Today lawmakers voted 189 - 165 to pass HB155, a BET tax cut that would cut $26 million a year from state revenue and likely jumpstart higher property taxes statewide via local budget strains, advocates from a diverse group of organizations, including childcare, climate, youth and housing advocates, responded with the following statements.

Hundreds turn out in the rain to speak out against Gov. Ayotte and Republican budget which further rigs the economy for the rich and corporate interests.