Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Wolfeboro to Hold Water Summit on May 13th, 2017
There will be a “Wolfeboro Water Summit” on May 13, 2017, from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Great Hall at The Wolfeboro Town Hall. If you live in this watershed area, it behooves you to attend to see what … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, New Hampshire News
Tagged Planning Commissions, Water Summit, Wolfboro
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Right to know zilch: Gaping hole in public knowledge
The Laconia Daily Sun reports that the four still-unidentified teachers were caught drinking alcohol on school property one evening after a school play. Is that what really happened? The public isn’t allowed to know. When it comes to public employee … Continue reading
Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws
Nearly three-quarters of private sector workers receive paid sick days from their employers, though there is no federal mandate requiring it. In recent years, dozens of states, cities and counties have passed their own ordinances, which typically require employers to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Regulations, Sick Leave
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Antrim NH Wind project gets go-ahead (again)
The debate over a controversial wind turbine project proposed for Antrim could be headed to the N.H. Supreme Court. But in the meantime, the developer of the project and its proponents are celebrating a victory after a state committee decided … Continue reading
Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar’s Office
In an all-staff email to employees in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, acting Director Richard Baum shared some news he described as “very discouraging for our Nation’s effort to address drug abuse.” A draft document from the White … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Drugs, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Budget Cuts, Drug Czar
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Fact Check: It’s a Lie That the GOP Healthcare Bill Abandons People With Pre-Existing Conditions
As we described yesterday, there are some concerning policy elements of the House-passed American Health Care Act, which the Senate would be wise to explore and rectify over the coming weeks. The bill — and that’s all it is at this point: … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged ACA, AHCA, Guy Benson, Obamacare, Townhall.com
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We Can’t Ignore The People Hurt By Obamacare
[T]two years ago, I was a seven-month-pregnant widow with one toddler who got a letter two weeks after my husband died, informing me I’d lost my third or fourth health insurance plan since the Affordable Care Act passed. If you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Mary Katherine Ham, Obamacare, The Federalist
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Study: Income tax rate effects pro sports teams win-loss record
“There’s been this negative correlation between income taxes and winning percentage in both the NBA and the NFL every single year for the past 20 years,” Hembre said. “It’s not saying that income taxes are the only factor. It’s saying … Continue reading
Northwood man tried to grab officer’s gun
A 19-year-old Northwood man faces multiple charges after police say he tried to grab an officer’s gun during a traffic stop early Saturday morning. Dana Hathaway, of 1 Pheasant Lane in Northwood, was stopped for a red-light violation near the … Continue reading
Concord Woman Indicted on More Child Sexual Assault Charges
A local woman arrested on sexual assault, gun sale, and other charges in Manchester last year has been indicted on more charges in Concord, according to the Merrimack County Superior Court documents. Kirstie Bean, 25, of Chapel Street in Concord, … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News
Tagged Concord, Kristie Bean, NH, Patch.com, Sexual Assault
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