NH Non-profits on the Rise

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A new report says there are over 7,800 nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire and that one in eight New Hampshire workers is employed by them. The report, the first of its kind by the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, also says $8...

Claremont Tax Cap Meeting Tonight

There is going to be a public meeting tonight in Claremont, New Hampshire to discuss a tax cap in the city. City Manager Guy Santagate wants to cap any possible property tax increase this year at two and a half percent. He says with the uncertain economic climate,...

Bill would DOUBLE boat fees (HB 205)

January 2009 HB 205 seeks to increase boating registration and license fees. Read the bill text here: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0205.html This bill was already heard by the House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee but you can...

Sweeping tax bill would destroy businesses and individuals (HB 628)

January 2009 HB 628 is one of the most sweeping, intrusive, and DANGEROUS bills to hit the legislature this session. Please read the bill text here: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0628.html From the bill’s own summary: “This bill...

Playground Smoking Ban Gets Hearing (HB 81)

Seacoast Online HAMPTON — A proposed bill that aims to ban smoking in and around playgrounds will go before a committee for a hearing on Jan. 29. State Rep. Susan Kepner, D-Hampton, introduced the bill that, if approved, would ban smoking within 25 feet of playgrounds...

NH has quietly built up a mountain of debt

January 28, 2009 Union Leader New Hampshire’s budget deficit may be the worst in the modern history of the state, but it may not be the worst financial crisis we currently face. As the current budget eats away our financial reserves and puts enormous pressure on...