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May

30

2020

Keene to Consider a Mask Mandate That May Lead to More Infections, Other Health Issues

Steve MacDonald

A Keene, New Hampshire city Councilor (at-Large Randy Filiault) says he will propose an ordinance requiring masks indoors in public places across the city. A move that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) says, “may, paradoxically, lead to more transmission of Covid-19…”

May

28

2020

“That’s Big Government For You:” Racetrack Won’t Open After AG Threats

Christopher Maidment

Under threat of the state’s attorney general, the Riverside Speedway in Northumberland will not open to the public this weekend, after having opened for business over Memorial Day. “[U]nfortunately, big government is going to win again,” Riverside Speedway said in a Facebook post. “[A]s a family, we have decided to…

May

22

2020

Nashua Mask Mandate Passes with Fines up to $1,000

Christopher Maidment

Mask-less shoppers in Nashua could face fines up to $1,000 for violating the city’s new mask mandate. The Board of Alderman voted to implement a new emergency ordinance on Thursday evening requiring all persons to wear a cloth face covering to enter any business, multi-unit residential complex or commercial building.…

May

13

2020

As Lockdown Lingers, Legislators’ Frustrations Begin to Mount – via NHJournal

Christopher Maidment

Via NHJournal – by Christopher Maidment As Gov. Chris Sununu’s business lockdown approaches Day 50, the state legislature also remains closed for business. While Republican Gov. Sununu has been receiving high marks in polls for his handling of the crisis, Republican legislators are frustrated they’re being left out of the…

May

6

2020

Budget Blowout: Why States are Asking for a Federal Bailout

Christopher Maidment

At Noon Today Join Americans For Prosperity for an in-depth look at why high spending states are asking for a federal bailout and how they got there: The massive impact of COVID-19 has made legislators in DC more friendly than usual to the idea of gargantuan federal spending – and…

Apr

18

2020

Now What New Hampshire?

Christopher Maidment

From pictures and videos I’ve seen online it appears that several hundred people gathered at the State House today to protest the Governor’s economic shutdown. That is their right, guaranteed by both the New Hampshire and United States Constitution, and it appears not a single person was arrested for gathering…

Apr

18

2020

Denaro Elected State Chairman of NH College Republicans

Steve MacDonald

For Immediate Release: 4/18/2020: MANCHESTER, NH – Today, the New Hampshire Federation of College Republicans are proud to announce that Matt Denaro has been elected Chairman.

Apr

16

2020

#Reopen NH Rally – In Vehicles, On Foot, Use Masks, Social Distancing, or not – Just Be There!

Steve MacDonald

In support of #Reopen NH, there is a rally in Concord this Saturday, April 18th. We’ve received a lot of questions at the ‘Grok, as have they, about how this is supposed to look. The answer? Here it is.

Apr

15

2020

VIDEO: Remote Learning Conversation with Commissioner Edelblut

Christopher Maidment

Last night Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire hosted a discussion with Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut and SBOE Chair Drew Cline. The conversation focused on Remote Learning in New Hampshire because of COVID, state policy changes that needed to be made to make it possible, why NH was able…

Mar

30

2020

Live Free and Rant 4: Every Business is Essential

Christopher Maidment

Another lovely day in the apocalypse, and the US government has still shut down giant chunks of the economy. We go over our brave representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and his unpopular stand against due process and pork barrel spending in the latest stimulus bill. We also cover the designation of…

Is WMUR’s Jessica Moran trying to be wingman to NH Snitcher-in-Chief, Mindi Messmer?

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May

20

2020

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I previously wrote about Mindi Messmer who having failed in her run for US Congress is now trying catch a seat on the NH Executive…

Petition calls on Bishop Libasci to allow churches to re-open

Rich Girard·

May

20

2020

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A petition has been launched (link below) to ask the Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, Bishop of Manchester, to allow the reopening of churches in…

GrokPoll Results – “Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

Steve MacDonald·

May

18

2020

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Our most recent poll question asked, “Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?” The poll results are in and they…

“Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

Steve MacDonald·

May

15

2020

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It’s new poll time as we turn our eye toward the races for the US House of Representatives. We’ll start with District one. We want…

GrokPoll Results: “Would You Support a Republican Primary Challenger to NH Gov. Chris Sununu?”

Steve MacDonald·

May

15

2020

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A few days ago, we reported on some Republicans expressing concern over Governor Sununu’s emergency orders. Folks from whom you would not typically hear that…

With 13 Hours Left in the Poll How Is Gov. Sununu Doing?

Steve MacDonald·

May

14

2020

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Our latest poll asks whether you would support a Republican if they primaried governor Chris Sununu. The answers were No, Yes, and Yes, but only…

GrokPOLL Results – Pick a NH US Senate Candidate to Win the Race in November

Steve MacDonald·

May

12

2020

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New Hampshire has an election for US Senate this fall. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen has warmed the seat since she won in 2008. Three other candidates…

Op-Ed – Applying lessons of remote instruction when we go back to school

Op-Ed·

May

11

2020

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I recently spoke to a pair of high school juniors with very different perspectives on remote instruction. Leslie (not her real name) was committed to…

“The state telling you what you can and can’t do isn’t about health”

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May

9

2020

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When the state tells you it’s safe to go to The Home Depot to buy a sponge but it’s too dangerous to go to a…

Poll Results – How Soon Should We Open New Hampshire?

Steve MacDonald·

May

9

2020

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We’re back in the poll business, and for our first poll, we asked the question on everyone’s mind. How soon should we reopen New Hampshire?…

GrokPOLL : How Soon Should We Re-Open New Hampshire?

Steve MacDonald·

May

7

2020

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If you ask the folks around here, when should we open New Hampshire, many of them will say, no one had the authority to “close…

What did UNH Do with that Million Dollars from the Feds to Create Another Bias Awareness Guide?

Steve MacDonald·

May

6

2020

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While researching the post on the potential for Chinese influence at UNH I stumbled over an article about some National Science Funding that I wrote…

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Keene to Consider a Mask Mandate That May Lead to More Infections, Other Health Issues

“That’s Big Government For You:” Racetrack Won’t Open After AG Threats

Nashua Mask Mandate Passes with Fines up to $1,000

As Lockdown Lingers, Legislators’ Frustrations Begin to Mount – via NHJournal

Budget Blowout: Why States are Asking for a Federal Bailout

Now What New Hampshire?

Denaro Elected State Chairman of NH College Republicans

#Reopen NH Rally – In Vehicles, On Foot, Use Masks, Social Distancing, or not – Just Be There!

VIDEO: Remote Learning Conversation with Commissioner Edelblut

Live Free and Rant 4: Every Business is Essential

Is WMUR’s Jessica Moran trying to be wingman to NH Snitcher-in-Chief, Mindi Messmer?

Petition calls on Bishop Libasci to allow churches to re-open

GrokPoll Results – “Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

“Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

GrokPoll Results: “Would You Support a Republican Primary Challenger to NH Gov. Chris Sununu?”

With 13 Hours Left in the Poll How Is Gov. Sununu Doing?

GrokPOLL Results – Pick a NH US Senate Candidate to Win the Race in November

Op-Ed – Applying lessons of remote instruction when we go back to school

“The state telling you what you can and can’t do isn’t about health”

Poll Results – How Soon Should We Open New Hampshire?

GrokPOLL : How Soon Should We Re-Open New Hampshire?

What did UNH Do with that Million Dollars from the Feds to Create Another Bias Awareness Guide?

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New Media news from around NH

Dan Hynes Announces run for Hillsborough County Attorney

Dave Wheeler Announces Run for NH Executive Council District 5

Denise Ricciardi Announces Endorsements by NH Senators

Matt Mayberry – Reopen Indoor Seating at NH Restaurants

NH Primary Source: Republican Stewart Levenson enters District 2 Executive Council race

DON’T INCREASE SUPPLY FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Negron campaign adds ‘SwipeRed’ app to organize, picks up Nashua endorsements

Reopen NH – Rally Today in Concord from Noon to 2pm

J Bartlett – Five guidelines for reopening New Hampshire’s economy

Getting NH Back to Business

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Keene to Consider a Mask Mandate That May Lead to More Infections, Other Health Issues

“That’s Big Government For You:” Racetrack Won’t Open After AG Threats

Nashua Mask Mandate Passes with Fines up to $1,000

As Lockdown Lingers, Legislators’ Frustrations Begin to Mount – via NHJournal

Budget Blowout: Why States are Asking for a Federal Bailout

Now What New Hampshire?

Denaro Elected State Chairman of NH College Republicans

#Reopen NH Rally – In Vehicles, On Foot, Use Masks, Social Distancing, or not – Just Be There!

VIDEO: Remote Learning Conversation with Commissioner Edelblut

Live Free and Rant 4: Every Business is Essential

Is WMUR’s Jessica Moran trying to be wingman to NH Snitcher-in-Chief, Mindi Messmer?

Petition calls on Bishop Libasci to allow churches to re-open

GrokPoll Results – “Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

“Who is Your Pick to Win NH’s Congressional District One Republican Primary?”

GrokPoll Results: “Would You Support a Republican Primary Challenger to NH Gov. Chris Sununu?”

With 13 Hours Left in the Poll How Is Gov. Sununu Doing?

GrokPOLL Results – Pick a NH US Senate Candidate to Win the Race in November

Op-Ed – Applying lessons of remote instruction when we go back to school

“The state telling you what you can and can’t do isn’t about health”

Poll Results – How Soon Should We Open New Hampshire?

GrokPOLL : How Soon Should We Re-Open New Hampshire?

What did UNH Do with that Million Dollars from the Feds to Create Another Bias Awareness Guide?

Connect

MicroGroks

New Media news from around NH

Dan Hynes Announces run for Hillsborough County Attorney

Dave Wheeler Announces Run for NH Executive Council District 5

Denise Ricciardi Announces Endorsements by NH Senators

Matt Mayberry – Reopen Indoor Seating at NH Restaurants

NH Primary Source: Republican Stewart Levenson enters District 2 Executive Council race

DON’T INCREASE SUPPLY FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Negron campaign adds ‘SwipeRed’ app to organize, picks up Nashua endorsements

Reopen NH – Rally Today in Concord from Noon to 2pm

J Bartlett – Five guidelines for reopening New Hampshire’s economy

Getting NH Back to Business

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