Category Archives: Legislation
New Hampshire police, advocates clash over pot bill
With Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on board, advocates for marijuana decriminalization hope this is the year New Hampshire joins its New England neighbors in removing criminal penalties for possessing pot. But the measure is facing challenges in the Senate, where … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Decriminalization, Marijuana, NH Senate
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The ACLU’s BullCrap Attacks on SB 3
The ACLU in a recent op-ed claim that SB 3 “would effectively criminalize legitimate voters who cannot provide documentation proving where they live and cause government ‘agents’ to visit these legitimate voters.” Let’s examine those charges. More… | Ed Mosca Blog Get … Continue reading
Posted in Ed Mosca Blog, Elections, Legislation, Local NH Politics, Vote Fraud
Tagged ACLU, NH House, NH Senate, SB3
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Education Bills Scheduled for Week of April 17, 2017
The House and Senate must finalize bills by April 25th if they must go to a second committee, generally those with fiscal notes. Any differences between the House and Senate versions must be negotiated as we head into May and … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, School Choice for NH
Tagged Bills, NH House, NH Senate
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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
Posted in Girard At Large, Legislation, Local NH Politics
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UNH Admin. Helps Students Beg Legislature for More Money
Please sir, may I have another…ten million. In an effort to encourage the New Hampshire Legislature to allocate more funding in the upcoming state budget to the university system, members of the UNH student body and university administration met in … Continue reading
Amendment Shifts Power from State School Board to NH Education Commissioner
A proposed draft amendment for an education bill would dramatically shake up the state Department of Education and shift some power and authority to the state education commissioner. Yet, the senator who introduced it said it simply “allows managers to … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Commissioner, NH Journal, School Board
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You are Needed at Press Conference and Hearing, April 18
We now have House dates for SB 242, the latest Sen. Lou D’Allesandro two-casino bill. THIS TUESDAY, April 18 is the hearing in Concord for the Ways & Means Committee, and May 3rd has been set for the full House … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Casinos, Gambling, Lou D'Allesandro, NH House
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New Hampshire Senate Rewrites Decriminalization Bill to Suit Law Enforcement’s Agenda
Last month, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that aimed to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of cannabis – as well as up to five grams of hashish. The bill passed with a vote of 318-36, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Decriminalization, Marijuana, NH Senate
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Small Things are Often Forgotten in Politics
There is much hullabaloo in Concord over the state budget and arguments surrounding various numbers. One of the biggest battles revolves around what is described as the significant difference in revenue amounts as estimated in the governor’s budget (which estimate … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Legislation, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Charlie Arlinghaus, NH Budget
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Saving N.H. Biomass Would Boost State’s Forestry Industry
Members of the timber industry were in the state capitol today, arguing for the passage of a bill that would support the state’s struggling biomass industry. New Hampshire has 6 biomass plants. The plants convert wood waste products to energy, … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Biomass, NHPR, North Country
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The New Media Militia 