The American Rescue Plan
Federal American Rescue Plan money will soon be flowing to local communities and schools. Remember the American Rescue Plan passed the Congress without a single Republican vote. Yet many Republicans are rushing home to take credit for the aid coming to their...
Whose Protecting Property Taxpayers?
Whose protecting property taxpayers? Lots of money is moving around in the NH House budget. However, when the dust settles, state aid to municipalities is down, and property taxpayers get the short end of the stick. I noticed that some NH Republican state...
Fate of Bills With Property Tax Implications on Crossover Day
There were several bills designed to relieve property taxes. But the only ones that really matter are HB1 and HB2, the budget bills. The House budget adds new business tax cuts without restoring many forms of revenue sharing with municipalities as required by law. It...Fate of Community Energy Bills on Crossover Day
Community energy bills fared pretty well on Crossover Day. The House passed HB 315 on a voice vote. This bill opens the door for communities to contract for energy from private suppliers. They can also supply the power themselves and then sell that energy to community...
Let’s Talk Budget Shenanigans
Property taxpayers are once again going to be left holding the bag.