The House voted to initially approve a bill to protect older vulnerable adults from exploitation Wednesday.
Courts & Corrections
Lawmakers Mull Ending Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Civil Cases
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“The damage done by sexual assault never truly goes away,” Sen. Martha Fuller Clark said.
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AG: Exeter Woman, 46, Died From Stab Wounds in Stratham
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AG identified the victim as Catherine Heppner, age 46, of Exeter.
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Maine Man Accused of Murdering Woman at Timberland in Stratham
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Robert Pavao (age 20), of Berwick, Maine has been arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Courts & Corrections
Volinsky’s Long-Time Client Spared Death Penalty in Georgia
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Faye Meders said she knew at 5:29 a.m. when she was awakened that morning that God was going to spare her son.
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Huge Turnout Against Bill To Require Motorcyclists Wear Helmets
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A horrific crash that took the lives of seven motorcyclists last summer and seriously injured three others in Randolph was barely mentioned at a public hearing Tuesday that drew about 300 motorcycle enthusiasts to oppose a bill mandating helmet use.
Business & Economy
Lawmakers Hear Proposed Animal Cruelty Protections
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Individuals convicted of animal cruelty in New Hampshire would be placed on a public offenders list and a person convicted of intentionally killing a pet would face a felony charge under two bills heard by the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Tuesday.
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Commissioner ‘Bewildered’ By AG’s Request To Investigate Sheriff For ‘Laurie List’
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The list has been controversial because the names of the police officers are withheld from the public.
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Bill Would Prohibit Teachers From Having Sex With Students Regardless of Age
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Rep. Lang: “The goal is unambiguous…and clear so there is no ambiguity….you cannot have sex with any student, period.”
Business & Economy
Bills Would Ban Facial Recognition and Study Police-Shooting Oversight
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One bill looks at whether the state should set up a study committee to look at the idea of creating a citizens review board for police-involved shootings.