Gov. Chris Sununu has been crystal clear about where his priorities lie, and they’re not with New Hampshire citizens.
With the slash of his pen the governor vetoed the state budget and chose to turn his back on the significant challenges confronting New Hampshire. The budget that the Legislature submitted to Sununu would have, among other things, improved staffing for child protective services, increased job training, addressed the crisis in emergency mental health services and helped relieve the crushing impact of education funding on local communities. Rather than working with the Legislature to create a budget that meets the needs of Granite Staters, the governor has sided with big business and demanded continued corporate tax cuts. The primary beneficiaries of Sununu’s tax breaks are out-of-state corporations.
Recently, the governor proudly proclaimed, “I’m a Trump man.” With his veto of the state budget, Sununu shows just how willing he is to slavishly follow the Trump agenda, no matter the consequences.
SUSUAN COVERT
Contoocook