Category Archives: Union Leader
Edelblut plan to reorganize Education Department stalls in committee
A plan to give newly appointed Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut sweeping powers to reorganize the state Department of Education was defeated 3-2 in the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. More… *| UL Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd *Print … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Frank Edelblut, NH Senate
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NH Senate embraces deregulation of hair braiding
The State Senate took a giant step Thursday toward New Hampshire ending a mandate that those who braid hair must receive a state license to do so. Without debate, senators made a minor change before they endorsed a bipartisan, House-passed … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Braiding, Cosmetology, HB 82, Licensing
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State Law Has Braider Tied in Knots
…New Hampshire has some of the most burdensome requirements for braiders. Before I could twist even a single strand of hair legally, I needed a cosmetologist license. That meant I would need to complete either 1,500 hours of cosmetology training … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Braiding, Cosmetology, HB 82, Licensing, Yvette McDonnell
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Ex-scoutmaster indicted for sexual assault
An ex-Scoutmaster was indicted for sexually assaulting four boys during the 1990s, doubling the number of alleged victims that he was initially charged with abusing. Eugene Perreault, 69, of 369 Piscassic Road in Newfields, faces 17 counts of aggravated felonious … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Union Leader
Tagged Boy Scouts, Eugene Perreault, Sexual Assault
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Manchester school board OKs ‘phase one’ of school redistricting
The first steps toward a long-term redistricting plan will be taken next fall, after school board members voted to approve a “phase one” school feeder plan Wednesday night. More… *| UL Please Like and Share New Media Militia Links on … Continue reading
Ken Merrifield confirmed as Labor commissioner
The Executive Council voted 4-1 today to confirm Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield as the next commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Councilor Chris Pappas, D-Manchester, was the lone dissent. He said he was concerned that Merrifield was intending … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Commissioner, Executive Council, Ken Merrifield, Labor
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Manchester schools settle discrimination suit
So a Sudanese Kid’s family gets $150K because hearings held after he assaulted someone were conducted in English? In May 2014, Akot’s father, Khamis Akot, filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights claiming that although the district … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Discimmination, Manchester, Sudan
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Charles Arlinghaus: Why Ronald Reagan is better than cheese
Real tax reform creates incentives and lowers marginal costs, rather than picking and choosing winners and losers among many self-interested potential giveaways. In looking for examples to follow, we should prefer Ronald Reagan to the problem of cheese. Every year, … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire News, taxes, Union Leader
Tagged Charlie Arlinghaus, Tax cuts, taxes
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Anti-gambling group returns to fight latest casino bill
In what has become a rite of spring in New Hampshire, opponents of casino gambling mobilized again at the State House to thwart another attempt by state Sen. Lou D’Allesandro, D-Manchester, to bring casino gambling to the state. More… *| … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Gambling, Lou D'Allesandro, SB242
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Sununu to Replace Chair of State Education Board
Gov. Chris Sununu plans to nominate former New Hampshire Union Leader editorial page editor Drew Cline to the state Board of Education while removing 10-year veteran Tom Raffio from the board. The Executive Council is expected to receive Cline’s nomination … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Union Leader
Tagged Board of Education, Chris Sununu, Drew Cline, Tom Raffio
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