Brad Cook, a shareholder in the Manchester law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, heads its government relations and estate planning groups. He can be reached at bcook@sheehan.com.
In a recent ad, a candidate for Congress claimed that “two families have controlled New Hampshire politics for the last several decades,” or something to that effect. That rather curious claim referred to the alleged dominance of New Hampshire politics by the Shaheen and Sununu families. The notion that any family has or could dominate New Hampshire politics has to be dismissed.
August 4 was a perfect New Hampshire day. Along Route 3, a tour of the wonderful New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, a peaceful and impressive oasis everyone should experience, was followed by the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Military and Veterans Campus of Easterseals New Hampshire in Franklin.
Sink, Graham and Alexander underscore the power of serving the greater good
Now that the filing period for political office is over, things have become a little clearer. Who is running and who is not, and choices facing the voters have become focused.
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…
This was a season for a 60th high school reunion and overseas travel
Without enough revenue coming in, how will we fix roads and pay for schools?
Recent nonprofit celebrations underscore great work in the Granite State
Honoring a local centenarian; traveling abroad while war rages nearby
Whenever I think he cannot get worse, he does. The “he” in question is the occupant of the White House, and his unprecedented and inappropriate actions.
Even before the Iran war, the federal budget was already $2 trillion out of balance
The constitutions of the United States and New Hampshire have been in the news a lot recently, with questions about the president’s war powers and ability to impose tariffs unilaterally, and state issues about…
New York Times columnist says we’re in the ‘third great period of human history’
Former Manchester mayor and West High principal made a lasting impact in the city
For the last few decades, the New Hampshire legislature has split its 90 “legislative days” equally between the first and second years of the two-year legislative term.
On the morning of Jan. 3, American air forces executed an extraordinary raid in Caracas, Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in their fortified home, brought them out of the country and ultimately to New York to face charges of drug trafficking.
The top news stories of the year are already unfolding
Looking back on the shutdown, statesmanship and other meaty matters
Power shift in Manchester; residential proposal for North End
Former trade school is now a gateway to tech and nursing careers and four-year colleges
The dedication of the Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin among recent highlights
Efforts to silence speech contradicts Trump executive order citing First Amendment
New laws banning diversity, equity and inclusion policies are tripping up businesses and nonprofits
The Granite State abounds with free and inexpensive recreation and entertainment
High prices, low inventory make it hard for even young professionals to find homes
State and federal politics has been full of head-scratchers this summer
‘Big beautiful bill’ and state budget present warning signs for all of us
I had occasion several times later in our lives to correspond with Souter, and he always responded graciously and with great style.
The First Amendment in 1970, and now
A Lutheran church’s closing creates opportunity for a new ministry
These three New Hampshire leaders are outstanding examples of civics in action
City Year, public radio and TV are at risk
Self-inflicted wounds lead to budget and tax problems in NH and Washington
President Donald Trump provokes a fundamental battle about the future of our country.
While from different parties, Shaheen and Simpson will be remembered for their statesmanship
A sampling of pending bills, including housing reform and tax law
Past leaders were clear and unflinching about our national principles
New Hampshire charities and other nonprofit entities find themselves facing many new challenges as 2025 begins. There are a host of issues and examples.
Ed Shapiro, former president of New Hampshire College, now SNHU, built a lasting legacy
Trump’s platform includes goals that might surprise his champions
