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Legislative Ethics Panel Votes To Allow Withdrawal of One Complaint, Advises in Another

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | 17 hours ago

Murray sought future guidance on whether she should vote on legislation even indirectly related to her employment by the Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire.

Environment & Science

Mason Won’t Seek Another Term As Fish and Game Head; New Officers Sworn In

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 1, 2023

Change is coming to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department as Executive Director Scott R. Mason of Stratford told InDepthNH.org he will not seek another four-year term when it expires in August 2024.

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Sununu Says All He Knows About Ex-Rep. Merner’s Arrest is What the Public Knows

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 29, 2023

Gov. Chris Sununu said he would support a change in a 2016 judicial policy related to relaying information to gun dealers about some who have been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility and weighed in on a number of other hot political topics in a meeting with reporters in his office Wednesday, including the arrest of former state Rep. Troy Merner.

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Countway Supreme Court Nomination Lauded, But Some See Lack of Transparency

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 29, 2023

A public hearing for the governor’s nomination of Melissa Beth Countway to be seated on the New Hampshire Supreme Court was held Wednesday before the Executive Council, which will vote on it likely on Dec. 20.

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Republican Controlled Council Rejects Reproductive Health Contracts for Fifth Time

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 29, 2023

For the fifth consecutive time, family planning contracts for three health clinics, including Planned Parenthood, were rejected by the Republican-controlled Executive Council.

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Quiet Selectmen’s Meeting, But LGBTQ+ Issues Simmer in Littleton

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 27, 2023

After months of emotionally charged meetings and public comment related to downtown art and LGBTQ+ issues, it was a relatively quiet night at the regular Littleton Selectmen’s meeting Monday, although the issues are still simmering in the community.

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Hundreds Pay Respect To Army Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone, 25, in Gorham

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 25, 2023

As a cold winter wind whipped American flags lining Gorham’s Main Street, and storefront signs gave thanks for his life, hundreds gathered in the gym at Gorham Middle-High School Saturday to say goodbye to Army Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone, 25.

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1,000 Sign Letter Opposed To Regulating Public Art in LGBTQ+ Controversy

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 24, 2023

More than 1,000 people have added their names to a community letter calling for the town’s selectmen to drop and back away from discussion about regulating public art as it relates to LGBTQ+ issues.

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Former Patient Identified as Shooter Who Killed NH Hospital Security Officer; AR-Style Rifle Found in Truck

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | November 18, 2023

Court records show New Hampshire Hospital shooter was former psych patient.

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    PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD - The state's Legislative Ethics Committee announced Tuesday that it agreed to allow a request for an ethics investigation to be withdrawn, but didn’t say who the complaint was against. State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald, D-Nashua, a member of the committee, wouldn’t confirm if the withdrawn complaint was against former state Rep. Troy Merner, who has since resigned and is facing criminal charges for serving the whole last House session after moving out his Lancaster district and as a selectman.

  • NH Republicans File 15-Day Abortion Ban Bill

    By ANI FREEDMAN, InDepthNH.org CONCORD - Several New Hampshire Republicans filed legislation for a 15-day abortion ban, the strictest gestational period compared to other state abortion laws that provide a time window for when a woman can seek an abortion. The bill, which will be heard on the House floor when the 2024 session begins in January prohibits abortion if the fetus is older than 15 days from conception.

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    MANCHESTER - The city of Manchester Economic Development Office announced the 2nd Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place this coming Saturday, December 9, from 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm in Downtown Manchester at City Hall Plaza. The 2nd Annual Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off at the Bookery at 4:00 PM with Mr. and Mrs. Claus hosting a story time event for all the kids in attendance, followed by the tree lighting at City Hall Plaza, where attendees will enjoy some hot chocolate provided by Diz's Cafe and traditional holiday songs performed by Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

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    In 2016, Rich Banichar was awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award. As a member of the United Steelworkers: Local 3057, he was nominated, “for his relentless efforts to keep Shelby FISH food pantry in Ohio full for those who need it.” The USW.org site went on to say, “Rich doesn’t just donate time and money to the FISH food pantry – he donates his heart and soul.” The Jefferson Awards are given to, “ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.” How did a small-town guy rise to this level of appreciation?

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