Category Archives: Local NH Politics
What Options Can House Leadership Take in Fisher Scandal?
The news story that has made the rounds this past week involved accusations that a New Hampshire lawmaker created a misogynistic online message board, making derogatory and inappropriate comments about women. Gov. Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Republican Party have … 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
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Elections, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ellen Kolb
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Sens. David Watters and Jeb Bradley: Young NH students need full-day kindergarten
IT IS A BREATH OF FRESH air when an issue arises that has popular support and allows Democrats and Republicans to reach across the aisle and work together. That is exactly what we are doing right now by supporting legislation … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, Republicans
Tagged Kindergarten
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House speaker, governor not exactly chatty
HOUSE SPEAKER Shawn Jasper and Gov. Chris Sununu’s chief of staff are downplaying speculation that there is a growing rift between the two leading Republicans in the wake of a failed budget vote and the House vote against Right to … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, NH House. Speaker Jasper
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From the “It’s settled SCIENCE!” folder – Higher Sodium Actually Equals Lower Blood Pressure
Higher sodium intake associated with lower blood pressure. You read that right. Wait. WHAT?? You mean I have deprived myself (except on French fries and corn on the cob) all these years for nothing (reformatted, emphasis mine)? In another blow … Continue reading
Because You’re Stupid? NH-DOT Video on How To Use A Roundabout
The two-lane roundabout in Lee, New Hampshire at the intersection of US Route 4 and NH Route 125 was constructed to solve traffic congestion and address safety issues. Roundabouts are often used at intersections to efficiently manage competing traffic volumes. Roundabouts can manage traffic more efficiently than comparably sized signalized intersections because they allow conflicting traffic to move concurrently. Script Continues… | NH DOT Video Here Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd
Education and Casino Bills. Your Voice Will Make a Difference!
From Cornerstone Policy Research House Education Committee To Vote Tuesday, May 2 Call Committee Members Now About SB 43, Relative to Non-Academic Surveys The House Education Committee will vote on Tuesday, May 2 on three bills: SB 43, relative to … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Cornerstone, Croydon Bill, SB43, SB44, Surveys
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Democratic Hypocrisy and Advertisement Regulations
Rich started the hour by sharing his frustration over the Democratic Party’s hypocrisy in ignoring local control when trying to tell school districts what to do and shared about the heat that President Donald Trump is feeling regarding his decision … Continue reading
Lynch and Gregg: Why casino gambling is wrong for NH
For more than 40 years New Hampshire Legislatures have debated the merits of legalizing casino gambling, and for 40 years they have rejected it. On May 4, when it next convenes, the New Hampshire House will debate and vote on … Continue reading
Zandra Stalks NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut
Progressive Zandra Rice Hawkins of out-of-state funded Granite State Progress will be stalking NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut at his town hall tomorrow. If you can, stop by and take pictures and video of Zandra making a fool of herself, … Continue reading
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