Education
Expansion of EFA Program Approved But Universal Eligibility Killed
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Americans For Prosperity — NH, a Koch Foundation funded organization that has been a major advocate for the EFA program, said it looks forward to future expansions.
Health & Mental Health
Medically Assisted Dying Bill Brings Out Emotional Testimony
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The terminally ill deserve the right to determine when and how they die, supporters of House Bill 1283 told the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday.
Education
Unanimous Support for Repealing Divisive Concepts Law
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The prime sponsor of HB 1162, Rep. Peter Petrigno, D-Milford, said the law on the books is an insult to public school teachers.
Education
Little Support for Bill Barring a Student’s Chosen Name and Pronoun
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A bill banning public school educators and staff from using students’ names or pronouns different from those given at birth without parental permission is disrespectful and harmful, a House committee was told Tuesday.
Feature
It’s Education Freedom Account Week in the House
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While Texas Gov. Greg Abbott may have a lot of support from Texans in his attempt to start a civil war over immigrants at his border with Mexico, he has yet to convince his Republican controlled Legislature of the value of an education voucher program.
Health & Mental Health
Bill Would Allow the State to Report Dangerous People to the Federal Gun Line
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Rep. Terry Roy, R-Deerfield, the prime sponsor of House Bill 1711, speaks to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Friday.
Health & Mental Health
Mixed Bag on Abortion Bills Before the House Thursday; 15-Day Ban Killed
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The House failed to move forward a proposed constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights Thursday, but resoundingly defeated a bill banning abortion after 15 days of pregnancy.
Courts & Corrections
Right-To-Know Requests Could Be Expensive Under Bill Passed By House
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People with right-to-know requests that are deemed “extraordinary” could be charged $25 an hour for the costs of providing the information under a bill the House passed Thursday.
News
Reducing Vesting Period for State Retirement System Benefits Backed
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Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy, D-Manchester, testifies for Senate Bill 309, which would lower the vesting period to be eligible for New Hampshire Retirement System benefits Wednesday before the Senate Executive Departments and Administration Committee.