The WFEA Morning Update

NH Rep. Jessica Grill: Bike Tax, State Inspections, Midterm Elections
NH Rep. Jessica Grill: Bike Tax, State Inspections, Midterm Elections

This has been one of the busiest ‘year-two’ New Hampshire Legislative sessions in some time, with over 900 pieces of legislation filed.  With crossover day (the day when approved legislation moves from the House to the Senate, and vice versa) just a few weeks away, we take a look at how the session is progressing.

New Hampshire Representative Jessica Grill, Hillsborough’s District 18 (Manchester – Ward 12) joins the show to discuses some of the highlights and progress of the session. We also have a deeper conversation on the proposed bicycle tax and the recent controversy regarding NH State Inspection requirements.

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