CONWAY — Gov. Chris Sununu made his displeasure with the U.S. Supreme Court known last week, when he said a recent decision regarding internet sales tax will make life hard for New Hampshire business owners who want to sell products across state lines.
However, the House on Wednesday gutted a bill proposed by Sen. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) intended to prevent the court's decision from burdening businesses.
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