Tag Archives: NH House
What Options Can House Leadership Take in Fisher Scandal?
The news story that has made the rounds this past week involved accusations that a New Hampshire lawmaker created a misogynistic online message board, making derogatory and inappropriate comments about women. Gov. Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Republican Party have … Continue reading
Embattled NH lawmaker: I will ‘stand strong for men’s rights’
“I’m disappointed that this sort of attack has replaced real news, but it strengthens my position and resolve that fighting for equal rights is more important today than ever,” Fisher said in a statement released Tuesday night. “Here’s my message … Continue reading
Statistics: Shawn Jasper’s So-Called leadership
When a committee recommendation and the House Republican Alliance (HRA) recommendation differed, the rank and file (non-leadership) Republicans followed the HRA on 87% of the votes. When the committee and the NH Liberty Alliance (NHLA) differed, rank and file (non-leadership) … Continue reading
Posted in GraniteGrok, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Leadership, NH House, Republican, Shawn Jasper
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Could Full Day Kindergarten in New Hampshire Cure Athlete’s Foot?
The push to pass full-day kindergarten in New Hampshire might cure athlete’s foot. Toenail fungus? Why not? Advocates have come out suggesting it will help end the opioid crisis and solve the brain-drain problem–by keeping students from leaving the state after … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Kindergarten, NH House, SB 191
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Nashua Democrat with HRA Score of 2.3% Declares She is a Republican
Hillsborough District 30 New Hampshire Democrat Mariellen MacKay has changed her party affiliation. From now on she’d like to be called a Republican. But there’s a problem. The New Hampshire House Republican Alliance (NHHRA) which tracks legislators votes based on their adherence … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, GraniteGrok, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged Mariellen MacKay, NH House, NHHRA
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House Passes Legislation to Explore Solutions to Lower Energy Costs
Today, the House passed SB 125, establishing a committee to study transmission, distribution, generation, and other costs in the state’s electricity system. House Majority Leader Rep. Richard “Dick” Hinch (R-Merrimack) and Member of House Science, Technology, and Energy Committee Rep. … Continue reading
NH Legislature Passes Bill to Certify Postponed Elections
After suspending legislative rules to allow quick action, both the House and Senate passed a bill Thursday that will allow towns who moved their elections to ratify the results after a public hearing and vote of the governing body. The … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Elections, NH House, NH Senate
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House Republican Alliance Drops Non-Profit Status
Responding to a new email by House Speaker Shawn Jasper, which we first reported in our item below, the leadership of the conservative House Republican Alliance said Thursday it will dissolve its standing as a nonprofit corporation and will continue … Continue reading
Parents Speak Out on Education Saving Accounts
Several parents spoke at the House Education Committee’s public hearing on the Education Saving Account bill, Senate Bill 193, on April 4th. One of the parents that support the bill is Adrianna, a single mom from Kingston. Through tears she … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, School Choice for NH
Tagged Hearing, NH House, SB 193 Education Savings Accounts
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New Hampshire Casino Bill Pecked to Bits in the House
Things did not begin auspiciously for the bill’s hearing at a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee, as evidenced by the presence of the Casino Free New Hampshire group hosting a pre-hearing anti-gambling news conference in the lobby. … Continue reading
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