Category Archives: New Hampshire News
Could Full Day Kindergarten in New Hampshire Cure Athlete’s Foot?
The push to pass full-day kindergarten in New Hampshire might cure athlete’s foot. Toenail fungus? Why not? Advocates have come out suggesting it will help end the opioid crisis and solve the brain-drain problem–by keeping students from leaving the state after … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Kindergarten, NH House, SB 191
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Two Bundy supporters convicted in Nevada, mistrial called on others
A Nevada jury found two supporters of cattle rancher Cliven Bundy guilty on Monday of charges stemming from an armed standoff with federal authorities in 2014 but deadlocked over charges against four other men. Gregory Burleson and Todd Engel, two … Continue reading
Posted in National News, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bundy, Jerry DeLemus, Nevada, Trial
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Judge OKs $12m lien against Gill over statements on electronic billboards
A judge allowed three prominent businessmen to file a $12 million lien against property owned by Michael Gill in a defamation lawsuit against the mortgage broker over statements he posted on electronic signs outside his business offices. More… *| UL … Continue reading
Sununu has new post to fill in administrative services
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has another key commissioner post to fill, with the head of the department that handles the state’s accounting leaving her post. Vicki Quiram, commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services, is stepping down May 12 … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News
Tagged Administrative Services, Chris Sununu, Vicki Quiram
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Sununu signs bill for General John Stark Day
Today is the last time that Gen. John Stark Day will be observed on the fourth Monday in April. Gov. Chris Sununu, R-Newfields, signed a bill into law earlier this month that changes the General Stark observance to the second … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chris Sununu, Gen. John Stark Day, John Stark
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Sununu backs bill strengthening rape shield law
Gov. Chris Sununu is voicing his support for legislation to strengthen New Hampshire’s rape shield law amid concerns that House lawmakers may try to water it down. More… | AP Please Like and Share New Media Militia Links on Facebook
Summit to explore labor shortage solution: older workers
New Hampshire is not alone when it comes to its workforce challenges. In fact, the Granite State’s two northern New England neighbors are experiencing the same difficulties, many of them related to demographics. Now, with Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment, New Hampshire News
Tagged employment, New England, Workforce
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Nine UNH Counselors Resign over “Toxic Work Environment”
Nine members of the UNH Counseling Center have resigned throughout the current academic year after the retirement of Former Director Dr. David Cross in June 2016. According to two previous counselors, their resignations were influenced by a “toxic” work environment … Continue reading
Bedford Town Council performs Kabuki Theater. Ignores residents on cell tower
Last week the Bedford Town Council heard arguments from residents against the proposed cell tower at Chubbuck Road. For over an hour, resident after resident testified before the council on the reasons why they do not want the cell tower … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, NH Political Buzz
Tagged Bedford, Cell Tower, Chubbuck Road
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Northern Pass protestors rally at State House
Hundreds of people came from across the state Sunday to express their opposition to the Northern Pass power transmission project. The $1.6 billion plan to bring electrical power from Canada to markets mostly in Southern New England is working on … Continue reading
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