Bob Backus
A Shakespearian Moment for New Hampshire Energy Policy
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Creating a state Department of Energy is a great idea, and not just for the reasons Bob Backus pursued it so quixotically.
Chuck Morse
Latest in Bad Behavior: Senator Calling Woman Colleague the ‘B’ Word
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The racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic rhetoric and social media postings by a few Republican lawmakers is getting more attention after a male state Senator was caught on Zoom Wednesday calling a woman Senator a bitch during a remote committee meeting.
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House Panel Hears Bills On Abortion Funding and Late-Term Issues
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The issue of abortion is again in front of the New Hampshire legislature with five bills heard this week before the House Judiciary Committee, all sponsored by Republicans who now control both the House and Senate.
Feature
Letter To Packard from 10 Jewish House Democrats
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Letter questions Speaker’s reasons relative to not sanctioning two other House members.
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3 Deaths; COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In Long-Term Care By Facility
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The state announced 421 new positive test results for COVID-19 and three deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 3.5%.
Courts & Corrections
Riddle Arrested in Keene for Capitol Breach, Apologizes for Monday’s Behavior
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Jason Riddle, the Keene man who allegedly took part in the Jan. 6 mob action at the U.S. Capitol, apologized to federal Judge Andrea Johnstone during his removal hearing on Tuesday.
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Sununu: Vaccine Supply Increasing; New Partnership With Walgreens
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New Hampshire is getting more vaccine doses from the federal government, and a new partnership with Walgreens will also add to the available supply, said Gov. Chris Sununu.
Budget
Strings Attached To Latest Revenue Sharing Plan
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Cities and towns would continue to receive $20 million a year in revenue sharing, but would have to dedicate 60 percent to property tax relief under a bill before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday.
COVID-19; Legislature;
Bill Would Stabilize State Education Funding Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
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The House budget writing committee heard no opposition to maintaining current levels of state aid to school districts at a public hearing Tuesday.