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About Steve Mac Donald

Husband, Dad, Dog Lover, Blogger, (sometimes) Radio Co-Host, Free Speech Facilitator, Climate Denier, Gun Owner, info-junkie, ...

New Hampshire man charged with shocking dog with stun gun

ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man accused of shocking his dog with a stun gun has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. Foster’s Daily Democrat reports that 22-year-old Gage White, of Rochester, turned himself in on Monday. Police say they … Continue reading

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NH Bill providing state money for private schools advances

CONCORD — A Senate-passed bill that would give parents state funding to send their children to private schools got a positive recommendation from a House subcommittee, in preparation for a full vote by the House Education Committee on Nov. 8. … Continue reading

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New Video from Daleiden and Center for Medical Progress

In this new video, [David Daleiden]  interviews whistleblower Holly O’Donnell, former procurement technician for StemExpress, a company which worked in conjunction with Planned Parenthood affiliates to obtain fetal body parts. The video includes undercover footage of lab workers sorting “POC” … Continue reading

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In-State Tuition at N.H.’s Public Universities Remains Highest in Nation

New national data on the price of college shows once again New Hampshire’s public universities have the highest sticker prices for in-state students anywhere in the country. For years, New Hampshire’s public colleges and universities have had among the highest listed … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Takes Steps to Protect Free Speech on Campus

In the growing shadow of new legislation designed to protect free speech on campus, the board of regents for the University of Wisconsin (UW) state college system voted 16-1 to adopt a new policy in advance of a bill expected to pass the … Continue reading

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NH House panel to weigh energy-efficiency charge opt-out bill

Should New Hampshire businesses be able to opt out of paying for a utility’s energy-efficiency programs, even if they have benefited in the past and might benefit from them in the future? That’s what state Rep. Michael Vose, R-Epping, is … Continue reading

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Humble Host Discusses Wiretapping Allegations

Rich opened this morning’s show by talking about last night’s meeting in which the allegations of wiretapping were discussed.  He then took a call from John in Hooksett, who jumped in on the conversation and pointed out his belief about what the Humble Host’s … Continue reading

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Census Data Points to Higher Rural Poverty Rates Around New Hampshire

Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau points to a low statewide poverty rate while showing higher adult and childhood poverty rates in rural communities. The U. S. Census Bureau American Community Survey on Oct. 19 released poverty estimates, which were based on … Continue reading

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Paul Hodes had Cognitive Dissonance again.

Concord Monitor (the ink-stained den for Progressives who have hard times stringing two coherent thoughts together) – on Jan 21, former CongressCritter Paul Hodes said that NH has to raise its entry labor costs in order to attract new businesses to … Continue reading

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School Choice for NH: An Escape from Bullying

Children cannot learn when they are in an unsafe environment and bullying is a major reason why families seek educational options. Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) would give families an escape hatch.  | Keep Reading at School Choice for New Hampshire

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