Now, More than Ever We Need Initiative 18

The Democrats won two more House special elections in New Hampshire yesterday improving their numbers in the legislature.

As the 2018 Elections approach the 603 Alliance, in conjunction with political leaders and groups across the state is investing in not just reversing this trend but building a coalition of legislative members that will support small government leadership in the New Hampshire House. |More at GraniteGrok.com

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Donna Green: A Timberlane Blast From the Past

In reviewing old school board meeting clips, I came across this gem that so captures the attitude of the SAU to accountability, transparency, and their proper place in the pecking order. |Keep Reading at timberlaneandasandown

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In 10 N.H. Cities, Voters Send Mixed Signals on Keno

Rochester appears to be the community most divided over whether to allow Keno within city limits – the game passed there by a mere one vote, according to results from the local clerk’s office as of late Tuesday night.

Otherwise, voters across New Hampshire were split on the issue of whether to allow Keno in their communities. Seven of the 10 cities where it was on the ballot voted in favor of permitting the game. |Keep Reading at NHPR

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Ellen Kolb: See You In Dover N.H., November 14

I’m looking forward to speaking at a workshop at St. Joseph Church in Dover on November 14 at 6:30 p.m., and I hope to see Seacoast readers there! Rep. Kurt Wuelper will be the featured speaker on Effective Communication with Legislators.  |More at Leaven for the Loaf

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School Choice for NH: Financial Impact of Education Savings Accounts

Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) will put educational opportunities within reach for low-income children across the Granite State. The NH House Education Committee will vote on an amended version of Senate Bill 193, the proposed ESA bill, on Wednesday, November 8th.

Many opposed to expanding educational options forecast doomsday scenarios for public schools. There are two major mistruths about the financial impact of ESAs and choice programs. | Keep Reading at School Choice for NH

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GAL – On Air News Read

Well the voters of Manchester spoke last night and one might say they were of many minds.  In a campaign that saw a twelve percent increase in the number of ballots cast, many results came as a surprise, while others not so much. | Keep Reading at Girard at Large

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Craig Wins Machester Mayoral Race; Democrats Win Two More Special Elections

Granite Staters voted on Tuesday, supporting Democratic candidates in closely-watched races and deciding the fate of Keno in the state’s biggest cities.

Below are a few takeaways from Election Day in New Hampshire and what it means going into 2018. |Keep Reading at NH Journal

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603 Alliance Dinner/Fundraiser – Support Small Government Candidates

We are fast approaching the 603 Alliance Fundraiser. The event is this Thursday, November 9th, at the Executive Court Banquet Facility at 1199 South Mammoth Road in Manchester. All proceeds will go to recruiting and training small government candidates for the New Hampshire House (Initiative 18). The featured speaker is former White House Adviser Steve Bannon. |Keep Reading at GraniteGrok

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Mark Your Calendars: March for Life in Concord and D.C.

The 2018 New Hampshire March for Life will be on January 13 in Concord, with keynote speaker Jennifer Christie.

The National March for Life will be on January 19 in Washington, D.C.

Watch Leaven for the Loaf’s Facebook page for updates. |Leaven for the loaf

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Abortion Providers in Line for Family Planning Contracts

The Executive Council is expected to vote Wednesday, November 8, on a series of family planning contracts. Three of them are with known abortion providers: Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, the Joan Lovering Health Center, and the Equality Center.

ACTION ITEM: Call your Executive Councilor (contact information here), and tell him you do not want your tax dollars going to abortion providers, even for non-abortion services. |Keep Reading at Cornerstone Action

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