Monthly Archives: January 2018

Authorities Watching Huge Ice Jam on River on the Piscataquog River

NEW BOSTON, N.H. (AP) — Authorities say an ice jam formed on the Piscataquog River in New Hampshire is more than 3,000 feet long — or 10 football fields. Authorities are monitoring it, and they’re concerned that it will cause flooding in … Continue reading

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Superintendents should not be permitted to consult.

The Baltimore Sun today has a well-researched article about a former Baltimore County superintendent earning undisclosed income from a shady now-defunct educational consulting organization.  It highlights the pernicious conflicts of interest that can arise when superintendents receive income from consulting.  … Continue reading

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GraniteGrok Improves to Eighth Place in Alexa NH Media Rankings

Twenty-Two days ago I announced a Grok ‘Resolution’ of sorts. Our effort to overtake the Keen Sentinel in Alexa’s US Rankings. Everyone needs goals, right? I’m happy to report that we’ve made some progress. | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok.com

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The Freedom to Invest

One of the freedoms that I enjoy most is the liberty to invest in whatever I believe in. We Americans have the freedom to invest in infinite stocks, currencies, real estate, guns, ammunition, food, cars, retirement accounts, and practically anything … Continue reading

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But Wait, There’s More

ust when you think you’re on top of all the life-issue bills in Concord, something else turns up. Comes now a measure that would nullify the parental notification law for abortion – and would eliminate the need for parental consent … Continue reading

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Gov. Sununu Says “Happy School Choice Week” – No Choice Marxists Hate On Him

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu posted pictures on Facebook in celebration of school choice week. And while most of the comments I saw were favorable, the government-school-only crowd came out to give him grief. | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok.com

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Urgent action required!! Bill to Lower the Age of ‘Medical’ Consent Undermines Parental Notification Laws

Urgent action required!! Tomorrow (1/24/18), the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee will hear HB1503 at 10:00AM. It is important that every NH Right to Life member contact each of the committee members and urge them to vote NO … Continue reading

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Does Portsmouth NH’s Bond Rating Account for all that Climate Change Fear-mongering?

Seven cities in California are suing energy companies claiming that their contribution to global warming puts their municipalities at grave risk. That the energy industry giants misrepresented the dangers and in exchange for this malfeasance they should be rewarded with … Continue reading

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GST: View Grover Norquist’s Speech

Grover gave an informed, insightful and witty commentary on a range of topics: Status (as of 12/12/17) of the tax reform legislation in Washington Expected benefits from tax reform for the economy and job creation History of tax reform under … Continue reading

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Requiring Legislative Approval Before RPC’s Can Accept Federal Funds.

There will be a public hearing tomorrow, 01/24/2018 at 02:00 PM in Legislative Office Building (LOB) Room 301 on HB 1616 that would require legislative approval before regional planning commissions could accept federal money. | More at GraniteGrok.com H/T CNHT

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