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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
Bill to allow anyone to vote as “student” (HB 614)
February 2009 HB 614 is another bill that would damage the integrity of our elections. Along with the weakening of the ability to challenge voter registrations with HB 276, this would again put in place a policy that might make it easier for improper voting in the...
Motor Vehicle Fine Increase Sought (HB 647)
HB 647 modifies the fine amounts for various motor vehicle offenses, specifies that certain fine amounts include the penalty assessment, and changes the circumstances under which a violator must appear in court. This is a tax increase. Bill text: HB 647 This bill was...
Yet another tax proposed (HB 426)
February 2009 HB 426 would among other things impose an education property tax at $5.50 per $1,000 of taxable value. Bill text: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2009/HB0426.html This bill was heard on February 3, 2009 by the House Ways and Means Committee....
Ax the View Tax (HB 298)
HB 298 excludes the value of the view external to a property from the appraisal of a property for property tax purposes. This would nullify the infamous 'View Tax' that has caused so many people to have to give up property that has been in their families for...
Restore parental rights (HB 531)
February 2009 HB 531 would restore the parental notification law and adds a medical emergency exception to such law. This bill also affords the pregnant minor 24-hour access to a judge for waiver of notification. Bill text:...
Bedford explains International Baccalaureate expenses
Now is your chance to question the expense and intention of the International Baccalaureate program, a UNESCO-created curriculum for which many school districts are paying EXTRA. Here is your chance to question the extra expense of buying a curriculum from an...