Monthly Archives: April 2017
State Law Has Braider Tied in Knots
…New Hampshire has some of the most burdensome requirements for braiders. Before I could twist even a single strand of hair legally, I needed a cosmetologist license. That meant I would need to complete either 1,500 hours of cosmetology training … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Braiding, Cosmetology, HB 82, Licensing, Yvette McDonnell
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N.H. Senate to consider bill that would deregulate some bitcoin transactions
Among the geekiest of potential new state laws – one that would exempt some types of bitcoin transactions from oversight by the state banking commission – is about to get its day in the Senate. The bill passed recently out … Continue reading
Ex-scoutmaster indicted for sexual assault
An ex-Scoutmaster was indicted for sexually assaulting four boys during the 1990s, doubling the number of alleged victims that he was initially charged with abusing. Eugene Perreault, 69, of 369 Piscassic Road in Newfields, faces 17 counts of aggravated felonious … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Union Leader
Tagged Boy Scouts, Eugene Perreault, Sexual Assault
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New Hampshire Casino Bill Pecked to Bits in the House
Things did not begin auspiciously for the bill’s hearing at a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee, as evidenced by the presence of the Casino Free New Hampshire group hosting a pre-hearing anti-gambling news conference in the lobby. … Continue reading
Protest against Planned Parenthood Saturday, April 29
[A] previous email incorrectly had two dates for our protest. The correct date is April 29. We apologize for the confusion. For more details visit protestpp.com, or share the event flyer. You can also RSVP on our Facebook Event Page. | … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Events, New Hampshire News
Tagged NHRTL, Planned Parenthood
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NH House ‘Freedom Caucus’ to Create Political Action Committee
A group of House Republicans plans to start a political action committee to push back against New Hampshire House Speaker Shawn Jasper in the next election, the latest chapter in a growing GOP feud. The New Hampshire House Freedom Caucus, … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Freedom Caucus, NH House, PAC
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Manchester school board OKs ‘phase one’ of school redistricting
The first steps toward a long-term redistricting plan will be taken next fall, after school board members voted to approve a “phase one” school feeder plan Wednesday night. More… *| UL Please Like and Share New Media Militia Links on … Continue reading
Chelsea Clinton’s desperation for attention gets pathetic
Like the rapidly aging Madonna or the still-rising star Lady Gaga, Chelsea will grab at anything to stay in the news, so as to build momentum for a run for Congress, presumably the safe seat currently held by 79-year-old Nita … Continue reading
Fighting Voter Fraud: Ed Naile Discusses Senate Bill 3
Rich spoke to Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, about Regina Burdsell’s Senate Bill 3. They commented on her remarks about the bill and shared their opinion of it. Finally, they talked about the impact of … Continue reading
Posted in Girard At Large, Legislation, New Hampshire News, Vote Fraud
Tagged Ed Naile, SB3, Vote Fraud
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Ken Merrifield confirmed as Labor commissioner
The Executive Council voted 4-1 today to confirm Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield as the next commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Councilor Chris Pappas, D-Manchester, was the lone dissent. He said he was concerned that Merrifield was intending … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Commissioner, Executive Council, Ken Merrifield, Labor
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