When Vermonters vote this November (or, more accurately, when Vermonters vote at some point between September 24th and November 3rd during our ludicrous election-month-and-a-half), we will have to decide whether or not to pass yet another constitutional amendment, this one called Proposition 3, or “The Right to Collectively Bargain.” Just going to say up front, ... Read more

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If you missed, skipped, or dismissed Ian Underwood’s Rethinking Education, you should be making time to watch it. In today’s Morning Update, I share the first of several excerpts that should change how you think about education. So much so that we encourage you to watch it and then share it with policymakers and legislators. ... Read more

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Nashua residents deserve a city government that is transparent, accountable, and respectful of the people it serves. Over the past several years, however, the City of Nashua’s financial administration has moved in the opposite direction, away from openness and toward practices that make it harder for residents to understand how their tax dollars are being ... Read more

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I smell a lawsuit coming. Something along the lines of a First Amendment violation. Abridging the freedom of the press. The People’s Republic of Burlington, Vermont, has instituted a 10-minute rule in city hall. The City Hall Code of Conduct and Trespass Policy. It is quite unprogressive. For example, a city that favors progressive vagrancy ... Read more

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This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike are joined by forester Bill Sargent to discuss the Vermont Forest products industry. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, ... Read more

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In case you missed it, an estimated 60,000 “migrants” stormed across the border into Spain over the course of 24 hours. That’s hard to picture, but no worries. You can “Google it.” [T]he event showed just how quickly a country can lose its sovereignty. Tens of thousands of people entered in one day illegally. Spain ... Read more

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Another Breakfast with Claude TL/DR Synopsis: AUTHOR: (sliding into our usual booth) Hi, pal, I see that AI key developers want to slow down your progress. I think they’re afraid the Genie is mostly out of the bottle and want to keep as much of you as possible from getting any farther out. CLAUDE: Morning. ... Read more

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Reminder: Memes are memes and are neither vetted nor “fact-checked,” nor to be considered “research,” or taken seriously, nor do they (necessarily) represent the opinion of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Read more

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Industrial safety is usually discussed through its most dramatic moments: fires, toxic releases, emergency evacuations, and explosions. Yet a major incident can begin with something far less visible to the public, such as a hose losing strength, a seal degrading, or a connection developing a small leak. In chemical processing, these components carry substances that ... Read more

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Inexperience and Human Interest in the Newsroom TL/DR I have always been an advocate of local journalism and signal boosting journalists and outlets that are doing good work. This is especially the case for outlets reporting on my community, because I am a Granite Stater that wants to spread accurate, important reporting to my audience ... Read more

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Today on the Morning Update, instead of talking about Democrat or government scams, we’re tuning up a new one. The Free Piano Scam. Why? I keep getting emails offering me a free piano. No one in my house plays, and we don’t do the same either. Here’s a quick look at this one. Watch on ... Read more

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Online betting apps have become faster, easier to use, and more connected to everyday digital services. That convenience creates a clear privacy challenge. Users want quick access to markets and payments, while keeping control over personal information. The best platforms treat privacy as part of the product experience. Strong security tools and clear data choices ... Read more

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Reminder: Content by candidates or about candidates is not an endorsement by Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. My Biggest Takeaways From Scott Brown’s Debate Performance After watching the debate, there were a few things that really stood out to me about Scott Brown. Whether someone agrees with every single position he ... Read more

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Healthy Families Community Potluck Invites Cheshire County Residents to Celebrate Affordable, Accessible Healthy Living Keene, NH – Turning Point Action and the Healthy Americans Coalition invite families across Cheshire County and the greater Monadnock Region to a free, family-friendly Healthy Families Community Potluck on Friday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Wheelock Park, Park Avenue, ... Read more

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Democrats couldn’t manage a lemonade stand without losing money to waste, fraud, and abuse, and yet they think they have a leg to stand on when it comes to the subject of affordability. Both the present and their history show they can’t. Taxes, regulations, interventions- did I mention taxes? That all comes out of your ... Read more

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Does Maggie Goodlander not realize that US Attorney Erin Creegan and some of the federal prosecutors in her office have a conflict of interest regarding the Youth Detention Center? Erin Creegan was Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald’s legal counsel, arguing that he shouldn’t have to provide testimony under oath in the pending criminal trial of his ... Read more

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Pretending to care about people’s property is so cute, but that’s what Minnesota, of all places, just did. It pretended to care. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation May 4 banning the installation of crypto ATMs, also known as kiosks, which are commonly found at gas stations and convenience stores. Existing machines must be removed ... Read more

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As Americans gather to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, partisan divisions will fade as patriots both red and blue join in celebrating the blessings of the remarkable feats of the nation. The Founding Fathers had doubts that their new political experiment would last so long, but their dream of a thriving Republic has persisted despite ... Read more

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The interstate migration of Americans has been happening for decades, but is it giving the Left too much credit to say it is part of a master plan? We have enough empirical data to show that there is a significant disparity in states’ success or failure, driven by the trend and history of the Party ... Read more

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Today, on the Morning Update, I’ve said it more than once and offered plenty of examples. Democrats destroy everything they touch. Today’s is just the latest example, and why you need to make sure everyone understands what it means before the November Mid-Terms. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not ... Read more

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