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Trump: Pelosi No Longer Speaker of the House

October 3, 2019
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Ah, President Trump. The man knows how to push buttons, how to drive a news cycle, and certainly how to get the left worked into a tizzy fit over, well, nothing. At the UN, while meeting with the President of Ukraine, he claimed that “as far as [he’s] concerned, she’s no longer Speaker of the … Read more

What to do: Gilford School Board Stonewalls a Right-to-Know Demand

October 4, 2019October 3, 2019 Skip

Just because you’ve thrown 28 pages at someone and called them “responsive” doesn’t mean you have answered an RSA 91-A demand. Which is what GSD Superintendent Kirk Beitler did.

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

Transgender Puberty-Blocking Drug has Killed Over 6300 Kids so Far

August 11, 2022October 1, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Left-wingers make excuses and glorify cultural pressure to embrace gender dysphoria and transgenderism. But the most common drug used to block puberty to advance it chemically has already killed thousands of children.

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

Penacook is Ready for MillerTime

September 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

On November 5th, the Village of Penacook needs a changing of the guard on the city council. With Penacook paying the 7th highest tax rate in the state, it positively deserves a councilor devoting his full attention right here, and only here. Kevin Miller is ready to care for Penacook.

Let’s Bring Common Sense to Penacook and Concord

September 27, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Penacook has been overlooked, and as a Marine and a father with a child in the school system, I hope to change that.

Cornerstone on Budget Deal: Good News and Bad News For Abortion Funding

September 27, 2019 Op-Ed

New Hampshire’s compromise budget contains good news and bad news for those defending the right to life and conscience rights. Cornerstone applauds the decision to block direct funding of abortion, and at the same time denounces the increase in funding to abortion providers masked as “family planning dollars.” Here’s the good news. Pro-life senators and … 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.)

a statement of need, a definition of the problem, and who they are solving it for

Laconia Does Not Need an Intrusive Regulatory System for Short Term Rentals

September 25, 2019 Percy Blakeney

Let’s be clear. The Laconia City council does not need to impose a regulatory system for short term rentals. Not any more than it needs to impose an income tax or to control interstate commerce.

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

Nashua Democrat Jan Schmidt’s “Cancel Movement” cancels itself out.

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Skip

Our hosting site has agreed with me. They are closing the “SHUT GRANITEGROK DOWN” complaint by NH State Rep and Nashua City Alderman Jan Schmidt.

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig Steps in to Help Kill Home Grow Bill

September 23, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Every once in a while, the State House experiences the equivalent of a flash of lightning, and at that moment it becomes clear to all why New Hampshire’s cannabis policies remain stuck in the Dark Ages despite overwhelming public support for sensible reforms.

Judeo-Christian Values vs. Islamic Terrorism and Jihad

September 21, 2019 Norm Silber

In 2006, an award-winning 56-minute video documentary entitled “The Making of a Martyr”, was released. It is a film made by Canadian directors Brooke Goldstein and Alistair Leyland.

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