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Climber wrote:

06:22 PM EST

Imagine...a state government building a bridge that accommodates oversized loads. Is it the rep's desire to make haulers pay more in fuel for detouring trucks through hundreds, if not thousands of miles, because of load limits? If so, who is profiting/lining legislator's pockets? Hopefully the new VT state gas tax will fix the needs of increased development, which contribute to overflowing culverts/rivers/streams. They realize their infrastructure is not up to current standards, which will, unfortunately, take years of construction to update. Research past storms impacting Vermont and the help NH provided them. At least there are jobs to be had in that state. Sadly, NH is beyond that point and is just waiting for the lawsuits, costing taxpayers millions in court costs. ...(full comment)

Senate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase

GWTW wrote:

06:19 PM EST

That is true X er. They also have a sales and income tax. ...(full comment)

Senate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase

Gen_X_er wrote:

06:08 PM EST

While I can't speak about Apple's particular tax filings, I can share some of the most often used loopholes employed by American companies. First, American businesses do not have to pay taxes on money earned offshore as long as it stays there (hence Apple's $1.9 trillion offshore piggy bank). Second, taxes paid to another government is deducted from taxes paid to the US. This is another way of sticking American taxpayers with the responsibility to come up with this additional revenue they missed out on. This is particularly beneficial to China where their communist leaders can smugly point to Lenin's quote: "the capitalists will sell us the rope with which we will hang them". The Chinese use these American taxes to further improve their infrastructure--while ours is falling apart. Third, a company can borrow money in the US and deduct the interest from it's taxes. Simultaneously it can collect interest on the money it's keeping offshore and avoid paying taxes on it. No wonder money and jobs keep the US. ...(full comment)

Editorial: Apple isn’t the problem; Congress is

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A torn flag wraps around its pole after a year of braving the elements.

Civil Air Patrol cadets and volunteers replace the flags at Blossom Hill cemetery, May 18, 2013.

(ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff)

PHOTOS: Replacing the American flags at Blossom Hill Cemetery

More than 2,500 students from 64 high schools attended the New Hampshire Scholars program graduation at the State House Plaza in downtown Concord; Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

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PHOTOS: New Hampshire Scholars Graduation

From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration.

(TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff)

PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100

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gsec92 wrote:

10:47 AM EST

Who is it that says keep big government out? The last two years all we heard from conservatives is how the federal government is stifling NH. And NOW it's ok for the federal government to set parameter for the state? What a bunch of hogwash. You can't have it both ways ...(full comment)

N.H. Senate blocks ‘stand your ground’ repeal, debates voter ID, kills state minimum wage

RabbitNH wrote:

10:19 AM EST

Maine is not a state to emulate. They have some pretty steep taxes and they are not doing well financially. They have a good size budget shortfall, and are considering 38% cuts across the board. Maine is always 5 or 6 on the list of the states that have high taxes. Higher unemployment than NH also. ...(full comment)

Senate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase

Van wrote:

10:13 AM EST

Thank-you to the Bi-partisanship in the NH Senate. The taxing partisan hacks that voted for this tax on the working people should be voted out of office. ...(full comment)

Senate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase

Van wrote:

10:11 AM EST

My guess is no. Just bold faced liberal lying talking points. Please name a major bridge or road that is down due to disrepair. ...(full comment)

Senate kills House’s 12-cent gas tax increase

RabbitNH wrote:

09:55 AM EST

I was under the impression that our library has been showing less usuage over the last few years. Why do we need a new one if that is the case? The study pointed to e books, etc. I guess the idea here is also that if it looks good, folks will come. But it seems to me Concord's Main Street has issues with what they offer downtown price wise and small inventory wise. I believe that many feel that Concord NH is Concord MA. We do not have the income levels to support that kind of thinking. Look at the downtown stores that are successful. Many have come and gone because they have small inventories, so have to charge higher prices. That is also true of expensive Restaurants that have failed. I have lived here for 24 years, and I always marveled at the downtown stores. I would shop there and find most of the stores were empty. That is not a good sign. I also wondered how they stayed opened. ...(full comment)

Steve Duprey envisions library, housing on Employment Security site

MyTurn2 wrote:

09:49 AM EST

Well they certainly won't be getting any of my hard earned cash. I happen to be quite pleased with the decision. In my opinion, turning NH into "Sin City" Las Vegas is the last thing we need to do. ...(full comment)

N.H. House kills Senate’s casino bill, 199-164

Timothy_Horrigan wrote:

08:39 AM EST

State reps are state reps every day throughout their two-year term, not just on the days when the full House is in session, and there is a lot more to the job than what goes on at the State House. Their primary work location is in fact their home offices. That's the theory behind reimbursing them for mileage. ...(full comment)

Mileage payments become point of contention over House Democrats’ caucus

rje49 wrote:

08:36 AM EST

That's simply gorgeous. But who cares? I haven't seen any "design" that would be cause for more people to go downtown.... oh, I've got it! Build a casino downtown!!! ...(full comment)

As deadline nears, Concord councilors hear Main Street input

Van wrote:

08:29 AM EST

Hey Marland, have you ever done a cartoon poking fun at one of the least effective Senators of all 100 Senator's Jeanne Shaheen. The only thing she has done is be an Obama rubber stamp. ...(full comment)

Mike Marland, May 17, 2013

Waltham_Watch wrote:

08:25 AM EST

With the exception of this bill, they did pretty good the other day. ...(full comment)

N.H. Senate passes medical marijuana law; negotiations with House likely over changes