Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Some see lower-cost energy as essential to New Hampshire’s economic future
Some New Hampshire businesses and lawmakers see expansion of natural gas pipelines as key to firing up economic growth, but others familiar with the state’s energy history warn that the idea is no panacea for the business climate. | Keep … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Energy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Economy, Electric Rates, Energy, NH Watchdog
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Level the Playing Field for Homeschoolers
The House Children and Family Law Committee recently held a public hearing on HB 1650, a bill that removes education-only investigations from the purview of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to the responsibility of the state Department … Continue reading
Lawsuit may backfire on Powerball winner who wants to remain anonymous
A woman who won a half-billion-dollar Powerball is suing the New Hampshire Lottery Commission because she wants to remain anonymous, but at least one prominent lawyer who has represented past big winners says the suit could backfire on her. | … Continue reading
Applying for ESAs
New Hampshire is close to making Education Savings Accounts a reality. These are funds that children receive to designated accounts for specified educational purposes as directed by their families. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged ESA, Michelle Levell, SB193
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New Hampshire may make trespassing chickens an offence for their owner
In one of those classic “only in America” moves that is sure to ruffle some feathers, a US state is considering a Bill that would make trespassing chickens an offense for their owners. Under the proposal, before the New Hampshire … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chickens, Free Range, New Hampshire
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Illegal Political Flyers Distributed to Oppose SB193
New Hampshire law states that “political advertising” must be signed. In other words, if you are distributing materials that advocate for the success or defeat of a candidate or a particular measure, you need to state clearly and legibly who paid … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Democrats, GraniteGrok, Local NH Politics
Tagged Election Law, Jim Kofalt, SB193, Wilton
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Looks can be deceiving
Yesterday, I attended hearings in my state’s Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. It was surreal. I felt like it was a dystopian fiction. How were we talking about killing babies? When the people who kill these little people … Continue reading
When this producer launched a women-only TV company she thought she’d kissed goodbye to conflict.
It was an idealistic vision swiftly shattered by the nightmare reality: constant bitchiness, surging hormones, unchecked emotion, attention-seeking and fashion rivalry so fierce it tore my staff apart. | Read More at UK the Daily Mail H/T Weekend Pundit
Another “End of Life” Study Bill for N.H.
Another end-of-life study bill is coming to Concord. This year’s version is SB 490, with a dozen co-sponsors led by Sen. Martha Hennessey (D-Lebanon). The hearing is Thursday, February 8, at 1:15 p.m. in room 100 of the State House. | … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Democrats, Leaven for the Loaf
Tagged Ellen Kolb, End of Life, SB 490
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GST Opposes HB 413 Pension Cost Shift
GST Opposes Having the State Pay for Local County and Town Employee Pension Costs. HB413 would require the State to pay 15 percent of the normal and accrued liability contributions of political subdivision retirement system employers for group I teachers and … Continue reading
Posted in Debt/Spending, taxes, Unions
Tagged Granite State Taxpayers, HB 413, Pensions
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The New Media Militia 