July 7, 2009Tom DeRosa
As we have stated before, the reckless budget that was passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Lynch is infused with one time money that puts the budget writers for the next biennium in an immediate $500 million hole. Today’s Union Leader states that
Smith is right that the state has no time to waste. While [...]
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June 22, 2009Tom DeRosa
I’m pleased to announced that RedHampshire is a co-sponsor of this Wednesdays “It’s The Spending, Stupid” rally. Be sure to turn out for this important event to let the legislature know that we’ve had enough of fiscal irresponsibility in Concord. The legislature is voting on a budget that is infused with one-time monies that will [...]
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June 22, 2009Tom DeRosa
The Concord Monitor editorializes today that the Democrats in the state house and the Corner Office Coward should not be proud of the budget they passed. I began to read the article with much enthusiasm and shock as I thought they were going to advocate for fiscal responsibility and restraint in the growth of government.
It isn’t over until [...]
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June 15, 2009Jeb Bradley
The legislative session may be winding down rapidly but the greatest issue of all, the budget, is far from being resolved. The budget debate comes against the backdrop of a distressed economy with high unemployment rates and families and businesses struggling to make ends meet.
Will the conference committee on the budget make this [...]
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June 6, 2009Jeb Bradley
The budget approved by the majority of the New Hampshire Senate
proposes to increase total spending by $1.2
billion! That’s on top of a similar spending increase from the prior budget to the current budget of $1 billion. It’s noteworthy these precipitous spending increases coincide with one party political rule in [...]
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June 4, 2009Tom DeRosa
In today’s Union Leader Ken Merrifield, the mayor of Franklin, has an op-ed advocating sensible government through lower taxes.
There’s a simple rule about government policy and how it affects our economy. High tax rates do not bring high revenue. Low tax rates bring economic vitality, and the revenue follows accordingly.
It is a simple principle and [...]
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June 2, 2009Tom Thomson
If your answer is “Yes” then you may want to read on and learn how you can help yourself and your family avoid additional “TAXES” from some of our elected officials in Concord.
Recently I was asked to serve as the Honorary Chairman for the New Hampshire Chapter of Americans for Prosperity (a national organization). I [...]
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May 18, 2009Tom DeRosa
Today, Jeanne Shaheen is announcing a business council.
Shaheen is visiting the WH Bagshaw Company in Nashua on Monday to announce her new Small Business Advisory Council, which will keep her updated on challenges and opportunities businesses are facing.
Let me offer up some advice to Sen. Shaheen, free of charge.
Keep taxes low!
Introduce legislation [...]
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May 7, 2009Tom DeRosa
Stemming from a radio interview that former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge gave today, Chris Cillizza breaks down the battle within the Republican party between the establishment and movement conservatives.
The establishment wing of the party is insistent that the only way for it to survive is to put far less focus on traditional social issues [...]
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