Are RPC State Smart Transportation Initiatives Going After Uber and Lyft?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Uber and Lyft riders and drivers, beware. Regionalism and urbanism may be the reason your services are being banned in various cities across the world. …

According to the “State Smart Transportation Initiative” ride-hailing increases the use of cars and the actual Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in cities. One of the goals of regionalism is to reduce the use of cars as much as possible, and promote the increased use of public transit. SSTI cites that users of Uber and Lyft actually contribute to the decrease in the use of public transit. | Keep Reading at Granite State Futures.org

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Arthur Green: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Looking ahead to the proposed budget for Timberlane 2018/19, should we be interested in facts?

It would be interesting to know the October 1 enrollment, usually published by mid-October.  At last week’s School Board meeting (Nov. 2), Superintendent Metzler promised the enrollment would be provided to the next School Board meeting on Nov. 16. | Keep Reading at timberlaneandsandown

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Henniker Board of Selectmen Violate Right to Know Statute…Again!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The HBOS (Henniker Board of Selectmen) held a properly called and noticed meeting on Friday, October 27, 2017. (…) The only item of business on the posted Public Notice for the Public Meeting (Notice) was to authorize the purchase of a sidewalk tractor and attachments.

However, the HBOS took action on TWO items that were not on the Public Notice: |Keep Reading at OnlyHennikerBruce

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North Country Lawmakers Tackle N.H.’s Demographic Challenges

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

New Hampshire is getting older, but a group of lawmakers, including two from the North Country, are working to find solutions to ensure that the state’s economy and tax base remains strong and services are not burdened in the decades to come.

On Wednesday, the final report of the N.H. Demographic Study Committee, authorized by legislation signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in June, was presented to Sununu, N.H. House of Representatives Speaker Shawn Jasper, R-Hudson, and N.H. Senate President Chuck Morse, R-Salem. | Keep Reading at Citizen Tribune.com

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Regional Planning Commission Fears Loss of Federal Funding

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

According to this September 18, 2017, article in the Valley News, “The threat of potential cuts to federal transportation spending has left one Upper Valley agency questioning how it can continue to provide services without its main source of revenue. | Keep Reading at Granite State Futures.org

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Timberlane Test Scores Nothing to Hoot About

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Timberlane Regional School District’s mascot is an owl. Unfortunately, the district’s latest academic results are nothing to hoot about. Both SAT and Smarter Balanced scores show the district hanging by a feather above the state average while spending $800 per student more than the state average. Compared to our comparable districts, though, we’re really in bad shape.  | Keep Reading at timberlaneandsandown

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Hostile Homeschool Bill Confirmed

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

If a child does not meet those expectations a second consecutive year, the home education program is terminated and the child must be enrolled in a public, charter, or private school the next school year. This is a much higher standard and consequence than our public schools face. | Read More at School Choice for NH

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The Left’s Sexual Assault and Rape Epidemic

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

“…doesn’t it seem like that maybe one reason slimes like those in the news today howl on about women’s rights and other leftist causes is so they can use it as a get out of jail free card? Like the Bill Clinton One Free Grope defense, “Hey, he’s for abortion. He gets a free one!” |Keep Reading at GraniteGrok

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Senator Shaheen’s Public Service-ish Email

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Have you signed up for your Obamacare coverage for 2018? Well, have you? I haven’t. The Affordable Care Act isn’t affordable. But open enrollment is upon us, and it’s time to run the numbers for another year (already done, thank you), and Senator Shaheen wants you to know it. | Keep Reading at GraniteGrok

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Darlene Pawlik: Drop a Pin in the Journey of Life

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Not everyone is able to get up on stage in front of hundreds of people, but everyone can help those around them avoid the pitfalls of life in one way or another. You might simply share a story or send a note of encouragement. Maybe you are talented and share value through art. | Keep Reading at The Darling Princess

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