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“Our taxes don’t go to public schools, our money doesn’t pay for the roads here; we do not truly consider ourselves Grafton County-ites. When people ask where you go to school, you say Dartmouth. You never say you’re from Hanover, but some far-off place you call “home.” And by voting for one of our carpet-bagging compatriots, we’ve done Grafton a great disservice.” ~ Zachary Gottlieb, Dartmouth College Newspaper on the election of a non-resident to the office of Grafton County Treasurer
Recording Public Officials (HB 145)
Do you feel that, for public officials, "on the job" should mean "on the record?" Do you feel it is unjust for citizens to be threatened with years of jail time -- for simply recording their interaction, in a public place, with a public officer? HB 145 would permit...
A Modest (Budget Cutting) Proposal
by Steve MacDonald There are plenty of towns like mine trying to figure out where they can cut costs. But every conversation seems to end at cutting education or safety services. While I find it hard to believe that there is nothing else in a budget you can trim, I...
Home Schooling Bill Does Not Protect From Criminality (HB 301)
Until a bill is introduced into the House, the sponsors are allowed to remove their support. House Record: Wednesday, January 26, 2011-- Last day to introduce HBs. House rule 38(d): Any sponsor may request that his or her name be deleted as a sponsor of the bill prior...
NH Families for Freedom on HB 301 (LSR 827)
LSR 827 - Out-of-state Lobbyists Propose Bill to Criminalize NH Home Schoolers LSR 827 (see summary below) a bill amending the NH home education law, was submitted by Rep. Parison. This proposal was drafted in Virginia by Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)....
Parental Rights Bill (HB 180)
Next Tuesday in Concord there will be a Public Hearing on HB 180: 1/25/2011 at 11:00 AM in LOB 104 From NH's Parental Rights group: HB 180 is coming before the House Legislative Administration Committee for a public hearing. This is a very important bill for anyone...
No local lawmakers on education funding panel
Although four area towns are among the 11 communities most affected by the state's education funding formula, they don't have local representation on a legislative panel formed to tackle the issue. House Speaker William O'Brien announced yesterday the creation of the...