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Going into the November 2026 elections, Vermont Democrats are eager to impress voters with the notion that the Clean Heat Standard, the “Rube Goldberg” carbon tax scheme they passed over the veto of Governor Scott in 2024, is dead and gone. A bad but fading memory to be hopefully forgotten about by this coming fall. … Read more
This week, Finance met to hear another five bills. HB 1566, funding the childcare recruitment and retention program, was another attempt to replace federal funds with state. This time, it was for the full $15M we spent last biennium, and lots of providers came in to ask for our money. I was rather concerned about … Read more
Support HB1313 to Repeal Unconstitutional “Buffer Zones” As Granite Staters, we pride ourselves in our “Live Free or Die” motto. Our State Constitution enshrines that idea, and declares free speech ought “to be inviolably preserved.” [Article 22]. Yet state law currently authorizes so-called buffer zones that restrict peaceful speech on public sidewalks. HB1313, the Sidewalk … Read more
Last Friday, the Executive Council held a hearing regarding Dan Will’s confirmation to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. As we will show, it is “an open and shut case.” The Executive Council must NOT confirm Will. (1) The Democrats’ silence is deafening. … If Dan Will is a “constitutional conservative” as claimed by his supporters, … Read more
The New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI) is offering a two-day professional development workshop for K–12 science teachers focused on designing a “student-centered, competency-based instructional model aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS),” with connections to Career Connected Learning. The workshop costs $495 per participant and will be held April 9–10 at the McLane Audubon … Read more
Taxpayers, Listen Up!The systemic deception within the family court system, especially in New Hampshire, is facilitated by institutional incentives. Ultimately, taxpayers are responsible for misconduct by individuals and agencies that personally benefit from the largely fabricated family system. On Tuesday, the 10th (Tomorrow!), the CFL committee will review HB652 (abolishing the family division, creating the … Read more
It’s time for the 4th installment of my sporadic Spotlight of Positivity series, and the public servant I’ve selected is the state house gift shop manager and tour guide, Virginia Drew. She is also the head selectman in Epsom. Because she will eventually read this, I’d better call her position by its proper name, which is “visitor … Read more
We Have the Receipts! The current hottest topic in #nhpolitics is the nomination of Dan Will to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Much of the debate about Will’s fitness for the State Supreme Court involves whether Will, as the State’s Solicitor General, defended a lawsuit challenging former Governor Chris Sununu’s COVID-mandates by arguing that the … Read more
Skiing is a big part of the Vermont brand, along with maple syrup and fall foliage. Our little state produces an inordinate number of Olympic-caliber athletes, which is both a major source of local pride and a major source of international free media attention promoting tourism – kind of important for our economy. And a … Read more
Family Court Enterprise Spotlight Reveals Foundational Flaws Profit over Well-being What does the Administrative Family Court and Judicial Branch have in common? Lack of oversight and accountability for starters. Legislators are working to fix these issues with bills like CACR 23 and CACR 29. Sound resolution won’t be found in one or even five good … Read more
Most people are already familiar with Americans for Prosperity (AFP), so it’s really not necessary to write a new book on them, but there are a few things to point out. One does not need to be a card-carrying paid member to attend their free events, seminars, and workshops. These events are often generously catered. … Read more
Why a “Conservative” Leader Risks Her Office by Ignoring 80% of Voters on Girls’ Safety and Fairness. As a woman, athlete, and gymnastics coach dedicated to mentoring girls, I was deeply disappointed to see Governor Kelly Ayotte once again veto legislation that would have safeguarded the rights, privacy, and safety of women across New Hampshire. … Read more
On the heels of the executive council blocking an extension of that rent-seeking Gordon-Darby contract, it was pointed out that NH receives $330M of federal highway money each year. Sure, that’s a lot of money, but I still say “so what.” This isn’t the first rodeo, so to speak, with NH and DC. One could … Read more
I am set to be arrested a fourth time on Feb 5th, 2026, for illegal child support from a guy who thinks he’s a real judge. ————————————————————————————————- Editor: To the best of our knowledge, Randy Collier was arrested again on 2/5/26. We do not know the circumstances of his battle beyond what has been provided, … Read more
Americans are paying attention to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new, health-minded food pyramid that recommends nutrient-dense, whole foods, including meat proteins and full-fat dairy. Now it’s incumbent on every state to make it as easy as possible to buy the real foods that HHS and its sub-agencies recommend, and to enhance ‘food liberty’ … Read more
What Recent Hearings on HB1717 Reveals About the Children and Family Law Committee (CFL) Respectfully, the CFL committee has spent recent years boasting about their expertise, book deals, and their handling of family court matters. However, recent events reveal just how deficient that expertise truly appears to be. During public testimony on HB 1717, the … Read more
Let’s start with the equally sad, infuriating, and hilarious news story about Green Mountain Transit’s electric buses, too big to even be useful as doorstops. Electrifying our public transportation system has long been a priority for Vermont’s Net Zero agenda, and it was with great fanfare that GMT touted the purchase of five electric buses … Read more
Rather than embracing a beautiful, rural state rich in incredible natural resources and deep-rooted traditional New England values, and building on that foundation, Janet Mills has tried to emulate California and, now, Minnesota. Janet Mills is all about power and corruption. As she tries to play with the big boys, she has neglected to accept … Read more
If the 2026 GOP primary is going to be more than “pick your favorite pre-owned senator,” the conservative and liberty wings need to ask both Scott Brown and John Sununu some direct, specific, uncomfortable questions. Questions for Both Candidates Scott Brown Specific Questions Scott Brown is the former Massachusetts senator who won the 2010 special … Read more
Braving efforts by opponents to shut them down, two Spaulding High School students are moving forward with the first public meeting of a local high school–level affiliate of Turning Point USA, scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Canadian Club on Route 14 in Barre. The event is being organized by Spaulding students Seth Fewer and … Read more