Author: Lou D'Allesandro

(Opinion) Call on policymakers to expand access to checking accounts, credit

Credit Card Competition Act 'double dips' into consumers' wallets, making access harder for most

Have we as a nation lost our moral compass?

In these trying times, we must demand more from our elected officials

Stronger civics education will preserve NH tradition

As a young man, I caught the “history bug.” I became fascinated with history and American government and took advantage of opportunities to expand my knowledge in this area. I vividly remember meeting presidential candidate John F. Kennedy while a…

An education guarantee from New Hampshire

Regardless of where you come from, the ability to access and receive a high-quality education is the key to success. The dream of an accessible education will now become a reality for many New Hampshire youngsters, thanks to a new…

NH needs more robust civics education

The roles and rights of citizenship are neither inherited nor intuitive, but must be learned

Why I support the NH Scholars program

It’s the best way to ensure that middle and high school students exceed high school graduation requirements

An open letter to the DNC: Let them debate

A limit on primary debates hurts the party, political discourse

Business tax cuts ignored the big picture

To implement the cuts without addressing energy, workforce and infrastructure concerns do nothing to enhance economic growth

Let's rededicate state resources to higher ed

While other states are experiencing difficult budget decisions, only New Hampshire has completely de-funded student aid

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

(Opinion) PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need

Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices

10 to watch in 2026

The top news stories of the year are already unfolding

Support our Afghan neighbors; reject the administration’s threats

The State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have stopped processing visas for Afghans and slowed or halted issuing “green cards” to refugees, the documents granting refugees permanent resident status in the United States and the ability to seek employment.