The WFEA Morning Update

Drew Cline on NH Property Taxes, the Tax Cap, and the Governor’s Race
Drew Cline on NH Property Taxes, the Tax Cap, and the Governor’s Race

In this segment of the WFEA Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester is joined by regular guest Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy.

Jeff and Drew dive into several critical issues shaping New Hampshire politics:

  • Property Taxes & the Tax Cap: Breaking down a recent public forum discussion on NH property taxes and the local tax cap measure on the ballot this November.

  • The Gubernatorial Debate: Analyzing the recent debate between candidates Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warrington. Drew shares his observations on the discussion surrounding Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) and the tax cap measure, noting instances where factual representations were heavily contested.

  • Future Policy & Innovation: We wrap up with a look at Drew’s latest columns for the Josiah Bartlett Center, exploring the vision for New Hampshire’s future through innovation and New England’s push toward nuclear power.

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