Monthly Archives: July 2017
Law-abiding gun owners bad, convicted cop killers good
A group attempting to convince Americans that a National Rifle Association advertisement was a “direct endorsement of violence” wished a convicted cop killer a happy birthday this week. As unbelievable as the tone-deafness seems, this is just the latest proof … Continue reading
Campus carry: No problems so far at UT-Austin.
University of Texas police responded to four gun-related incidents in the past 12 months, but only one — involving a photo shoot for a newspaper — can be tied to the controversial state law permitting students to carry concealed handguns … Continue reading
Dublin police warn of man posing as veteran to get money
Police in Dublin are warning about a person they call a conman dressed up in a military uniform asking for money. Authorities said the man has been scamming people for years. He was seen in Massachusetts days ago before he … Continue reading
Police: Distracted Driving Crash Causes Gas Station Fire
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire say a man who was driving distractedly caused a gas station fire after crashing into a pump. The Portsmouth Herald reports police and firefighters responded to an emergency call from a Portsmouth … Continue reading
Whistleblowers’ lawyer: VA probe will likely be ‘another whitewash’
MANCHESTER — The lawyer for whistleblower doctors at the Manchester VA Medical Center says her clients began meeting with officials from the Office of Medical Inspector last week, and were disappointed with the line of questioning and defensive reactions. “I … Continue reading
SDGANH Seminar: “How to Manage Your School District/SAU Legal Engagements.”
Concord, NH July 24, 2017, For Immediate Release SDGANH Seminar: “How to Manage Your School District/SAU Legal Engagements.” As an elected school district official, do you feel at a loss to understand your role and right to know about the … Continue reading
New poll has Kid Rock up by 4 over Debbie Stabenow
The poll was conducted by Delphi Analytica from July 14-18 of 668 Michigan residents: Of respondents who stated a preference between Debbie Stabenow and Robert Ritchie, 54% stated they would vote for Ritchie while 46% said they would vote for Debbie Stabenow. … Continue reading
Fantasy Sports Are Now Officially Legal in N.H.
Next month, for the first time, New Hampshire residents can “legally” draft players for fantasy football leagues. Recently, Gov. Chris Sununu signed a law legalizing all fantasy sports games in the state. An estimated 200,000 people in the state participate in some form of … Continue reading
Data Point – Concealed Carry Permits
Abstracted from Fox News: Concealed handgun permits surging, blacks, women lead growth Concealed handgun permits in the United States soared by 1.83 million since last July, New record for the fourth consecutive year Concealed handgun permit holders in the country = 16.3 million … Continue reading
9 NH towns ban smoking in recreation areas
Smokers will no longer be able to light up in parks and ballfields in nine New Hampshire towns. The towns of Harrisville, Keene, Marlborough, Swanzey, Nelson, Rindge, Troy, Walpole and Winchester are working with the Cheshire Coalition for Tobacco Free … Continue reading