Former Kerry ’04 Worker Sentenced to Prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former New Hampshire state legislator who processed checks for John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign was sentenced Thursday to a year and a half in prison for stealing more than $100,000 of the money. Shane Tessimond of Lincoln, N.H.,...

Taxes and More Taxes (HB 2)

HB2, the companion bill to the state budget, is not only fiscally irresponsible during these difficult economic times, but it calls for many radical tax hikes that will affect every family in New Hampshire. Specifically, HB2: *Calls for a NEW Capital Gains Tax of 5%...

Home Schoolers Update (HB 368)

HB 368 was retained in committee. Chairman Emma Rouse described HB 368 as a “vehicle” to continue to “study” the homeschool laws in New Hampshire. Retained Bill – Survey to Superintendents Subcommittee Work Session: 6/2/2009 10:00 AM LOB...

Stimulus Money Transparency

by Doug Lambert GraniteGrok.com This year, extra monies have been pumped into the JAG program as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) or, as it is more commonly called, the “stimulus” package. This is the same grant that would provide the funds...

CNHT joins opposition to Waxman-Markey

Leaders of Several New Hampshire Groups call on Senator Shaheen to oppose energy tax increases on the New Hampshire Family to the tune of $1,600.00 Waxman-Markey introduces $600 billion dollars in new energy taxes Concord, NH – Today, the leaders of several New...

Grafton County Officials Preparing for the Worst

The saga of the out-of-state treasurer in Grafton continues. As the Valley News continues doing their “fluff” stories I would like to say that all hell is breaking loose at the Grafton County Government level. Between the Commissioners meeting dated 05-05-2009 and the...