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by Stephen Scaer |
In Mark Hayward’s July 7 Union Leader article, “Manchester gets a checkup. Public health director reports on city’s vital signs,” misses the most crucial ‘vital sign.’ What percent of Manchester children are born in wedlock and are being raised by their biological mothers and fathers?
by Grover Norquist | Democrat Budget Would Have Raised Taxes on Businesses and Vapers. New Hampshire has long been thought of as a low tax state, governed frugally and therefore a strong competitor among the 50 states to attract job-creating investment, talent, and young families. Over time, “what everyone knows” can cease to be quite … Read more
by Evan F. Nappen, Attorney at Law |
Should the police prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly? HB 696 is a bill designed to do just that. But should gun owners panic? Here is what HB 696 actually says, with no hype, no hyperbole, and no “sky is falling” drama.
by NH State Rep. Mike Sylvia | The letters section of The Laconia Daily Sun on Wednesday was visited by one of Vladimir Lenin’s disciples. She contributes to the principle of “A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” Not wanting to waste her one letter for the week she slides in two pieces of … Read more
by Rep. Dave Testerman (Hill & Franklin) | With the N.H. legislative session over for the summer, I am taking time to write on current issues. The Legislature left a large conundrum on the table when it passed an irresponsible budget that the governor had to veto. Hopefully, we will be able to come to … Read more
BY ACT FOR AMERICA Come hear NYT Best Selling Author and Founder and Chairman of ACT for America, Brigitte Gabriel, as she throws political correctness out the window in a no holds barred speech on illegal immigration, the left’s culture war, and radical Islamic terror. There will be a book signing and photo opportunities after … Read more
by Beth Scaer |
For the second year, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats have teamed up with the Equality Health Center for Pride Night. This is an unfortunate choice of organization for the Fisher Cats to support because, according to their website, the Equality Health Center performs abortions through 15.6 weeks of pregnancy, which is more than three weeks into the second trimester.
By Drew Cline State budgets are like the Grinch’s Santa sack. They’re huge, unwieldy, and overstuffed with giveaways and surprises. Their contents are a mystery to anyone who doesn’t have hours to crawl inside and unwrap every little package, which is pretty much every normal person. We’re not normal (we like reading budgets), so we’ve done … Read more
Concord, NH- House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement following the House vote of 207-143 to pass the committee of conference report for SB10, relative to the state minimum hourly rate.
by Fred Bramante (former chairman of the State Board of Education) | The State Board of Education recently approved rules implementing the Learn Everywhere program proposed by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut and created by the Legislature last year. These rules are scheduled for a vote on final approval by the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative … Read more
by Beth Scaer |
For the second year, the Nashua Pride Festival is featuring a so-called family-friendly drag show in a downtown public park and encouraging all ages to attend.
THE MANCHESTER taxpayers who turned out at the polls on Nov. 3, 2009, were rightfully frustrated and tired of consistent spending increases and tax hikes at City Hall. On that day, they spoke loud and clear. With the power of the ballot box, they sent a message that they were tired of government taking more … Read more
by Joseph Mendola | As I drive to work each day, I sometimes see bumper stickers that say “Feel the Bern” – and then I wonder what people think about the consequences of socialism. Socialism is a system of economic policy that says that government is a better allocator of a nation’s resources than the … Read more
NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2019 CONTACT: Greg Moore, GMoore@afphq.org Tax Relief Continues to Fuel Economy Unemployment data shows 610 more NH residents working CONCORD, NH – Following today’s release of another strong employment report showing 610 more New Hampshire residents working and the state’s workforce adding 890 individuals, both of which … Read more
by NH State Rep Dave Testerman | This report is an overview of some of the legislative actions this year in Concord. This week will focus on resolving differences on bills between the House and Senate. I want to talk about what we failed to do. We like to say that all 1,000-plus bills get … Read more
by Tom Ambrose | I’ve been watching with both fascination and horror at the increase in news stories about letting men compete as women in women’s sports. Women fought for decades for the equal opportunity to have sports available and funded for their gender so they, too, could also compete in what was once a … Read more
Press Release | CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement at the conclusion of Wednesday’s budget bill committee of conference meeting. “You may hear Democrats championing this budget as some sort of breakthrough, but let me tell you, it is rife with policy and gimmicks that put New Hampshire on a … Read more
by Shannon McGinley |
Not surprisingly over the past couple of years, our state and its new democratic majorities in the House and Senate have eagerly jumped on the transgender bandwagon.
Contact: Grant Bosse | CONCORD- New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today announced that he has reallocated $1.5 million in unused federal Title I and Title II funds back to New Hampshire school districts “I understand that sometimes school districts are not always able to use every dollar of federal grants before they expire. This … Read more
Contact: Grant Bosse | CONCORD- Today, the State Board of Education voted 4-3 in favor of draft rules implementing the Learn Everywhere program. The innovative education initiative would allow New Hampshire public school students to earn credit toward graduation for accredited learning outside of the classroom. In 2018, the Legislative approved and Gov. Chris Sununu … Read more