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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
HB 617 Would Increase Gas Tax by 67%
On WEDNESDAY the NH House will vote on HB 617 which would increase the gasoline and diesel tax in the state by 67%. This unnecessary burden and job-killing tax hike on our families and business owners must be stopped. Contact your House Members today and ask them to...
House to Vote on HB 135 March 20
Please call or write your State Reps (if you have not already done so) to urge them to OPPOSE HB 135. HB 135 is a bill that eliminates the 2011 provision allowing a person to use deadly force anywhere he or she has a right to be, (negatively) amends the definition of...
MVSD’s IB Program Lacks Transparency
Voters in the Merrimack Valley asked for more transparency for the school district's "IB" program which has been imposed upon all schools. Resident Bill Murphy introduced a nonbinding resolution requesting the school board print all sources of revenue and spending...
Regional Planning Meeting Becomes Contentious
It would be hard to categorize this subject since the Regional Planning Commissions are not elected by the public. Where do they fall with respect to public input? How Do You Crash an Open House? Just Ask the NHTPC
Increased Transportation Fees (HB 617)
This week, the NH Public Works and Highways committee voted "Ought to Pass" on HB 617, which deals with "Increasing the rate of the road toll, increasing the vehicle registration fee, and establishing the New Hampshire state and municipal road and bridge account." The...
NH Reps (R) Who Voted For Gas Tax Increase
From former Speaker Bill O'Brien: Here is the LIST OF GOP REPS WHO VOTED TO INCREASE NEW HAMPSHIRE’S GAS TAX BY A BILLION DOLLARS David Hess (Hooksett), Deputy Republican Leader Shawn Jasper (Hudson), Republican Whip Frank Tilton (Laconia)* Mark McConkey (Freedom)...