Category Archives: Girard At Large
Senate Bill 247: Universal Testing of Children to Screen for Lead
Rich started the hour by informing his listeners about Senate Bill 247. He spoke about universal testing of children to screen for lead and pointed out that the Government tends to find the more difficult solutions to problems. He then … Continue reading
Rich Girard Wrestles With SB 242 – Latest NH Casino Bill
Rich spoke about Senator Lou D’Allesandro’s Senate Bill 242, which would allow a large casino within the Granite State. He tackled claims of anticipated revenue from the casino, the enforcement of casino regulations and more. Source Girard at Large | Audio … Continue reading
Fighting Voter Fraud: Ed Naile Discusses Senate Bill 3
Rich spoke to Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, about Regina Burdsell’s Senate Bill 3. They commented on her remarks about the bill and shared their opinion of it. Finally, they talked about the impact of … Continue reading
Domicile Deliberation: Why Not to Support Senate Bill 3
Rich dedicated the segment to informing the listeners about why they should not support Senate Bill 3. He talked about a lack of required information when registering to vote and living in a dorm as a demonstration of intent to … Continue reading
Dr. Joe Hannon and the Needle Exchange Program
Rich spoke to Dr. Joe Hannon, who came on the show in support of Senate Bill 234, otherwise known as the Needle Exchange Program. Dr. Hannon, who struggled with substance abuse as a teenager, explained what the bill does, misconceptions … Continue reading
House Bill 356 and Bill Duncan’s Warning
Rich spoke about an email that State Board of Education member Bill Duncan sent to him concerning the authority of Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut. He shared about House Bill 356, which would provide Edelblut with an opportunity to determine … Continue reading
Is the NH State Board of Education snookering parents?
We were told by former Commissioner Virginia Barry that the SBAC was state of the art because it was computer adaptive and schools would see quick results in order to make necessary adjustments. Before the first test was even given … Continue reading
Education Funding: Donor Towns and Bedford’s Financial Frustration
Rich talked about education funding, starting by sharing about the suit that Bedford is filing for what it believes is its rightful allocation of state aid. He spoke about the power of the Governor’s office and how our colonial relatives … Continue reading
What does the NH State Board of Education have against Nurses, Engineers and Scientists?
On April 6th, 2017 the New Hampshire State Board of Education voted to prevent the new Commissioner of Education, Frank Edelblut, from working to improve the science standards used in many of our public schools. One has to wonder why the board … Continue reading
Casino Lou’s Gambling Bill and the State’s Allocation of Funding
After reading a message from a listener in Milford, Rich tackled Senator Lou D’Allesandro’s most recent gambling bill. He pointed out the reasoning for the bill and took a call from Eddy in Manchester, who wondered about the finances. They … Continue reading