Category Archives: Economy/Economics
Government mandated trillions in global renewable investment – Amount to Next to Nothing
Despite this massive global government mandated driven investment in “Modern renewables” the so-called “traditional renewables” (twigs, leaves and dung) continue to provide nearly as much global energy as renewables receiving lavish climate alarmist politically directed government funding. Most significant is … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, Environment, Events
Tagged REN21 Renewables Global Status Report, WUWT
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After Seattle’s Gun Tax: Lost Jobs, Little Revenue, More Violent Crime
“The data says the law has failed to prevent what they promised it would prevent” Although Seattle’s gun tax was supposed to bring in $300,000 to $500,000, it’s brought in less than $200,000. The money was supposed to be used … Continue reading
Ski NH Reports Increase in Skiers Last Season
Members of Ski New Hampshire reported 2.3 million skier visits at their resorts last season, a 30 percent increase in snow sports visits from the previous winter. A spokesman for the organization said a final tally for the 2016/17 winter … Continue reading
Why You Love Capitalism (fixed Link…I hope)
If you’re reading this on a smartphone, computer or tablet, you love capitalism. Don’t believe it? Ask yourself this: Why do you love using your iPhone, buying stuff on Amazon, and ordering a car on Uber? And why do you … Continue reading
NH Liquor Commission’s ‘Ambitious’ Growth Plans
Can the NH Liquor Commission become a $1 billion business? That ambitious and publicly stated goal is driving NHLC Chairman Joseph Mollica and his team. According to state figures, total annual sales at the 79 statewide NH Liquor & Wine … Continue reading
As Trump Turns to Infrastructure Policy, So Do Sununu, NH Legislature
While all eyes were glued to former FBI director James Comey’s testimony in Congress last week, it appears that President Donald Trump has moved on to infrastructure reform, and Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and New Hampshire lawmakers are following suit. … Continue reading
Bitcoin Is Helping the Pot Business Get Over Its Banking Problem
Cannabis companies are turning to the world’s most popular digital currency in an effort to get rid of all that cash. The inability to access traditional financial institutions is one of the marijuana industry’s biggest impediments. Legal cannabis was a $6 … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics
Tagged Banking, Bitcoin, Marijuana
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New Hampshire Repeals Licenses (And Criminal Penalties) For African-Style Hair Braiders
Regulators are getting out of entrepreneurs’ hair—literally. The past few weeks have seen states untangle hair care specialists from absurd licensing requirements. Earlier this month, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill to legalize natural or African-style hair braiding. … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment, Legislation
Tagged deregulation, Hair Braiding, Licensing
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Sununu: Expedite federal permits for infrastructure projects
While official Washington remained fixated on former FBI Director Jim Comey’s testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday, Sununu met with a select group of governors, mayors, and tribal leaders to brainstorm on how to streamline federal permitting and unlock … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Chris Sununu, Infrastructure, Regulations
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The #VolinskyAgenda – Yogurtnomics
Volinsky is out with an op-ed about how he would grow the New Hampshire economy. But just as the #VoliskyAgenda described in Volinsky’s tweet really involves empowering government at the expense of parents, healthcare consumers, and private business, so too Volinsky’s … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Economy/Economics, Ed Mosca Blog, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged #VolinskyAgenda, Andru Volinsky, Economy, Ed Mosca, Jobs
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The New Media Militia 