Daily Archives: April 14, 2017

Amendment Shifts Power from State School Board to NH Education Commissioner

A proposed draft amendment for an education bill would dramatically shake up the state Department of Education and shift some power and authority to the state education commissioner. Yet, the senator who introduced it said it simply “allows managers to … Continue reading

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Benevolent Inequality

So what about benevolent inequality? I just made that up. It is when well-meaning members of a political class or their water carriers use government force in the name of equality that creates inequality. More… Steve MacDonald | GraniteGrok Get Your … Continue reading

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Timberlane Can’t Manage a Quorum?

Timberlane’s eagerly awaited budget committee meeting tonight was canceled after the fact due to a lack of quorum.  Superintendent Metzler was not there either. More… Donna Green | timberlanesandown Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter

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Northern NH Recovered From Drought

New Hampshire’s state climatologist says the northern half of the state has recovered from the drought, but the southern half continues to show drought conditions — with decreased intensity since the fall. More… | US News Get Your New Media … Continue reading

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You are Needed at Press Conference and Hearing, April 18

We now have House dates for SB 242, the latest Sen. Lou D’Allesandro two-casino bill.    THIS TUESDAY, April 18 is the hearing in Concord for the Ways & Means Committee, and May 3rd has been set for the full House … Continue reading

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