The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is set to hold a public meeting with Seabrook Station’s owners NextEra on Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 am ET, which the public may observe via online video conferencing.
Health & Mental Health
Legal Expert: New Hampshire’s Bills Mirror National Trends in Anti-Trans Legislation
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In a recent wave of legislation that impacts transgender people in New Hampshire, another bill was heard before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. This bill, HB 1664, would establish standards to recover damages for “injury caused by gender transition surgery, administration of puberty blocking drugs, and/or the administration of cross-sex hormones.”
Health & Mental Health
House Tries Again To Legalize Cannabis Use and Sales
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Once again, the House gave initial approval to a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana that many hope will cross the “t”s and dot the “i”s to eventually make it into law.
Business & Economy
State Seeks to Finalize Spending for Federal COVID Relief Funds
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The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee acted on requests to spend about $32 million of the funds that were reallocated from earlier projects where the money was not needed.
Health & Mental Health
Fratelli Beretta USA Meat Charcuterie Products Containing Coppa Recalled Due to Possible Contamination
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with local and state partners, are investigating an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections potentially linked to RTE Coppa products. To date, there has been one illness associated with the Salmonella outbreak in New Hampshire.
Environment & Science
U.S. Sens. Shaheen, Collins, Kelly, King Introduce Legislation On PFAS Contamination in Private Wells
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“All Granite Staters deserve access to clean drinking water without having to worry about contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals,” said Senator Shaheen.
Health & Mental Health
NH Senate Rejects Constitutional Vote on Abortion and Firearm Law Changes
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A Constitutional Amendment to protect abortion will not go forward to the voters this November as the Senate voted CACR 24 down along party lines Thursday, 14-9.
Business & Economy
Sununu Urges Lawmakers To Continue NH Successes in State of the State Address
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In his last State of the State Address, Gov. Chris Sununu said the state is in good shape, and though the envy of others, lawmakers should not take this for granted.
Health & Mental Health
NH DHHS Advises Consumers Not to Eat Rizo-Lopez Dairy Products
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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is advising consumers not to eat certain foods that contain dairy products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. A national outbreak of Listeria infections has been linked to cheese made by this company.
Environment & Science
House Panel Favors Bill To Restrict Sale of Some Consumer Products with PFAS
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During its executive session on Wednesday, the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted on two bills that would substantially impact environmental concerns in consumer products.