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Today, on the morning update, someone has a not-so-new idea about how to deal with [insert name of thing here], when you REALLY want to get it done. Ep. 102 Link(s) Check Out More Morning Update Here! – Also available on Rumble, Instagram/Reels, and Steve’s Substack. Follow ‘Grok on X – Rumble – Facebook – … Read more
Skiing is a big part of the Vermont brand, along with maple syrup and fall foliage. Our little state produces an inordinate number of Olympic-caliber athletes, which is both a major source of local pride and a major source of international free media attention promoting tourism – kind of important for our economy. And a … Read more
The court says the law says you can be detained without a bond hearing In what has to be a crazy development for “Democracy,” a Circuit Court just ruled that the law says what it says and the Trump Administration can enforce that. I’d add that it is constitutionally required to enforce the law as … Read more
This week, on the Elsa Kurt Show, Congress lurches through a partial shutdown while ICE funding, body cams, and the Save Act fuel a deeper fight over law, legitimacy, and public trust. We track youth walkouts, the Epstein file shock, Iran’s threats, and a Grammys night that preached more than it performed. Authors’ and Speakers’ … Read more
Family Court Enterprise Spotlight Reveals Foundational Flaws Profit over Well-being What does the Administrative Family Court and Judicial Branch have in common? Lack of oversight and accountability for starters. Legislators are working to fix these issues with bills like CACR 23 and CACR 29. Sound resolution won’t be found in one or even five good … Read more
Most people are already familiar with Americans for Prosperity (AFP), so it’s really not necessary to write a new book on them, but there are a few things to point out. One does not need to be a card-carrying paid member to attend their free events, seminars, and workshops. These events are often generously catered. … Read more
Not one progressive millionaire in America lives on land that wasn’t “stolen,” if their rhetoric is to be believed. Bernie Sanders, for example, has three homes on stolen land, a hypocrisy not rivaled by his 550K$ “campaign” expenses in 2025 on Bombardier Challenger private aircraft (flown over stolen land), to bitch about rich people and … Read more
Why a “Conservative” Leader Risks Her Office by Ignoring 80% of Voters on Girls’ Safety and Fairness. As a woman, athlete, and gymnastics coach dedicated to mentoring girls, I was deeply disappointed to see Governor Kelly Ayotte once again veto legislation that would have safeguarded the rights, privacy, and safety of women across New Hampshire. … Read more
If you search “Diversity” on these beloved pages (was that a stretch?), you will get over 1400 hits. Searches for DEI, Equity, Inclusion, or related forms of discrimination (and insanity) will overlap in some instances, but we’ve got plenty more to chew on when it comes to the subject, and it all leaves a bad … Read more
On the heels of the executive council blocking an extension of that rent-seeking Gordon-Darby contract, it was pointed out that NH receives $330M of federal highway money each year. Sure, that’s a lot of money, but I still say “so what.” This isn’t the first rodeo, so to speak, with NH and DC. One could … Read more
This week on NE Take, A. J. breaks down the tremendous impact of the latest Epstein file dump, the chaotic New Hampshire vehicle inspection situation, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Commissioner throwing her staff under the bus over an ICE facility, and a CHARLIE Act in the Granite State. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions … Read more
Nothing says fun like campaign ads. Most of them are formulaic, boring, uninspired, and not share-worthy. I know. The consultant class knows how to spring whatever it is to get their candidate to win, but half of them are going to lose. Not great odds. So, if you are going to lose, have fun, and … Read more
Americans are paying attention to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new, health-minded food pyramid that recommends nutrient-dense, whole foods, including meat proteins and full-fat dairy. Now it’s incumbent on every state to make it as easy as possible to buy the real foods that HHS and its sub-agencies recommend, and to enhance ‘food liberty’ … Read more
What Recent Hearings on HB1717 Reveals About the Children and Family Law Committee (CFL) Respectfully, the CFL committee has spent recent years boasting about their expertise, book deals, and their handling of family court matters. However, recent events reveal just how deficient that expertise truly appears to be. During public testimony on HB 1717, the … Read more
Competition for scarce water in dry regions has a long and sometimes violent history. Washington state has been the scene of a legal battle between a cattle-ranching family and state regulators over the family’s use of water in the dry eastern region of the Evergreen State. Tensions have escalated in tandem with the state’s enforcement … Read more
Let’s Hope So I don’t know how many copies of Kamala’s book are boxed up in a well-kept but distant corner of many a Millionaire’s manse (or their housekeepers sus storage shed), but her book tour was a “good read.” Yeah, we dodged that bullet. But what if it’s an ordinance from the 2008 Movie … Read more
Let’s start with the equally sad, infuriating, and hilarious news story about Green Mountain Transit’s electric buses, too big to even be useful as doorstops. Electrifying our public transportation system has long been a priority for Vermont’s Net Zero agenda, and it was with great fanfare that GMT touted the purchase of five electric buses … Read more
This week, on The Ever-Living Podcast, Cindy and Jessica welcome Heather Gardner, Director of 365 Campaigns for 40 Days for Life, to talk about one of the most powerful, peaceful pro-life movements in the world. The Independents with Carla Gericke will return in this time-slot next week. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and … Read more
Every January, the nice folks at NewsGuard ask whether I will be responding to any of their questions about content published on GraniteGrok.com that they have issues with. They cite a post, comment on it, present rebutting information, and ask why we didn’t include any of that in the original. My pat response for years has been … Read more
Rather than embracing a beautiful, rural state rich in incredible natural resources and deep-rooted traditional New England values, and building on that foundation, Janet Mills has tried to emulate California and, now, Minnesota. Janet Mills is all about power and corruption. As she tries to play with the big boys, she has neglected to accept … Read more