Daily Archives: August 2, 2017
Kelly flexes muscle his first day on the job at White House
“It definitely has the fingerprints of a new sheriff in town,” said Blain Rethmeier, who guided Kelly through the Senate confirmation process for the Homeland Security post. Rethmeier said that what stood out about Kelly during the time they worked … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Chief of Staff, Kelly, White House
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Goodbye Teachers, Hello Computers: Thank Common Core And ESSA
Back in 2010 when the New Hampshire State Board of Education adopted Common Core, I warned that this was a set up for failure. Not only would Common Core dumb down our public schools, we’d see other negative changes, including … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, Common Core, Computers, Teachers
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NH man arrested after allegedly trying to meet a 15-year-old for sexual acts
LEBANON — NH man arrested by Lebanon Police on charges of attempted human trafficking of a 15-year-old girl and certain use of prohibited computer services Tuesday afternoon. Richard Byrne, 58, of Newbury, allegedly used Craigslist to meet with what he … Continue reading
Lawmakers reject Ins. Dept. plan to stabilize Obamacare in NH
A plan to prevent the possible collapse of the individual health insurance market in New Hampshire was rejected by a legislative committee on Tuesday, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the future of coverage for 50,000 Granite State residents. … Continue reading
LACONIA CITY COUNCIL COULD FACE SHAKEUP
The mayor and all six City Council positions will be on the ballot this year. A primary will be held Sept. 12 if any race has more than two candidates. If there are two candidates or fewer for any of … Continue reading
PFCs Targeted In New Hampshire Legislation
After months of wrangling in the legislature, New Hampshire officials approved three water laws this month. Two of the laws tackle the issue of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a persistent challenge for New Hampshire water managers, according to New Hampshire Public Radio. A third … Continue reading
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