Laurie Ortolano Wins in State Supreme Court 5-0 vs City of Nashua
Today was a big win for every Nashua resident, and it also vindicated Laurie Ortolano as the Supreme Court ruled in the Ortolano case against the City of Nashua with a 5-0 win.
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Laurie Ortolano Wins in State Supreme Court 5-0 vs City of Nashua
Today was a big win for every Nashua resident, and it also vindicated Laurie Ortolano as the Supreme Court ruled in the Ortolano case against the City of Nashua with a 5-0 win.
Miscellaneous Thoughts from Day 5 of Ortolano vs. City of Nashua
Before leaving for court Thursday morning, I submitted a mockery of Attorney Celia Leonard and provided a link to a Simon and Garfunkel song that mentions her name. This time, the song I will share is a few years older. In fact, it’s older than me, and it’s called The Cheater.
Retiring Judges at Age 70 (The Conversation Continues)
New Hampshire has an amendment on the November Ballot that would allow judges to serve until age 75. We currently retire them at 70. I confess that, until the past week, I paid no attention to this whatsoever, but others have. ‘Grok author Laurie Ortolano dropped a piece on the amendment (opposed), to which occasional … Read more
Re: Nov 5th Vote No …
Laurie Ortolano writes a piece that purports to give readers guidance on the ballot question raising the age limit for judges from 70 to 75. But the text quickly turns to recap Laurie’s mistreatment by the New Hampshire judiciary and by specific persons. Thanks to Spike for the Op-Ed. Send yours to steve@granitegrok.com Let’s stipulate … Read more
RebuildNH’s 2024 Voter Guide and What You Should Know
By now, most readers know that I’m all about right-to-know and have discussed the records of misguided Rs that voted the wrong way on HB 1002’s most recent roll call. As mentioned in Spike’s recent article, I’ve “gone scorched earth” on groups giving high marks to enemies of 91A. On a personal note, my first … Read more
What a Vote For Mr. Stephen is a Vote For
If you care about children, Medicaid and the economy, you won’t be voting for John Stephen for the Executive Council. Mr. Stephen was head of DHHS when extreme child abuse was taking place at the Youth Detention Center (YDC) and in other state youth facilities. The taxpayers are now on the hook for damages from … Read more
Are Attorney Bolton and Bob Burns Kindred Spirits?
My RTK journey began almost 2 years ago when the City of Nashua was appraised for new property values (Laurie Ortolano has a wealth of examples to supplement mine). Shocked by my personal copy of their report, I sought to know specific methods in which specific types of properties were appraised, compared to one another, … Read more
Is Rep. Ming Cozying up to a Predator?
As a potential victim, um I mean constituent, of Rep Ming, I try to keep an eye on his activities. Yesterday, he tweeted about his support from one of his ilk, former Rep Melbourne Moran Jr, of Wanderlust Therapeutic Services LLC.
Is Hampton the “Seacoast Nashua”?
I was approached by election security watchdog Linda Brown regarding Private Citizen Regina Barnes’s recent day in court, which Chau Kelley took a 51-minute video of and wrote a brief summary on. Though flattered to be thought of as worthy of such an assignment, I was reluctant to submit something that might appear as taking … Read more
Get it in Writing? No, Not Nashua.
I’m sure most, if all of our readers are familiar with the term “get it in writing,” but it’s a seemingly alien concept in city hall.
Morning View: Future Senator Emily Phillips the Underdog.
I will start by reminding the readers of what an abject disappointment our senate is, but to complain about problems is human. Focusing on solutions is divine and freshman Rep Emily Phillips plans to be part of the solution by primarying Senator Gannon, a “Sharon Sheeple” in Senate Judiciary and a lawyer.
Investigating that Nashua Flag Pole.
Most readers are already familiar with a flag pole outside Nashua City Hall, the one being referred to in this link. Over the years, it has been called various names. For those not up to speed on Nashua matters, I will offer the latest Grok piece and the one from the day before.
The Senate Passively and Collectively Voted for a New TAX
Yes, that’s what I said and it’s the harsh and unpleasant truth, as truthful as saying that Melanie voted for an income tax. No member is exempt from blame so each one gets their rightful 1/24th, but some are definitely more deserving of rebuke than others, according to my report, but let’s first make it … Read more
Jeb’s Senate
By the time this reaches the readers, most people will have already known that Jeb announced his retirement, so calling this piece “Jeb’s Senate” is appropriate. Adam Sexton called Jeb the Architect of Medicaid expansion, which is NOT a moniker to be proud of, and the senate voted 24-0 for 2023’s SB 263, a Uniparty … Read more
OUR State House
I don’t want anyone confusing this article with a routine one from Carol McGuire, who always does a great job and names her articles “YOUR State House.” Therefore, I’m calling this “OUR State House.” Carol writes about the House, but this piece is on the Senate and the Executive Council.
Night Cap: Tim Lang, How Would You Like a “Report Card Tax?”
Did that title get anyone’s attention? Hopefully, it will get Tim Lang’s sometime before the senate meets this Thursday, May 2. On the agenda is the dastardly RTK Tax, known as HB 1002, which Tim Lang supports.
An Open Letter to Senate Rs that Haven’t (yet) Gone Rogue.
Greetings, Good Senators. April 18 was a sad day for transparency in NH and I am asking you to reject the Judiciary Committee’s recommendation and even consider saying “thank you, Mr President, I rise to oppose the recommendation and urge this body to vote ITL.”
Taxpayers Left in the Dark on Performing Arts Funds
The urgency for transparency in using Nashua taxpayers’ hard-earned money is not just important; it’s paramount. As a state that prides itself on transparency, New Hampshire citizens should demand openness and accountability, particularly for publicly funded discretionary projects.
Carson, Gannon & Abbas Need to be Primaried. Here’s Why.
Let me start by saying something nice about all three Senate Judiciary Republicans. They’re all nice people and presumably decent people in their personal lives. I’ve had pleasant encounters with them, some leading to pleasant talk, sometimes more than once.
Yoga Humor and RTK Action Items.
Most of us have at least a rudimentary familiarity with yoga, either as a practitioner or someone who knows one. You can confirm that lots of poses are named after animals. To all Granite State yogis and yoginis, I present the “Hilliard Position.” Stay with me here.