A Rising Tide of Taxes and Fees

The Josiah Barlett Center for Public Policy, a NH think tank, created this report that outlines at least 38 new taxes and fees that our current Democrat legislature and Governor has imposed on the people of NH. Summary: So far this year, the legislature has passed 38...

The PLEDGE Lives On

At Ease with the Pledge During the only televised debate for governor last fall, a question was read carefully. “It would not be election season in New Hampshire without the following question: Do you pledge to veto any broad based sales or income tax?” Gov. John...

National Annual NH Live Free or Die Rally Goes On

After an attempt by one party in Jaffrey to stop Jean Coutu’s Annual NH Live Free or Die Rally by the use of zoning ordinances, Coutu has been cleared to go on. The event is being held on private property — The Grand View Inn & Resort owned by Scott...

Democrat Tax Increases for 2009

This information is courtesy of Rep. Bill O’Brien (R) Mont Vernon, co-chair of the NH House Republican Alliance, who compiled the file Tax Increases for 2009 The court will be posting all new and increased fees on its website tomorrow. Generally here is what to...

New tax could put campgrounds out of business

According to a report by NH’s Senator Jeb Bradley, Democrats claim that the new tax on campsites closes a “loophole”. He said, “If budget writers really thought this tax on camping was closing a loophole it is hard to imagine why they would...

Spinning Budget Myths

by Senator Jeb Bradley (R) Dis 3 Supporters of the recently enacted State of New Hampshire budget were quick to claim that it was responsible and that they made tough decisions during difficult economic times. Talk about myth and spin – this budget fits the bill...