Monthly Archives: April 2017
Calls for More Energy Sources to Lower Costs in NH
In a statement released Tuesday by the organization, the organization said that the state’s energy costs “are so much higher than other parts of the country” and that puts New Hampshire “at a major competitive disadvantage when it comes to … Continue reading
Ed Naile on Voter Registration Bills and Reforms
Rich started the segment by conveying a message from Lisa Freeman about the status of every bill that deals with voter registration. He and Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, then spoke about what reforms are … Continue reading
Posted in Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ed Naile, Vote Fraud
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Taiwan Bans Slaughter of Cats and Dogs for Human Consumption
Taiwan is set to become the first country in Asia to ban the sale and consumption of cat and dog meat in an effort to improve its animal protection laws. On Tuesday, the country’s parliament passed amendments to its Animal … Continue reading
Are We Really Losing Young People?
Are we really losing young people? A common theme through many letters to the editor, political speeches and general news stories is that young, educated people are leaving the state, heading for “anyplace but here.” This theme is brought in … Continue reading
Auburn officials looking into personnel issue involving fire chief
A personnel issue involving the town’s fire chief attracted a crowd to Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, though details about the issues relating to the chief are scarce. Keep Reading… Melissa Proulx | UL Get Your New Media Militia … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Auburn, Ed Gannon, Fire Chief
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Hate Common Core Math? Now’s the time to tell the NH State Board of Ed
New Hampshire Commissioner of Eduction, Frank Edelblut, will be moving forward with reviewing the Common Core Standards currently used in New Hampshire. Common Core has driven many parents to pull their children out of the public schools. Unfortunately, the appointed Board of … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, Common Core, Math, Oh my Blog
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Poll: Sununu Ranks As Popular Governor, Hassan Struggles With Approval Ratings
The rankings for the most popular governors are out and the top 10 are all Republicans. New Hampshire’s own Gov. Chris Sununu isn’t far behind the pack, though, coming in at 16th, highlighting a decent start to the Republican’s first … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chris Sununu, Maggie Hassan, NH Journal, Poll
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Small Things are Often Forgotten in Politics
There is much hullabaloo in Concord over the state budget and arguments surrounding various numbers. One of the biggest battles revolves around what is described as the significant difference in revenue amounts as estimated in the governor’s budget (which estimate … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Legislation, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Charlie Arlinghaus, NH Budget
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UNH Hosts Discussion Today – Trump First 100 Days
The University of New Hampshire is hosting a discussion of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office. The event Wednesday afternoon is free and open to the public. It will feature Republican political analyst Tom Rath and Michael Ettlinger, … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Michael Ettlinger, Tom Rath, Trump, UNH
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Another Planning Commission Boondoggle for NH?
The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission will host a forum at the Meredith Community Center from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, to consider how to promote tourism. Despite a paucity of funding since the 2012 collapse of … Continue reading
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