Byline: Andrew Sylvia

Posts by Andrew Sylvia

State Reps: Please ITL HB 1002 on Thursday

read more…: State Reps: Please ITL HB 1002 on Thursday

Last week the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 193-179 to adopt the recommendation for HB 1002, a well-intentioned but seriously flawed bill that could have significant consequences on the public’s right to know about government activities if it becomes law. A request to reconsider that vote has been placed by Lisa Smart (R-Meredith) and hopefully the House can take this opportunity to reverse last week’s decision.

Aldermen green light firefighter grant request despite earlier recommendation

read more…: Aldermen green light firefighter grant request despite earlier recommendation

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) approved a request from Manchester Fire Department Chief Ryan Cashin for the city to pursue a FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, ignoring a committee recommendation last month.

Exceptions to slavery could soon be constitutionally outlawed in New Hampshire

read more…: Exceptions to slavery could soon be constitutionally outlawed in New Hampshire

In 1865, the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution outlawed slavery with the exception as a punishment for a crime. If one piece of legislation currently making its way through New Hampshire’s legislature becomes law, that exceptions will be gone here in the Granite State.

School Board responds to “Beech Street Pause” and seeks fresh start with Aldermen

read more…: School Board responds to “Beech Street Pause” and seeks fresh start with Aldermen

A week after the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) officially expressed their concerns over Phase One of the Manchester School District facilities plan, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) responded at their meeting on Monday with frustration over a lack of collegiality and a hope that better relations between the two boards can be made moving forward.

Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville

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Just minutes after midnight on Tuesday, Dixville Notch provided an early victory to Nikki Haley, marking the official beginning of the 2024 New Hampshire Primary and the first secret ballots cast in the 2024 U.S. Presidential nominating process.

Reproductive rights and dark money opposition collide in pre-primary event

read more…: Reproductive rights and dark money opposition collide in pre-primary event

New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation joined with political leaders from Concord and Washington in an event at the Doubletree Hilton Manchester on Monday to commemorate the anniversaries of the Roe vs. Wade decision, the Citizens United decision and the day before the New Hampshire Presidential Primary.

BMA/BOSC reactions to Tuesday’s “Beech Street pause” decision

read more…: BMA/BOSC reactions to Tuesday’s “Beech Street pause” decision

Following Tuesday’s 8-6 decision by the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen to request a pause on construction of the new Beech Street Elementary School, Manchester Ink Link e-mailed each member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Manchester Board of School Committee at the e-mails listed on the city and school district websites.

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