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“Our taxes don’t go to public schools, our money doesn’t pay for the roads here; we do not truly consider ourselves Grafton County-ites. When people ask where you go to school, you say Dartmouth. You never say you’re from Hanover, but some far-off place you call “home.” And by voting for one of our carpet-bagging compatriots, we’ve done Grafton a great disservice.” ~ Zachary Gottlieb, Dartmouth College Newspaper on the election of a non-resident to the office of Grafton County Treasurer
Mandatory Seat Belts (HB 383)
HB 383 would require passenger restraint use by all motor vehicle operators and passengers unless specifically exempt by law. Amendment: The bill was amended to reduce the fines by 50%; $50 to $25 for the 1st offense and $100 to $50 for the 2nd or subsequent offense...
Sales and Use Tax Information (SB 5)
The NH House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee will be having a public hearing on Wednesday, April 29th in the Legislative Office Building at 1:30 PM for SB 5. SB 5 would prohibit retailers from disclosing consumer information to foreign states in connection to...
Parental Consent for Psyche Exams (HB 509)
HB 509 would require school mental health personnel to obtain written consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to conducting any psychological evaluation or examination on a child. Bill text: HB 509 This bill was heard by the House Education Committee and was voted...
Acountability for 91-A (HB 135)
HB 135 would make government accountable for not complying with 91-A Right to Know Laws CNHT feels that the passage of this bill would be beneficial to the taxpayer. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 135 PLEASE ATTEND THIS HEARING TO EXPRESS YOUR SUPPORT FOR...
Vanessa Sievers – Montana or NH resident?
Apparently people in Grafton County are not happy with their new, no-show, money-losing County Treasurer, 20-year old Vanessa Sievers. According to OpenSecrets.org a document dated 8/13/2008, Sievers contributed $216.00 to DNC Services Corp. citing her LEGAL address...
Decrease Quorum for RTK Commission? (SB 197)
SB 197 would decrease the quorum for the RTK Commission from 9 to 7. This bill has passed the Senate and does not yet have a hearing date in the House. Bill Text: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/SB0197.html Please write to the House Judiciary...