Interference in Employee Employer Relationship (HB 663)

HB 663 is an intrusive bill proposed by James Pilliod (R) which would require employers to provide flexible hours for workers and more. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 663 The bill is not yet scheduled for hearing but when it is we will post the date and time...

Unfair to Home Schoolers

According to the most recent NECAP test results, 61 percent, 68 percent and 28 percent of 11th grade students statewide fall below the “proficient” level in writing, mathematics and reading respectively. By this grade, $1.7 billion has been spent to...

NH Education Commissioner will not seek another term

January 27, 2009 Seacoast Online CONCORD — Gov. John Lynch today thanked Education Commissioner Lyonel Tracy for his service to the State of New Hampshire. Tracy has told Gov. Lynch that he will not seek reappointment when his term expires at the end of March....

NH Examines Penalties for Meetings Law Violations (HB 425)

Seacoast Online – New Hampshire examines penalties for meetings law violations CONCORD — New Hampshire lawmakers are considering strengthening penalties against public agencies, officials and employees that violate the state’s Right-to-Know Law. The...

Horse Fees Bill to be Killed (HB 427)

Seacoast Online CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The sponsor of a bill that has angered horse owners around New Hampshire is withdrawing her proposal. The New Hampshire Horse Council says Cornish Rep. Carla Skinder sent an e-mail early Tuesday to say she would ask that her bill...

Concord tax cap case will be heard before court

January 27, 2009 Merrimack County Superior Court will hear the City of Concord’s case on why Spending Caps should not be allowed in the State of NH. The voters of Concord have submitted the required number of signatures to put the tax cap on the ballot, but the city...