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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Cook on Concord: Rethinking NH’s tax policies

Without enough revenue coming in, how will we fix roads and pay for schools?

(Opinion) Why New Hampshire should lead the blockchain economy

TECHNOLOGY By: Rep. Keith Ammon I recently returned from the D.C. Blockchain Summit, where I had the opportunity to sit on a panel alongside policymakers and industry leaders from across the country. One thing was clear: States are no longer…

(Opinion) Beyond the headlines: NH’s economy remains strong, but workers are losing ground

Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this: “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” Or this: “America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet.”

(Opinion) Early detection saves lives and brings down health care costs

The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovation in our region focused on the early detection of diseases. We heard about some of the remarkable advances in technology that are enabling earlier detection of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

(Opinion) Medicaid is a lifeline in New Hampshire. We shouldn’t be undermining it

In medicine, we are trained to diagnose problems at their source. If a patient presents with symptoms, we look beyond the surface to understand the underlying cause. The same principle applies to our health care system — and right now, the diagnosis is clear.