N.H. on verge of hiking cigarette tax 25 cents
September 3, 2008 Seacoast Online CONCORD — New Hampshire is on the verge of raising its cigarette tax 25 cents a pack. Last spring, grocers pleaded with lawmakers not to raise the tax to help deal with a budget gap. They said they could bring in the same revenues if...Jailed Lawmaker Has Long Record
From the Citizen… A Lakes Region lawmaker who is still in jail for violating a court order regarding restitution in a felony fraud case has a criminal record dating back to the 1980s and has been described by one official familiar with his record as a chronic...NH Revenue Off, Faces $258M Deficit
CONCORD – State taxes and fees were nearly 10 percent off the forecast last month, and the report raised the likelihood cigarette taxes will go up in mid-October. The total revenue was $101 million when $111 million had been expected. After two months, revenue is...Planning Board message sparks firm reminder
September 2, 2008 Monadnock Ledger-Transcript NEW IPSWICH — In July, Governor John Lynch signed a revised Right-to-Know Law that forbids deliberation on public business by a quorum or majority of a public body outside a duly noticed public meeting, including by...Attorney General: Belknap County Official Stole $40,601
From the Union Leader… LACONIA – Belknap County’s administrator and finance director has waived an indictment charging her with stealing $40,601.99, according to New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte. Nancy Cook, 46, of Laconia, was indicted by a...VISITORS