Category Archives: Local NH Politics

Rescuers searching river to recover body

HINSDALE, N.H. (AP) — Rescuers are searching an area of the Connecticut River to recover the body of a man who fell from an old railroad bridge linking Vermont and New Hampshire. Brattleboro, Vermont, Fire Capt. Ron Hubbard tells the … Continue reading

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Help Save A Small New Hampshire Business

Steve’s primary business was his Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop which generated income during the short holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas. He recently spent 4 long years trying to establish a legal venue for weddings to provide secondary … Continue reading

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State, Local N.H. Communities Disagree on How to Handle U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Deal

As with the rest of the country, it appears New Hampshire is pretty divided on the Paris Climate Agreement. At the state level, Republicans are applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the global climate … Continue reading

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Candia School Board Repeals Transgender Policy

Last night, by a 3-2 vote, the Candia School Board repealed a controversial Transgender Policy passed during the dark days of the Obama Administration, and it’s flirtation with threatening money for districts that did not comply with its wishes. A … Continue reading

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GOP Budget is Good for New Hampshire

Drafting and adopting the state budget has been messy as different Republicans have argued passionately for what they believe is in the best interest of the Granite State. But while the process may sometimes be unpleasant to watch, the outcome … Continue reading

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Candia School Public Hearing on Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Policy

We publish the raw, unedited video of the Candia School Board’s June 1, 2017, public hearing on its transgender/gender non-conforming student policy.  The hearing was held after a vote of the board in light of a Citizen Petition Warrant Article … Continue reading

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The Top 3 GOP Candidates in Both N.H. Congressional Districts Exploring a Run for Congress

As the New Hampshire Legislature wraps up its session this month, the rest of the year will see more election activity — specifically, with Republicans who want to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. It’s expected that Democratic U.S. Rep. … Continue reading

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Gabby Giffords Anti-Gun Cult Would Have Made Her Wait for the Police and her babies Would Be Dead

New Hampshire Democrats, Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety, the Gabby Giffords cult, Zandra Rice Hawkins from Granite State Progress, Rep. Katherine Rogers, and all the other Left Side of The Aisle gun grabbers in the State legislature would … Continue reading

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Voting today for vacant District 16 state Senate seat

MANCHESTER – Today is primary day in state Senate District 16, with the lone primary contest being between Democrats Kevin Cavanaugh and Jim Normand. One of the Manchester men will face former Sen. David Boutin, R-Hooksett, and Jason Dubrow, L-Dunbarton, in … Continue reading

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Alcohol Fund Becomes Latest Political Battle for N.H. Lawmakers During Budget Process

When it comes to the opioid crisis, one would expect every state dollar allocated to the epidemic would be spent. That’s apparently not exactly what happened this fiscal year. A substantial surplus remains in the Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment … Continue reading

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