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The House once again Thursday approved an independent redistricting commission to draw the state’s political boundaries instead of having the majority party control the process.
The House voted 260-55 to send HB 1422, which would establish a two-year moratorium on new landfill permits, to interim study saying it needs additional study.
Senate Democrats passed a comprehensive paid family and medical leave insurance bill Thursday that would take half a percent from everyone’s payroll check to establish funds to cover if they become sick or need to care for a loved one at home.
All residents with questions or concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak can call 2-1-1.
Anyone with information regarding criminal conduct at the YDC is urged to contact Sgt. Justin Rowe at (603) 223-8849 or justin.rowe@dos.nh.gov or Investigator James Kinney at the Attorney General’s Office at (603) 271-1258 or email:james.kinney@doj.nh.gov.
The House upheld a committee recommendation to study the statute of limitations for sex crimes on a 200-123 vote after an emotional debate over eliminating the statute of limitations.
At least one sporting event planned in the next week will take place without an audience, and some college students on spring break aren’t sure yet if they will return to classes when their break is over.
The House has to finish action on all its bills by March 26.
The council held hearings on the governor’s nomination of Kimberly Chabot of Henniker and John Curran of Londonderry, both for the Circuit Court bench.