Party of the ‘rich’ scheming for broadbased tax
According to this article in the Union Leader, “A legislative committee studying an income tax bill was told yesterday it should consider a sales tax instead.” The hearing was intended to be a formal briefing by UNH Economics Professor Ross Gittell on HB...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...VISITORS