New Hampshire Republicans are on the cusp of majorities they’ve not had since 2011. The State Senate looks like a solid 16-8. Results on the NH House are still a work in progress, but there’s potential for, at the very least, a much more comfortable majority (40-50 seats). With Republican Kelly Ayotte securing the governor’s … Read more
Businesses not paying their fair share. Shrinking state revenues. A tax burden shifted from businesses to property tax payers. Those were the predictions critics have made since 2015, when New Hampshire legislators began a series of business tax cuts. Not only did those predictions fail to materialize, but the exact opposite happened. Since the rate … Read more
Here is the latest as of 10:30 PM (graphics updated). Republicans have secured the Governor’s race and are leading in enough races to hold majorities in the executive Council (4-1) and State Senate (15-9). Note: Previous update links will not work once a new update is published. CD1 was called for Chris Pappas around 9:30 … Read more
Mayor Donchess likes to remind us that a few residents are costing the city thousands of dollars on Right To Know Requests. The problem is that Mayor Donchess does not want transparency and would like to keep the residents from knowing what he is doing with our tax dollars and how he is running the … Read more
I have not meticulously journaled such things, but I have a reliable memory most of the time. I used to be one of those “get there around 5:30 am and wait in the car with the heat on until other voters start showing up” people. In the pre-covid word, I usually got out of my … Read more
On October 16, 2024, a grand jury indicted Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi, charging her with two felonies and five misdemeanors for attempting to interfere with a criminal investigation. As the story unfolds, you must wonder what is happening here. Attorney Formella’s press release stated: “No person is above the law, and the evidence in … Read more
I’ve been collecting reports from folks who have ventured out early to vote. Belmont has already reported a machine down
I am privy to numerous essentially off-the-record conversations, threads, discussions, and details. What I see, read, and learn is not for The Grok. Private, they stay, but the amalgamation of this access paints pictures I am allowed to share. Today is November 5th. November is no longer coming; it is here. Cautious optimism pervades the … Read more
Twelve New Hampshire citizens sent a letter to the clerks and moderators of elections across the state. In it, they outline the town’s responsibility to follow state and federal election law and secure chain of custody (see – Sec. Of State’s Office: It’s The Town’s Problem if Ballots Not Secured). In keeping with this responsibility, … Read more
Those who have had an abortion know the truth and the difference between a Dilatation and Curettage (D&C for miscarriage) and abortion. Ms. Shaheen and I share vastly different experiences at the precious Oyster River School system we both attended. At 15, I got pregnant with my high school sweetheart. I had no idea when it happened. My parents … Read more
With the understanding that not all gun purchase data is available or reported*, Ammo.com has published state-level statistics on several categories related to firearms. The first and perhaps more important, fact is that there is no correlation between the number of guns and crime. The United States is also the leader in registered firearms ownership, … Read more
A prominent New Hampshire Seacoast Democrat got busted today for sign stealing. Jonathan Caldwell has served as the Stratham Town Dem Committee finance chair (election law complaint filed against Caldwell and Stratham, here) and he is the current campaign finance guy (fiscal agent) for Democrat NH State Senate Candidate Debra Altschiller. The ‘Grok has a long … Read more
It’s age discrimination to require sheriffs to retire at 70 years of age while extending judges’ retirement age to 75. A retired judge who lost sight of equal treatment before the law initiated this ballot question. Now you can plainly see what an elitist cabal our judiciary is. What’s also troubling is that voters aren’t fully informed. They aren’t … Read more
If you need to catch up, the Grok broke News on Friday morning about a letter sent by the NH AG and Secretary of State to every election moderator in the state. It informs poll workers that they are to discourage voters from requesting a hand count for their completed ballot (emphasis mine). A voter … Read more
Let’s talk some more about Mrs. Jake Sullivan, more commonly known to low-information voters as Maggie Goodlander. After Annie Kuster announced her retirement and endorsed Colin Van Ostern to take her place, Goodlander announced her candidacy as “Maggie Tamposi Goodlander” to throw around that Nashua household name. Dear readers, out of respect for the cherished … Read more
Lily Tang Williams was a New Hampshire treasure, but now she is a national treasure. In her final debate with Dark Money, Maggie she’d had enough of her campaign bullshit. Many of you will have seen it, but who would get tired of watching it? 🚨 Chinese Communist Party SURVIVOR Lily Tang Williams DEMOLISHES rich … Read more
I was astounded when candidate Kathyrn Mone won the Democratic primary for Strafford County Sheriff. Mone was Police Chief in North Hampton when a citizen, Coleen Loud, was breathalyzed, handcuffed, packed into a squad car, and arrested. For what crime? For drinking in her own home. This incident resulted in a $150,000 settlement payment that … Read more
Why did the City spend $650,000 in attorney’s fees and City Costs in an RTK case? The First RTK Petition – My Costs – $225,000 I started seeking records in Nashua, the Welcoming City, in good faith, believing the City would comply. While New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know (RTK) law does not require employees to answer questions, … Read more
In my previous op-ed, I explained where natural resource inventories come from; in this one, I will explain why they are an infringement on private property rights. Chances are that your town has done a natural resource inventory (NRI); most have. At its core, an NRI is a map that is laid over your town … Read more
At the last meeting (before the lease sale) on the Gulf of Maine’s offshore wind development, someone asked about Schiller Station. It has been mentioned several times in past articles, with the suggestion that it might serve (speculation) as a place to bring offshore wind power into the New England grid. David ‘Whale killer’ Watters … Read more