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One of Nashua's state Senators says SB 52, which was signed by the governor, should keep municipal tax caps preserved and out of the courts.

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One of Nashua's state Senators says SB 52, which was signed by the governor, should keep municipal tax caps preserved and out of the courts.

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The writer says the state constitution says the Legislature was the body responsible for passing laws, even during an emergency.
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The SAU 27 board dumped a collection of Critical Race Theory training and advocacy materials from its website last weekend.
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The writer opines that some Dems are not backing down from unpopular, and sometimes extremist, positions in the debate over NH's budget.
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The GOP state rep says NH needs to make big changes to encourage affordable housing development and increase the supply of new homes.