NH Fiscal Year 2024 Revenues Begin on the Down Side
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State revenues for the new fiscal year did not meet expectations for July falling short by more than $4 million.
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Distant Dome: State Has Had 30 Years to Fix Ed Funding System
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This year is the 30th anniversary of the state Supreme Court’s Claremont education decision, but the fundamental issues raised by the five plaintiff communities is not yet “settled law.”
Courts & Corrections
Superior Court Judge Says Ed Funding Suit Ripe for Decision
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The Rockingham Superior Court judge hearing the latest challenge to the state’s education funding system told attorneys Wednesday he believes the case is ripe for a summary judgment.
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Distant Dome: State Revenues Running Well Ahead of Estimates
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The initial figures for state revenue collected in the 2023 fiscal year ending June 30 shows the state collected $539 million more than predicted by budget writers two years ago.
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Distant Dome: Return to a Darker Time: The Supreme Court Story
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Despite assurances about not upending settled law during their confirmation hearings before the US Senate, the three Supreme Court justices seated during the Trump administration, have not lived up to their words.
Education
Gay Panic Defense Outlawed in New Hampshire
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Rep. Mel Myler, D-Hopkinton, argues against approving House Bill 175 Thursday on the House floor as lawmakers wind down their 2023 session.
Environment & Science
House Trashes Bill to Overhaul Landfill Siting Rules and Regulations
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The House killed a bill that some believe favored the solid waste industry over those impacted by those facilities.
Health & Mental Health
Executive Council Wants Say on $7M for Crotched Mountain School
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Several Executive Councilors wanted assurances $7 million in federal COVID relief funds for Crotched Mountain School will benefit New Hampshire students.
Business & Economy
One Final Light Is Turned Off for Northern Pass
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The ownership of land Eversource purchased for the ill-fated Northern Pass Transmission Project has been transferred to the previous owners of the property.