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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
Why HB 1142 is Bad for Towns
Last year most conservation land purchases were voted down, and that's a good thing. Most of these purchases were going to allow the land to be handed directly over to private entities... after being paid for with taxpayer dollars. In Raymond, the ConComm ignored the...
Defeat Home School Bill (HB 368)
UPDATE: This bill was NOT taken up on January 6. It will instead be taken up for a floor vote on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM. It appears that at least one Republican is considering the bill. If you are a constituent of first term Republican Representative...
Judges and Sheriffs (CACR 21)
On January 14, 2010 the House Judiciary Committee will be hearing CACR 21, a bill that would allow judges and sheriffs to continue to serve after the age of 70 years. The hearing will be held at 10:30 AM in LOB Room 208. Please ask the Committee to OPPOSE this...
UN Political Agenda Proposed for Public Schools
Update 2017: The UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which are supported by the ONE organization, have now been renamed to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Please note that the school board members listed below were those who served at the time and are not...
Federal Interference (HB 1134)
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1134 on January 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the LOB Room 204. HB 1134 specifies the circumstances under which a federal officer or special agent may use deadly or non-deadly force in assisting...
Whose Side Are You On? (HB 1142)
by Steve MacDonald One of the symptoms of a legislator who has lost touch with their role in government is when they sponsor or vote for legislation that dilutes voter power or their ability influence the process. HB 1142 deigns to do exactly that. Peter Bergin and...