Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Documentary on the N.H. primary says a lot – about all of us
While watching a sneak preview of Democracy Through the Looking Glass – a dismal report card on the media’s primary coverage last year – I realized that we all need to share in the blame.We, the media, sometimes missed the … Continue reading
The Kindergarten Bill, Hot Dog Day and the Gambling Bill
Rich talked to State Representatives Victoria Sullivan and John Burt for the Under the Golden Dome segment. State Rep Sullivan began the segment by speaking about the kindergarten bill, sharing about the original intent of kindergarten, the fate of her … Continue reading
Education Bills Scheduled for Week of May 1, 2017
These are the final days for House committees to vote on any bills with fiscal notes as they have to go to a second committee. There are a few critical school choice bills remaining. As always, the detailed schedule with … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Michelle Levell
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Yes, Trump Has Accomplished a Lot in His First 100 Days
President Donald Trump finishes his 100th day in office. Everyone’s eagerly picking apart his record. … Let’s break down what the president has done in his first 100 days. More.. |Stream.org Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd
2016-17 Ski season wraps up with 31% increase in visits so far
Though final numbers are still rolling in from the trade association’s member resorts, a consistent weekly tally of skier visits from 10 of the state’s alpine resorts shows that skier visits for the 2016/17 season are up 31 percent over … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Economy/Economics, New Hampshire News
Tagged New Hampshire, Skiing, Winter
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Dartmouth Sued over disability accommodations
[Staci] Mannella alleges that on several occasions, the College delayed or failed to provide her with note-takers, test readers, lab assistants and other visual aids like Echo360. Echo360 is a recording system that allows visually impaired students to record video, … Continue reading
The University System of NH has a serious problem
Part of the budget is funding for the University System of New Hampshire (USNH). The public universities came to the taxpayers with their hands out asking for a combined request of $182 million over the two-year budget period. But there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, New Hampshire News, NH Political Buzz
Tagged Budget, Debt, UNH
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When a scientific theory becomes a religion…
Science, of course, is not a religion, and the history of science is littered with theories that have been considered proven and then are disproven. So scientists must remain skeptical and open to any evidence that would challenge their theories … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment, National Politics & Policy, Weekend Pundit
Tagged AGW, Climate, Religion
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Shea-Porter urges constituents to remain politically active
U.S. Representative Carol Shea-Porter, D-New Hampshire, was in-district on Tuesday afternoon and held a town hall forum for constituents to ask questions at the Portsmouth Public Library.The major topics discussed centered around Syria, North Korea, climate change and bridging the … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Carol Shea-Porter, Congress, Portsmouth
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What Options Can House Leadership Take in Fisher Scandal?
The news story that has made the rounds this past week involved accusations that a New Hampshire lawmaker created a misogynistic online message board, making derogatory and inappropriate comments about women. Gov. Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Republican Party have … Continue reading
