Tag Archives: Budget
NHFPI Hides the Good Fiscal News Behind What May Not Even be Bad News
In a recent report the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) hems and haws its way through potential fiscal decline couched in “mights and maybes” and then (Surprise!) we get “substantially more” in paragraph four. While the preliminary accrual revenues for SFY … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, GraniteGrok, Local NH Politics, taxes
Tagged Budget, New Hampshire, NHFPI, Revenue, taxes
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Republican Review: The Budget, What they are saying…
Another successful legislative season has concluded for the summer and Republicans have once again passed a responsible conservative budget that helps the state live within its means while taking care of our state’s top priorities. Papers across the state have … Continue reading
Timberlane Predicts $550k Surplus Shortfall
Before any budget is approved, prudence and common sense require an examination of projected revenues. Unfortunately, Timberlane’s budget committee never looks at revenue before they give their stamp of approval. Why does this matter? Shaky revenues mean a risk of … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Education
Tagged Budget, Sandown, Timberlane
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NH Budget: Tax Cuts, Tax Repeal, Funding for State Priorities
The House voted 198-169 in favor of the $11.7 billion 2-year spending plan for the State of New Hampshire contained in HB144, and 212-161 in favor of HB517, the trailer bill containing policy and tax reforms to accompany the budget. … Continue reading
N.H. Lawmakers Pass $11.7 Billion Budget, Governor Will Sign
Both the New Hampshire House and Senate passed the Senate’s two-year budget Thursday. Governor Chris Sununu called the budget “a bold step in the right direction” and says he’ll sign it. | NHPR
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Budget, Chris Sununu, Legislature
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California’s Latest Effort To Thwart ICE Is A Doozy
California is currently struggling with yet another budget deadline and the legislature has sent a bill to the desk of Governor Jerry Brown which takes care of a few bits of housekeeping on that front. Along with the usual tax … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget, California, ICE, Sanctuary
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Compromise full-day kindergarten plan heads to Legislature
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers appointed to develop a compromise plan to provide public funding for full-day kindergarten reached a deal Thursday, moving one of Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s priorities another step forward. Nearly 75 percent of New … Continue reading
House, Senate Finalize State Budget in Conference Committee. Full Votes to Come Next Week.
After four days of back-to-back negotiations between the New Hampshire House and Senate, lawmakers on the state budget conference committee finally decided Wednesday on an $11.7 billion two-year spending plan. Although it’s widely expected to pass the Senate, there is … Continue reading
New Hampshire budget negotiators reach $11.7B, 2-year deal
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire budget negotiators agreed to an $11.7 billion two-year spending plan on Wednesday, though getting it through the House likely will be a challenge. The committee of conference started last week with an $11.8 billion … Continue reading
Keene City Council approves $61.4 million budget
Keene’s 2017-18 budget has been set, and with it a projected increase of 27 cents per $1,000 property valuation to the city’s portion of the tax rate. The City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve the $61,379,413 budget, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget, Keene, Property Taxes
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The New Media Militia 