In The News 
Domestic partnerships under attack
It's generally agreed that the two most liberal regions of the country are along the Northeast corridor and on the West Coast. But in recent years, the two areas have certainly diverged when it comes to gay marriage - and it may have something to do with the initiative system.
N.H. ties gay-marriage knot
New Hampshire became the fifth state in New England and the sixth in the country to allow same-sex marriage.
It’s law: Gay couples can soon wed in NH
New Hampshire becomes the sixth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage. The new law becomes effective Jan. 1, 2010.
Senate: No ballot vote on gay marriage
Senate Democrats kill a move to put the gay marriage question before voters next year, arguing the state Constiution does not allow referenda.
Tax coalition pushes for new cap law
The New Hampshire Advantage Coalition has worked with legislators on an amendment to a House bill that would specifically allow cities and towns to adopt a tax or spending cap.
Local New Hampshire tax cap debate could make way to high court
A Merrimack County Superior Court judge yesterday ruled against the New Hampshire Advantage Coalition in a case relating to a proposed tax cap in Concord.
NH Tax Cap Suit Looms; Vote Delayed Until Nov. ’09
The New Hampshire Advantage Coalition is taking the city to court over last week's vote to keep a proposed spending cap off the November ballot.
Manchester Board Says No to Tax Cap Vote
The proposed city tax cap amendment will not be on the November ballot after a stalemate at City Hall ended at midnight and eliminated that possibility.
Concord Tax Cap Vote Postponed
Concord city councilors voted last night not to place a proposed tax cap on the November ballot.
Rochester Tax Cap Going to Voters Nov. 4
The City Council voted to allow residents to vote on a citizen-initiated tax and spending cap this fall, coinciding with state and federal elections.
