Report That Declares Huge “Rise” in Hate Crimes in NH Leaves A lot of Details Out.

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

New Hampshire Public Radio reported a surge in the number of hate crimes in New Hampshire for 2016. In sounding the alarm, they quote lower figures for previous years and link to a statement by the Anti-Defamation League not just decrying the rise but insisting that hate crimes are still under-reported.

Sadly, no one takes time to point out that the rise is probably a result of expanding what can be reported as a hate crime and what constitutes a single incident for reporting purposes. And that’s without even getting into the subjective nature of what could constitute a report of a hate crime. | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok.com

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Hassan and Shaheen to Attend Dinner Revering ‘Serial Sexual Assaulter’

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Tonight, New Hampshire Democrats will hold their annual dinner at which they honor two womanizing philanderers, one of whom was accused by multiple women of sexual assault, including rape. The annual Kennedy-Clinton dinner will take place in Hollis and Democrats don’t seem to have any issues with revering these men, even during heightened allegations across the country about women who have been sexually assaulted by politicians and men of power in their beloved Hollywood. | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok.com

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Legislator’s Response to Homeschool Bill

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A bill hostile to homeschool freedoms, House Bill 1263, is expected early in the 2018 NH legislative session. It is sponsored by Representatives Robert Theberge, Yvonne Thomas, Larry Laflamme, and Edith Tucker and seeks to reinstate the pre-2012 evaluation requirements. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH

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You’re Invited to a Candid Forum on Gender Identity

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Thursday, November 30, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Executive Court, 1199 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester, New Hampshire

As the New Hampshire legislature prepares to vote on several gender-identity related bills, Cornerstone welcomes three experts with valuable experience and insights.

  • Stephanie Curry, attorney, Family Policy Alliance
  • David Pickup, Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist
  • Rene Jax, Transgender Lecturer, Author of “Don’t Get on the Plane: Sex Change Surgery Will Ruin Your Life”

These speakers will provide you with valuable information you can use as a family member, neighbor, and voter.

In order to create a safe space for constructive dialogue, this event will be closed to the press. Security personnel will be on-site.

Admission is free. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

Register today!

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SEACOAST REPUBLICAN WOMEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SEACOAST REPUBLICAN WOMEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

The Seacoast Republican Women will host their Annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 8th from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Portsmouth Country Club, 80 Country Club Road, Greenland.  The special guest speaker will be Tiffany Eddy, CEO of Tiffany & Associates, specializing in strategic communications, media relations, and professional development.  Her background covers over fourteen years of experience in New Hampshire media including WMUR News 9 Tonight anchor, over a decade of hosting the magazine program New Hampshire Chronicle, many celebrity interviews and local individuals as well as businesses.  She covered the prosecution of war criminals in Rwanda’s post-genocide era, received the Edward R. Murrow Award, a three-time Emmy nominee and received many Granite Micawards from the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.  She was also active in her community with many charitable events, served on the boards of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), theGranite State Children’s Alliance and the New Hampshire High Tech Council.

The event is $45.00 per person and open to the public.  Please RSVP by Nov 28th atnhsrw.programs@gmail.com  or call Donna Slack at (603) 433-9850.  Checks are payable to SRW, P O Box 495, Greenland, NH 03840.

There will be a raffle for a gift basket, an opportunity to participate in the Cookie Walk where you can fill a box full of your choice of cookies.  They will also be collecting funds for the Pease Greeters.  Please visitwww.nhsrw.org for more information.

Nancy Wickett, Publicity Chair, SRW
nhsrwpr@gmail.com
(603) 867-7093

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Annapolis-based Airwave Networks acquired by New Hampshire firm

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Airwave Networks, an Annapolis-based provider of wireless internet access and digital TV for student housing and apartment complexes, has been acquired by Single Digits Inc. of New Hampshire. | Keep Reading at the Baltimore Sun

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Proposed New Hampshire Bill Aims to Reform Auto Glass Repair Reimbursement

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A proposed amendment to current legislation has been submitted to the New Hampshire state legislature that would require auto insurers to reimburse independent repair shops—including glass companies—similarly to auto dealerships. If passed, the law could have implications for the auto glass industry within the state and possibly those surrounding it. | Keep Reading at Glassbytes.com

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Massachusetts Taxes Ride-Sharing to Pay Off Taxi Companies

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Last year Massachusetts passed a law taxing ride-sharing services. A portion of the fee, according to the law, is diverted to Taxi companies, to develop “new technologies and advanced service, safety and operational capabilities.” | Read more at GraniteGrok.com

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Study: NH Rural areas in affordable housing crunch

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Many rural places, especially those desired by second-home owners and retirees, are challenged to provide affordable and adequate housing for local working families, according to new research released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire.

“Though vacant housing is plentiful in rural areas – in New England 29 percent of rural housing units are vacant – it is not necessarily available,” the researchers said. “Three-quarters of New England’s rural vacant housing units are designated for seasonal, recreational or occasional use, while just 3.5 percent are available for rent.” | Read More at NHBR

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Sorry, but Sandy Hook parents have no right to sue gun manufacturers

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Remington is the parent company of Bushmaster Firearms which made the semi-automatic rifle that Adam Lanza used to kill school-children AFTER he murdered his mother to gain access to her guns. The parents sued Remington previously but PLCAA (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) denied their suit.  The parents’ money-grubbing ambulance-chasing lawyer, however, thinks he can spend their money to gain fame for himself with a “cutesie” line of attack. |Read More at GraniteGrok.com

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