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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
Right to Know Law Under Assault (HB 53)
HB 53 would exempt certain government agencies from having to release information under the RSA 91-A "Right to Know" law. CNHT feels that the passage of this bill would not be in the best interest of the taxpayer. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 53 PLEASE...
Private Voting Under Assault (HB 72)
HB 72 would increase the number of people needed to request secret vote at town meetings in some cases to as many as 50, from 5 as previous law provides. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 72 This bill was killed with a voice vote on February 12, 1009.
Town Meetings and SB2 Secret Ballot
It boils down to this: If you own property in New Hampshire, you can't afford to ignore Town Meeting season. The thousands of dollars charged on your tax bill don't appear out of nowhere. They're based on decisions made by residents. In most New Hampshire communities,...
Finding new revenue won’t fix our state budget
January 8, 2009 Union Leader As a new legislative sessions starts, it is time for New Hampshire's representatives to realize the consequences of their actions. Reading Rep. Roger Wells' Tuesday op-ed ("State has little choice but to find new revenue") leads me to...
Stop the Education Nightmare
Because of the state budget crisis, most of the efforts made on education funding over the last two years will have to be changed. The Legislature has the ability and the opportunity to craft a new plan with the potential to end the constant battle with the courts....
Hampton Residents To Officials: We Can’t Afford New Taxes
HAMPTON, N.H. -- Many Hampton residents angry over what they deemed a dramatic tax hike told officials Monday night that they cannot afford the new tax bills. Out of 8,000 assessments, the Hampton Board of Selectmen said 200 people filed formal complaints. But many...