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Sun shines on Wolfeboro's Independence Day Parade
Following weeks of rain, thunderstorms, sprinkles, showers and misting, the skies cleared last Saturday morning long enough for the Independence Day Parade to assemble and spend nearly an hour and half passing in review down Wolfeboro's Main Street.
'Term limitation is truly a people's proposal that will open a window to a continuing wave of bright minds and fresh energy.
Supporters of the recently enacted state of New Hampshire budget were quick to claim that it was responsible and that they made tough decisions during difficult economic times.
Front Door Politics: From the State House to Your House
Fairness was in the eye of the beholder at the State House last Wednesday when the N.H. House and Senate grudgingly approved the 2010-11 budget.
Ailing former state senator gets jail time for third DWI
Former state senator Bill Denley pled guilty in Southern Carroll County District Court on June 22 to the driving while intoxicated charge that led to his resignation last February, negotiating for three days of house arrest in lieu of jail time due to his deteriorating health.
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Legislators opine on sales tax, veto threat, budget
Gov. Deval Patrick appears to have done the impossible in Massachusetts politics: He has the Democrats and Republicans working together on a common cause.
GMFRW - Women's Group to Hold BBQ Social Featuring Manchester GOP Chair
The Greater Manchester Federated Republican Women is pleased to announce our club social and BBQ to be held on Monday, June 22 from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at 54 Walnut Street in Manchester.
NH-Sen: The Ayotte Trial Balloon
Rumors have been flying that New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte will run against Paul Hodes for the Senate seat Judd Gregg has said he will be vacating.
Jennifer Donahue: If Ayotte Runs in NH, It's a Sign Democrats Have...
New Hampshire in 2010 is very much in play from Senate to dog-catcher, and that could present a challenge for Democrats in 2010 if other states follow suit- which they often do.
Gatsas vows to streamline goverment
State Sen. Ted Gatsas kicked off his campaign for mayor yesterday with a speech that emphasized his local roots, presenting the Ward 2 Republican as a successful entrepreneur who entered public service after achieving the "American Dream." Gatsas, 59, said his experience as a businessman, alderman and state legislator "will allow me to lead this ...
Revised BET credit suspension passes
New Hampshire businesses got whacked in the State House Wednesday. The Senate voted to suspend the business enterprise tax credit against the business profits tax, narrowly beating back an attempt to defeat it by one vote, though it did cut the suspension in half and put it off for a year.
Democrats' Budget Hits Taxpayers Hard; Republican Efforts to Help Taxpayers Blocked
Concord, NH Over $250 million in new taxes will by paid by New Hampshire citizens, following today's vote in the state senate.
NH Senate Republicans Reject Democrats' Hikes in Property and Business Taxes
Concord, NH Today, Republicans in the state Senate promised to fight the large increases in property and business taxes contained in the Democrats' budget plan.
The following is an excerpt from a recent constituent newsletter by Republican state Sen.
U.S. congressional candidate Frank Guinta, in town last Monday as a speaker for the Granite State Patriots Memorial Day rally, said the fact that he is a Republican will not dissuade him from aggressively campaigning in Portsmouth and the Seacoast.
State legislators and citizens clearly say 'don't change NH'
Here we are at the end of May 2009, almost seven months since our last general election in New Hampshire, and 17 months until the next election.
NH State Senator Bradley - Back to the Budget
American icon Yogi Berra once said, "It's like dj vu all over again." For New Hampshire legislators and voters overwhelmed with the on-going debate over same sex marriage, Yogi's words ring true.
Jeb Bradley - Legislative Update
This past week the New Hampshire Senate considered numerous pieces of legislation that while not nearly as important as the looming debate on the budget, nevertheless affects citizens' lives from personal liberties to health care.
PEOPLE: 100 days in, 17 months out
U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter is staying busy in Washington, D.C., on a number of projects.
When Sen. Arlen Specter ran in a contentious primary against conservative congressman Pat Toomey in 2004, his slogan was "Courage, Clout, Conviction." The other day, when Specter's pollster apparently told him he was going to lose to Toomey in a rematch, he promptly chucked that blather about his courage and conviction and narrowed his thinking to ...