Maggie Hassan MyOcracy topics and responses

Criminal Justice

Use of treatment centers for violators of criminal laws targeting drug-use

• 2013-02-14: $500,000 for drug task force teams, but drop 1 team out of 4

Civil Rights

Abortion rights: Women should choose

• 2010-09-01: Endorsed by EMILY's list for pro-choice Democratic women

  Support marriage rights between same-sex individuals

• 2012-11-06: Instrumental in passing marriage equality in NH

  Support for gun control measures

• 2014-02-06: Background check system to avoid gun sales to mentally ill

Economic Issues

Taxes for wealthier tax payers: Less

• 2012-11-06: NH can fund its priorities without a broad-based tax

Education Issues

Increase per pupil funding

• 2013-02-14: Open new charter schools, & add to existing charter schools

  Oppose school vouchers

• 2012-11-06: Our public schools are essential to best-trained workforce

Environmental Issues

Eliminate tax incentives and/or subsidies to the fossil fuel industry

• 2012-11-06: Join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Healthcare Issues

Establish government-assisted non-profit organizations from which all taxpayers would obtain health insurance

• 2012-11-06: ObamaCare helps working families afford health insurance