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Lappie explains why local control in NH isn’t so local.

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Lappie explains why local control in NH isn’t so local.
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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie explains the nuances of the term ‘local control’ when we in New Hampshire discuss the relationship between local municipalities and the state government.

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