compared to New York
Natural Gas Delivery Costs
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Historical prices => daily settlement average, 2013-14W => ICE Forward Financial Basis
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69. A Significant Amount of Generation Assets
are at Risk of Retiring
• ISO-NE projects 8000 MW of generation
are at risk of retiring by 2020
• More than 3000 MW of generation has
already announced plans to retire
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Vermont Yankee – 604 MW
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Norwalk Harbor – 342 MW
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Salem Harbor – 749 MW
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Brayton Point – 1535 MW
• ISO-NE has cited the region’s
over-reliance on natural gas as
one of the most significant
challenges to grid reliability
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70. What’s Being Proposed for New Generation?
More Natural Gas and Wind
Proposed New Generation
Natural gas and wind make up vast majority of new proposed generation
Source: ISO-NE Energy by Fuel Type 2012 & Generator Interconnection Queue January 2014
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71. What’s Being Done…
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New England Governor’s Regional Energy Agreement
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PSNH’s Generation Fleet – reliable, diverse & serving NH customers
• Merrimack Station (coal) – 434 MW
• Newington Station (oil and gas) – 400 MW
• Schiller Station (coal and biomass) – 150 MW
• 9 Hydro Stations – 67 MW
• Total: 1050 MW
The Northern Pass Project – 1200 megawatts of hydroelectric power
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72. Is It Time for a Gas Tax in NH?
Vice President of State Government Affairs of Constellation Energy
MR. DANIEL ALLEGRETTI
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
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73. Our Upcoming Events
Economic
Outlook
Luncheon
Giggles &
Nibbles Comedy
Night
Date: Wednesday, January
15, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Holiday
Inn, Nashua
Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
Date: Friday,
February 28, 2014
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Crowne
Plaza, Nashua
The 11th Annual Greater
Nashua Chamber of
Commerce Eminence
Awards
Date: Friday,
March 7, 2014
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Sky Meadow
Country Club, Nashua
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Editor's Notes
NH does not have a plan to finance it’s number one transportation priority – I-93, the backbone of NH’s economy. It is particularly frustrating not to be able to forge ahead with completion of I-93 at a time when bids are very favorable – contractors are looking for work – and it would provide much needed jobs. The federal government requires documentation that the NH Legislature is “committed to completely funding the project.” (Letter dated August 23, 2011)
Add % or actual price increases for salt, etc.
In addition to shrinking revenues from less miles traveled due to the recession, revenues are decreasing due to more fuel efficient vehicles.
(Need amounts for Operations and Capital; check amount for aero/rail/transit)