2024 primed for plenty of political action
This is the first column of 2024 and the last one before New Hampshire voters vote in the New Hampshire Primary
Opinion
(Opinion) Healing for the NH deaf mental health community after Lewiston
Over the past few weeks, our local deaf community has been planning and attending the wakes, funerals and celebrations of the lives of four deaf men killed in the Oct. 25 Lewiston tragedy: Billy Brackett, Bryan MacFarlane, Joshua Seal and…
(Opinion) New Hampshire must end tax discrimination against its own companies
New Hampshire is considering a potentially game-changing shift in its business tax code. In January, the House of Representatives will vote on whether or not to close the current “water’s edge” loophole written into state tax law. It’s an opportunity…
(Opinion) PBMs get high … on drug prices
Eighteen years ago, I had the opportunity to work on a new Wall Street analyst team covering a new type of company: pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. I knew investors stood to make a lot of money, because the PBMs…
Letter to the editor: Making an impact
To the editor: I am writing to commend Granite United Way for its proactive approach in adapting to the changing landscape of charitable giving and volunteerism. In a time where responsiveness is paramount, their commitment to evolving alongside donors, nonprofit…
Let’s talk about cannabis, gambling and guns
For an observer of New Hampshire public policy discussions for over 50 years, the subjects of discussion in Concord recently are both déjà vu and somewhat disconcerting.
Some Thanksgiving thoughts to ponder after the Turkey is gone
At the Families in Transition breakfast on Nov. 21, 500 or so people celebrated the work of the organization that provides homes to those otherwise homeless people in the Queen City, and also runs the homeless shelter and food kitchen that is the lifeline of so many.
(Opinion) Home energy tips for the winter heating season energy
With the home heating season approaching, the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) and the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) encourage New Hampshire families to discuss heating their homes this winter.
Letter to the editor: November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
To the editor: Governor Sununu issued a proclamation declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. As a volunteer for the Boston Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), I want to bring awareness to this important organization, whose mission is…
(Opinion) The benefits of writing in plain language
The case for plain language in business, government, and law
(Opinion) Archaeology of a NH student-veteran
A trip down memory lane shows purpose in community-driven education
We have plenty to be thankful for in NH
Thanksgiving — my and many peoples’ favorite holiday — reminds this writer of the many things to be thankful for, in the face of “wars and rumors of wars,” crime, recriminations and the other noise that pollutes our lives. At…
Letter to the editor: The erosion of civil liberties
To the editor: There are many causes for concern in Thursday’s (Oct. 19) announcement by Governor Sununu and Attorney General John Formella of plans for the creation of the Northern Border Alliance Task Force. These include their ongoing inability or…
(Opinion) Good fiscal policy in NH is not a zero-sum game
Public policy too often seems inaccessible to people, since not many folks have the time to follow the ins and outs of governments.
(Opinion) A prescription for good health: Selecting the right Medicare plan
As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual care needs.
(Opinion) Come Nov. 17, Congress’s continuing resolution for WIC funding will expire
600,000 young children, new parents could be turned away and benefits cut for another 4.7 million
Manchester is critical for New Hampshire
A big shakeup in city politics occurred in Manchester on Nov. 7 when political newcomer Jay Ruais defeated longtime alderman and former state senator Kevin Cavanaugh to take the mayor’s chair.
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