Posts Tagged ‘Sales Tax’

Incumbent legislators want to take credit for an economic “turnaround” that just hasn’t happened.  Unemployment is double the normal rate.  Foreclosures in New Hampshire are at record highs, and legislators have the audacity to suggest that just because New Hampshire is not as bad off as other states, that means they have been good stewards [...]

Here’s a few other statements on the proposed sales tax from the NHGOP and Myor Giunta.  I’m pretty sure Gov. Thomson is rolling over in his grave with this one!
NHGOP STATEMENT ON THE DEMOCRATS’ NEW SALES TAX PROPOSAL

CONCORD - Today, former New Hampshire Governor and Republican State Committee Chairman John H. Sununu released the following [...]

Today, CPR-Action Executive Director, Kevin Smith commented on the report that the Legislature is considering a sales tax to make up for additional spending that has been added to the budget:
“Well, it was only a matter of time before we saw this happen. Today, rather than cut more spending from an already bloated budget, the [...]

Unalbe to deal with their incompetence in dealing with the budget mess that they created, Democrats in Concord are discussing the possibility of “an entertainment sales tax.” Similar to the tax that passed in Maine,

The idea being kicked around would tax movie tickets, bowling, sports events, concerts, among other events. Those floating the idea believe it would raise between $100 million and $115 million over two years. The budget writers have until late tonight to figure out how to fill a $150 million budget hole.

Make no mistake about this, this is a SALES TAX.

For years New Hampshire and its neighbors to the north and south have been in a war over taxes and who and what should be taxed.  The Union Leader provides a short history over these border skirmishes, from Mel Thomson ordering the arrest of revenue agents to where the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard actually lies.
Well the [...]