Monthly Archives: April 2017

Americans for Prosperity Hosts 2nd Annual Pine Tree Riot Commemoration

The commemoration of Pine Tree Riot will be on Wednesday in Weare, New Hampshire. MANCHESTER – Americans for Prosperity – New Hampshire (AFP-NH) will hold its 2nd annual commemoration of the Pine Tree Riot. On April 13-14 of 1772, local … Continue reading

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“Default Judgment: Opening School District Books”

Today’s Union Leader editorial concerns my case. The paper’s editorial board correctly concludes that default budgets should be much more transparent. More… Donna Green |timberlandandsandown Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter

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Using Right to Know Law in Land Use Regulation Disputes

New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA ch. 91-A (“RTKL”), is a useful tool for compelling public bodies to produce government records.  The information contained in such records can be helpful in understanding government actions. Did you also know that the RTKL … Continue reading

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NH Farm Offering Goat Yoga Classes

This is a real thing. At Jenness Farm in Nottingham, New Hampshire, you can combine your downward dog with some love and affection from a baby goat, and the classes are filling up fast. More… | WGME.com Get Your New … Continue reading

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Turning Facebook Discussions into State House Testimony

The results of this project so far show a strong center-right influence. A state nonprofit organization is making it easier for people like you to share your thoughts on bills at the State House. Citizens Count, Live Free or Die Alliance has launched … Continue reading

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MIT Press Publishes ‘Communism for Kids’ Book

Communism for Kids, written by a German author who specializes in political theory and “queer politics,” was released last month. The thesis of the children’s book is that communism is “not that hard,” but has not been implemented in the … Continue reading

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Progressive Groups Spending Money to Influence NH Voter ID Law

Outside groups often funnel money into states during an election, but many New Hampshire residents were probably hoping it would be some time before they again face the onslaught of more political ads. Yet, two progressive groups are currently spending … Continue reading

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NH Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security, Food Stamp Fraud

A New Hampshire woman pleaded guilty last week to reportedly bilking federal agencies out of more than $100,000 that she was not eligible to receive, according to a court report. Ruth Chandler aka Ruth Patterson, 55, of Charlestown, pleaded guilty … Continue reading

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Nashua Woman Fires Gun In Struggle With Officers

A Nashua woman was arrested Friday on charges she fired a gun during a struggle with police officers on Chickie Street, according to police. Kerri Lucas, 32, was charged with felony reckless conduct, felony drug possession (cocaine) and misdemeanor resisting … Continue reading

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Bill Would Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water

Does it include another path to federal oversight and control of local water? New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is planning to introduce a bill to improve efforts to identify the public health effects of emerging contaminants found in drinking water. … Continue reading

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