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This week, two separate justices rejected a last-ditch effort to keep a school district spending cap question off this November’s ballot. Those dual orders clear the way for New Hampshire voters to decide this fall whether to cap the rate of growth of their local school district budgets, as well as the size of school … Read more
The Final Question In these troubled times, which are well-defined by maladies like rising costs, rising debts, and the rise of socialism, there’s no shortage of questions you could ask a Congressional candidate. But one question has lingered most persistently. Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams are very distinct candidates. But to understand this question—and … Read more
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released a new white paper today showing how some other states with heavy union influence and without Right-to-Work laws suffer from declining jobs and growing taxation and cost of living. The report examines Proposal 3, the proposed constitutional amendment on the November general election ballot, in the context of Vermont’s current … Read more
This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke breaks down a first-of-its-kind New Hampshire case: a jury just acquitted Jaxen Cole of two Class B felony “fraudulent use of deepfakes” charges after he posted a 57-second Valentine’s Day spoof of booking-room bodycam audio. No face. No badge. No department. Caption: “Do you think this officer wants … Read more
The left’s complete lack of messaging hasn’t sunk their leaky blue dinghy yet, which suggests people are still as gullible as ever. They want to believe the lies and seem hesitant to acknowledge the truths. Democrats in New Hampshire want an income tax. They propose it every year or nearly every year. They concoct Rube … Read more
Support for socialism stronger among younger voters A July 29 University of New Hampshire poll showing that half of Vermonters view socialism positively — compared with 42% who view capitalism positively — suggests the word “socialism” has considerable appeal in Vermont. But a closer look at the poll shows that support for socialism, membership in … Read more
Previous: Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. I have tried to serialize this misbegotten behavior by SAU86, which I will bring mostly to a close soon. However, the “steamroll” part of the title. DCYF (NH Department of Children, Youth and Family) is supposed to protect children mostly from really bad and abusive … Read more
Dear Governor Ayotte, As you meet with the Judicial Selection Committee, please note that Mary Tenn of Tenn & Tenn serves on this committee. As I understand it, her law firm represents former Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald in his divorce case. Former US Attorney Jane Young represented Gordon MacDonald despite being on the ADO screening committee he … Read more
This week, on The New England Take, A. J. applauds Sydney Sweeney for winning by being hot, breaks down the Constitution Party of New Hampshire’s People’s Contract, and explains why New Hampshire Chief Justice Gordon Macdonald’s resignation has far-reaching implications. Email A. J. at aj@newenglandtake.com and join the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com Sargon of Akkad, “Sydney … Read more
While the media circus and social media were abuzz with comments of all varieties following the resignation of Gordon MacDonald and the scandal surrounding it, Luz Bay didn’t waste any time. She became the first nonincumbent executive council candidate to air her opinion. She said the following: “Executive Councilors are elected to provide independent oversight … Read more
Lisa Kinkade, the Brattleboro homeless advocate who was praised last year for helping create a downtown drop-in center for homeless people, has been arrested following a drug raid in which police say a large amount of crack cocaine and cash was seized. Kincade, 46, was one of three people arrested Sept. 4 when Brattleboro police … Read more
There’s a line from the original DIE HARD movie- lots of them, truly- but this one popped into my head when I heard the news that the New Hampshire State Supreme Court Chief Justice resigned (after a fake medical leave). “We’re gonna need some more FBI guys, I guess.” New Hampshire’s judicial system could use … Read more
Now Gordon MacDonald is accusing Barbara Hantz-Marconi of circulating rumors that he had an affair with Dianne Martin. That’s a bit rich coming from him. He has had an entire career off the sexual misconduct rumor mill, and so have his colleagues at Nixon Peabody and so has their client, the NHCADSV. I am less … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Tunbridge Fair and the many choices Vermonters have this election cycle. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
Have you ever attended a committee hearing with a large turnout? Whether or not the committee chair is a pleasant one, it’s common to hear the chair saying words like, “if someone else has already said your talking point, we don’t need to hear it again; please save all of us some time,” as people … Read more
Letting transient voters have a say in matters with long-term consequences is an injustice. The Democratic Party wouldn’t let 500 republicans in to vote at their annual convention and then just live with the results. No organization would. They could replace officers, alter the charter or bylaws, and, in the case of a contested matter … Read more
New Hampshire’s “live free or die” motto expresses a core value deeply embedded in our culture and our government. People who cherish freedom don’t need large government. They don’t to impose their beliefs with a book of codes enforced by the point of a sword. That’s what unfree societies do. These reflections come to mind … Read more
Rep. Laura Sibilia, I-Dover, lead sponsor of campaign advertising legislation that became law this year, has filed a complaint asking the Vermont Attorney General’s Office to determine whether paid advertisements by Americans for Prosperity during the 2026 election cycle are subject to state campaign-finance or lobbying disclosure laws. The social media advertisements criticize Vermont lawmakers … Read more
$39,721.24, and the Records Nashua Still Hasn’t Produced A new Right-to-Know lawsuit raises questions about figures presented to Nashua’s Board of Aldermen and why the records needed to verify them remain outstanding. TL;DR: If you do not follow Nashua government closely, you may not know the name Matthew Sullivan. Sullivan is Nashua’s Director of Community … Read more
When an untrained reader sees the words “Tuna Tuesday,” s/he might be thinking of standing menu items, like Friday Fish, Saturday Beans & Franks, or Wednesday Prince Spaghetti Day. That’s ok, but some background is in order, especially for readers who are not “cat people,” but first, congratulations to future “Rep. Mr. Carson” for being … Read more