Category Archives: Legislation
On the Defeat of Casino Bill, SB 242 (2017)
The New Hampshire House has killed 2017’s version of a casino bill, voting “inexpedient to legislate” by an overwhelming 275-82 margin. More.. | Cornerstone Also…| Casino Free NH Follow the New Media Militia on Facebook!
Senate Bill 3 and Out-of-State Student Voters
Rich spoke to Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, for A Question of Voter Fraud. Ed talked about the NH Liberty Alliance’s meeting at Murphy’s Taproom in Manchester concerning Senate Bill 3. He shared about what … Continue reading
N.H. Senate Leader: Bill to Decriminalize Pot Likely Will Pass
Concord — Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley said marijuana decriminalization likely will pass the Senate this year, a chamber where it has failed many times before.The amended legislation, which removes criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, went … Continue reading
Voter suppression myth
Me: I agree that SB3 is not “vote suppression.” But to be fair, it doesn’t do much for election integrity. SB 3 is not about voter suppression. SB 3 is about maintaining the integrity of our state elections and only … Continue reading
New Hampshire Blows Opportunity to Become Nation’s Leader on Education
In New Hampshire, it’s déjà vu all over again. The House Education Committee just voted to retain Senate Bill 193, which would have established a universal education savings account (ESA) program in the state. The “Education Freedom Savings Accounts” would … Continue reading
Sen. Chuck Morse Proposes Another Planning Commission
NH Senate President Chuck Morse, R-Salem, on Tuesday introduced legislation establishing the Lakeshore Redevelopment Planning Commission as the first step toward developing the former Laconia State School property. The goal of Morse’s measure is aimed at boosting “self-sustaining economic development … Continue reading
The Identity Crisis Of The Republican Party
The past election sent a very strong, clear message regarding the direction in which the people of New Hampshire wished their elected officials to take this great state. For the first time in over a decade, the Republicans are 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
Ellen Kolb: WHAT’S GONE RIGHT: A 5-YEAR REVIEW
As the blog’s 5-year anniversary month winds up, I’ll take one last look back. It would be easy to reflect on things left undone, such as the failure to pass this or that pro-life law. Not today, though. This is … Continue reading