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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

Live Free and Rant – a new Podcast

Joel Valenzuela and Chris Maidment started a new weekly podcast.  Last week’s episode was just posted! You can subscribe to the podcast here: https://anchor.fm/livefreeandrant Or visit the YouTube channel here for the VideoCast version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY05WMYeXmM&fbclid=IwAR2ljpzp_G5faveAEZBkb8t2Zg-z7m4ZoxlrjkauzYaZHH_ax7VcZ-glVY4

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NEW Raffle! Hillsborough County Republicans

The Hillsborough County Republican Committee announced it’s newest gun raffle today! Congratulations to David from Hancock who is the proud new owner of the Trump .45! The new raffle is for a Sig Sauer Legion P226 chambered in .40. New Raffle available here: https://secure.anedot.com/hillsborough_gop/sig40

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COVID-19 Update: NH Schools Must Close – Use Distance Learning

In a 1pm press conference with Governor Sununu, Commissioner of Education Edelblut, Commissioner Shibinette, and Benjamin Chen, we learned that New Hampshire now has 13 positive cases of COVID-19 and schools must close effective immediately. All schools in the State are ordered to move to distance learning beginning March 23, and the week of March … Read more

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COVID-19 Press Conference 1PM

The COVID-19 situation is rapidly developing worldwide, including in New Hampshire. Yesterday, a 7th positive case was confirmed, and it happened to be a NH-DMV employee who had worked and interacted with the general public for 5 full workdays before becoming symptomatic and testing positive. Governor Sununu will hold a COVID-19 Press Conference at 1PM … Read more

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