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GST Information on Hearings the week of 2/24/25
Click here for a spreadsheet with GST information on bills with hearings this week. The spreadsheet shows bill titles, links (in blue), hearing dates and comments on bills of GST interest. The GST Summary includes information on all public hearings this week. There...

Taxpayers, Make Your Opinions Heard Again
Like last year, GST is reviewing current bills and gathering information on each into a Google Sheet. It presents the bill number, a link in blue) to the bill text, the bill title, the House or Senate Committee reviewing the bill, and hearing dates and locations....

PAY DUES, JOIN or DONATE HERE
This post has a link to PAY DUES, JOIN GST or DONATE to GST. Beginning 11/15/24, PayPal has refused payments made at the Join or Donate pages of the GST website. Until that gets resolved, please click above to open this post and use the link in it for any payments....

GST Report on 2023 – 2024 Activities
Granite State Taxpayers has announced the following report on 2023 – 2024 activities. The report was delivered at the GST Biennial Meeting on December 12, 2024 and is available HERE. GST efforts include research on issues, website and Facebook posts, Member and...

GST Supports HB 238 for Worker Freedom (Right to Work) in NH
Granite State Taxpayers Supports Right to Work House Bill 238. House Bill 238 would prohibit collective bargaining agreements from requiring employees to join or contribute to a labor union. We support Right to Work for several reasons: – Workers should be free to...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Seasons Greetings from Granite State Taxpayers! The Board of Directors and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We're thankful for the members of Granite State Taxpayers and for others who share our values. We're thankful for men...

GST Chairman Ray Chadwick Announces His Plans for 2025 – 2026
Fellow Tax Fighters I’d like to announce that I am not seeking another term as Chairman of Granite State Taxpayers (GST) after my current term ends on January 2, 2025. From the first NH Reception for Tax Pledge Signers, to the Preserve the NH Advantage Rally and many...

Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Granite State Taxpayers! We wish you and your family and friends the very best on this occasion as we reflect upon and celebrate the blessings we all enjoy. The Granite State Taxpayers Board of Directors

GST Biennial Meeting 12/12/24 with Drew Cline and Sherm Packard
Drew Cline and Sherm Packard will address the GST Biennial Meeting and Christmas Party on 12/12/24! Agenda: - Report on GST Activities in 2023 - 2024 - Announce the results of the 2025 - 2026 Board Member election Special Guest: Sherm Packard, Speaker, NH House of...

Elections have Consequences
The Stakes in the 2024 Election: The races for President, the House of Representatives and the New Hampshire House, Senate, Executive Council and Governor are critical for the interests of taxpayers. Consequently, it's important to consider differences between...