Is Local Spending Really Out of Control?

This article from NH Insights regarding NH spending is a great look into how fiscal responsibilities and local tax dollars are being used across the Granite State.

EXCERPT:

The broadest statewide evidence suggests the answer is no—but the full story is more complicated.

When New Hampshire property taxes rise, the explanation often seems obvious.

Local governments and school districts must simply be spending too much.

It’s an understandable conclusion. Tax bills have climbed steadily, and homeowners understandably want to know why.

But before we conclude that local spending has spiraled out of control, it’s worth asking a different question:

What do the best statewide spending data actually show?

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://nhinsights.substack.com/p/is-local-spending-really-out-of-control