On Thursday, March 26th, the 603 Alliance will be holding an online presentation for prospective State Rep Candidates. GOP Town Chairs or others who are engaged in recruiting candidates are also encouraged to attend.
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
Women Helping Men Dominate Women’s Sports
The self-proclaimed feminists of the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation have lost their way and no longer work to protect women’s rights. Instead, they consider any man who proclaims himself to be a woman to be eligible for women’s hard-fought-for rights, totally negating the purpose of having sex-specific rights for women.
OPINION: Needless Regulations hurt Health Care
ACROSS the country, state leaders have raised the alarm over the lack of enough beds should the COVID-19 pandemic create a surge in serious and critical cases. They are concerned that they simply won’t have enough hospital beds to care for ill patients and are taking drastic steps to “flatten the curve” – spreading out … 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
Democrat Rep. Jan Schmidt’s Effort to Restrict Access to Public Records Gets Crushed
NH State Rep Jan Schmidt was the sole sponsor for two House bills to restrict access to public records, HB 1170, ‘Adding a definition of “reasonably described” to the right-to-know law’, and HB 1307, ‘Relative to the cost of production of records under the right-to-know law’.
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
Court Upholds New Hampshire Ban on Gatherings of 50 People or More
Earlier in the week, the Governor’s Office announced a ban on gathering in groups of 50 or more people. This limitation was immediately challenged in court, and a judge has ruled in favor of the state.
A Disagreement Regarding Heinous Inhumanity
I respect Eva Bak and David Riese for expressing their opinions last week against my article in the Feb. 27th edition of the Windham Independent and also posted here on the Granite Grok. In that article, I exposed the heinous decision of Senators Shaheen and Hassan, who voted to NOT protect the lives of newborn infants
Fame does not equal intelligence
In these troubled times, it is useful to examine, once again, the nature of actors (male or otherwise) who undertake to comment and expound on government, politics, elected officials, and our civic life generally. Those actors who seem to get the most attention and platforms (soapboxes) from the media these days are usually those who … Read more
Your State House 3/13/20
To my constituents in Allenstown, Epsom, & Pittsfield: This week, the House took Tuesday off for town election day, and then met Wednesday and Thursday on 400 bills. Thursday was the deadline for all House bills except the 129 that are in a second committee, so we had to act on all of them before ending Thursday night.
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
Sunshine Week Should Be About Government and Media Transparency
March 15th to March 21st is Sunshine week. It is an annual affair designed to focus on protecting, expanding, ensuring transparency from the American Government. An ideal we live for and work to protect. But what about media transparency?
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
Patrick Bradley (Who Hit the 15-year old Trump Supporter in Windham, NH) Arrested Again – on Parole Violations and Weapons Charges
Remember Patrick Bradley. During the New Hampshire primary, he slapped a 15-year old in a MAGA hat then proceeded to brawl with the adults who came to his aid. He’s been arrested again for violating parole including being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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
Did Comrade Volinsky Get “Called to the Carpet” by WMUR for Politicizing Coronavirus in NH?
Democrat candidate for Governor (and Executive Councilor) Andu Volinsky has attempted to use the Coronavirus outbreak and response in New Hampshire for cross-political purposes. News 9, WMUR, has called him out and unexpectedly committed journalism.