House Democrat files an article of impeachment against Trump

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Some think the Democrats just walked into a trap. I’m inclined to agree.

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) on Wednesday officially introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump on the grounds of obstructing justice.

“Recent disclosures by Donald Trump Jr. indicate that Trump’s campaign was eager to receive assistance from Russia,” he said in a statement.

“It now seems likely that the President had something to hide when he tried to curtail the investigation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and the wider Russia probe,” Sherman added. “I believe his conversations with, and subsequent firing of, FBI Director James Comey constitute Obstruction of Justice.” | More…

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Keno-Garten is officially on the books now in New Hampshire

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Keno-Garten is officially on the books now in New Hampshire.  Governor Christopher Sununu signed the bill into law yesterday.  For those who’ve forgotten or are otherwise unaware, the funding mechanism for Full Day K, as it’s called, is the gambling game Keno.  Until this bill was signed, Keno was not legal in New Hampshire.  Now it is, so long as voters in local communities vote to allow the eligible businesses in their city or town to host the machines.  The vote can be ordered either by the governing body or by citizen petition.  | More…

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Laws Will Increase Penalties For Performing Female Genital Mutilation

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

New legislation signed into law by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday makes female genital mutilation a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The laws apply both to doctors who conduct the procedure and parents who transport a child to undergo it.

“Those who commit these horrendous crimes should be held accountable for their actions, and these bills stiffen the penalties for offenders while providing additional support to victims,” Gov. Snyder said in a statement. “This legislation is an important step toward eliminating this despicable practice in Michigan while empowering victims to find healing and justice.” | More…

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Towns Seek State Conservation Status for Warner River

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Residents of Warner and surroundings towns have requested to place the Warner River under a state environmental protection program.

The Warner River is a favorite location for trout fisherman and kayakers. Joining New Hampshire’s River Management and Protection Program would mean that people who live near the river will have a say in conserving it. | More…

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So Now Social Justice Political Activist is a Job American’s Wont Do?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Congratulations to Viola Katusiime, Granite State Organizing Project’s (GSOP) Family, and Economic Security Organizer. She’s been waiting a year, and her H-1B visa was finally approved.

I’m no expert on non-immigration or H-1B visa’s, but I can read and agitating to advance mostly left-wing priorities, even with the best of intentions, does not appear to me to be one of the qualifying factors. | More…

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Mayor Gatsas on Rape at West, City Solicitor Controversy, Run for Re-Election…

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Rich talked to Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas.  The discussion took on the following shape: Manchester’s ranking as one of the best-managed cities in the country, Addressing claims surrounding the handling of the rape at West, Appointment of Emily Rice to City Solicitor’s Office |More…

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Grover Norquist Visits N.H., Praises Pledge-Signing Lawmakers

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Grover Norquist is occasionally referred to as the ‘dark wizard’ of conservative politics. His Washington-based organization, Americans for Tax Reform, is perhaps best known for its Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which calls on politicians to oppose any increase in taxes.

On Tuesday, Norquist spoke at the headquarters of another conservative group, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire, where he pointed out just how in need of reform the federal tax system is. | More…

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Controversial clean energy bill becomes law without governor’s Sununu’s signature

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

I opposed it in May and June and now July and so one and so forth.

Senate Bill 129, a measure that gives a boost to the state’s wood and solar energy industries but could also raise electric bills, became law July 11 without Gov. Chris Sununu’s signature.

The bill – dubbed the Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2017 – was the only significant energy bill passed in the recently concluded legislative session. It was controversial to the very end, pitting the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire against other business groups, such as the NH Clean Tech Council and the NH Timberland Owners Association. | More…

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Fields v. City of Philadelphia Reaffirms the First Amendment Right to Record The Police in Public

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The issue of filming the police in the course of public duties is one near and dear to many hearts here in New Hampshire. So this decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Fields v. City of Philadelphia) is worth visiting. | More…

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“Jack the Snipper” Arrested Near Durham Middle School

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

DURHAM — The infamous New Hampshire criminal “Jack the Snipper” was arrested and returned to the state prison after allegedly creeping around a Durham middle school on Thursday.

Durham police said Jeffrey Gelinas, 41 of Nashua, was arrested July 6 by Durham officers on a prowling charge after someone reported suspicious activity near Oyster River Middle School. Police searched the area with the help of a K-9 and found Gelinas sitting on a rock in the woods behind the school and arrested him. | More…

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