Tag: Federal Grants

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Just Say No To Federal Grants

April 5, 2025 Chris Thibodeau

When I first ran for Alderman, I knew that Nashua, like many other cities, utilized FEDERAL grants. However, within my first few months in office, I realized the extent of our city’s dependency on them. As an increasing amount came through the chamber, I concluded that these were not exceptions—they had become the rule. I … Read more

Take Action: Did the EC Just Commit Us to Vax Mandates???

November 15, 2021 Op-Ed

For anyone concerned with a lack of transparency in government, last week’s Executive Council meeting should have set off some very, very loud alarms. The 603 Alliance is encouraging you to take action, as outlined toward the end of this article. But first, some background information.

The Bonfire of the Insanities

December 12, 2024October 28, 2021 Steve MacDonald

I’m back for my monthly co-hosting gig on Life with Liz on WMN1590 AM, and it’s the bonfire of the insanities episode. Out of control school boards, frolicking with federal funds, the border mess, inflation, shortages, and the fiddlers in DC who are watching ‘Rome’ burn.

RebuildNH Expresses Gratitude for Executive Council’s Support for Constitution

October 14, 2021 Op-Ed

Vote Against $27 Million Shows that Peaceful & Civil Engagement Can Keep Government In Check.

EAST DERRY, N.H.—RebuildNH is celebrating the NH Executive Council’s 4-1 vote today to reject $27 million in federal funds that would have created 13 state vaccine propaganda positions and expanded the state’s unconstitutional vaccine registry,

Stop NH From Exchanging Your State Sovereignty for Federal Money

November 19, 2024October 12, 2021 Andrew Manuse

Rather than address the people’s concerns about $27 million in federal funds that are slated to spread vaccine propaganda and enhance an unconstitutional vaccine database, Gov. Chris Sununu has spent the last two weeks attacking concerned citizens as “conspiracy theorists” and spreading misinformation of his own.

Is This Still the “Live Free or Die” State?

October 11, 2021 Op-Ed

We often hear those who protest various political or social ills described as fringe, extreme right or left, angry, or other negative comments meant to marginalize whatever group is out of favor with the media and their political allies. Governor Sununu is a frequent offender in this department. He repeatedly uses these inflammatory and … Read more

The Governor Has Already Suspended State Law Once to Satisfy the Fed’s “Boiler-Plate” Language…

October 2, 2021 Op-Ed

In the angst over the two or three loud-mouths who shut down the Executive Council meeting at Saint Anselm College on Wednesday, we should not overlook the real issue underlying the emotion. Just as the Biblical figure Esau traded his sacred birthright for a bowl of stew, so too was the State of New Hampshire about to trade away its sovereignty for $27M in federal grants.

The $46 Million Free Lunch

December 8, 2019 Ian Underwood

The first thing to understand about charter schools is that reasonable people disagree about whether the outcomes from charter schools are significantly better than those from regular public schools. (And by ‘outcomes’, I don’t mean just final scores. I mean improvements. Schools that have students who would do well under any circumstances don’t deserve any credit when those kids do well.)

NH sends $1.5 million back to local schools – Unused federal funds will support 111 projects across New Hampshire

June 14, 2019 Op-Ed

Contact: Grant Bosse | CONCORD- New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today announced that he has reallocated $1.5 million in unused federal Title I and Title II funds back to New Hampshire school districts “I understand that sometimes school districts are not always able to use every dollar of federal grants before they expire. This … Read more