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My Testimony on CACR 14

April 30, 2026January 28, 2020 Phyllis Woods

Good Afternoon Madam Chair & members of the committee: I oppose the passage of this amendment and ask the committee to consider the following in their deliberations. Under the proposed language of this amendment, making medical choices fundamental to the “human condition” if adopted would mean that an unborn child would possess the same right … Read more

Is NH the Next Virginia?

January 27, 2020 Op-Ed

Did Governor Sununu think the 22,000 pro-gun, constitution-loving people who showed up in Virginia were actually supporters of anti-gun legislation, or does he think, like governor Northam, that we no longer matter?

Your State House 1/27/2020

January 12, 2025January 27, 2020 Carol McGuire

This week, we continued with a heavy load of public hearings on new bills. I presented my HB 1648, which legalizes private use of cannabis and growing it for personal use. Unlike previous bills, there is no allowance for commercial sales: no regulation, no taxes, no fees, and the prohibition on selling cannabis (also on … Read more

Constitutional Convention: Yea or Nay?

January 27, 2020

In 2012 New Hampshire’s legislature passed a Concurrent Resolution requesting an Article V Constitutional Convention of States, one of the two ways to amend the Constitution. ‘We’ did this, requesting a Balanced Budget Amendment to the US Constitution, in 1979 also, and a handful of times before that for other various reasons. On Wednesday, the … Read more

NH House Rep Jan Schmidt Mocks Natural Rights

January 26, 2020 Stephen Scaer

Nashua resident Beth Scaer pleaded with Schmidt in the Nashua Politics group on Facebook to end her assault on the First Amendment by withdrawing her bill HB 1159, a bill which would silence political dissent. “Jan, how about you stop trying to take away our God-given and Constitutionally-protected rights?” she asked.

An Amendment to Enshrine the Death Penalty in the New Hampshire Constitution

January 26, 2020 Beth Scaer

My testimony to the NH House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in opposition to constitutional amendment CACR 14.

That would be Leo Plante: “Dublin Republican seeks state office in Cheshire House District 9”

January 24, 2020 Skip

A defense of the true meaning of “Life Free or Die”. I was surprised to see that the Keene Sentinel ran a rather even handed piece on a rather new ‘Grok Friend of ours (he even asked us to come and speak to the Dublin Area GOP!), Leo Plante. It’s tough out there in that … Read more

A Modest Proposal: Equal Treatment Under the (NHGOP’s) Law

January 24, 2020 Jim Kofalt

Shortly after last year’s NHGOP Annual Meeting, I wrote a post entitled Identity Politics on the NHGOP eBoard. The accompanying photo cited George Orwell: All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Is the City of Nashua Recording (Audio) of The Public Without Their Knowledge?

January 22, 2020 Laurie Ortolano

In the world we live in, video recording in public areas is expected. Amidst all the controversy in the Nashua Assessing Office, management recently decided to video customers in the public service area. Alderwoman Schmidt believes we are recording conversations; Is Nashua engaging in illegal activity?

Bullying Discussion Derailed by Nashua Board of Education

January 23, 2020January 22, 2020 Doris Hohensee

If you ask parents, bullying is a growing problem in Nashua schools that continues to be swept under the rug by the School Board. There will be no discussion of bullying at the upcoming Policy Committee meeting, despite promises to address it at that meeting.

Cheaters in the Dugout

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

In the past, baseball scandals and cheaters were individuals. In recent memory, it involved Performance Enhancing Drugs. At least 65 players have been suspended since 2005. But a major cheating scandal has hit professional baseball and it’s very close to home.

Men Cheating To Win In Women’s Sports? Unthinkable!

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Stephen Scaer

“I feel there are some myths that might be created that people change their gender identity just to change sports teams,” said Jennifer Frizzell policy director for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation as she testified against House Bill 1251 before the NH House Education Committee January 14.

GrokEndorsement: Chris Ager for NH GOP Committeeman to the RNC

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Skip

We see this just like the Platform fights – a stark difference to make and a question to be answered: who is the Party for? Is it for the perennial NH GOP Elites, or is it for the rank-and-file delegates, activists, and voters?

Public Hearing on Pro-Abortion Constitutional Amendment Wednesday

January 20, 2020 Beth Scaer

There will be a public hearing Wednesday on CACR 14, a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion in the New Hampshire Constitution.

$15 Minimum Wage Proposal: Is it a Blessing or a Curse?

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

The mandated $15 minimum wage has changed the way companies conduct business. Here in New Hampshire HB 731 -FN proposes to include state workers. Let’s take a look at the implications to the public sector especially public schools.

Ager vs. Duprey: The Choice

January 19, 2020 Norm Silber

One can often learn something about a person’s true character by examining those with whom they associate or support, giving credence to the old saying that “birds of a feather flock together.” As the son of a legal immigrant father who embraced the American Dream, it is apparent to this writer that our country has … Read more

NH Women’s Foundation Director Jennifer Frizzell Turns Her Back on Girls’ Sports

January 19, 2020 Stephen Scaer

Jennifer Frizzell, policy director for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, is turning her back on women’s sports and feminists by opposing NH House Bill HB 1251, which would ban men from competing in women’s high school and college sports.

Biden Asking NH Democrats to House Out-of-State Staffers (Who Will Probably Vote Here)

January 18, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Back in Feb of 2016, the Sanders and Clinton campaign accused each other of voter fraud. I’m sure they were both guilty. This time around the Biden campaign is looking for temporary housing for out of state staffers (who will probably vote here). For Joe Biden.

Your State House 1/10/20

January 12, 2025January 17, 2020 Carol McGuire

Happy new year, and welcome back to legislative action. This year, we have about 900 bills to deal with, and a distressing number of them are bills that vetoed last year (or killed in the Senate for fear of a veto.) I am prime sponsor on five bills, and all have been scheduled for hearings … Read more

Trump Announces Manchester Rally on the Eve of the New Hampshire Primary

January 16, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Donald Trump came to New Hampshire last August, and we didn’t think we’d see him again for a while. Surprise! According to the Boston Globe, there are plans in the works for a Feb 10th rally, the night before New Hampshire’s First in The Nation Primary.