In support of #Reopen NH, there is a rally in Concord this Saturday, April 18th. We’ve received a lot of questions at the ‘Grok, as have they, about how this is supposed to look. The answer? Here it is.
VIDEO: Remote Learning Conversation with Commissioner Edelblut
Last night Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire hosted a discussion with Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut and SBOE Chair Drew Cline. The conversation focused on Remote Learning in New Hampshire because of COVID, state policy changes that needed to be made to make it possible, why NH was able to leap into Remote Learning … Read more
Live Free and Rant 4: Every Business is Essential
Another lovely day in the apocalypse, and the US government has still shut down giant chunks of the economy. We go over our brave representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and his unpopular stand against due process and pork barrel spending in the latest stimulus bill. We also cover the designation of some businesses as “non-essential” in … Read more
NH Liquor Stores Closing Some Locations
New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets announced today on Facebook that they will be temporarily closing some of their locations due to a lack of staffing. These closures have already taken effect, according to a spokesperson for the NHSLC outlets. The locations now temporarily closed are: Milford Jaffrey Walpole Lincoln Hinsdale Winchester Swanzey The Governor … Read more
Tell us YOUR story on Remote Learning
Remote Learning has now been in effect for at least a full week statewide, longer in many districts. I want to hear from you about how it’s going so far. Good stories, bad stories, in between. Shoot me an email with your remote learning experience at chris+remotelearning@maidmentnh.com Look forward to hearing from you!
Live Free and Rant Episode 3: Covidiots, Distance Learning, and Rand’s Last Stand
“In the latest episode of Live Free and Rant we cover the “COVIDiots”, the not-too-bright folks who ingested household cleaners and sealed their demise, as well as the two newest additions to the celebrity infected club: climate activist and carrier of the communism virus Greta Thunberg, and US Senator Rand Paul and his inadvertent quest … Read more
NHGOP Convention Postponed
NHGOP Convention postponed, according to a release today by the New Hampshire Republican State Committee. The convention was originally scheduled for May 2nd. “[T]he NHGOP has decided to postpone the NHGOP Annual Convention that has been previously scheduled for May 2nd, 2020,” the Party said in a release this afternoon. “In following (the CDC and … Read more
Mass Gov Issues ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has issued a ‘stay-at-home’ order effective Tuesday, March 24, at noon. It will be in effect for at least two weeks, until April 7 at noon. Governor Baker has said he can extend the order, if necessary. New Hampshire’s Governor Chris Sununu similarly warned this morning that citizens need to get … Read more
Senator Rand Paul Positive for COVID-19
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) tested positive for COVID-19, according to his Facebook Page. Someone wrote: Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He was not aware of … Read more
Sununu Bans Plastic Bags. No Wait… Reusable bags?
Governor Sununu issues a tweet warning of an impending emergency order that bans shopping bags. No, not plastic bags like the left has been clamoring for – but reusable shopping bags.
To-Go Beer Order Didn’t Go Far Enough – NH Reps
A bipartisan group of 12 representatives have asked Governor Sununu to go further with his Emergency Order aimed to help restaurants and bars weather the COVID-19 health emergency. In a statement released today the legislators ask that bars, restaurants, and breweries be allowed to fill growlers for take-out service or for delivery, regardless of brand … Read more
Market Basket Adopts “Senior Shopping Hour”
Market Basket has announced that beginning immediately they will adopt “Senior Shopping Hour.” From 5:30am to 7am, persons 60+ will be allowed into the stores early, before opening hours at 7am. The stores will continue to be open regular hours – 7am to 7pm Sunday, and 7am to 9pm Monday through Saturday. The move is … Read more
To-Go Beer & Wine Coming to a Bar near You!
Since the Government decided to ban dining in at restaurants, many bars, pubs, taverns, and eateries have been a tad anxious. Understandably, of course. Looking at an uncertain future for your business, bills, personal income, and your employees is an anxiety causing event and makes even veteran business owners uneasy. Some State Reps got to … Read more
Never Let a Good Crisis go to Waste
Yes, the Coronavirus is a real threat, and is now a global crisis. Economies are crashing, businesses are shuttered, people are unemployed. Toilet paper is impossible to find, as is Lysol, Clorox, and other disinfectants. But, naturally, politicians never let a good crisis go to waste. In today’s press conference, President Trump hinted at implementing … Read more
Sununu Press Conference – COVID-19
Governor Sununu held a 10am press conference Tuesday morning to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 procedures. He issued 3 new emergency orders. First, all providers of utilities including internet are not allowed to disconnect users for non-payment. Specifically this applies to providers of gas, electric, water, telephone, cable, VoIP, internet service, and deliverable fuel service. These … Read more
Live Free and Rant – a new Podcast
Joel Valenzuela and Chris Maidment started a new weekly podcast. Last week’s episode was just posted! You can subscribe to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/livefreeandrant Or visit the YouTube channel here for the VideoCast version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY05WMYeXmM&fbclid=IwAR2ljpzp_G5faveAEZBkb8t2Zg-z7m4ZoxlrjkauzYaZHH_ax7VcZ-glVY4
DemocRAT Party? Rat Takes Donkey’s Place as Democrat Logo, Briefly
As pointed out on Social Media tonight, a Rat logo took the place of the Ass, albeit briefly. It was, obviously, scrubbed quickly – but not before screenshots were had. Enjoy!
NEW Raffle! Hillsborough County Republicans
The Hillsborough County Republican Committee announced it’s newest gun raffle today! Congratulations to David from Hancock who is the proud new owner of the Trump .45! The new raffle is for a Sig Sauer Legion P226 chambered in .40. New Raffle available here: https://secure.anedot.com/hillsborough_gop/sig40
COVID-19 Update: NH Schools Must Close – Use Distance Learning
In a 1pm press conference with Governor Sununu, Commissioner of Education Edelblut, Commissioner Shibinette, and Benjamin Chen, we learned that New Hampshire now has 13 positive cases of COVID-19 and schools must close effective immediately. All schools in the State are ordered to move to distance learning beginning March 23, and the week of March … Read more
COVID-19 Press Conference 1PM
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly developing worldwide, including in New Hampshire. Yesterday, a 7th positive case was confirmed, and it happened to be a NH-DMV employee who had worked and interacted with the general public for 5 full workdays before becoming symptomatic and testing positive. Governor Sununu will hold a COVID-19 Press Conference at 1PM … Read more