Let’s talk about cannabis, gambling and guns
For an observer of New Hampshire public policy discussions for over 50 years, the subjects of discussion in Concord recently are both déjà vu and somewhat disconcerting.
Opinion
Some Thanksgiving thoughts to ponder after the Turkey is gone
At the Families in Transition breakfast on Nov. 21, 500 or so people celebrated the work of the organization that provides homes to those otherwise homeless people in the Queen City, and also runs the homeless shelter and food kitchen that is the lifeline of so many.
(Opinion) Home energy tips for the winter heating season energy
With the home heating season approaching, the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE) and the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) encourage New Hampshire families to discuss heating their homes this winter.
Letter to the editor: November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
To the editor: Governor Sununu issued a proclamation declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. As a volunteer for the Boston Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), I want to bring awareness to this important organization, whose mission is…
(Opinion) The benefits of writing in plain language
The case for plain language in business, government, and law
(Opinion) Archaeology of a NH student-veteran
A trip down memory lane shows purpose in community-driven education
We have plenty to be thankful for in NH
Thanksgiving — my and many peoples’ favorite holiday — reminds this writer of the many things to be thankful for, in the face of “wars and rumors of wars,” crime, recriminations and the other noise that pollutes our lives. At…
Letter to the editor: The erosion of civil liberties
To the editor: There are many causes for concern in Thursday’s (Oct. 19) announcement by Governor Sununu and Attorney General John Formella of plans for the creation of the Northern Border Alliance Task Force. These include their ongoing inability or…
(Opinion) Good fiscal policy in NH is not a zero-sum game
Public policy too often seems inaccessible to people, since not many folks have the time to follow the ins and outs of governments.
(Opinion) A prescription for good health: Selecting the right Medicare plan
As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual care needs.
(Opinion) Come Nov. 17, Congress’s continuing resolution for WIC funding will expire
600,000 young children, new parents could be turned away and benefits cut for another 4.7 million
Manchester is critical for New Hampshire
A big shakeup in city politics occurred in Manchester on Nov. 7 when political newcomer Jay Ruais defeated longtime alderman and former state senator Kevin Cavanaugh to take the mayor’s chair.
(Opinion) Reduce Obesity Act can improve quality of life
Due to their popularity and effectiveness, anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have recently seen increased visibility in the media and public discourse
(Opinion) We have a few questions for the presidential candidates
NH and Vermont contractors have concerns about federal mandates that favor unions
Elections are always coming soon
Elections are always coming soon, state races will decide the fate of 430 seats, including governor and Executive Council
(Opinion) Federal mandate for nursing staff 'undermines access to care'
Biden Administration's proposed mandate to bolster staffing shortages could put further stress on rural health care facilities
(Opinion) Veto override on HB142 can help support timber industry
Loss of markets, increased costs put pressure on the economics of forestry and timber harvesting
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