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Garry Rayno
Since that time 30 years ago, there have been numerous court decisions in the case almost every one going against the state and its lawmakers as they sought to find a solution that did not upend the current fiscal system, i.e. reliance on local property taxes.
The term has been confrontational from the beginning, fueled by social media posts, partisan politics and a collective GOP attempt to halt the majority’s agenda.
The battle between Democrats and Republicans will be fierce, probably vicious and one that takes no prisoners.
While the GOP blames its mail house, it should be noted similar problems surfaced in Arizona, Alaska, Missouri and Montana with GOP mailers.
The pledge against broad based taxes has been the third rail of New Hampshire politics since it was made famous by then gubernatorial candidate Meldrim Thomson and Union Leader publisher William Loeb.
Once upon a time in America, there was a wide red line between political campaigns and governing.
Gov. Chris Sununu late Friday afternoon vetoed the last four bills of the legislative session, about one-third of the legislation passed by the House and Senate sent to his desk.
So if you are eligible for one of the many CARES Act help program the state is offering, you best be applying soon or state elected officials may be quickly gathering all the unused money to lower the budget deficit if the federal government says the CARES Act money may be used to cover pandemic induced revenue shortfalls.
From what has happened in Florida, Texas, Arizona and California, it is apparent that things can go from containment to out-of-control very rapidly.
The reopening of schools has become a politicized, polarizing issue in recent days and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has yet to announce its revised guidelines after President Trump slammed the agency over its initial offerings.