Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
SNHU Pulls Ads from O’Reilly Factor
If Sexual Harassment is really a concern they might want to stop advertising on TV altogether. Southern New Hampshire University said it pulled its advertising from Bill O’Reilly’s Fox News TV show after receiving requests from students. “We’ve received positive … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, New Hampshire News
Tagged Advertising, Bill O'Reilly, Sexual Harassment, SNHU
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How HUD’s AFFH Affects New Hampshire!
If you have already had your town meetings (some may not have) you may have noticed items on the ballot that came directly from the town’s “master plan”. Many of the ideas and goals put forth in the “master plan” … Continue reading
Posted in CNHT, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged AFFH, Central Planning, CNHT, HUD
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White House Reaches Out to New Hampshire
President Donald Trump has yet to return to New Hampshire since the election, but the White House political arm has recently reached out to key constituencies here, including the 603 Alliance, to promote his policy agenda. The Office of Political … Continue reading
Posted in National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged 603 Alliance, Granite Status, Trump
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Bundy Ranch Case Wrapping Up in Nevada
Six followers of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy used “armed force, threats and intimidation” against federal law enforcement officers during a tense 2014 standoff, prosecutors said, wrapping up their conspiracy case against the men on Wednesday. The six defendants are the … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bundy Ranch, Jerry DeLemus
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Can Hanover New Hampshire Secede from Energy Reality?
It all depends on what you think ‘renewable’ means. A combination of national and local concerns inspired town officials and organizers for the Sierra Club Upper Valley Group to support an article on Hanover’s Town Meeting warrant that would declare … Continue reading
Michigan Capital Rescinds Calling Itself ‘Sanctuary City’
Michigan’s capital city on Wednesday reversed a decision to call itself a “sanctuary city” that protects immigrants, bowing to pressure from a business community concerned that the term would draw unwanted attention to Lansing from President Donald Trump’s administration and … Continue reading
NH Rents Expected to Rise
A new national snapshot of rental housing costs suggests that New Hampshire will see a continued creep upward in its rents this year. In the state’s surveys, rental costs have been on an upward trend, year after year, said Jane … Continue reading
Keene Officials Propose Increasing Certain Inspection, Permit Fees
Keene public works officials are seeking to raise fees for engineering inspections and excavation permits for the first time in more than a quarter of a century. And if approved by the City Council, the change would result in those … Continue reading
More Dying from Fentanyl than Heroin
According to new numbers from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 18 people have died because of fentanyl. There have been no deaths caused by heroin alone in 2017. A total of two people have died because of a … Continue reading
Critical Hearing to Begin for Northern Pass Power Project
A seven-year battle over the Northern Pass transmission project takes a critical step forward Thursday when a hearing begins on the $1.6 billion plan to bring power from Canada to markets mostly in southern New England. More… | US News … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Canada, Northern Pass
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