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Income & Sales Tax Threats? Rep. Jim Kofalt & Jeff Chidester Break Down Proposed Legislation
Income & Sales Tax Threats? Rep. Jim Kofalt & Jeff Chidester Break Down Proposed Legislation
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WFEA host Jeff Chidester welcomes NH House Speaker Pro Tem Jim Kofalt to discuss the newly announced “Granite Guarantee” initiative.

The two break down what this proposal means for Granite Staters before pivoting to the recent political splash made by Rep. Ellen Read.

Jeff and Representative Kofalt react to Read’s newly filed legislation, addressing concerns over how her potential income and sales tax measures could impact New Hampshire’s tax-free status and local economy.

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