Education
Lawmakers Seek Education Freedom Account Expansion
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Under a cloud of shrinking state revenues some lawmakers are proposing a bill that could add $102 million or more a year in state spending.
New Hampshire Not Alone in Potential Budget Shortfall
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By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD — New Hampshire is not alone in facing budget cuts, increased taxes or tapping its rainy day fund in the next few years to balance its financial books. The state used billions of dollars of federal money to fuel its economy creating revenue surpluses in the hundreds of millions of dollars since the pandemic and responded with tax cuts and increased spending that now is unsustainable as revenues have trended down in the last two fiscal years. Other states did much the same, taking care of long standing issues and reducing taxes so that now budget stresses are widespread, according to a new report done by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The first of a five-part series on five fiscal debates to watch in states, focuses on the budget shortfalls facing many states from Maine to California, and from Florida to Washington, either this year or out into the future, according to the report.
Fatal Crashes Prompt Lawmaker To Introduce Bill To Increase Speeding Fines
Two fatal crashes have been reported in as many days on state roads after a year that saw markedly increased deaths among those under the age of 21.
Sununu, Duprey Told Investigators Hantz Marconi Didn’t Seek Favors: Court Filing
State Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi’s lawyer says the attorney general’s investigation shows neither Gov. Chris Sununu nor Steve Duprey believed she was asking for favors during the separate conversations with them that led to her being indicted.
Tourism Hopeful as Winter Weather Cooperates for Upcoming MLK Weekend
With one important holiday period down and another coming up this weekend, the state’s ski industry is looking in solid shape, while the cross country areas could use a bit more snow and the snowmobile trails, with the exception of some in the Great North Woods, are still primarily not opened or groomed and hoping for snow.
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House Convening Day Fails To Change Many Rules
Senate Republicans Lay Out Plans; May Include Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Shaheen Nominates 51 Granite State Students for United States Service Academies
Courts & Corrections
Records: Ex-Police Chief Set To Plead To Stealing Wages
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Ahead of his trial on charges he stole wages from the town of Richmond, former Police Chief Andrew Wood filed paperwork that he plans to plead guilty.
News
Marine Patrol Believes Woman Fell Through Ice and Drowned
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Authorities recover body of woman on Sunday who drowned after falling through the ice in Hampstead. on Saturday.
Op-Ed
Distant Dome: Lawmakers Increasingly Trying to Upend Local Control
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But in recent years, the New Hampshire legislature has been attempting what was once the unthinkable in our Granite State, trying to upend once precious “local control.”
Business & Economy
Ayotte, GOP Govs Back Trump’s ‘Government Efficiency’ Plan Drawing Criticism From Dems
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte is among 26 Republican governors backing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed federal Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Obituary
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Hanover Woman ‘Broke the Sound Barrier’
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
Courts & Corrections
NH Supreme Court Rules AG Violated Neo-Nazi’s Free Speech
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The constitution even applies to neo-Nazis, like the ones in NCS-131.
News
Pictorial: The Inauguration of Kelly Ayotte as Governor
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Thursday was a day of new beginnings at the State House when leaders past, present and possibly future gathered at the State House, warm from the bitter cold and blowing snow outside, for the inauguration of the first female Republican governor of the state and the first new governor in eight years.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: It is time for term limits
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There has never been a better example of the need for term limits than demonstrated recently in the mud wrestling over the federal budget.
News
Executive Council Sworn In With Two New Members
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The state’s five-member Executive Council was sworn in to office Thursday with two new members and a new Governor at the head of the table.
Health & Mental Health
Kelly Ayotte Sworn In as 83rd NH Governor Promises To Work For All Citizens
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte was sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire Thursday and said she will be a governor for all citizens.
Health & Mental Health
Manchester Establishes Warming Station Through Feb. 25
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The City of Manchester has established a Warming Station at Homeless Services, 39 Beech St.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: The Designation of the Frances Perkins Monument in Newcastle, Maine
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My former Sunday School students will recognize the name of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve as a member of a presidential cabinet. It’s important to know about her and what she accomplished, and helped FDR accomplish.
About 4,000 Granite Staters May Be Out of the Workforce Due to Long-COVID
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This estimate highlights the significant and ongoing economic impact of the pandemic on the Granite State.
News
State Could Face Significant Deficit Unless Revenues Improve
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With the 2025 fiscal year half over, the state faces a revenue deficit large enough to wipe out last fiscal year’s surplus and end the biennium in red ink.
Courts & Corrections
Indicted Ports and Harbors Director Geno Marconi, 73, Files for Retirement
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Indicted and placed on administrative leave along with his wife, a state Supreme Court Justice, New Hampshire Ports and Harbors Director Geno Marconi, 73, has retired from state service, Pease Development Authority Board of Trustees Chairman Steve Duprey announced at its meeting Tuesday.
Courts & Corrections
Fired State Trooper Caught In Lie About Trust Fund Stays on ‘Laurie List’
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A State Trooper fired after he lied to investigators looking into suspicious activity in his elderly aunt’s trust fund won’t get removed from the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule, also known as the Laurie List.
News
Barrington Fire Chief Rick Walker To Retire After 40 Years
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His retirement will mark over 40 years of involvement in Barrington’s Fire Department and 25 years as the Chief.
News
Expecting a Contentious Two Years, Democrats in the Minority Laying Out Their Plans
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Democratic leaders in the state House and Senate said they see hope for the coming legislative session to do what 49 percent of the voters in November voted for them to do, adding they plan an active voice throughout the budget process.
News
2 State Senators Provide State House Tour to Taiwan Officials, Promoting Trade and Education
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Following the passage of a bill last year reaffirming friendship between New Hampshire and Taiwan and encouraging the enhancement of bilateral trade relations, two state Senators toured economic and cultural development leaders at the State House Tuesday.