In the last legisaltive session the New Hampshire (Republican Majority™) legislature overrode Governor Sununu’s veto of the Biomass bailout Bill. SB365 forces electricity providers like Eversource to pay above market rates for power from wood-burning plants. That increase is passed on to consumers.
This: #ClimateChange “the biggest top threat to our national security”? Only if you are living in an alternative universe where China does not exist. In the actual universe we inhabit, China is working toward becoming the world’s preeminent military and economic power. “Since the accession of Xi Jinping to leadership in Beijing five years ago, …
The conventional wisdom has long been that the New Hampshire GOP needs a State Chairman who can unify the Party’s factions. You know, the venerable “we need to focus on what unites us, not divides us” yada yada yada. The problem is that the divide between the NeverTrumpers and the rest of us dwarfs whatever …
To Grow, the New Hampshire GOP Must First Shrink Read More »
This: While St. Hilaire was ultimately confirmed, it was on a straight party-line vote: The two Democrats on the council voiced their opposition to the confirmation, including Councilor Chris Pappas, the congressman-elect for New Hampshire’s 1st District. “This individual must be beyond reproach,” he said. ” They must be prepared for this position. And I …
Republicans limp into the next session of the New Hampshire Legislature in the minority where it will become vital for them to stick together. A strong united front (In the NH House) will do more to peel off the necessary Democrat votes than the bevy of Republican aisle crossers we’ve been plagued with these past few …
NH House Republican Minority Announces “Leadership” Positions Read More »
Acting New Hampshire Republican Party Chair Wayne MacDonald will not seek re-election. This clears a path for candidate Steve Stepanek when the party meets on January 26th. Steve announced a few weeks ago and is the only candidate still standing. Speculation that Mike Biundo might seek the post collapsed when he declined. NHGOP Vice-Chair Matt Mayberry was …
Steve Stepanek Has Clear Shot at NHGOP Chairmanship – Wayne MacDonald not Interested Read More »
In case you missed it partisan New Hampshire Democrat Colin Van Ostern got himself $250,000.00 to buy a non-partisan public office. Secretary of State. Today the New Hampshire House will vote on whether he succeeded. It’s Organization Day. The Legislature will convene to formally choose a Speaker, and take care of some housekeeping. Part of that …
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This: Awww. Lovely, isn’t it. Now that Tom Sherman is a State Senator, it’s all about Republicans working with Democrats to “move New Hampshire forward together.” Of course, when it was Dan Innis who prevailed in 2016, there was no awww moment with Sherman and no Sherman agreeing to work with Innis to “move New …
This from Governor Sununu’s “Policy Director”: “Voluntary,” “financially solvent” – sounds just like private insurance, which begs the question: If it is possible to have a “Paid Family Leave plan” that is “voluntary” and “financially solvent,” then why isn’t such a product already available to employees through private insurers? Because “Paid Family Leave” covers situations …
Steve Stepanek has formally announced his bid to become the next Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party. The Union Leader quotes Stepanek as saying that, “At this juncture, the Republican Party doesn’t exist in New Hampshire as an organization,” … “It has failed in fundraising and organization; and we need to completely revamp what’s going on …
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