Local Control vs State Spending Caps | Concord News

In New Hampshire, voters in the Kearsarge Regional School District delivered a powerful message: they want to keep control over their schools and reject any state-imposed spending caps. With 92% voting “no” to a statewide cap, locals are standing firm on local decision-making — even as lawmakers in Concord push for limits under the guise of protecting taxpayers. The real problem? The state contributes almost nothing to education, leaving homeowners to shoulder the burden through property taxes — while the constitution demands more. Solutions include reactivating Education Freedom Accounts to funnel $100 million back to public schools, plus modest tobacco/vaping taxes and corporate accountability measures. Until the state fulfills its duty, communities will continue paying the price — but they’re not backing down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfde4e10a9fb75ab