Ugly Legislative Session Draws to a Close

COVID-19 has meant virtual or hybrid committee meetings, virtual sessions for the Senate, and in-person sessions held on athletic fields and parking lots in Durham and a sportsplex in Bedford for the House.

Young Activists Speak Out Against ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill

Members of We Speak and Project Dream led the “We Can Stand The Truth Rally” on Saturday in opposition to House Bill 544, which would prohibit public employees such as educators from discussing ideas such as racism and sexism.

Pondering Fathers Day and Fishing

As I walked into the river, my mind was going through the “To Do” list. On the list was Fathers Day.

Rep. Douglas Ley of Jaffrey Has Died

The former House Majority Leader from 2018-2020 and a professor of history at Franklin Pierce University, died at home as was his wish, according to one of his two sons, Ethan Ley, who posted on the website CaringBridge Friday afternoon.

Sununu To End State of Emergency Friday at Midnight

Gov. Chris Sununu said he is ending the COVID-19 state of emergency in New Hampshire as of midnight on Friday and became emotional about the past year’s ordeal, the sacrifices made, and responded to charges that he has used the press conferences for political advantage.

NH Health and Education Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Masks in Schools

The New Hampshire Department of Education and Division of Public Health Services recommend that there should be flexibility in school face mask policies so that if situations arise where it becomes potentially unsafe to wear a face mask for prolonged periods of time (e.g., due to the potential for heat exhaustion, dehydration, significant discomfort or inability to wear a face mask, etc.) that steps be taken to allow masks to come off, even in indoor environments.

AFP-NH Hosts Event Today in Exeter

Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is hosting a Stop the Spending Spree event today at the SeaDog Brewery at 6:00 PM. The event will feature state Representatives Michael Vose and Hershel Nunez as they discuss the non-infrastructure items included in the latest federal spending proposal.