Tag Archives: State House
Victims’ Rights Enhance the Power of the State at the Expense of the Accused.
The focus of Marsy’s Law on providing victims’ rights against the accused (and in support of the government’s prosecutorial power) runs contrary to the whole notion of why the Bill of Rights was enshrined in the New Hampshire Constitution over two … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution, Legislation
Tagged Bill of Rights, Constitution, Marsy's Law, State House
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School Choice for NH: Schedule for Week of January 8, 2018
Welcome to the start of the 2018 legislative session! The Senate and House Education Committees kick off with full schedules of public hearings. We are monitoring several bills and those will include our analysis and recommendations. | Keep Reading at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Legislation, NH School Choice, School Choice for NH
Tagged Education, Michelle Levell, State House
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N.H. State House Leaders To Lobbyists: You’re Covered By Anti-Harassment Policies, Too
All State House lobbyists got a first-of-its-kind letter from leaders of the New Hampshire House and Senate last week, detailing the Legislature’s sexual harassment policies and reporting procedures. Its message was simple: Lobbyists should know they’re covered by those policies, too, and … Continue reading
Mysterious Vault in New Hampshire Statehouse to Be Opened
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A mysterious vault that has been locked for about 70 years is finally being opened at the New Hampshire Statehouse. The 6-by-10-foot space is at the top of a narrow spiral staircase in the back of Room 103, … Continue reading
See which Manchester Reps didn’t sign sex harassment policy
MANCHESTER, NH – Ten Manchester state legislators are among those who have not yet signed a form acknowledging they’ve read the official Statehouse 2016 sexual harassment policy, according to an NHPR report. The nine-page form, which defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, … Continue reading
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Tagged Manchester, Sexual Harassment, State House
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Rally Against Hate, Vigil, Planned at Statehouse
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A “Granite State Against Hate Rally and Vigil” in response to the violent demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, is scheduled at New Hampshire‘s Statehouse. The rally, followed by a candlelight vigil, is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. … Continue reading
