Colin Van Ostern is a New Hampshire dad, business leader, and Executive Councilor running for Governor to keep New Hampshire moving forward. In 2012, Colin was elected to the state Executive Council, representing nearly a quarter million Granite Staters as a board of directors of sorts for the Governor. On the Executive Council, Colin successfully […]
The biggest issue in New Hampshire today is drug abuse, and the solution is simple – end prohibition. We know from history that prohibition is a failure and only makes the problems with addiction worse. Jailing and forcing addicts into treatment is not compassion. Prohibition should be ended for all drugs, and addicts will feel […]
Civility, experience, and creative problem-solving
Mary Anne Broshek will be a write-in candidate in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, September 13, for the District 1 State Representative seat currently held by Mario Ratzki. If you want a representative who will listen to the concerns of her constituents, make wise decisions, and always be willing to explain her positions, I urge […]
The federal government is bankrupt, exhibited at USDebtClock.org. There is another presidential candidate on 40 ballots, so far, who as governor of New Mexico (1995-2004) balanced the budget as a Republican and left office with a surplus in the state’s coffers. His name is Gary Johnson, now a Libertarian who knows economics of the free […]
Omitted from August Due to an administrative error, we omitted Mario’s July report from the August issue. We regret the error. Concord is quiet these days. The House and the Senate are not in session. The big question is how much more revenue than predicted is the state going to get and what to do […]
I remember Heather Makechnie. She’s the lady who, with Grace Stetson, tirelessly helped me raise $10,000 at two events to help the New Hampshire Food Bank. I remember Heather. She’s the lady who comforted my wife Mev very early one morning while the Andover Rescue Squad prepared Mev for transport to New London Hospital. I remember […]
Andover Fire Department Chief Rene Lefebvre told my husband Ralph and me that our 10-year-old fire extinguisher should be thrown out and replaced. We took the old one to our Transfer Station (aka the Dump). As I was about to toss it into the mix, one of the employees told me not to. He instructed me […]
Warner resident running in District 25
I’m David Karrick representing the citizens of Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster in the New Hampshire Legislature. I am running for my third term in the Legislature as the Merrimack District 25 Representative, where I’ve served on the Ways and Means Committee. My priorities have included finding revenues for education, health care, substance abuse treatment, public […]
Mary Anne Broshek is a candidate for the New Hampshire legislature to serve as the Representative from Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury to replace our wonderful Mario Ratzki, who is not running this term. I strongly support her interest in participating in New Hampshire state government. I have known Mary Anne for over 10 years with […]
Warner resident running in District 25
My name is Natalie Wells, and I am running for New Hampshire House of Representatives for District 25 (Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster). I have set down roots in Warner, raised two children, and now enjoy seeing my two grandchildren grow up. My working life has been a diverse mix, including medical assistant, banking, […]