These plans for tax hikes are just hot air
December 30, 2008 Union Leader With a budget crisis of extraordinary proportions, there’s a strong whiff of taxes in the air. If we’re not careful, we’ll find ourselves downwind of the latest taxing rage: flatulence. For some reason, the ill wind of...Controversial saltwater fishermen registry delayed a year
December 30, 2008 Boston Globe Saltwater fishermen will have to get a license to fish starting in 2010. When the federal government announced last spring that recreational fishing in saltwater would require a license by 2009, Northeast fishermen vehemently protested....Hooksett councilor wants others to resign over contract flap
December 30, 2008 Union Leader HOOKSETT – Town Councilor Pat Rueppel is calling for the resignation of five fellow council members who signed an employment contract outside of an official meeting. “There are seasoned councilors who signed it. They knew...New Hampshire Educational System Heads for Troubled Waters
N.H. plays key role in education overhaul report: ‘significant and meaningful’ proposals lauded by ed commissioner. Commissioner Lyonel B. Tracy says the ‘Tough Choices or Tough Times’ report ‘could very well be a prelude to rewriting the No Child Left...Two Dems accused of NH’s budget woes
December 29, 2008 Seacoast Online How fierce will the political fight be over the state budget crisis? House Speaker Terie Norelli, D-Portsmouth, barely had announced her choices last week to chair the 22 House committees for the upcoming legislative session before a...VISITORS