Daily Archives: August 23, 2017
Just What Connecticut Needs – A Gun Tax
“… there are three reasons why right now is a good time for the rest of us to be thinking about a gun tax. One, a gun tax would raise revenue for the state. Two, a gun tax would almost … Continue reading
Is New Hampshire Ready to Legalize Online Gambling?
A bill that would legalize online gambling in New Hampshire has sprung back to life, just weeks after the Granite State joined the ranks of online lottery states. Last week a hearing was scheduled for HB 562, a two paragraph placeholder bill introduced in January. | More… … Continue reading
Laconia man accused of trying to kill his wife by running her over in a parking lot.
Jason Alleyne, 28, faces charges of attempted murder, vehicular assault, first-degree assault, driving after suspension involving serious bodily injury, reckless conduct and stalking, police said. Police said Alleyne and his wife were arguing at an Irving gas station on Route … Continue reading
Police directed to stop people from jumping off Portsmouth bridge
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in the New Hampshire city of Portsmouth will now be required to stop people from jumping off a popular bridge used to cool off during the summer. The Portsmouth Herald reports city officials posted signs … Continue reading
Keene’s Christopher Cantwell says he’ll turn himself in
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A white nationalist wanted for crimes authorities say were committed on the campus of the University of Virginia a day before a deadly rally has said he will turn himself in to authorities. University of Virginia … Continue reading
Arizona Senate Targets Rioters With New Bill That Will Allow State To Seize Their Assets To Pay For Destruction
Arizona legislators are considering an “eye for an eye” bill that would allow the state to seize the assets of participants of the riots to compensate for the destruction of property that their actions cause. SB 1142 amends Arizona’s current Racketeering … Continue reading