Tag Archives: Commissioner
NHFC- Still Need to Stop Nomination of David Patch
I have recently learned that Governor Sununu placed David Patch on the Governor’s and Council Agenda for Wednesday, May 3. Sadly, despite your calls and emails, Governor Sununu did not formally withdraw the nomination of this anti-gun activist. That means … Continue reading
NOW Seacoast Online Cares About Public Education?
Per the article below, the editor at Seacoastonline.com suggests that the Education Commissioner must NOW be kept in check. Really? NOW they want to keep a close eye on the Commissioner of Education in New Hampshire? … Commissioner Edelblut has made … Continue reading
Ken Merrifield confirmed as Labor commissioner
The Executive Council voted 4-1 today to confirm Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield as the next commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Labor. Councilor Chris Pappas, D-Manchester, was the lone dissent. He said he was concerned that Merrifield was intending … Continue reading
Edelblut Says Public Schools Should Strive To Be Best Choice For Parents
Now two months into the job, New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut says he’s been impressed by what he’s seen far in his visits to schools across the state. But as the state considers legislation that would vastly expand school choice … Continue reading
Sununu withdraws DES nominee Kujawski
Gov. Chris Sununu has withdrawn Peter Kujawski, his nominee for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, after Executive Councilors raised concerns. More… *| UL Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter *Print media sites may limit content or require … Continue reading
Edelblut seeks to restructure education department
New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut could be given broad discretion to restructure his department, a prospect that has sparked anew the anxieties raised by the commissioner’s critics when he nominated in January. More… | Concord Monitor Get Your New … Continue reading
NHFC Still Seeks Help To Stop Nomination of Fish and Game Commissioner
Even though calls and emails are still needed, we have heard from sources inside the Statehouse that your calls and emails are starting to work. But the fight is not over and we need to keep the pressure on. More… … Continue reading
Amendment Shifts Power from State School Board to NH Education Commissioner
A proposed draft amendment for an education bill would dramatically shake up the state Department of Education and shift some power and authority to the state education commissioner. Yet, the senator who introduced it said it simply “allows managers to … Continue reading