The WFEA Morning Update

Drew Cline: Will NH Accept an Income Tax?
Drew Cline: Will NH Accept an Income Tax?

A group of prominent Democrats convened a press conference, led by an income tax advocate, Andru Volinsky, before the State House to announce their ‘3-3’ Income Tax Plan.

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses the press conference, the initial public response, and how well this proposal may be received by the general New Hampshire public.

Drew and host Jeff Chiidester also discuss the recent gubernatorial candidate announcement from Cinde Warmington. We also discuss legislation in the NH House to address the first Claremont education funding case, and define adequate education.

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