Monthly Archives: January 2018
Senate Bill to establish an Ombudsman to resolve complaints
NEW HAMPSHIRE’S right-to-know law is meant to ensure transparency and accountability in our government, but citizens often run into roadblocks attempting to get state and local agencies to live up to the letter and intent of the law. Currently, the right-to-know … Continue reading
UNH to cut 18 lecturer positions
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire says it will not renew the contracts of 18 lecturers in the university’s liberal arts college. Heidi Bostic, dean of the UNH College of Liberal Arts, notified the teachers in letters … Continue reading
Still a boondoggle: Sununu flip-flops on commuter rail
As an executive councilor, Chris Sununu called the Capitol Corridor project a boondoggle, and voted against a $4 million “study” that would pay for initial design work and financial planning for extending commuter rail from Nashua to Concord. As governor, … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Transportation
Tagged Boondoggle, Capital Corridor, Chris Sununu, Commuter Rail
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A church’s ‘core mandate’ must be pro-choice to access summer jobs grant
LONDON, Ont. — Canada’s employment minister says churches and other religious groups are eligible for a federal grant to hire summer students as long as their core mandate agrees with access to abortion.
33 Percent Tax Increase
The Belknap County board of commissioners have proposed a budget for 2018 which will have a whopping 33% increase on your property taxes payable to the county. Fortunately, the commissioners don’t have the power to make the appropriation. The county … Continue reading
Oprah’s NH cheerleader
To the Editor: When Jennifer Horn chaired the Republican State Committee a few years back, she appeared well qualified to function essentially as a mindless cheerleader for whatever policies and candidates the party would bring forth. But Jennifer has since … Continue reading
Homeschooling Is Not Neglect
Join us to SUPPORT House Bill 1650 that would level the playing field for homeschoolers facing truancy and educational neglect charges. Homeschooling is neither abuse nor neglect and should not be investigated as such. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH
Posted in Education, School Choice for NH
Tagged Homeschooling, Michelle Levell, School Choice
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President Trump: A Year in Review and Looking Ahead
Join Award Winning blogger Pete DaTechGuy & the Worcester Tea Party at Tang Dynasty Restaurant Leominster for “President Trump A Year in Review & Looking Ahead.” | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok.com
The Unhidden Front Door to State Overreach: School Vouchers
The public hearing for SB 193, which entangles public, private, and homeschooling by expanding State funding, was yesterday. SB 193 titles itself “Education Freedom Savings Accounts” and if that’s what it was I would support it. | Keep Reading at Free … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 