The Manchester Free Press

Friday • March 20 • 2026

Vol.XVIII • No.XII

Manchester, N.H.

MACDONALD: Vehicle Inspection Vendor Bender

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 21:00 +0000

A third-party vendor that makes bank on mandated New Hampshire vehicle inspections convinced a NH judge to demand that the inspections be resumed. The legislature ended them last year (effective Jan 31, 2026). The governor signed that law. The Executive Council (EC) did not renew its contract. But some judge decided that a customer had ... Read more

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CARDELLO: According to Democrats, Iran Lied About Being Close to a Nuclear Bomb

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 18:00 +0000

Rohit “Ro” Khanna (D-CA) is typically a very moderate Democrat who has a pretty honest perspective of what is happening in the country and world. He is a pretty regular guest on FOX News because of his middle of the road stances, but today was not a typical day for the California Congressman, as his ... Read more

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SMITH: The Paint Tax And Other “Stewardship” Bills

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 16:00 +0000

If you’re late for dinner, allow me to be the messenger of good news.  HB451 was vetoed yesterday afternoon.  Social media was quickly abuzz with people commenting on the news, and I took a moment to text some people who either don’t use the same platforms and groups or any social media at all.  One ... Read more

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MOFFETT: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bam Adebayo—Streaks and Records

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 14:00 +0000

I am—or was—a basketball guy. It was my passion. I’ll even try to find a photo to prove it. I loved the Celtics and the NBA. But that was way back when. Now I’m immersed in legislative activities, a different kind of competition, but one that I embrace at the expense of keeping up with ... Read more

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Morning Update: Dems Don’t Care about Girls in Iran

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 11:00 +0000

Today, on the Morning Update, Dems are pretending to be outraged about a girls’ school in Iran getting blown up. Wait! Democrats care about girls and women in Iran? >>>Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Ep. 129 Links Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not ... Read more

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OPINION: SAVE America Act

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 09:00 +0000

Imagine having elected leaders who would put the American people before political party and personal gain. Imagine having elected leaders who would put the welfare of American citizens before non-citizens. Imagine having elected leaders who would put their lives and their personal fortunes on the line for the survival of their country. Imagine having elected ... Read more

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OPINION: A Conval Response – The State Funds Academics, Districts fund The Rest

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 02:00 +0000

“Whatever the State identifies as comprising constitutional adequacy it must pay for.” — N.H. Supreme Court, Londonderry School District SAU #12 v. State of New Hampshire, 2006 Since the state lost its first Claremont education funding case in 1993, legislators and governors (including Democratic Gov. John Lynch in 2011-2012) tried to undo the decision with ... Read more

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GrokTALK!: Some Inconvenient Iran War Truths

Granite Grok - Tue, 2026-03-17 00:00 +0000

This week, on GrokTALK, I open with a quick George Orwell primer because it’s still 1984 out there, people, and we need to make sure we understand why. Then, the Left and the media (IBID) have an agenda that gets in the way of them telling you the truth about Trump’s long-term strategy and Iran. ... Read more

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KLAR: What a SCOTUS Ruling 120 Years Ago Can Teach Us About Vaccine Mandates Today

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 21:00 +0000

For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly formulated Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet, on March 18 and 19, to address injuries from Covid-19 vaccines. Since the pandemic, more Americans have become concerned about vaccine safety and whether their vaccine injuries will be recognized. This raises an urgent legal question: Do ... Read more

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MACDONALD: Maybe We All Look the Same To Them

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 18:00 +0000

When you put people and equipment in action, even the best planning doesn’t protect everyone from accidents or tragedy. There are a lot of both milling about in the Middle East with kinetic intent, so failure is an exponentially likely option. Last week, a KC-135 tanker went down. Multiple reports claimed all sorts of things, ... Read more

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How to design a product catalog with thousands of items for a manufacturing website

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 17:30 +0000

In the context of manufacturing website development, the product catalog forms the core of the entire platform. When a website presents production lines, modules, components, and spare parts, standard e-commerce logic no longer works effectively. A mistake in the catalog architecture leads to direct commercial losses rather than just interface inconvenience: users cannot quickly identify ... Read more

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Monday Memes

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 16:00 +0000

Happy Day before St. Patrick’s Day, and I have to warn you. We don’t have any holiday-related memes for that, but we might have some come Wednesday. Iran memes? Can’t “not” have those, it seems. Enjoy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read more

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SIMS: The Great Gender Deception

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 14:00 +0000

People walk within the security fence at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham in February 2026.

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Morning Update: Steak & Lobster

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 11:00 +0000

Today, on the morning update, the Left thought they had something when Pete Hegseth reportedly spent 22 million on surf and turf. They came in hot only to find what they had was Trump Derangement Syndrome with a very pricey side of left-wing hypocrisy. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel (if the embedded video does ... Read more

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CARDELLO: Can the Senate be Fixed

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 09:00 +0000

I guess the title of today’s article could be applied to every facet of American government. The erosion of civility, competency, and patriotism in people serving in Congress, the White House, and even the Supreme Court over the last 50 years has been astounding to witness and disheartening for those of us who truly love ... Read more

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IMANI: Iran’s Supreme Insult – Mojtaba Khameni, The Fraud of Succession

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 02:00 +0000

The “New” Ayatollah has arrived, and it is a horrible joke played on the back of a nation. As of March 9, 2026, the Assembly of Experts – under the boot of the Revolutionary Guard – has officially crowned Mojtaba Khamenei as the Supreme Leader. This is not a leadership transition; it is a palace coup by ... Read more

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The Elsa Kurt Show: When Politics Replaces Truth In Public Life

Granite Grok - Mon, 2026-03-16 00:00 +0000

This week, on the Elsa Kurt Show, we break down a week of headlines that test trust in government, the press, and public character, from DHS leadership drama to a failed bombing in New York City. Along the way, we call out spin, ask what investigators should really be looking at, and share practical advice ... Read more

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SHURTLEFF: Meeting the Needs of the Self-Loathing Community   

Granite Grok - Sun, 2026-03-15 21:00 +0000

In a free market,  needs and wants (demands) are met by those willing to take a risk.  In some cases, risk takers create needs or wants.  There are numerous examples of creating a want and then supplying it.   Two come to mind.  Back in 1975, Gary Dahl invented the Pet Rock. The fad lasted long ... Read more

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HOHENSEE: The Home Education Freedom Act

Granite Grok - Sun, 2026-03-15 18:00 +0000

There’s been a lot of discussion about the Home Education Freedom Act, House Bill 1268, which recently passed the NH House. It recognizes a parent’s natural right to establish a home education program for their child, “regardless of ability, disability, developmental status, or educational need.” Parents will no longer be required to seek state permission ... Read more

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ROPER: The Left Would Rather Make a Statement Than a Difference

Granite Grok - Sun, 2026-03-15 16:00 +0000

Remember back in 2024 when the Democrats and Progressives in the Vermont legislature passed H.72 (Act 178), establishing a much hyped “overdose prevention center” in Burlington? (No Republican voted for it, and the Governor vetoed it only to see that veto overridden by the supermajority.) The law basically gave the Queen City around $2 million ... Read more

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