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August 31, 2019 Skip

A two-fer – a text sent to both Steve and I yesterday: Perhaps a News worthy article Tip for the two of you although I don’t think you need any tips at all Well, she’s right in that there’s no dearth of material available out there for us to make sport of. Rather, it’s more … Read more

The Latest Tax Creep

August 27, 2019 Steve MacDonald

For those of you who still have landlines, you probably noticed an increase in your monthly charge from June to July and then again from July to August. Why?

Business Taxes are Bad… Here’s Why

August 17, 2019

Some things are important to know but don’t make sexy reading. You won’t find reports on the global competition to cut business taxes on the front pages newspapers, in social media or on television. That does not mean competition to cut business taxes has not been happening. In fact it is happening right in front … Read more

Democrats Finally Admit Their Budget Raises Taxes

August 14, 2019 Christopher Maidment

Last Friday, Governor Sununu met with Democrat leaders to talk about the continuing budget impasse. Today is day 46 of the state operating under a continuing resolution, for those keeping score at home, and the Democrats really had some wild ideas on how to solve the budget veto.

Millennials Flock to NH for Jobs, Affordable Housing, Quality of Life

August 14, 2019 Christopher Maidment

I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve heard democrats, or anyone for that matter, use the phrase “we need more young people to move here!” It’s a common trope, especially from democrats who seek to impose more government intervention on the rest of us through programs like workforce training, ‘workforce’ housing, college … Read more

Democrats want to take stuff away from you – Case #1: #VolinskyAgenda

August 13, 2019 Skip

Yep, Andru Volinsky. The guy that removed local control of Education via the Claremont decision. School boards and citizens rail that the State puts too many mandates on them (like HB142 – I’m still hoping some lawyer will make me a plaintiff in a lawsuit against it) – blame current Exec. Councilor Volinsky who is … Read more

If you loved Obamacare, just WAIT for Medicare-for-All “Premium Hit!

August 7, 2019 Skip

Actually, they won’t be premiums, they’ll be taxes. Unlike premiums, which if you don’t pay them you just get dropped by the company, if you don’t pay your taxes, the Government comes to MAKE you pay them.

Can You Afford “Affordable” Housing?

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019 Op-Ed

by Kevin Scully |

There were two front-page articles in the Sunday, July 27, 2019, Manchester Union leader that I just couldn’t let pass without comment: “Caught in the Housing Squeeze” and “Faces of Affordable Housing.” The subtitle for “Faces” is “Government funds can help keep a lid on rising rents.”

US Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and minimum wage double standards

July 29, 2019 Skip

I just got this from the NH GOP and decided to put it up because it demonstrates a Principle that I KNOW: Democrats want to put mandates on the rest of us but generally fail to have lived up to those mandates voluntarily themselves. Over and over again, with this behavior, they show that they … Read more

Do It For The Kids

July 28, 2019

The recently announced spending and lift the debt ceiling deal is bad deal for Americans’ future. Congress continues to abdicate its responsibility manage the nations purse responsibly. It’s failing to protect the future of the nation. Congress refuses to discharge its constitutional duty. It is not keeping America safe from the economic and national security … Read more

People in Glass Houses; Ilhan Omar

July 28, 2019

Was there a marriage between Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minn. and her brother? It remains an open issue. There are other questions too surrounding the accusation e.g.: Did Ms. Omar apply for or facilitate another in acquiring educations loans using false representations? Did Ms. Omar commit bigamy? Was Ms. Omar involved in making false representations … Read more

Upcoming Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend is a Nightmare – Screw That: Shop in NH (any day)

July 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

August 17th and 18th the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will tease their residents. For two lousy days, they will pretend to be like New Hampshire.

Don’t throw cold water on state’s hot economy

July 20, 2019 Op-Ed

by Greg Moore | In the South, you often hear the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s too bad that idiom hasn’t become more popular in New Hampshire, because our state Legislature seems intent on breaking our vibrant, robust economy and instead throwing the car that’s going 100 mph in reverse. Five … Read more

New Hampshire: Using State Power to Shape Your Behavior

October 19, 2019July 19, 2019 Steve MacDonald

If you missed the bad news, a majority Democrat legislative committee in Concord wants to cram an unconstitutional 200 million dollar mandate down on the towns and cities of New Hampshire.

Breaking: NH Joint Legislative Committee Blows 200 Million Dollars (at a minimum) in one Vote

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Perhaps you’ve heard about it. New Hampshire considering tighter drinking water standards for PFOA and PFAS. I may have mentioned it. Well, it’s a done deal. A Joint legislative committee has approved the ridiculously low and costly standards.

NH rousing economy – NH GOP Chair Steve Stepanek

July 16, 2019 Op-Ed

Concord, NH – NHGOP Chairman Stephen Stepanek released the following statement regarding second quarter tax filings made by New Hampshire Employers: “Today is a good day for New Hampshire employers – thanks to Governor Sununu protecting the New Hampshire economy when he vetoed the disastrous Democrat budget. Granite State employers submitting their quarterly tax payments … Read more

Governor Sununu Protects Taxpayers By Vetoing State Budget

July 11, 2019 Op-Ed

by Grover Norquist | Democrat Budget Would Have Raised Taxes on Businesses and Vapers. New Hampshire has long been thought of as a low tax state, governed frugally and therefore a strong competitor among the 50 states to attract job-creating investment, talent, and young families. Over time, “what everyone knows” can cease to be quite … Read more

Don’t Forget to Thank Gov. Sununu For Vetoing the NH Democrat’s Income Tax

June 29, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Before Governor Sununu vetoed the tax-hike, big spending, abortion funding, littered with left-wing priorities budget, he vetoed something else. A new broad-based tax disguised and sold as a necessary social good only the State could provide.

Gov Sununu Vetoes The Democrat’s Tax and Spend Budget

June 29, 2019June 28, 2019 Skip

The Democrats decided to pull the same financial stunt just before Bill O’Brien became speaker. Create a structural deficit by using “today’s surplus” to up the amounts spent in following years. But current financial revenue performance is no indication of the future. Who knows if the State’s revenues will remain high especially if these bills, … Read more

Liz Warren’s Latest Reparations Pandering – The Feds Owe Gay Married Couples

June 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Liz Warren is promising reparations for every ‘persecuted’ group except college Republicans. What’s her latest sop to a special interest? Gay married couples. Yes, per Comrade Warren, the Federal Government owes them money.