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Steve MacDonald Wednesday there will be a vote on a bill to make it easier for the state to back private projects with taxpayer money. We explore what this might do to the bond rating and debt service, who this serves, and what future boondoggles we might expect should it pass.
Live stream for Saturday May 2nd, 2015 from 9 am to 11 am EST . (Look for updates on Twitter @nhstevemacd or #GrokTALK) Audio Live Stream (no interruptions) Video Live Stream Live broadcast by UstreamIf you don’t see it here, you can always watch it at USTREAM.tv here. Today on GrokTALK!; Greg Kline from RedMaryland.com … Read more
As many of you know, I am big supporter of Sen. Ted Cruz. After reading some alarming statements here in New Hampshire regarding his political record, I decided to do some digging! Here are the fruits of my labor…
FICTION: “Essentially, Cruz’s wife Heidi once worked for Merrill Lynch and is a Goldman Sachs Regional Manager, which is a little concerning, given, you know, the massive bailouts and their involvement with the Federal Reserve in deflating our currency and killing our economy.”
FACT:
Greg Kline from RedMaryland.com gives us an in-state look at the Baltimore Riots. We’ve also got a weather/climate update from Ron Moore, updates on casinos and concealed carry, and the NHGOP gets the WTF of the week. (Plus you get about 90 seconds of pre-show before the program actually begins..) Follow us on YouTube, USTREAM, … Read more
Greg Kline from RedMaryland.com gives us an in-state look at the Baltimore Riots. We’ve also got a weather/climate update from Ron Moore, updates on casinos and concealed carry, and the NHGOP gets the WTF of the week.
How about a judge giving legal rights to Chimpanzees in a US court of law? “Where would you stick it?” Cigars for Hillary. Kelly McAyotte rubber-stamping the Loretta Lynch nomination. And while we’re there, we revisit why Republican leadership in congress is shaping up to be the GOP’s worst enemy. You can listen to the … Read more
Greg Kline from Red Maryland is going to join us tomorrow on GrokTALK! to discuss the Baltimore riots. I was doing some reading in preparation for that interview and came across an article by another contributor at Red Maryland, Brian Griffiths. In the course of questioning the city’s failure to address issues of poverty, he observes that while there was plenty of investment in Baltimore, it was all very much one-sided.
Huge economic development projects, whether you are a fan or not, were focused away from the places that actually needed the most help.
Maryland is a small state so Baltimore looms large. New Hampshire doesn’t have a Baltimore but we do have those who fancy bonds for private ventures.
This week on GrokTALK! May 2nd, 2015, 9am – 11 am EST Greg Kline from RedMaryland.com will joins us with an in-state report on the Baltimore Riots We’ve got the week in legislation – and it was a busy week Storm chaser Ron Moore returns with a climate update We’ll find out who won the … Read more
How about a judge giving legal rights to Chimpanzees in a US court of law? “Where would you stick it?” Cigars for Hillary. Kelly McAyotte rubber-stamping the Loretta Lynch nomination. And while we’re there, we revisit why Republican leadership in congress is shaping up to be the GOP’s worst enemy.
Senate Bill 30 makes changes to state law that could allow a never ending series of taxpayer backed bailouts of private ventures. The first of these, which is what motivated the legislation, is the Balsams Bailout- a time-share resort / Money pit. Kimberly Morin sat through the hearing for the bill and gives us an … Read more
David Bozell from ForAmerica joins us, to talk tax policy, Republican Primaries and DC politics. David Bozell: “The president can declare whatever the heck he wants. He can declare that they sky is green and grass is blue. And it is up to the congress to determine whether or not they are going to appropriate … Read more
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Senate Bill 30 makes changes to state law that could allow a never ending series of taxpayer backed bailouts of private ventures. The first of these, which is what motivated the legislation, is the Balsams Bailout- a time-share resort / Money pit. Kimberly Morin sat through the hearing for the bill and gives us an … Read more
David Bozell from ForAmerica joins us, to talk tax policy, Republican Primaries and DC politics. David Bozell: “The president can declare whatever the heck he wants. He can declare that they sky is green and grass is blue. And it is up to the congress to determine whether or not they are going to appropriate … Read more
The NH House put the No in Casino yet again.
Update – 156 to 208 on the OTP (Failed)
82 Democrats and 126 Republicans voted no to Casinos in NH.
66 Democrats and 90 Republicans voted for Casinos in NH.
Democrat Governor Hassan had called for a Dem Caucus for full party support in favor–that didn’t work out at all but it wasn’t a total loss. Democrat elected Speaker Jasper’s Appointed Republican Majority leader voted Maggie’ way.
Roll Call Added
Ed Naile: “New Hampshire is going to have to explain why you want to protect out of state voters that steal my vote in New Hampshire. Tell us why the court system wants to do that, the ACLU wants to do that, the League of Women Voter(s) wants to do that, and the Secretary of … Read more
Ed Naile: “New Hampshire is going to have to explain why you want to protect out of state voters that steal my vote in New Hampshire. Tell us why the court system wants to do that, the ACLU wants to do that, the League of Women Voter(s) wants to do that, and the Secretary of … Read more
Hot Air | Budweiser: The official beer of ‘rape culture’ BuzzFeed news reporter Rachel Zarrell has whipped up a familiar frenzy by targeting that most famous of American beers, Budweiser, for its new advertising slogan. As part of Anheuser-Busch’s new marketing campaign for its flagship product, Bud Light, the company is promoting the beer … Read more
The New Hampshire Legislature would like to start something special with SB30. A Fresh round of Taxpayer funded boondoggles bailouts of private property (possibly wrecking our bond rating, and so on…). And here’s their first fixer-upper opportunity with your money. The Balsams Bail Out.
For Reference we have some past Audio Here and Here (with more tomorrow).
Picture Gallery on the jump…
Constitutional Carry Passed the NH House 212 -150.
Now it is on to Governor Margaret Wood Hassan who is an odds-on favorite to veto the legislation cuz her peep’s are all freaked out.
But if you want to be more like Vermont you have to start somewhere.
Contact Governor Hassan and tell her to sign SB116 because it will make us more like Vermont.
Contact Governor Hassan:
Office of the Governor
State House
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603)271-2121
(603)271-7640 (fax)
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Roll call results on the jump.