New Hampshire doesn't quite fit in with the rest
of New England. All the pieces are there - the sandy Atlantic beaches, Cape
Cod style homes, fall foliage and stands of syrup producing maples - but New
Hampshire's attitude is just a little more, well, severe. New Hampshire's
license plates will be the first to tip you off when you arrive: "Live
Free or Die," they read (a marked contrast to Massachusetts' "Spirit
of America" motto). Freedom and representation are two terms that still
mean a lot to New Hampshire residents. New Hampshire was the first colony
to declare its independence from England in 1776, making the announcement
six days before the other 12. New Hampshire is still true to its libertarian
inklings today. New Hampshire doesn't have any personal income tax and locals
take more than a little bit of pride in the role their state plays in the
presidential primary race every four years.
The attitude might be catching on. Just recently,
Killington (a ski resort town in neighboring Vermont) voted to secede from
that state and join New Hampshire. You might not be willing to stake your
life on it just yet, but once you move, chances are New Hampshire's peculiar
passions will sway you too.
Now that you're moving to New Hampshire, there
are a couple things you'll want to keep in mind.
- New Hampshire's population is 1,235,786. The state capital is Concord.
- New Hampshire state representatives and state senators are paid just
$100 a year. Most legislators are proud of the low pay, seeing it as a
sign of their independence and of community involvement in government.
Over the years, New Hampshire's lawmakers have voted down numerous attempts
to raise their pay.
- New Hampshire is the only state in the country that doesn't mandate Kindergarten
for children. New Hampshire also doesn't have mandatory seatbelt, motorcycle
helmet or vehicle insurance laws.
- Merrimack, New Hampshire is the home of the Budweiser Clydsdales.
- New Hampshire state law prohibits selling the clothes you're wearing
in order to pay off a gambling debt.
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