Category Archives: New Hampshire News
Auburn officials looking into personnel issue involving fire chief
A personnel issue involving the town’s fire chief attracted a crowd to Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, though details about the issues relating to the chief are scarce. Keep Reading… Melissa Proulx | UL Get Your New Media Militia … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Auburn, Ed Gannon, Fire Chief
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Hate Common Core Math? Now’s the time to tell the NH State Board of Ed
New Hampshire Commissioner of Eduction, Frank Edelblut, will be moving forward with reviewing the Common Core Standards currently used in New Hampshire. Common Core has driven many parents to pull their children out of the public schools. Unfortunately, the appointed Board of … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, Common Core, Math, Oh my Blog
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Poll: Sununu Ranks As Popular Governor, Hassan Struggles With Approval Ratings
The rankings for the most popular governors are out and the top 10 are all Republicans. New Hampshire’s own Gov. Chris Sununu isn’t far behind the pack, though, coming in at 16th, highlighting a decent start to the Republican’s first … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chris Sununu, Maggie Hassan, NH Journal, Poll
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Small Things are Often Forgotten in Politics
There is much hullabaloo in Concord over the state budget and arguments surrounding various numbers. One of the biggest battles revolves around what is described as the significant difference in revenue amounts as estimated in the governor’s budget (which estimate … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Legislation, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Charlie Arlinghaus, NH Budget
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UNH Hosts Discussion Today – Trump First 100 Days
The University of New Hampshire is hosting a discussion of the Trump administration’s first 100 days in office. The event Wednesday afternoon is free and open to the public. It will feature Republican political analyst Tom Rath and Michael Ettlinger, … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Michael Ettlinger, Tom Rath, Trump, UNH
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Saving N.H. Biomass Would Boost State’s Forestry Industry
Members of the timber industry were in the state capitol today, arguing for the passage of a bill that would support the state’s struggling biomass industry. New Hampshire has 6 biomass plants. The plants convert wood waste products to energy, … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Biomass, NHPR, North Country
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Lawmakers Question ‘Granite Hammer’s’ Effectiveness
A bill adding $2.4 million more dollars to Granite Hammer overwhelmingly passed the state Senate last month. But some House lawmakers, such as Manchester Rep. Amanda Bouldin, told the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Tuesday that this program … Continue reading
Posted in Debt/Spending, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Granite Hammer, Heroin, NHPR
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Vermonters Make Their Meth in Lebanon NH Woods
Two men were arrested Monday after police said they found a “one pot” methamphetamine lab in the woods off Airport Road. Investigators said they were tipped that two people were making meth in the area. Two men, who were staying … Continue reading
Battle Over Bill Limiting Food Stamp Eligibility Moves To N.H. House
If Sen. Dan Feltes doesn’t like it, it must be a winner! When it comes to Senate Bill 7, which lowers the income threshold for food-stamp eligibility, among other changes, Democratic state senator Dan Feltes has some choice words: “One of the … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Food Stamps, NHPR, SB7
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AG: Gatsas Campaign Finance Case Closed
The Attorney General’s office has concluded Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas violated campaign finance law when he ran for governor last year by accepting and spending contributions beyond set limits for the primary cycle. The AG’s office says the case is … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Campaign Fiinance, NH AG, Ted Gatsas
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