Granite State Taxpayers Blog
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Spending is Not Caring.
Who said that? “Spending is not caring. Spending is what politicians do instead of caring. Spending more does not guarantee success. Politicians like to measure spending because it is easier than measuring actual metrics of accomplishment.” A Conservative… Who will be...
Grover Norquist at Christmas Meeting
Grover Norquist will be Keynote Speaker at the GST Christmas Meeting! Grover, the President of Americans for Tax Reform, will discuss Tax Reform legislation in Washington. From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Murphy’s Tap Room and Carriage House, 393 NH Rte. 101, Bedford, NH....
Electricity Costs in New Hampshire
Greg Moore of AFP-NH commented on New Hampshire's high electricity costs in the New Hampshire Union Leader on November 16, 2017. His comments are presented below with his permission. Why turning on the lights costs more in New Hampshire. When we switch on the lights...
GST Christmas Meeting 12/12/17
Save the Date Tuesday, December 12, 2017 for the GST Christmas Party & Meeting! From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Murphy’s Tap Room and Carriage House, 393 NH Rte. 101, Bedford, NH. There will be free hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar. Speaker and further details will be...
The Politics of Tax Reform
Here's a summary of tax laws and the political debate on tax cuts in terms everyone can understand. Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like...
Trump Tax Plan Benefits New Hampshire
As it is now New Hampshire helps pay for a good chunk of California’s follies because California Tax Payers are able to write off a huge chunk of State Taxes from their Federal Income Taxes. The LA Times says the California’s tax break is $101 BILLION!!! Click here to...
GST Founder’s Meeting Held 9/12/17
Granite State Taxpayers honored its founder Meldrim Thomson at a great night September 12, 2017, for thirty or so, old and new members, at Murphy’s Tap Room, Manchester NH. Joining for the honors was Thomas Thomson who gave insight into the tax slashing Governor of...
Remember the GST Founders 9/12/17
Here are some new details about the "Remember the GST Founders" Meeting on September 12, 2017! Thomas Thomson, son of GST Co-Founder Governor Meldrim Thomson will be our keynote speaker. Tom will share memories of Gov. Thomson and the March 26, 1990 formation of...
Pay Comparisons: Public, Private, Non-Profit
GST Member Chuck Douglas reported on pay in the public, private and non-profit sectors in the New Hampshire Union Leader on July 18, 2017. His comments are presented below with his permission. Towns and non-profits outpace state and federal pay I recently looked at...
Tom Thomson at GST Meeting 9/12/17
Join Us at the "Remember the GST Founders" Meeting! Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Murphy’s Tap Room, 494 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101 Hors d’oeuvres with cash bar Agenda: Mid-Year Report on Activities Guest speaker: Thomas Thomson, son of GST...