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Granite Status: What is Sen. Ayotte up to on immigration reform bill?

REVERSING COURSE: If it wasn't such a serious issue, it would be pure entertainment. Here was Kelly Ayotte being criticized by conservatives and praised by liberals and moderates for her sudden support for the "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill. Was this a change of heart (some might say flip-flop) for Ayotte?

John DiStaso's Granite Status: New pro-Ayotte ad on immigration reform; former NHGOP chair says she should 'stand on her own two feet'

As two pro-immigration reform groups jointly sponsor a new TV ad praising Sen. Kelly Ayotte, former state GOP Chair Jack Kimball blasts out an Granite State Patriots Liberty PAC email Friday making his views on what he called “the Amnesty Bill” clear.

Granite Status: An anti-Shaheen ad getting attention

A TV AD from 'Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire' against U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for her support for the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) got state and national attention last week.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Conservative NH group airs first TV ad of '14 US Senate election, hitting Shaheen for health care vote

The conservative advocacy group Citizens for a Strong New Hampshire Wednesday began airing a 30-second television ad in the state criticizing Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for voting in favor of the Affordable Care Act.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Jim Rubens eyes '14 US Senate run; Andy Sanborn tweets 'Haggie,' apologizes

Republican Jim Rubens, fresh off of a victory in the defeat of casino gambling in the New Hampshire House, told the Granite Status Thursday he is exploring a run for the U.S. Senate. Democratic incumbent Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is already working hard on a reelection bid. Also Thursday, Republican state Sen. Andy Sanborn reiterated the apology he gave Wednesday for -- mistakenly, he said -- referring to Gov. Maggie Hassan as “Haggie” on Twitter.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Sans dice, how will Hassan roll now?

It's unclear what Gov. Maggie Hassan has in mind to raise revenue or cut spending now that her top revenue priority, casino gambling, is dead. But there's one place she surely won't turn.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Aide: 'Harry Reid doesn't speak for' Kelly Ayotte

Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the national gun control advocacy group co-chaired by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Tom Menino, on Monday unveiled a new television ad critical of Sen. Kelly Ayotte for her vote last month against expanded background checks for gun purchases on the Internet and at gun shows. It's the latest in an offensive by gun control advocates against Ayotte in reaction to her vote against the Manchin-Toomey bill.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: NH Dems 'welcome' back Scott Brown with 'Desperado' web ad

FRIDAY, MAY 3: The New Hampshire Democratic Party is turning the old Eagles classic, “Desperado,” into background music for a new web ad targeting -- you guessed it -- Scott Brown.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Equipment manufacturers hire prominent NH attorney to fight dealers 'bill of rights'

ALSO WEDNESDAY: The New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball team came out strongly against casino gambling. There is a Granite State political connection to the Massachusetts U.S. Senate special primary. And the House continues to review legislation to re-define push polls.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Just who is looking to build a New Hampshire casino?

As debate heats up at the State House, a major complaint about Senate Bill 152, the primary casino legalization bill, is that it's tailored to one potential bidder.

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Gabrielle Giffords' gun control advocacy group critical of Ayotte in new radio ad

The Granite Status has learned former Arizona Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and husband Mark Kelly's Americans for Responsible Solutions on Wednesday will launch a two-week radio ad buy throughout southern New Hampshire accusing the New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte of “ignoring” the will of Granite Staters by opposing a universal background checks bill last week.

Granite Status: Guinta visits Washington as he weighs 2014 options

FRANK GOES TO WASHINGTON, AGAIN. Former U.S. Rep. Frank Guinta was back in Washington last week, looking into his political options for 2014.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:23:26

Recording a Police Officer – a Crime or a Right?

By Jason R.L. Major – Concord New Hampshire Lawyer Over the last several years it was commonplace to see news reports concerning citizens being arrested for videotaping police officers while doing acts in the line of duty, like making a motor vehicle stop or a sidewalk arrest. These video-taping citizens were often charged with crimes [...]

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:31:35

Spring Means Motorcycle Weather – But Be Careful

By Jason R.L. Major – Concord New Hampshire Attorney It’s finally starting to feel like spring in New Hampshire. The days are getting longer and temperatures are getting warmer. For a lot of us that means more opportunities for driving, and the opportunity to motorcycles. Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles have been happening with more frequency [...]

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:26

Texting and Driving – A Deadly Combination

By Jason R.L. Major – Concord, New Hampshire Attorney With the ever-increasing proliferation of electronic communications devices, “texting” or SMS messaging, has become as common a means of communicating as telephones and emails. The usefulness of sending short, discrete messages in text form, combined with our on-the-go lifestyles, makes it tempting to try texting while [...]

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:15:38

Myth vs. Reality in Medical Malpractice

By Chuck Douglas – New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Lawyer Every year the nonprofit organization Public Citizen in Washington D.C. does a review of the data nationally for medical malpractice cases. Their most recent report has the data for 2011, which reveals that medical malpractice payments were at the lowest level since 1991. The number of [...]

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:56:27

Supreme Court Strikes Down Warrantless Blood Tests in DWI Cases

By Richard J. Lehmann – Concord NH Criminal Lawyer The United State Supreme Court issued a decision that could limit the power of law enforcement officers to investigate and prosecute DWI cases in New Hampshire. The decision of Missouri v. McNeely should be of immediate concern to any person facing a DWI charge. If you [...]

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:27

New Allegations Involving Former New London Police Chief

Attorney Richard Lehmann of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C. represents the Colby-Sawyer College student who alleged that former Police Chief David Seastrand of New London Police Department asked her to pose nude in exchange for dropping charges against her. Our firm has been contacted by several other women alleging complaints against David Seastrand. Douglas, Leonard [...]

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