While Democratic leaders and lawmakers believe they have met the governor more than halfway, Sununu said Tuesday the legislature is knowingly sending him a budget “that I cannot support.”
Business & Economy
Working Until Midnight, Senate Approves $13.33 Billion Budget
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The debate on the budget drew stark lines between Democrats and Republicans as they came to loggerheads over two keys to the proposed budget, paid family and medical leave and business tax rates, amid threats of a gubernatorial veto.
Courts & Corrections
Ruling NH’s School Funding Unconstitutional Stirs Quick Reaction
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Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier said Gov. Sununu is walking a political tightrope as a result of Cheshire Superior Court Judge David Ruoff’s order.
Education
Sununu Signs Littleton’s Pollyanna Bill Into Law
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On Thursday, Governor Sununu signed both HB 572, an act proclaiming the second Saturday in June as Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire Recognition Day, and HB 642, an act defining specialty cider, into law.
Education
Judge Rules in Favor of School Districts, Finds ‘Gross Inequities’ in Opportunities
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“Labels aside, we are simply unable to fathom a legitimate governmental purpose to justify the gross inequities in educational opportunities evident from the record,” Judge David Ruoff wrote.
Education
Deadline to Apply for BU Summer Journalism Program for High School Students
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Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Boston University Summer Journalism Institute gives students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to expand their skills, experience college life and explore Boston.
Business & Economy
Senate Committee Approves Budget, Hopes To Avoid Veto
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The Senate plan was done in consultation with Gov. Sununu’s office.
Education
Senate Committee At Odds Over Education Funding Plan
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The reductions have thrown a number of school districts such as Berlin, Pittsfield, Claremont, Newport and Stratford into crisis sending property taxes in the property poor communities even higher.
Business & Economy
Battle Over Ed. Trust Fund, Psych Unit Likely Crafting Budget Sununu Won’t Veto
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Senate Finance eliminated capital gains tax plan that would have affected only top 1 percent of state earners.
Courts & Corrections
NH Senate Budget Has More Money for Mental Health, Child and Elderly Services
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The proposed Senate budget package will have more money to spend than the House after the Senate Finance Committee Friday adopted revenue estimates.