Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
NH State-Wide donation drive for Puerto Rico exceeds expectations
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s state donation drive for Puerto Rico has wrapped up with officials saying the number of donations far exceeded expectations. Republican Gov. Chris Sununu says he’s heartened by the support, saying he’s thankful so many … Continue reading
Rep. Cushing to PUC: Don’t Let ‘Polluter’ Eversource Buy Aquarion Water
A state lawmaker says Eversource Energy shouldn’t be allowed to buy Aquarion Water because Eversource was one of the polluters of the Coakley Superfund Site on the Seacoast years ago and is liable for about 2 percent of the cleanup. … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News
Tagged Aquarian Water, Coakley Superfund Site, Eversource, Renny Cushing
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Right to Know NH Bills for 2018
The Right-to-Know Law changes as new bills pass into law. Almost every year there are proposed bills to amend the Right-to-Know Law. This year, Right to Know NH has proposed 7 bills to strengthen the ability of citizens of New … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Right to Know Law, Right to Know NH
Tagged LSRs, Right to Know
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Why Did US Dept. of Ed. Rescind Obama Sexual-Harassment Guidance – Lack of Statutory Authority
There’s an important backstory to Secretary Betsy DeVos’s recent announcement that the Department of Education (DOE) is rescinding its Obama-era “guidance” on sexual harassment, including sexual assault. Regulations or “guidance” must be based on statutory authority, but there is a … Continue reading
Posted in Education, National News, National Politics & Policy, Reguations
Tagged Betsy DeVos, DoE, Sexual Harassment, Title IX
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A Quick Note About Driving on Those Roads You “Own”
I could probably write a post every week about “driving, ” but for the moment let’s limit this to a discussion about situational awareness and lane departures. Are you aware how often you drift over the yellow line on roads with … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture
Tagged Curves, Driving, lane departure, road, Safety
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Ellen Kolb: Compassion in Action
The grind-it-out side of public policy occupied me this morning, as I went to the State House to listen to a subcommittee patiently work out the language of a bill. That done, I walked outside to see what was up … Continue reading
After Decriminalization, Supporters Call for Marijuana Legalization.
Less than a month after decriminalizing marijuana, legislators and lobbyists have begun open discussions on the potential legalization of marijuana in New Hampshire. The General Court’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety subcommittee work session met on Wednesday morning to discuss HB … Continue reading
To No One’s Surprise, Sununu Confirms He’s Running for Re-Election
During a wide-ranging speech in Bedford Wednesday morning, Governor Chris Sununu touched on Washington politics, President Trump, health care, millennials, and, almost as an afterthought, confirmed he’s running for re-election in 2018. | More…
NH Salvation Army to host Chili-Chowder Cook-off
DERRY — The Salvation Army is inviting the public to its eighth annual Chili-Chowder Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at MacGregor Park, 64 E. Broadway. The cook-off offers an opportunity to taste a variety of chili … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Events
Tagged Chili, Chowder, Cook off, Salvation Army
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Manchester Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking
Concord, N.H.— Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced that Michael J. Soto-Hernandez, 26, a/k/a “Quajo,” previously of Manchester, New Hampshire, was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl in Manchester in 2016. | … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 