Author: Rep. Steven Smith

Steven Smith is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving his 7th term. Rep. Smith currently represents Charlestown, Newport, and Unity. Rep. Smith is the Deputy Speaker of the NH House.

Rep. Shea-Porter’s solution: Raise taxes

Rep. Steven Smith

Rep. Shea-Porter's solution: Raise taxes Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D)has recently stepped up her rhetoric on raising taxes on New Hampshire families by coupling a message that "our country isn't broke" with continued calls for "increasing revenue," which is code for higher taxes. You can read more at NHJournal's article on the story as well titled:… Continue reading Rep. Shea-Porter’s solution: Raise taxes

NH House votes on the budget this week

Rep. Steven Smith

This week, the NH House will debate and vote on the state budget. I have a lot of concerns both about the numbers, and the methods. Families here in Sullivan County have been struggling to make ends meet while their salaries have remained stagnant, and the price of everything has gone up. I agree with… Continue reading NH House votes on the budget this week

This year’s state budget

Rep. Steven Smith

This budget is balanced on paper, but in ways that create more problems than they solve. This budget relies on rather rosy revenue estimates - some $31 million higher than prudent estimates by those with an exceptional track record for accuracy. The same “rosy revenue esti - mates” approach was taken to balance the 2009/10… Continue reading This year’s state budget