Category Archives: Local NH Politics
House panel retains bill to ban conversion therapy
A House committee has voted to retain a bill to ban sexual orientation conversion therapy, the second legislative session in a row that such a bill has failed to pass in Concord. The House Health and Human Services and Elderly … Continue reading
NH Republicans Embarrass Democrats With Their Bigger Budget
Concord, NH — The House deadline to pass a budget is April 6th, and the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers is very concerned. Over the past four years, we have seen a net increase under Gov. Hassan of $310 million … Continue reading
Teachers Union Emails Spam New Hampshire Legislators
Teacher’s Union moves to protect its education cartel. The NH chapter of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is promoting a robo-petition intended to dissuade NH legislators from helping children get the education that is the right fit for them. … Continue reading
40 Years Fighting For our Right to Know
Harriet Cady has some thoughts on RSA 91-A, over at Right to Know NH. Will we ever get an Attorney General who can enforce our right to know when a citizen brings proof of violations? Why does the Attorney General’s office … Continue reading
How Maggie Hassan and Virginia Barry Tied Your Kids to Federal Regulators
This document is from October of 2016, filed by the New Hampshire Dept. of Education under the prior Hassan administration. ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) requires State Departments of Education to submit plans that must be approved by the U.S. … Continue reading
NH Liberty Alliance Announces Special Election Endorsements
Special Elections are approaching in both Carrol and Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. These are the candidates for New Hampshire State Representative special election endorsed by the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance. Thank you to all the candidates who took the time … Continue reading
Gov. Sununu on Voting Laws, Full-Day Kindergarten…
Gov. Sununu On Tightening Voting Laws, Funding Full-Day Kindergarten, & Courting 100 Businesses. During an Exchange interview, Governor Sununu insisted that a GOP-led effort to require people to provide proof they are connected to the community where they vote, is not … Continue reading
Did 458 People Vote Illegally in New Hampshire?
At least. New Hampshire is investigating possible voter fraud involving 458 people who cast ballots in November’s election. NH1 reported the numbers after New Hampshire’s secretary of state provided them to the news outlet, noting that if in fact 458 … Continue reading
Fetal Homicide Bill Hearing Due in NH House
SB 66 Passed the State Senate and is now in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee in the New Hampshire House. If you want to see fetal homicide legislation pass in New Hampshire this year, you might want to … Continue reading