Category Archives: taxes
Newport Schools Consider Activity Fees
Newport — The 25 residents, many with school-aged children, who attended Tuesday’s meeting on the creation of a committee to consider charging students for extracurricular activities came with a lot of questions and comments that will serve as a framework for … Continue reading
Donna Green: Seattle’s Pointless Legal Battle with Public Money
The very first right of the public to be infringed in floundering administrations is the public’s right to know what their government is doing. Unlike rational individuals spending their own money, public entities will take up hopeless legal battles in … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, taxes
Tagged Earl Metzler, SAU 55, Seattle, Spending, taxes
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Hanover Seizes Land From Longtime Resident
Hanover has seized three properties from a longtime resident, David Vincelette, after he failed to pay taxes dating back to 2014. Vincelette is a well known figure in Hanover, and there’s been long-running tension between him and the town. His land … Continue reading
Mass. Governor Raises Taxes on Legal Pot
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Friday he remained wary of the impact legalized recreational marijuana might have on the state, yet hopeful that revisions made in the voter-approved law would ease some of his biggest concerns. The Republican spoke after … Continue reading
NH Primary Source: AFP-NH launches series of forums on ‘Tax Fairness’
Several dozen Granite State Republicans and business owners gathered at the Derryfield Restaurant in Manchester on Wednesday for the first of three “Tax Fairness Forums” organized by the conservative issues group Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire. Greg Moore, AFP state director, … Continue reading
Oregon peddles bicycle tax – bike-crazy riders deflated
In Oregon, a state known for its avid bicycling culture, the state Legislature’s approval of the first statewide bike tax in the nation has fallen flat with riders. Democratic Gov. Kate Brown is expected to sign the sweeping $5.3 billion … Continue reading
How Screwed Are Massachusetts Retailers, Let us Count the Ways
Bricks and mortar retailers in the Bay state getting crushed by e-tailing, and without the annual tax holiday, are looking for a way to keep their heads above water. | NH1
Posted in Around New England, Budgets, Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment, taxes
Tagged Massachusetts, Tax holiday, taxes
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What’s Behind Water Management and Taxation Schemes?
Next time your town or city wants to impose a ‘roof’ or ‘driveway’ water run off tax, you will know where the idea originated. Tell your local officials to stop doing the bidding of the APA and the UN! “UN … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Environment, taxes
Tagged Granite State Future(s), taxes, UN, Water
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Grover Norquist Visits N.H., Praises Pledge-Signing Lawmakers
Grover Norquist is occasionally referred to as the ‘dark wizard’ of conservative politics. His Washington-based organization, Americans for Tax Reform, is perhaps best known for its Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which calls on politicians to oppose any increase in taxes. On … Continue reading
Donna Green, Annie Collyer and the Newton-Kingston Taxpayers Association
Guest hosts Donna Green, of the Timberlane Regional School Board, and Annie Collyer of the School District Governance Association of New Hampshire opened this morning’s show by talking about budgetary frustration in Sanborn, which lead to a discussion about the Newton-Kingston Taxpayers Association. | More… | Girard at Large
Posted in Donna Green, Education, Girard At Large, taxes
Tagged Annie Collier, Donna Green, Girard At Large, SDGANH
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The New Media Militia 