Category Archives: Local NH Politics
Get a Better Grip on the Convoluted War In Syria
This video is from Ezra Klein and Vox, but it is worth watching. They do an excellent job of explaining the timeline and who is involved with whom for what apparent reasons. More… | GraniteGrok
Rep. Caleb Dyer – What Happened to the NH Budget?
This past Wednesday and Thursday the New Hampshire House of Representatives failed to approve either HB1 or HB2 with their committee amendments. The failure was caused by an unexpected coalition of Democrats and the NH House Freedom Caucus (NHHFC) in … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Free Keene, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Caleb Dyer, NH House
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Five Marijuana Bills To Get Public Hearings
The New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly passed several marijuana policy reforms, and five will receive public hearings in the Senate on Tuesday, April 11. This is a very important day for advocacy at the state house, so please check your … Continue reading
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Tagged Hearings, Marijuana, NH Senate
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Claremont Police Searching for Carjacking Suspect
Police in Claremont said someone carjacked an employee at Walmart late Friday night and they are looking for a suspect. Police were called to Walmart around 11 p.m. for a reported assault and car theft. Police said when they arrived … Continue reading
State Regulators Reject Northern Pass Delay
State regulators rejected a six-month delay in its review of the Northern Pass power transmission project setting the stage for long-awaited hearings to begin next Thursday. In a unanimous decision Thursday, the Site Evaluation Committee rejected the request of several … Continue reading
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Good Transparency at Wilton School District Meeting – Initially
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Posted in Education, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Ridley Report
Tagged Meeting, School District, Wilton
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Sununu Remains Positive About Budget Process
Governor Chris Sununu says he is optimistic about the state budget writing process, despite the recent failure by House Republicans to pass their version of the spending plan. Earlier this week, conservative Republicans in the House refused to sign off … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, NHPR
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Greg Spero to Lead Board at Timberlane School Board
The Timberlane Regional School Board convened Thursday night for the first time since the election, welcoming two new members whose votes tipped the scales in a 5-4 decision to choose a new chairman. The board’s new leader, Chairman Greg Spero … Continue reading
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Tagged Eagle-Tribune, School Board, Timberlane
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O’Brien Led Meetings of Conservative House Members Prior to Budget Defeat
Former New Hampshire House Speaker Bill O’Brien this week led two meetings of between 40 and 50 conservative House members and activists prior to the defeat of the current House leadership’s budget. The Mont Vernon Republican said in an interview … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill O'Brien, Budget, John DiStaso, WMUR
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Sununu to Speak at New Hampshire Addiction Summit
Governor Sununu to speak at New Hampshire Addiction Summit. More… | NH1 The New Media Militia is on Facebook & Twitter
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