Monthly Archives: September 2017
N.H. Republicans Hold Onto Grafton-Area Seat
Grafton — A Bridgewater, N.H., Republican has won a special election for the open Grafton 9 district, retaining GOP control of the New Hampshire House seat. Vincent Paul Migliore won 611 votes in Tuesday voting, defeating Bristol Democrat Joshua Adjutant, who … Continue reading
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings jump in August
Eight New Hampshire businesses filed for bankruptcy protection in August – twice as many that filed for bankruptcy in June and July combined. August wasn’t a good month when it came to bankruptcy for individuals either. Some 160 New Hampshire … Continue reading
Posted in Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bankruptcy, NHBR
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Was Barack Obama Lying When He Called DACA A ‘Temporary Stopgap?’
I wrote earlier today about how the problem with DACA is bifurcated into the original immigration dilemma and the abuse of power by President Obama. That double problem is made even less workable by the extremists on both sides refusing to leave … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration/Illegal Immigration, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged DACA, Obama, Temporary
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Storm chasers from Merrimack NH head toward Hurricane Irma
MERRIMACK, N.H. — Storm chasers from New Hampshire are heading toward Hurricane Irma Wednesday morning, and they’re making it a family affair. “It’s a really powerful hurricane, so we will watch it come in, and if it’s that powerful, we … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Environment, New Hampshire News
Tagged Hurricane Irma, Ron Moore, Storm Chasing, Storm Warning
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Portsmouth City Council Rejects Putting Keno on Ballot
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The City Council in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has rejected a motion to put a question on November’s ballot about whether to allow Keno gambling. The Portsmouth Herald reports the measure failed 7-2 on Tuesday. Mayor Jack Blalock … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Education, Local NH Politics
Tagged Keno, Kenogarten, Portsmouth
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NH corrections officer pleads guilty to accepting bribes
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire federal corrections officer has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and providing cell phones, tobacco, and marijuana to inmates in exchange for money. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 37-year-old Latoya Sebree, who worked … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, New Hampshire News
Tagged Berlin, Bribery, Correction, Prison Guard
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Girard at Large On Air News Read for September 6, 2017
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen met last night and though it was a relatively short meeting, it was eventful. The board received a presentation from Health Department officials regarding a new Web site they’ve developed to better connect … Continue reading
Posted in Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged News Read, Rich Girard
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Putting NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley’s White Supremacist Remarks IN Context
New Hampshire Democrat Party Chairman Ray Buckley’s remarks last weekend should leave a mark. Yes, a Party Spokesman claims they were taken out of context but that’s not going to cut it because the actual context was not only evident, other recent events make … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Democrats
Tagged Antifa, Mark Bray, NHDP, Ray Buckley, White Supremacy
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School Choice for NH: 2017 Legislator Report Card
We are pleased to publish our second annual Legislator Report Card! Grades are based on this session’s school choice bills with roll call votes. We followed and reported on many more issues and bills throughout the year, but only roll-call … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Legislature, Michelle Levell, NH House, NH Senate, Report Card
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The New Media Militia 