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New Hampshire police, advocates clash over pot bill

With Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on board, advocates for marijuana decriminalization hope this is the year New Hampshire joins its New England neighbors in removing criminal penalties for possessing pot. But the measure is facing challenges in the Senate, where … Continue reading

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The ACLU’s BullCrap Attacks on SB 3

The ACLU in a recent op-ed claim that SB 3 “would effectively criminalize legitimate voters who cannot provide documentation proving where they live and cause government ‘agents’ to visit these legitimate voters.”  Let’s examine those charges. More… | Ed Mosca Blog Get … Continue reading

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Education Bills Scheduled for Week of April 17, 2017

The House and Senate must finalize bills by April 25th if they must go to a second committee, generally those with fiscal notes. Any differences between the House and Senate versions must be negotiated as we head into May and … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Senate Rewrites Decriminalization Bill to Suit Law Enforcement’s Agenda

Last month, the New Hampshire House passed a bill that aimed to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of cannabis – as well as up to five grams of hashish. The bill passed with a vote of 318-36, and … Continue reading

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The Temporary Demise of a UNH Giveaway

Senator Dan Innis (R-UNH) sponsored SB41 to recruit STEM candidates to New Hampshire Schools. As originally written it would have given $5,000.00 in taxpayer debt forgiveness to STEM students for showing up but not graduating or sticking around to thank … Continue reading

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N.H. Budget Must Address Priorities, But Be Within State’s Means

The state Senate began work Monday on crafting its version of the next two-year state budget. … Senate Finance Chair Gary Daniels, a Milford Republican, spoke to NHPR’s Morning Edition about the process moving forward.  (Text or Audio) | NHPR … Continue reading

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NH Bitcoiners Speak to Senate Committee About Bitcoin Protection Bill

Last week, HB 436 had its public hearing before the senate commerce committee and a bunch of bitcoiners from across the state came out to sign and testify in favor of the bill, which would help ensure Bitcoin businesses continue … Continue reading

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Five Marijuana Bills To Get Public Hearings

The New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly passed several marijuana policy reforms, and five will receive public hearings in the Senate on Tuesday, April 11. This is a very important day for advocacy at the state house, so please check your … Continue reading

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Senate Approves Plan To Ratify Snow-Delayed Elections

The New Hampshire Senate has approved a bill to ratify the results of town elections that were postponed due to the March 14 snowstorm.  Keep Reading… | NHPR The New Media Militia is on Facebook & Twitter

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Effort to Pull Hepatitis B Vaccine School Requirement Shot Down

Children entering public school and day care in New Hampshire will continue to need vaccinations against hepatitis B after a Senate committee on Thursday killed the latest of several attempts to end the requirement. Keep Reading… | Concord Monitor  

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