News
Senate Concerned House May Kill Medicaid Expansion Program
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Senators are concerned the House may not be willing to approve an extended reauthorization of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
Courts & Corrections
Plaintiffs Argue Gerrymandering Diluted Democrats’ Votes in New Districts
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Redistricting issues do not belong before the courts, the state argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court, saying instead the process belongs with the legislature.
Education
Senate Committee Backs Expanding EFA Program
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The Senate Education Committee Tuesday voted to recommend a bill that would expand the Education Freedom Account program by increasing the income threshold.
Education
Senate Finance Committee Trims Higher Education Program in Budget
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The Senate Finance Committee reduced the University System of New Hampshire’s appropriation for the next biennium by $6.4 million in its meeting Tuesday.
Feature
Distant Dome: History Is Not Always Comfortable
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For example, two communities claim to be the birthplace of the Republican Party, Exeter, New Hampshire and Ripon, Wisconsin.
Feature
Gun Violence Exploding with No Legislative Action
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Is New Hampshire living on borrowed time or just lucky?
Education
Two Sides to Education Freedom Account Story
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Supporters of bills expanding the state’s new Education Freedom Account program say it serves as an escape valve for students who do not fit or thrive in the public school environment.
Business & Economy
Maine Court Gives Stalled Hydro-Quebec Transmission Line Go Ahead
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A Maine business court jury paved the way to restart construction on a high-voltage transmission line to carry Hydro-Quebec power to Massachusetts.
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Education Will Be Front and Center with Lawmakers this Week
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The state’s contributions to public education puts it in line with state’s like Mississippi and Louisiana although its per capita wealth averages among the highest in the country.