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) Putting brain health in focus as we age

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Markets & Main Streets: Here comes USMCA

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Cook on Concord: A $200 million shot

Ever since Gov. Ayotte announced the GO-NORTH medical funding program, which deploys federal funds allocated to New Hampshire by the federal government, there has been much speculation on how it could be used. This…

(Opinion) The support I wish every dementia caregiver had

Seacoast Dementia Hub provides community support for at-home caregivers

(Opinion) You can learn a lifesaving skill — CPR

CPR saves lives. More specifically, early chest compressions after a cardiac arrest can double or even triple the odds of survival by keeping blood flowing to the brain and the heart while awaiting further emergency care.

(Opinion) Offshore wind is meeting the moment

East Coast offshore wind projects offer a cleaner, more affordable energy solution to meet growing demand

(Opinion) When growth outpaces infrastructure

Communities grow. Businesses invest. Families plan their futures. Supporting all of it are essential systems that operate largely out of sight, delivering the reliability we’ve come to expect from modern life.