Republicans call for state special session

September 3, 2009 Nashua Telegraph CONCORD – Republican legislative leaders called upon Gov. John Lynch to convene a special session to cut spending in a state budget embroiled in a $110 million court dispute and faced with lagging revenues over the past two months....

Losing the NH Advantage

State seems to be shifting away from small-business owners by Scott Flegal Nashua Telegraph I remember when New Hampshire was decidedly pro-small-business. It’s not anymore. New Hampshire historically maintained a favorable climate for business start-ups. There...

The Pledge Lives On

July 1, 2009 NH.com At Ease with the Pledge “The question got both candidates on the record, but it was about as relevant as asking candidates if they admire the North Country’s fall leaves or if they agonize over the Red Sox. The pledge has become so ingrained...

Campground owners sharply oppose tax proposal

June 20, 2009 Laconia Citizen Campsites around the state are being considered as another possible source of revenue in the midst of a budget crisis. Legislators have proposed extending a tax on sites, a proposal that has local camp owners up in arms in a sagging...

The Great Tax Debate

This is a legislative report from Senator Jeb Bradley (R-3) The legislative session may be winding down rapidly but the greatest issue of all, the budget, is far from being resolved. The budget debate comes against the backdrop of a distressed economy with high...

Cut LCHIP, Planned Parenthood

June 14, 2009 Union Leader And those are just two suggestions we can think of right off the top of our heads. According to this article in the Union Leader Governor Lynch has stated in part: “As we work to bring this budget to a close, it is not enough for...