Monadnock Archives - Page 18 of 21

Police Officer Convicted of Murder, Sentenced to 10 Years

October 2, 2019

Amber Guyger, a now former Dallas police officer, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison. 10 years, when prosecutors had asked for a 28 year sentence, which would have been equal to the age her victim would have been today if he were still alive. Botham Jean was a 26-year-old … Read more

Budget Secrets: Pet Vendor License

October 1, 2019

Senate Bill 161, Relative to definition of a pet vendor, was laid on the table in the Senate on March 21 this year, despite having 13 Senators as sponsors. It also received an “Ought to Pass” recommendation from not one, but two Senate Committees. The Senate even adopted the bill. Not once, but twice. It … Read more

NH Dems Diversity Olympics

September 29, 2019 Christopher Maidment

The New Hampshire Democrats submitted their plan for delegate selection to the National Democrat Party, and it was accepted. The 76-page document (76 pages?) can be read here. Luckily they included comments at the end on the overall delegate selection rules put forth by the DNC. Some, including Senate President Donna Soucy (D- Manchester) are … Read more

Life in Prison for Drugs?

September 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

A 30 year old woman, Samantha Bidwell, is facing a possible sentence of life imprisonment if she’s convicted, according to the Union Leader. Life in Prison, for drugs? In 2016, Bidwell was convicted of a misdemeanor drug charge in Grafton County. Misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail. Then, this year (3 … Read more

NYC Bans Words, Landlords Lose More Rights

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Another bastion of liberalism leftism has decided to infringe on your first amendment rights and your property rights, shockingly, under the guise of Civil Rights. The new guidance from the Civil Rights Commission in New York City mandates landlords to rent, sell, or lease to illegal aliens. Whoops, can’t say “illegal aliens.” That’s outlawed too. NEW … Read more

Peterborough Zoning: 91-A Request Finds

September 26, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The Zoning battle in Peterborough is far from over. There are currently two lawsuits pending in Hillsborough County District Court, and no one appears closer to getting any answers. I did receive the results of my 91-A request today, and unsurprisingly there isn’t much there. I may have to refine the request and ask for … Read more

So kids, what did we learn from Wednesday’s House Session (09/25/19)?

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Judy Aron

We learned that The Rolling Stones were correct when they sang, “You can’t always get what you want”. The Budget bills HB3 and HB4 had at least one Democrat legislator literally in tears!

Now That It Passed, You Can See What’s In It: HB3 and HB4, Full Text

September 25, 2019

Going to read through this later and provide some opinion, but until then – here is the full text of HB3, and HB4 – the “Compromise Budget Bills” that were approved today (overwhelmingly.)

Budget Compromise Reached – Will It Pass?

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The budget showdown appears to be over, with a compromise reached between Governor Sununu, the Democrat majorities, and Republican leadership. For months now the State has operated under a continuing resolution passed in late June, but when legislators meet tomorrow at 1pm in both the House and Senate the State could be one step further … Read more

GOP Holds High Hand in Budget Showdown

September 20, 2019

Wednesday and Thursday were good days for legislative Republicans. They showed unified strength in sustaining the Governor’s many vetoes, sustaining 53 out of 55 so far this year. This also showed the Democrats just how powerful the minority can be, when it bands together. But, its too early to sit back and count the chips, … Read more

So kids, what did we learn from Thursday’s House Session (09/19/19)?

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Judy Aron

We learned that the biennial budget shenanigans with replacement budget bills are in progress. The Majority Party Democrats tried in vain to “suspend the rules” in order to introduce the budget replacement bills HB3 and HB4.

NH Stuck on Pot?

December 19, 2020September 19, 2019

New Hampshire is behind all of our neighbors when it comes to marijuana and cannabis laws, that’s for sure. Some say that’s for the good, some disagree. So what is holding New Hampshire back on marijuana, even for medical use? There were three bills related to cannabis that the Governor vetoed this year: SB88, SB145, … Read more

VETO Day in the NH Legislature – NH Senate’s turn

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Skip

UPDATE and BUMPED:

(14) Vetoes Sustained: SB10, SB1, SB2, SB18, SB20, SB67, SB68, SB72, SB196, SB205, SB218, SB271, SB275, SB307

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(3) Vetoes Overridden: SB74, SB88, SB100, SB148

So kids, what did we learn from Wednesday’s House Session (09/18/19)?

September 20, 2019September 19, 2019 Judy Aron

We learned that Veto Day can be a satisfying endeavor even for the Minority Party Republicans and that saving NH from radical legislation can be fun and rewarding.

‘I never felt threatened by them’ … BUT

September 19, 2019September 18, 2019

It’s not often that a Peterborough Democrat votes the right way in Concord, so when the opportunity arrises it seems almost necessary to praise it.

VETO Day in the NH Legislature – GraniteGrok is virtually there. Here?

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 Skip

UPDATE and BUMPED:

Vetoes Sustained (22): HB105, HB106, HB109, HB183, HB198, HB211, HB292, HB293, HB326, HB349, HB365, HB409, HB446, HB504, HB514, HB564, HB582, HB587, HB611, HB645, HB664, HB706
Vetoes Overridden (1): HB364

Your Tax Money Supporting Censorship in Exeter, Henniker, and Keene

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Norm Silber

Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Transparency about the workings of an organization prevents corruption. Speaking of corruption, inasmuch as the portion of your property tax bill going to the public schools is the single largest portion of that bill, did you ever wonder what they are doing with all your money? While their mission is … Read more

Dublin Area GOP (DAGOP) – Stump the Groksters! The Videos

September 13, 2019 Skip

Steve and I were invited to speak at the Dublin Area Republican earlier this month. A bit of a trip from the Lakes Region but was glad to do it. We DID have fun! I also have to say, as we did that night, these guys and gals have it going on! Really have a … Read more

Trump Trolls Dem Debate with Aerial Banner

September 12, 2019

The King of the Trolls is at it again, with Trump trolling the Democrat Debate. President Trump’s re-election campaign, according to the President’s Facebook Page, is ‘flying high’ above the debate tonight in Houston. Check out the Aerial Banner — “Socialism Will Kill Houston’s Economy – Vote Trump 2020 – Text USA to 88022” Good … Read more

American constitution, USA flag and a handgun

145 CEOs Beg for Gun Control

September 12, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Chief Executives from 145 different companies signed a letter urging the Senate to act on “common sense” gun control. Here’s a handy list of those companies, to do with as you please. **Forgive the formatting – copy pasted from PDF (attached at bottom)** Brian Chesky, Co-Founder, Head of Community and CEO, Airbnb Keith Mestrich, President … Read more