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It’s no surprise to regular readers of Behind the Lines that the so-called “Green” agenda is really just a wealthfare scam designed to make lower-income, rural folks subsidize the high-ticket item toys of their better off neighbors (and the lucrative employment of a large and politically powerful class of otherwise useless bureaucrats and NGO operatives, … Read more
Another week, more local and national news and opinion with Jocelyn and her guest Robbie Stewart. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK! and Right Side Up, and Replays of Granite State Live. Follow these links for current and past content for the entire podcast lineup. … Read more
Two dads wore pink wristbands with XX on them to a girls’ soccer game to protest a boy playing on the opposing team. There was a hubbub, which garnered national attention and plenty of commentary from us, including this. To summarize, as I understand it, the cast includes public school superintendents, coaches, at least one … Read more
Note: Petition sent 4-23-2025 To the New Hampshire State Senate and Governor Kelly Ayotte. We, the undersigned, request that you advance and pass HB649 without further amendment or delay with the understanding that, while the “every two-year” compromise to the original bill is an acceptable move in the right direction, ending unnecessary passenger vehicle inspections … Read more
Most people understand the limitations of their homes before sending out invitations. If you have seating at the table for 10, you do not invite 16; if you only have one spare bedroom that sleeps 2, you don’t invite 8. That is basic and falls under the strained category of common sense. Unfortunately, like reading … Read more
It was my understanding that the formerly pending asphalt plant site at 145 Temple Street Nashua was in “mixed use” zoning, which could/would have been their argument had they not withdrawn their litigation against the City. I haven’t been paying attention to this matter since the last city election came and went, and they apparently … Read more
Terese Bastarche and Julian Acciard man the helm for this week’s installment of Granite State Live, covering local issues and national news that affects New Hampshire Granite State Live 4/15/2025 https://t.co/d7mozJErnV — GraniteGrok (@GraniteGrok) April 15, 2025 Watch Live Here: Airs Tuesdays from 7-9-PM EDT https://www.facebook.com/GraniteGrokNH/ https://x.com/GraniteGrok https://granitegrok.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5678928 Replays Of This and Past … Read more
Opting Out Appears Futile Parents around the nation are up in arms after finding out that their children have been given sexual surveys in school. They are being distributed in middle and high schools around the country without parents’ permission, and for some, without their knowledge at all. Even the parents who previously opted … Read more
Bill hearings for this week are scheduled for April 15 in the Senate Commerce Committee and House Housing Committee. Find them here:https://www.cnht.org/news/2025/04/13/hearings-week-of-april-14/ You can use the House Portal, or email the House Housing Committee directly:https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/ You can use the Senate Portal, or email the Senate Commerce Committee directly:https://gc.nh.gov/remotecommittee/senate.aspx You can also check both the House and … Read more
This week, I started by presenting a number of House bills to the Senate ED&A committee. They had scheduled 16 bills this morning, one every ten minutes… And they actually did that for the first two hours! HB 192, recommendations of the joint committee on employee classification, had no opposition and very few questions from … Read more
Napoleon once observed, “A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” Indeed, colored cloth military decorations have long inspired prodigious and brave efforts on behalf of countries, causes, or flags. Today, such efforts occur not only by soldiers on battlefields but also by mothers—Gold Star Mothers — in New Hampshire … Read more
This week, we discuss the passage of H454, the education bill, some actions of the Trump Administration, and “winners and losers” in Vermont. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK!, Right Side Up, and Replays of Granite State Live. Follow these links for current and past … Read more
The Fourth Annual Libertarians vs. Republicans Charity Hockey Game was Saturday, and it turned out to be a high-scoring, fast-paced spectacle. The Libertarian team had 49 shots on goal with the Republicans making 43. In the end, those extra shots made the difference as the Libertrains skated away with a 7 – 5 victory. This … Read more
When Governor Scott unveiled his education reform plan, I warned readers to be prepared to “kiss your sister.” There’s a lot to not like in what he came up with, but at least it reduced spending by $180 million in order to cut taxes. The plan the Democrats are putting forward, however, is more like … Read more
Reactions to Lt. Gov. John Rodgers trashing President Trump, RKF jr ally says ‘reckoning’ is coming for Covid era rules. Please like, follow, or subscribe to The ‘Grok on Rumble and YouTube for early access to new episodes of GrokTALK!, Right Side Up, and Replays of Granite State Live. Follow these links for current and past content for the … Read more
Hearings Next Week!Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 – 11:00AMHouse Children and Family LawRoom 206-208, Legislative Office Building, 33 N State Street, Concord???? Watch ????Continuing Education with Administrative Judge Ellen V. Christo, NH circuit court.Watch the judicial system and Chairman Mark Pearson continue to spin their narrative that everything in the Family Court is lawful, that due process can … Read more
What last week appeared to be a decent day for a rally outside the New Hampshire state house took a New England turn yesterday. Mother Nature dropped several inches of spring snow on the Granite State, followed by rain, with temperatures in the mid-thirties. It was the sort of Saturday where you grabbed a hot … Read more
After submitting my most recent article on rogue Rs that voted the wrong way on HB1002 last year and removing property tax relief from HB2 this year, I started alerting constituents of the latter. A constituent of Bryer complained of him being a “union schmuck” and that inspired me to do more cross referencing. I … Read more
The Josiah Bartlett Center’s recent post by Drew Cline rightfully points out that reduced increases in school budgets are being called cuts, which is misleading. At the same time, Cline reports that increases in spending that come from Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) are actually savings, which is similarly misleading. In an emailed article I received … Read more
The race to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Chris Pappas, New Hampshire, is in play! A. J. Kierstead and Dexter Tarbox discuss the impact of the US Senate race for New Hampshire being a jump ball with a complex Democratic slate and weak Republican bench. Players include Lily Tang Williams, Chris Pappas, Maggie Goodlander, … Read more