Granite State Taxpayers Blog
We write articles about legislation and policy affecting NH taxpayers.
You can check out our most recent posts below or explore some of our more popular topics:
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...
After tax cuts, Businesses pay larger share of revenue
By Andrew Cline, President of Josiah Bartlett Center, October 18, 2024. Businesses not paying their fair share. Shrinking state revenues. A tax burden shifted from businesses to property tax payers. Those were the predictions critics have made since 2015, when New...
2024 GST Survey of Members
GST is requesting information from our members to help plan programs for the next biennium. Granite State Taxpayers has the mission to: Inform, educate and motivate New Hampshire taxpayers and to lobby the legislature on their behalf. We're beginning to plan our...
Taxpayer Protection Pledge Signers Event is Rescheduled to 10/9/24
Grover Norquist visit to recognize Taxpayer Protection Pledge Takers will now be on October 9, 2024. Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, will visit New Hampshire to recognize candidates who take the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. Granite State...