Bill Would Rein in RPCs (HB 1616)

HB 1616 is AN ACT requiring legislative approval for regional planning commissions to accept money from governmental sources other than the state of New Hampshire or its political subdivisions. “Before a commission may accept or receive any funds, grants, or...

House Hearing on HB 1520 on Access to Ballots

N.H. House Hearing on HB 1520 on Access to Ballots on January 23 at 10:00 House Bill 1520 to provide access to ballots under the Right-to-Know Law has been introduced in the N.H. House and assigned to the House Election Law Committee. This bill is sponsored by Rep....

Vermont Statewide Voter Database

by Ed Naile I have in my possession the updated, current Vermont Statewide Voter Database that the state sends to me free of charge every month. NH can’t send NH taxpayers our own Statewide Database for the obvious reason – it is loaded with out of state voters names...

SB 555 Would Establish an Ombudsman for RTK Disputes

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S right-to-know law is meant to ensure transparency and accountability in our government, but citizens often run into roadblocks attempting to get state and local agencies to live up to the letter and intent of the law. Currently, the right-to-know law...

Town of New Boston Must Comply with Decision

Here is the latest update on CNHT’s help in representing the Winslows of New Boston in their case regarding the town of New Boston. It is good news in that the Town must finally produce an inventory of items they have taken from the Winslow property, and allow...