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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
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 educate these...
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. "I...
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 state's...
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...
The Right to Defend Oneself (HB 160)
HB 0160 allows a person who is in any place where he or she has a right to be to use deadly force to protect oneself. CNHT feels that the passage of this bill would be beneficial to the taxpayer. Read the full text of the bill here: HB 160 PLEASE ATTEND THIS HEARING...