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Tolls Hike Pushed by State Highway Officials in New Hampshire

Matthew McDonald

The 50 percent increase in highway tolls would be the first increase in 10 years in New Hampshire; it would include discounts for E-ZPass holders. About 55 percent of the revenue collected from tolls during fiscal year 2016 came from out-of-state drivers.

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Quincy’s Transient Apartment Dwellers Don’t Vote, Get Shaft

Matthew McDonald

The city of Quincy has several large apartment buildings with transient residents who don't vote in local elections or participate in local affairs. As a result, the city council passed a measure that would tax apartment buildings at the commercial property tax rate, which is double the residential rate, knowing that apartment dwellers aren't paying attention; the mayor says he won't sign the measure.

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