The Biomass Vote In New Hampshire.

Two days after the state primary will be a day of decision for New Hampshire.

  The September 13th veto override day in Concord will determine if wood biomass energy production has a future in the Granite State. This vote could go either way.

  If the political analysts and State house watchers are to be believed there are now about 107 swing votes in the 400 member house. Swing votes are undecided votes that are frequently characterized by horse trading which isn't a good thing especially with the permanent economic consequence and job losses to the North Country if this override fails.

  In recent days the wood biomass industry has stepped it's presence with rallies at the State house plaza and the southern tier which is where I think these swing votes are all from.

  There has to be a 3/5ths vote majority to override Gov. Chris Sununu. This vote will be close like razor thin close. It will be a history defining day for New Hampshire.



 

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