Wednesday • March 25 • 2026
Vol.XVIII • No.XIII
Manchester, N.H.
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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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People walk within the security fence at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham in February 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We have a 16:8 red senate, but after yesterday’s session, the casual or first-time observer might never guess that! Not only was Victoria Sullivan’s SNAP reform bill transformed into a study committee like murder that doesn’t involve violence, but the whole body approved a Dem bill to make more students eligible for the school lunch ... Read more
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Of the 23 hearings in the House, we are recommending support of 2 and opposition of 2 with 3 being of interest.
Of the 44 hearings in the Senate, we are recommending support of 8 and opposition of 2 with 3 being of interest.
| Position | Bill | Title | Committee | Day | Time | Room | State Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | HB1792 | prohibiting school districts and personnel from the instruction of critical race theory and LGBTQ+ ideologies in schools as well as establishing a private right of action for violations. | Education | Tue 3/17 | 9:15 AM | SL Room Map Room | This bill prohibits the teaching of certain pedagogies in public schools, including but not limited to critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, identity based ideologies, and Marxist analyses. The bill also creates a private right of action for parents and students who are aggrieved by a school violating these provisions. |
| Support | HB1267 | prohibiting school district attorneys and non-school personnel from questioning students without their parent or guardian present. | Education | Tue 3/17 | 10:00 AM | SL Room Map Room | This bill requires school boards to develop and adopt a policy to prevent the questioning of minor students by non-school employees and certain school employees without prior written permission of the parents or guardians, and such policy shall require that an adult student be asked if they want their parents or guardians notified before any such questioning. |
| Oppose | SB409 | relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer. | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Wed 3/18 | 10:00 AM | GP Room 159 | This bill amends the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer. This bill is a request of the department of safety. |
| Of Interest | SB411 | relative to the procedure concerning search warrant inventories. | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Wed 3/18 | 11:00 AM | GP Room 159 | This bill modifies the process for creating an inventory concerning the execution of a search warrant. This bill is a request of the department of safety. |
| Of Interest | SB461 | relative to the definition of hemp. | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Wed 3/18 | 12:00 PM | GP Room 159 | This bill includes the total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in the definition of hemp. |
| Support | SB521 | relative to unauthorized camping on private property. | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Wed 3/18 | 12:30 PM | GP Room 159 | This bill prohibits camping without permission on another’s private property and adds penalties for such violations. |
| Support | HB1134 | relative to the town meeting form of local governance. | Election Law and Municipal Affairs | Wed 3/18 | 1:00 PM | SH Room 103 | This bill determines the order in which total appropriations in warrant articles accumulate for purposes of determining when a warrant article will trigger an override vote of a local tax or budget cap. |
| Support | HB1135 | prohibiting the acquisition of prescriptive rights in private roads through adverse use. | Election Law and Municipal Affairs | Wed 3/18 | 1:10 PM | SH Room 103 | This bill prohibits acquiring of rights in private roads, ways, driveways, or trails through adverse use. |
| Support | HB1233 | relative to the minutes of non-public sessions. | Election Law and Municipal Affairs | Wed 3/18 | 1:20 PM | SH Room 103 | This bill modifies the right-to-know law by requiring that the only minutes or decisions withheld from public disclosure are those portions covered by the motion to enter nonpublic session. The bill also adds start times and end times in the list of nonpublic session minutes available under the right-to-know law. |
| Of Interest | HB1511 | relative to the membership of the agriculture in the classroom committee. | Executive Departments and Administration | Wed 3/18 | 9:50 AM | SH Room 103 | This bill removes a representative of the Granite State Dairy Promotion from the agriculture in the classroom committee. |
| Of Interest | CACR13 | relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated. |
Executive Departments and Administration | Wed 3/18 | 10:00 AM | SH Room 103 | This constitutional amendment concurrent resolution amends the constitution to delete the position of register of probate and all references to the position of register of probate. |
| Support | SB402 | eliminating certain non-compete agreements for physician associates. | Executive Departments and Administration | Wed 3/18 | 10:10 AM | GP Room 231 | This bill eliminates certain non-compete agreements for physician associates. |
| Of Interest | SB489 | (New Title) altering the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals. | Executive Departments and Administration | Wed 3/18 | 11:30 AM | GP Room 231 | This bill alters the appointment process for the board of tax and land appeals. |
| Oppose | HB257 | (New Title) relative to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent. | Children and Family Law | Thu 3/19 | 9:40 AM | SH Room 100 | This bill amends the mental state applicable to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent. |
| Support | HB1460 | prohibiting the sale of location and other sensitive data regarding children. | Children and Family Law | Thu 3/19 | 10:00 AM | SH Room 100 | This bill prohibits the sale of the location and other sensitive data regarding children. |
| Support | HB1225 | relative to the definition of adjusted gross income with respect to child support guidelines. | Children and Family Law | Thu 3/19 | 10:10 AM | SH Room 100 | This bill adds additional tax obligations that are subtracted when calculating “adjusted gross income” for child support obligations. |
| Oppose | HB1228 | relative to the enforcement of alimony orders. | Children and Family Law | Thu 3/19 | 10:20 AM | SH Room 100 | This bill requires that orders for the payment of past due amounts of alimony shall be enforced according to their terms unless modified by an agreement or statute. |
| Support | HB1229 | relative to waivers of alimony. | Children and Family Law | Thu 3/19 | 10:30 AM | SH Room 100 | This bill requires waivers of alimony to be enforced unless the waiver is found invalid. |
| Of Interest | HB1730 | (New Title) enhancing the level of offense for certain sexual offenses. | Judiciary | Thu 3/19 | 1:20 PM | SH Room 100 | This bill reclassifies as felonies certain sexual assault conduct related to engaging in sexual contact or penetration with a person over whom the defendant had certain authority by virtue of their role in a correctional institution, the secure psychiatric unit, or a juvenile detention facility, or their role as an adult or juvenile probation or parole officer. |
| Oppose | SB467 | relative to the penalty for certain fentanyl-related offenses and establishing a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting. | Criminal Justice and Public Safety | Fri 3/20 | 10:00 AM | GP Room 159 | This bill: I. Adds mandatory minimum sentences for certain fentanyl-related offenses. II. Sets a mandatory minimum sentence for the crime of distribution of a controlled drug with death resulting. |
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