The two former Claremont Police Officers accused of violating the civil rights of a man they arrested after falsifying evidence are close to settling the lawsuit, although the city will be on the hook for the deal.
News
Dems Pick Renny Cushing as House Minority Leader
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On Thursday, members of the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus met virtually and through ranked choice voting, nominated Rep. Renny Cushing for Democratic Leader. Democratic Caucus Members, via a voice vote, also nominated Paul Smith as the House Clerk, and J.B. Cullen as the Sergeant at Arms.
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Rep. Marjorie Smith Announces Run For House Minority Leader
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There are things we can accomplish as a minority. If the caucus holds together, and if everyone shows up to vote, we need only 14 Republican votes to prevail.
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Election Proves a Mixed Bag for Parties in New Hampshire
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A record turnout, new voters, coattails and a return of Trump backers who sat out the 2018 election produced a mixed bag of results for the state’s two political parties Tuesday.
COVID-19
7 NH Counties Show ‘Substantial’ Community Transmission of COVID-19
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 120 new positive test results for COVID-19 Wednesday and one new death, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 1.0%.
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SOS Gardner: ‘Safe to Say’ GOP Swept the House, Senate, Executive Council
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“It is safe to say” Republicans have taken the state House, Senate and Executive Council majorities, Secretary of State William Gardner said late Wednesday morning.
News
Executive Council Races Could Mean Woman Majority
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It is possible that New Hampshire could have its first-ever female majority on the five-member state Executive Council.
Business & Economy
Shaheen, Messner Disagree on Business Stimulus Help Days Before Election
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, is facing backlash for the lack of a second round of stimulus as she tours the state in the last few days before the election.
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House Seeks Court Opinion Regarding Meeting Remotely
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The state Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday seeking an advisory opinion on whether the House of Representatives can meet remotely instead of at the State House because of the pandemic.
Business & Economy
NH Sues Monsanto, Solutia, Inc., and Pharmacia for PCB Contamination
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PCBs impair approximately 81 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean and approximately 46 other water bodies including Squam Lake and stretches of the Souhegan River.