New Hampshire has low workplace fatality rates for all ages

But are older workers working themselves to death?

Workers of all ages are much less likely to die on the job in New Hampshire than in other states.

An Associated Press analysis of federal statistics found that while the rate of workplace fatalities has decreased nationally, older people are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall. | More…

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Sounds Sexist: Dem political committee formed to support women candidates

Another funnel for outside money?

The committee, known as GROW – Granite Staters Reaching Out to Women – plans to reach out to a diverse cross-section of New Hampshire women to increase the number of progressive women office holders in the state. | More…

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NH Primary Source: Democrats, Republicans gear up for more special elections

Democrats are looking to parlay the momentum of recent legislative special election victories into wins in upcoming contests in several Republican districts. The NHGOP, meanwhile, is hoping to rebound.

To recap, Democrat Edie Des Marais won an upset victory in the Republican town of Wolfeboro on May 23. Also that day, Republican Mark McLean won in a GOP district that includes Manchester Ward 8 and 9 and the town of Litchfield. | More…

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Girard at Large: On Air News Read for August 3, 2017

That’s what Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard had to say during an interview on the Girard at Large Radio Show on Tuesday.  Willard voiced frustration with property owners who failed to maintain their properties and ignored citations issued by city officials to clean them up.  Willard said property owners that left barrels overturned, trash on their properties and or in the alleyways contributed to negative neighborhood environments that invited crime.

The complaint filed by Manchester resident Lisa Gravel against Ward Two Alderman Ron Ludwig and Ward Eleven Alderman Normand Gamache will be on the August 15th meeting agenda of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. | More…

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Trump Adviser Stephen Miller v. CNN on Immigration Policy

Stephen Miller, a Trump Senior Advisor came into the WH Press Room loaded with facts, a helpful dole of snark and hunting for journalistic prey –  Acosta never saw it coming and never stood a chance.  I was just laughing and laughing as each and every time Acosta kept trying to do the Progressive smear tactics.  Miller kept shooting him down as if he were a Ma Duece against a SJW looking for a safe space. | More…

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Obamacare rate hikes confirmed at 44 percent or higher

CONCORD — The federal government on Tuesday confirmed what many in New Hampshire have feared for months — premiums for individual health insurance policies sold on the Obamacare exchange at healthcare.gov will rise by 44 percent or more for coverage in 2018.

“Today’s news about rates is alarming, especially for the 94,000 New Hampshire residents who obtain their insurance through the individual market, but unfortunately, it does not come as a surprise,” Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny said. | More…

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School Choice for NH: 2017 Highlights

2017 was very successful and lays the groundwork for more progress next year! We set an ambitious agenda and advanced on nearly every effort. Once again the game-changer was grassroots involvement and support.

Engaged parents and citizens play a major role in advancing educational options for our children and future generations in the Granite State. Each year we see more concerned residents get involved — this has a huge impact particularly in committees where bills are won or lost. | More…

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Get Local NH Taxpayer Group Town Domain Names Cheap!!!

CNHT has been holding on to a list of abandoned or likely taxpayer or local activist group domain names by New Hampshire town. If you’ve considered starting or re-starting one or would like to hang on to an available name just in case, they’ve got a list of 79 domain names for towns from Amherst, Atkinson, Auburn, Barrington, Boscawen, Deerfield Dover, Franconia Notch, Hampton, Henniker, Hopkinton, Lancaster, Londonderry, Merrimack, Monadnock, North Hampton, Northwood, Plainfield, Raymond, Rochester, Sanbornton, Strafford, Westmoreland, Winchester, and Windsor. | More…

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Trial begins for NH man charged with disorderly conduct at Alton selectmen’s meeting

Jeffrey Clay, 58, spoke on four separate occasions during the Feb. 22 selectmen’s meeting during which he was ultimately arrested by then Alton police officer Bill Tolios.

Defense attorney Jared Bedrick told the judge he will move to dismiss the charges following the close of the state’s case and appears poised to argue that Clay’s First Amendment right to free speech was violated. *| More…

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2 men plead guilty to drug trafficking charges

Two New Hampshire men have pleaded guilty to federal charges of trafficking heroin and cocaine.

Court documents say a state trooper saw 34-year-old Jason Brewer committing multiple motor vehicle violations while driving on Interstate 95 near the Hampton tolls in July 2016. The trooper stopped the car and saw evidence of drug possession. | More…

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