Vouchers, Taxes, and our Future

Republicans control our state legislature, the governorship, and our local government. Have you seen our taxes go down under this leadership? In fact, the school voucher program increased in cost (from $8.1 to 51.6 million). The increase is due to an increase in eligibility to all families regardless of wealth; it was supported solely by Republicans. Moreover,  business taxes have been reduced and dividend and interest taxes, largely paid by the well-to-do, have been removed starting in 2026 (loss of ~$37 million compared to last year but will be more in the future). These policies were also generated by Republicans.

 There need to be sources of money other than our property taxes for our schools and government. More than 50 state fees increased Jan. 1, including vehicle registration. But higher fees are a punitive answer for many.

Perhaps if the voucher program was reduced to its original limits, and dividend taxes were reinstated on those in upper income brackets things could improve. We need practical, realistic solutions to affordability in NH. Support new, thoughtful leadership in our coming November election. We need government that works for us.

 Ellen Anderson