Tag Archives: NH Journal
House Approves Full-Day Kindergarten, Democrats Claim Legislative Victory
In a win for Gov. Chris Sununu’s agenda, the New Hampshire House gave a preliminary vote of approval for full-day kindergarten. While some are calling it a bipartisan victory, the state Democratic Party is taking credit for the proposal getting … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, democrats, Kindergarten, NH Journal
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House Votes to Review Controversial Online Comments From Fisher, Frost
“All representatives should be held to the same standard,” said Rep. Victoria Sullivan, R-Manchester, who put forward the amendment to include Frost. “This body cannot pick and choose who they support and who they do not.” The House voted 182-180 … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged NH House, NH Journal, Robert Fisher, Sherry Frost
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New Hampshire Blows Opportunity to Become Nation’s Leader on Education
In New Hampshire, it’s déjà vu all over again. The House Education Committee just voted to retain Senate Bill 193, which would have established a universal education savings account (ESA) program in the state. The “Education Freedom Savings Accounts” would … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Education, NH House, NH Journal, RSA, SB 193
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Q&A with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Marchand
Earlier this month, Democrat Steve Marchand announced he would run for governor in 2018. It’s only three months into Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s term, which is why Marchand’s announcement was surprising. … NH Journal spoke with Marchand shortly after his announcement to discuss … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged NH Journal, Steve Marchand
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Capt. James McCormick: NH Needs to Prioritize Energy Independence, Infrastructure
Every year, members of Vets4Energy pick a region of the country to travel the Purple Heart Trail in their vehicles. This year, they picked New England, bringing several U.S. military veterans through New Hampshire as they advocate for policies that … Continue reading
Federal funding for state infrastructure or affordable housing might dry up
The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) … recently said it has to pause in handing out more than $2 million in community development block grants because Congress has yet to pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government and … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Block Grants, Housing, Infrastructure, NH Journal
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Church Defies Bishop on Sanctuary Status
The St. Anne-St. Augustin Parish, a Manchester Catholic church, is defying the wishes of the state’s Roman Catholic bishop by declaring itself a sanctuary church for undocumented immigrants, following the lead of hundreds of other congregations in the United States … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration/Illegal Immigration, New Hampshire News
Tagged NH Journal, Sanctuary
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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
Posted in Education, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Commissioner, NH Journal, School Board
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Poll: Sununu Ranks As Popular Governor, Hassan Struggles With Approval Ratings
The rankings for the most popular governors are out and the top 10 are all Republicans. New Hampshire’s own Gov. Chris Sununu isn’t far behind the pack, though, coming in at 16th, highlighting a decent start to the Republican’s first … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chris Sununu, Maggie Hassan, NH Journal, Poll
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Progressive Groups Spending Money to Influence NH Voter ID Law
Outside groups often funnel money into states during an election, but many New Hampshire residents were probably hoping it would be some time before they again face the onslaught of more political ads. Yet, two progressive groups are currently spending … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Elections, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Domicile, NH Journal, Voter ID
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The New Media Militia 