Such services are proven effective from an economic as well as a developmental perspective. Yet the House subcommittee voted again against children, against preventive care, and against prudent leveraging of state funds. Cut funding for the state universal vaccine program, leaving 2,300 children without adequate vaccinations and exposed to preventable and harmful childhood diseases. Another vote against children. And against prudent budgeting.
Tobacco use is a serious problem facing our state today.
Again the House subcommittee voted against effective prevention efforts in an area where the data clearly show substantial need for investment. As we stand here before you, the House Finance Committee is putting its final touches on HB 1. The Children's Alliance of New Hampshire, and all of its members and partners, agree with the Masai that all is well in a community if the children are protected and supported. We agree that the health of any community is measured by the health of its children. If it is not, then it is not good for the state.