Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Harvard University uses taxpayer money to create ‘mouse fight club’
Harvard University researchers pitted mice against each other in what one observer called a “mouse fight club,” altering one mouse’s genes and then sticking it next to an “intruder” mouse and seeing how long it took for them to go … Continue reading
Manchester lifts voluntary water use restrictions
Voluntary water use restrictions in the city have been lifted, after the Manchester Water Works Board of Water Commissioners announced it is lifting any voluntary limitations due to rising levels at two local bodies of water. More… | New Hampshire.com … Continue reading
Could Full Day Kindergarten in New Hampshire Cure Athlete’s Foot?
The push to pass full-day kindergarten in New Hampshire might cure athlete’s foot. Toenail fungus? Why not? Advocates have come out suggesting it will help end the opioid crisis and solve the brain-drain problem–by keeping students from leaving the state after … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Kindergarten, NH House, SB 191
Leave a comment
Two Bundy supporters convicted in Nevada, mistrial called on others
A Nevada jury found two supporters of cattle rancher Cliven Bundy guilty on Monday of charges stemming from an armed standoff with federal authorities in 2014 but deadlocked over charges against four other men. Gregory Burleson and Todd Engel, two … Continue reading
Posted in National News, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bundy, Jerry DeLemus, Nevada, Trial
Leave a comment
University Takes Hit Over White Genocide Prof’s Tweets
The professor who tweeted that “all I want for Christmas is white genocide” is now under investigation by Drexel University for his “extremely damaging conduct” on social media. George Ciccariello-Maher recently tweeted that he wanted to “vomit” after witnessing someone … Continue reading
Judge OKs $12m lien against Gill over statements on electronic billboards
A judge allowed three prominent businessmen to file a $12 million lien against property owned by Michael Gill in a defamation lawsuit against the mortgage broker over statements he posted on electronic signs outside his business offices. More… *| UL … Continue reading
Don’t Bet on Casinos
With casino revenues declining in Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, yet another casino bill, SB 242, is before the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Just as was the case in our neighboring states, there were grandiose predictions of revenue when those … Continue reading
NH House Committee Likely to Retain School Choice Bill
A sweeping school choice bill that would let families use tax dollars for non-public education is facing a tough road in the New Hampshire House after breezing through the Senate. More… | US News Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice
Tagged Legislation, School Choice
Leave a comment
Sununu has new post to fill in administrative services
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has another key commissioner post to fill, with the head of the department that handles the state’s accounting leaving her post. Vicki Quiram, commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, is stepping down May 12 … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News
Tagged Administrative Services, Chris Sununu, Vicki Quiram
Leave a comment
Why can’t the Clintons just go away?
Hillary’s Twitter feed indicates that she’s learned nothing. She posts about social issues and identity politics through the prism of her loss. She remains woefully out of touch and she still doesn’t get what her husband did way back in … Continue reading
