A New Hampshire registry documents police officer reputations, stemming from a 1989 murder case that highlighted concealed evidence. This led to the creation of the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule, publicly released in 2022, providing insight into officers with credibility issues. It reflects a broader battle for transparency in law enforcement.
New Hampshire government frequently uses the phrases “no comment,” “personnel matter,” and “pending litigation” to avoid disclosing information. However, legal precedents show that the first two phrases lost their legal validity in 2020. This article explores the implications of these phrases on transparency and public record requests under the Right-to-Know Law.
The article discusses New Hampshire’s RSA 91-A:3 law, which allows public bodies to meet privately while requiring disclosure within a strict timeframe. Despite procedural safeguards against secrecy, many boards fail to comply, and the state’s ombudsman position remains vacant, reducing accountability. Citizens must actively monitor these meetings to ensure transparency.
The article analyzes the dynamics of the New Hampshire Executive Council under Governor Kelly Ayotte, highlighting how her closest allies, rather than her opponents, caused significant political setbacks. It illustrates that betrayal stems from structural voting systems rather than personal envy, revealing the complexities of governance and political relationships in New Hampshire.
Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH The Power Playbook · Part One of Forty-Eight Never Outshine the Master Robert Greene’s first law of power says the servant who shines too brightly gets destroyed. New Hampshire has run that experiment three times in thirty-five years, and the results say the…
