Governor John Kasich has a very impressive record in the US House of Representatives and as governor of Ohio and is better suited to solve the problems of our government than any other candidate. His background includes balancing the budget when in the House in the 1990s. He also served on the Armed Services Committee, where […]
Concord votes to study opioid crisis
The House voted 290 to 46 and the Senate unanimously, in favor of establishing a task force to come up with a plan to address our opioid crisis . The task force would report to the House, Senate and Governor by January 6 and file legislation by January 12. Governor Hassan would have preferred an […]
For her dedication and hard work
As a resident of Andover since 1979, I have always been aware of and appreciate the presence of Proctor Academy in the heart of our town. My grandmother, Florence Hall Thompson, attended the school in the 1920s. Our daughters attended and graduated in 2000 and 2002. We will be forever grateful to Proctor for supporting […]
Supporting school building aid, a state bank, and broadband
The Fiscal Committee voted to increase state retirees’ prescription costs by $5. This new rule, designed to save the state $2 million, was approved by a seven to three vote. This will affect all state retirees, including those over 65. Retirees under 65 may also see an increase in their health insurance premiums, from 12.5% […]
Efficient and empathetic
We would like to express our profound gratitude to both the Andover First Responders, and the Franklin Hospital medical staff who helped us after our medical emergency. They conducted themselves efficiently and empathetically, going above and beyond all expectations. We are so glad to have chosen Andover when we had the opportunity to choose a […]
Belletetes' We Build It Forward is a great community tradition
I would like to thank Belletetes for scheduling me as part of this year’s We Build It Forward program in Andover. It is wonderful that they have continued this tradition. Neighbors and local folks helping others with projects they cannot physically do for themselves is what a community is supposed to be. And a warm […]
Legislature passes bipartisan budget
Pay attention, Washington. Here in New Hampshire, compromise is not a dirty word. On September 16, the Senate and the House went into session and came out with an agreement on the 2016/2017 budget. The $11.3 billion budget had passed the House and Senate on a partisan basis. It was vetoed by Governor Hassan and […]
Political posturing by both parties creates an impasse
In the spring of 2013 there were major disagreements between the New Hampshire Republican-led State Senate and the Democrat-led State House of Representatives. Both houses, however, were able to come together at the last hour at the end of June 2013 to agree on a bi-partisan compromise budget. Things are different in 2015. As most […]
Flurry of letters doesn't end budget impasse
The State Legislature in Concord is on vacation. The state budget battle has been put on hold, at least for July. There are no plans, as of yet, to have the Governor, House, and Senate Republicans meet to hash out their differences. Speaker Jasper did send out a letter to all Democratic members of both […]
Battle over State budget continues in Concord
On June 23, the House passed the Senate/House reconciled budget, a budget Governor Hassan has now vetoed. HB 1, the numbers budget (appropriations) passed with a 196 to 161 vote, with 148 Democrats and 13 Republicans in opposition. HB 2, the legislation in support of HB 1, passed on a vote of 196 to 164, […]