Monthly Archives: September 2017
Jon DiPietro seeks release of Tessier Report
Manchester, NH– Jon DiPietro, candidate for school board in Ward 6, submitted a Right to Know request to Manchester Board of School Committee Clerk Maura Leahy today. He is seeking access to documents related to the breach of confidentiality by … Continue reading
N.H. Medicaid to See Premium Increases
Concord — About 25,000 New Hampshire residents will pay an average of 52 percent more for their health insurance next year, an analyst hired by the state insurance department told lawmakers on Wednesday. Bela Gorman of Gorman Actuarial, a health insurance … Continue reading
Volinsky decides against gubernatorial run
The Democratic field for governor in 2018 is wide open, now that Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky has decided he won’t be running for anything other than re-election to the five-member council. Volinsky was being encouraged to run by many party officials and … Continue reading
Ellen Kolb: Banned Books Week? Bah, Humbug!
It’s “Banned Books Week.” Pardon my groan. I rant about this every year. No end in sight, alas. The folks behind Banned Books Week – a coalition of the American Library Association and allied groups – lost all credibility with … Continue reading
Lawsuit: Jay Peak attorneys got $25,000 ‘kickbacks’ for each new investor
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state allege that Bill Stenger, the former CEO and president of Jay Peak Resort, paid $25,000 to immigration attorneys in “kickbacks” for each new investor the lawyers brought into the projects. | More… | … Continue reading
Power Plant Economics (At Dartmouth)
In a bid to become more environmentally friendly, Dartmouth plans to transition its power plant from dirty No. 6 fuel oil to biomass (likely wood pellets or chips). Moving to a cleaner source of energy is certainly commendable, but what of the expense? … Continue reading
The Ruling of Carl Gibson and Discussing Domicile
Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, for A Question of Voter Fraud, began the segment by speaking about the NH Supreme Court’s ruling on fraudulent voter Carl Gibson. They then addressed out of state voters and the use of domicile. |More… | Girard … Continue reading
New Identity for New Hampshire PBS Station
New Hampshire Public Television is changing its name to New Hampshire PBS on October 1, 2017. The change in name recognizes the strong relationship viewers express between New Hampshire Public Television and PBS. “New Hampshire Public Television has been a trusted … Continue reading
64 percent of voters agree with President Trump – want players to stand for the anthem
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say NFL players should stand and be respectful during the playing of the national anthem, according to a survey released on Monday. A survey by Remington Research Group found that 64 percent of voters agree with President Trump … Continue reading