Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Sununu Says He’ll Sign Marijuana Decrim Bill
CONCORD, NH — After many years of back and forth arguing, bills approved, and then vetoed by governors that were Democrats, New Hampshire will probably soon be joining its neighboring New England states in decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. The … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Drugs, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Decriminalization, HB640, Marijuana, Sununu
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Coos County looks to update zoning rules
For the first time in three decades, zoning regulations for the unincorporated areas of Coos County are being comprehensively reviewed and updated, and by early summer, it is expected that residents will have a chance to comment. More… | NHBR
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Zoning
Tagged Coos County, NHBR, Zoning
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Candia selectmen revise Right-to-Know policy
CANDIA — A new policy to clarify Right-to-Know requests in town was approved by selectmen earlier this week. The new policy, which will be available at the town offices as well as on the town’s website, spells out how to … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Right to Know Law
Tagged Candia, Right to Know, RSA 91-A
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NH House: Sherry Frost’s dishonest and cowardly ethics hearing
Today a hearing was held by the New Hampshire House Legislative Committee who is looking into controversial online statements made by Democrat Representative Sherry Frost (Dover). Frost has made denigrating, vulgar and violent comments towards fellow legislators since January. There … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Hypocrats, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, NH Political Buzz
Tagged Ethics Complaint, Hearing, NH House, Sherry Frost
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Another New Hampshire legislator switches to the Libertarian Party
Joseph Stallcop, a state representative from Cheshire County district four, switched from the Democratic Party to the Libertarian Party on May 10. He is the second New Hampshire legislator to switch to the Libertarian Party. Caleb Dyer of Pelham switched to the LP … Continue reading
N.H. bill would give privacy protection against ISPs that federal government has rejected
Internet providers in New Hampshire would have to alert customers before selling information about their online practices under a proposal that seeks to replicate at the state level internet privacy regulations that were blocked by Congress last month. More… *| … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Internet, Privacy
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An invitation to readers, listeners and viewers… Announcing… The Mark Steyn Club!
So I’d like to invite longtime supporters of SteynOnline to become a Founding Member of our new Mark Steyn Club. Founder Membership isn’t for everyone, but it does ensure that all our content will be for everyone, and out there … Continue reading
Bipartisan Error: House Committee Rejects Fetal Homicide Bill, Then Sets it Aside
Rep. John Burt of the New Hampshire House Criminal Justice committee reported from the State House today that the committee “retained” SB 66, joining HB 156 in the pile of bills kicked aside for a vote in 2018. Before the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ellen Kolb, Fetal Homicide
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Fraternity Zoning Amendment Fails in Hanover
Hanover — Dartmouth College students on Tuesday flocked to the Hanover polls to vote on a zoning amendment that would have given new autonomy to the school’s fraternities. The proposal ultimately failed, 1,471-1,993. More… *| Valley News *Print media sites … Continue reading
NH House panel shelves long-term power deal legislation
The House Science, Technology and Energy Committee voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to retain Senate Bill 128, a bill that would have enabled Eversource to purchase power for its New Hampshire customers over Northern Pass transmission lines. The action puts off any … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Eversource, Hydro-Quebec, Northern Pass, PUC, SB 128
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The New Media Militia 