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MOFFETT: Knowledge, Ignorance, and HB112

Michael Moffett

Our New Hampshire legislature gets many education bills—over 100 just last year—covering building aid, commission memberships, free school meal eligibility, cyber-bullying, masking, menstrual product policies, and much more. While some measures address important issues, most have little or no impact on learning, pedagogy, or knowledge acquisition. An exception was HB320 in 2021, which required that … Read more

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UNDERWOOD: 26 Laws We Need

Ian Underwood

It’s that time of the year, when legislators are scrambling to figure out what bills they should introduce for the coming year.  I’ve got some suggestions.  In no particular order: Short name Description Traffic is traffic Nothing that happens at a traffic stop can be unrelated to the violation that led to the stop. No … Read more

Underwood: Make the Courts Co-Equal Again

Ian Underwood

This little gem made it into the budget bill, HB2, which was passed by both houses and signed by the governor. Legislative Declaration of Authority Regarding Public Education.  In its 1993 and 1997 decisions, in the so-called Claremont series of public school funding cases, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that the New Hampshire Constitution imposes upon … Read more

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Smith: The Fine Print

Julie Smith

While I am not an unconditional member of the Massie fan club, I will share something that JR tweeted about him.  The meme asks why he votes NO on every bill, and the answer is that he reads them.  JR is also a gun club partner of Councilor Wheeler.  I observed a conversation between Karen … Read more

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Smith: Who’s High On Housing Bill Kool-Aid?

Julie Smith

As Housing bills designed to chisel away at local decision making continue to and through their 2nd chamber of the legislature, my thoughts have returned to the skilled salesman’s mantra.  Know your customer.  Housing bill madness is a product presented as a solution to an imaginary crisis that’s been sold to its supporters, who range … Read more

RINO Report Card for 2025 (through crossover)

Spec Bowers

The New Hampshire General Court, our legislature, has reached “crossover.” The House has acted on all its bills and has begun to address Senate Bills. The Senate has done the converse. I have crunched the numbers, i.e., the voting records in 2025 through crossover, to determine objectively which members are RINOs—Republicans In Name Only. I … Read more

Does Gary Rayno Represent NH Citizen’s Best Interest?

Steve MacDonald

If you can get past the stock progressive narratives littered across Gary Rayno’s latest contribution to InDepth New Hampshire, you’ll find…nothing. Well, irony isn’t exactly nothing. He presumes to be challenging the New Hampshire legislature’s integrity. The big question is whether members are representing the best interests of their constituents. He begins by lamenting the … Read more

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CNHT Legislative Updates – Week of 04/14/2025

CNHT

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

So, Your Online Testimony … Doesn’t Really Count

Steve MacDonald

A few days ago, we reported on what we thought was “an issue” with the New Hampshire legislature’s online reporting portal. The Granite State lets you “sign-in” to the legislature’s website to show support or opposition to a bill and even provide written testimony. This was adopted (presumably) because a lot of people can’t be … Read more

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No Time To Waste

Megan Schmitt

As we start the new year here in the Granite State, we also prepare for the upcoming legislativeseason. And what’s on the docket this year? Nearly 1,000 Legislative Service Requests(LSRs)—potential bills that, if approved, could become law. For those familiar with this process,this is a troubling sign. The New Hampshire House of Representatives was never … Read more

RINO Report – The Primaries, 2024

Spec Bowers

Now is the time for all good Republicans to come to the aid of their State. The primary elections are barely a month away. While most voters are focused on the top races for Governor and Congress, we should also pay attention to the State Rep races. Some of the worst RINOs are on the … Read more

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Is Deceit Necessary To Pass Bills?

Ray Cardello

The Maine Legislature is helping to increase Mainers’ distrust and skepticism of their elected officials. The Democrats are using “placeholders” to hide the true intention of a bill and buy time to finalize the details of the legislation.

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Your NH State House (1-11-2024)

Carol McGuire

This year started with two days of session to consider all the bills held over from last year. As usual, the consent calendar of 146 non-controversial bills passed on a voice vote, after five were removed. Those bills would be considered individually at the end of the session. A great many of these bills were … Read more

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