The Granite State isn't eager to serve as a national lab rat.States, in theory, are supposed to be the "laboratories of democracy." The challenge of how to solve some of the nation's biggest problems is supposed to be undertaken by…
Next year's primary is on Valentine's Day - prepare to be wooed.During this time of year elementary school teachers play out their annual ritual of trying to catch students passing notes that gauge romantic interest by asking a crush to…
With so few carrots, why not use the stick?In late March the state's House Republicans were on the verge of passing their version of the state's two-year budget. With a three-to-one advantage they had all the votes they needed, but…
It's not easy to get compensated for medical malpractice.There he is again: you're watching daytime TV and on comes that lawyer - or that "paid non-attorney spokesperson" - and he seems to be talking directly to you. You've had a…
Where else can you meet your legislators at the mailbox?It took Barrington resident Marty Harty 91 years before he was elected a New Hampshire State Representative. And three months into the job he resigned amid statewide controversy. The story of…
With long lines at the courthouse, people are turning to a quicker alternative.Suppose you had your choice: you could wait in line behind tens of other litigants waiting to get their day in court — a wait that could last…
The retired, the rich, students - who else could work for $100?The number one question around the state capital this month is: Who are all of these people? When the two-year legislative session kicks off this month, a little less…
Memorable moments along the campaign trail.During the 2010 campaign in N.H. we heard a lot of new phrases from candidates we should probably write down for posterity. So as we look back at the year we consider some of the…
The Secretary of State's office is a "must" for presidential candidates.The campaign for the next New Hampshire presidential primary has been slow to get moving, but once it does, presidential candidates will have to quickly find their way around the…
The Feds aren't hiding in your closet. They are holding up your roof.Staunch Libertarians and committed members of the Free State movement have long been attracted to New Hampshire for our decentralized politics and "Live Free or Die" mindset.So it…
