My summer book report
At the end of August, most high school students have to write a book report on their summer reading. While certainly not required to do so since I was graduated from high school some time ago, here is the report on…
Brad Cook
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.
Articles
Remembering John Olson
He was a tireless, committed advocate for manufacturing
Is the NH House too large?
It’s a quandary, and should it be a campaign issue?
Gauging the election field
A look at how the primary and general election campaigns are shaping up
Boy Scout dinner impressions
Plus a special summertime New Hampshire history quiz
The drug treatment quandary
Medicaid expansion change an example of unintended consequences
No voter fraud in NH!
A recount of the Ballot Law Commission’s examination
Encouraging sign in the Queen City
Manchester Proud effort seeks to put city’s schools at the forefront
Focus on the Executive Council
Why has it has begun to attract more interest from candidates?
Remembering three giants
In their lives, Barbara Bush, Peter Peterson and Stewart Lamprey set examples that are difficult to find today
A different view of Trump
A trip to Florida reveals contrasting attitudes toward the president
A period of transitions
Remembering the impactful lives of several influential people
It’s time for gun controls
There is no reason anyone needs an automatic rifle
Why NH has no income tax
The state’s aversion to ‘broad-based’ taxes remains a mystery to many
Infrastructure frustrations
It’s time for a rational discussion of how to meet New Hampshire’s funding needs
Paul O’Leary’s legacy
The distinguished former head of the State Police was a ‘trooper’s trooper’
Good advice for the ages
Recent tax bill is at odds with George Washington’s ‘farewell’ wisdom
Thoughts and memories
At the end of the year, remembering recent losses of significant New Hampshirites
Taking on money in politics
Campaign finance reform is needed, now more than ever
Off-year election thoughts
Plus, the positive trend of exposing sexual harassers
Doing a deal in D.C.
If one man can come up with a proposal, why can’t Congress?
The pace of change
In a matter of days, New Hampshire’s political landscape is altered
Evelyn LeBrun and the PELRB
Remembering the Public Employee Labor Relations Board’s longtime executive director
No rest for the weary
What lawmakers are doing when you think they are home
Pushing the button on memories
Collection of political buttons offers slices of history
When things were more civil
New justice’s swearing-in ceremony recalls better times
Returning to ‘regular order’
Congress should heed Sen. John McCain’s call to follow legislative rules
A history and business lesson
When people retain their civility, it can bring mutual opportunities
The church-state decision
U.S. Supreme Court’s Trinity Lutheran ruling could have a direct effect on New Hampshire
Lessons from a trip to Europe
Visits to Greece and France show how vulnerable democratic systems are to change, suppression and repression
In support of legal services
Fund-raising campaign deserves help to meet a staggering need
Honoring a great NH citizen
Claudia Damon’s public service to the community and her profession has been extraordinary
NH’s public broadcast gems
Trump’s budget plan points out what’s important (unintentionally)
Justice Conboy’s retirement
For 25 years, she has served with distinction as a New Hampshire judge
A visit to 2 vibrant economies
Louisville, Charlotte offer examples in economic growth
Options for seniors abound
There’s a wide range of living arrangements available to people looking to downsize
SNHU recognizes its heritage
Dedication of two campus buildings are important recognitions of the college’s past
A tale of 2 administrations
Comparing and contrasting President Trump and Governor Sununu
Legislation big and small
An overview of some of the bills being monitored by business organizations
A citizen extraordinaire
Remembering Fred Hall, who epitomized good citizenship
