Monthly Archives: April 2017
NH Senate embraces deregulation of hair braiding
The State Senate took a giant step Thursday toward New Hampshire ending a mandate that those who braid hair must receive a state license to do so. Without debate, senators made a minor change before they endorsed a bipartisan, House-passed … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Braiding, Cosmetology, HB 82, Licensing
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4/20 pot celebrations marked by arrests at U.S. Capitol
Marijuana smoke-ins, street parties and concerts marked the informal 4/20 pot holiday across the country on Thursday, but police spoiled one cannabis event near the U.S. Capitol with arrests and seizure of joints. To boos from onlookers, U.S. Capitol police … Continue reading
NH Prison closes its rec field because protest sign (Goffstown)
I try to stand on a public hiking trail near the New Hampshire State Prison for Women. I have a full video rig plus a rattlesnake flag and a sign reading “Let my people go / NHFree.com.” Stay tuned to … Continue reading
WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint gives birth to baby girl
After WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint revealed on air and online that she and her husband had had three miscarriages over the past two years, her pregnancy was followed closely by many viewers. The station announced Wednesday that her baby girl, … Continue reading
LGBTQ+ Pancake breakfast 2017
No Waffles? Where’s the inclusiveness and diversity? For 25 years, the UNH LGBTQ+ and allied community has celebrated its progress and its heroes in creating a better campus climate for everyone. On April 18th, 200 people gathered in the MUB … Continue reading
Bullet blasts through New Hampshire woman’s car window
A New Hampshire mother of two says a bullet came flying through the windshield her car while her young children were in the backseat. Investigators in Epping, New Hampshire are trying to figure out where the bullet came from that … Continue reading
Judge issues injunction against Michael Gill in defamation case
A judge has ordered mortgage broker Michael Gill to remove any public statements accusing attorney Alex Walker of attempted murder from electronic business signs outside Gill’s business offices. Superior Court Judge N. William Delker issued a permanent injunction April 10, … Continue reading
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HRA statement on Speaker Jasper’s denial that HRA meetings are a caucus of Republican House members
Concord. The co-chairs said, “We disagree with the Speaker’s assertion that the House Republican Alliance (HRA) is anything but a legislative caucus of Republican House members and are disappointed that he continues to attack conservative Republicans and divide the party. … Continue reading
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Tagged Caucus, NHHRA, Republican, Shawn Jasper
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House Passes Legislation to Explore Solutions to Lower Energy Costs
Today, the House passed SB 125, establishing a committee to study transmission, distribution, generation, and other costs in the state’s electricity system. House Majority Leader Rep. Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) and Member of House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee Rep. … Continue reading
NH Committee Votes 19-1 Against Passage of Casino Gambling Bill
Thursday afternoon, citing doubts about casino revenue and viability in a crowded New England gambling market, the NH House Ways & Means Committee voted 19-1 to not recommend SB 242’s passage. This strong message from Ways & Means to fellow … Continue reading
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Tagged Casino, Gambling, New Hampshire, SB 242. ITL
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The New Media Militia 