1. Gas tax hike? A proposal to raise the gas tax could return in the 2014 legislative session, according to the Union Leader. A measure that would have increased the gas tax by 12 cents passed the House earlier this year, but was then overwhelmingly rejected by the Senate. The Union Leader's Garry Rayno reports that discussions are already underway to bring forth a proposal to hike the gas tax by 5 cents to help fund needed highway and bridge improvements. To read the full story, click here.
2. Tuesday weather. It will be sunny today, with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 50.
3. NH Film Fest. The 13th annual New Hampshire Film Festival will be held in Portsmouth this week.
4. Shea-Porter: no spa. U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-NH, last week proposed a bill that would close Congress' members-only gym, spa and steam room until the government shutdown ends.
5. In case you missed it. Republicans over the weekend celebrated their party's 160th birthday in Exeter.
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