Every person who comes to this country and wishes to become a citizen of the United States must pass a test about our nation's founding principles, history and governmental structure. Would your knowledge of civics be enough to pass that…

We are about to watch Massachusetts lawmakers dip into the wallets of Granite Staters and pull out tens of millions of dollars every year to fund their programs and take care of their citizens.Sometime this fall, the Bay State will…

"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night ... will stay us from the swift completion of our appointed rounds." For more than 235 years, the U.S. Postal Service has adhered to this unofficial creed. But now, the…

New Hampshire's workers have fared better than many in this recession, but it hasn't been easy.As we approach the beginning of a new session in our Legislature, I ask our legislators to refocus their efforts on creating jobs and strengthening…

We are rightly worried about the economy, especially when it's resulted in downsizing. The remaining workforce has rallied admirably. That is why those retaining their positions deserve a lot of attention and gratitude. None of this "just be lucky you…

The New Hampshire Republican Party is suffering some growing pains right now, as conservatives are not only making their voices heard, but accomplishing measurable electoral success. Unfortunately, as is often the case when any organization goes through structural change, the…

The New Hampshire Legislature soon will consider the governor's veto of Senate Bill 129, the so-called "Voter ID bill." The bill would require that voters produce a federal or state-issued photo ID in order to receive a ballot.If the voter…

Editor's note: The following are excerpts from a letter written by Maura Carroll, executive director of the Local Government Center, to member communities.I am writing to provide you with a more detailed response to the recently released report from the…

Some people believe that judges are arrogant and elitist. Superior Court Chief Judge Tina Nadeau has given those people extra ammunition. She recently decreed that her courts will no longer enforce the collection of fines and restitution orders if they…

On Aug. 19, New Hampshire Legal Assistance closed its Nashua office due to a substantial reduction in the funds that it receives from the state of New Hampshire.During the past six years, we have done our best to deliver high-quality…

Each year, millions of Americans carefully save their hard-earned dollars in retirement savings accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs with dreams of a secure retirement. The federal tax code provides them with important incentives to do so.Under existing tax rules, individuals…

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This old adage has never taken on greater importance than the present day as the cost of becoming and staying healthy continues to soar and as people continue to weigh…

Across the state, the various interests who have come to expect a never-ending supply of state taxpayer funds are now dealing with the difficult reality of a state budget that reduces spending by 11 percent. During the last two budget…

As debate continues in Washington over the best way to ensure the long-term sustainability of Medicare for future generations, the fact remains that beneficiaries and their caregivers need help understanding how the program works today.A recent survey of adults 65…