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NH Sets First-in-the-Nation Primary Date for Jan. 23, 2024, Without Biden
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Following state law and tradition since 1920, New Hampshire will hold the first Presidential primary in the nation on Jan. 23, 2024.
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Gorham Preparing Solemn Goodbye for Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone
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It will be a solemn day in Gorham Saturday Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. as funeral services for Army Staff Sgt. Tanner W. Grone will be held with full military honors in the gymnasium of the Gorham Middle-High School, 120 Main Street, Gorham, NH.
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Sununu To CNN: 3 Electable GOP Presidential Candidates All Served as Governors
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Republican Gov. Chris Sununu appeared on CNN This Morning and stopped short of an endorsement announcement but said he believes there are three electable candidates for president in his party, all who have served as governors.
Business & Economy
AG Reviews Bluesource Plan To Cut Logging To Sell Carbon Credits In North Country
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As lawmakers work on drafting bills related to use of carbon credits instead of logging across New Hampshire’s forests this winter, the Attorney General’s office is looking at the plan to pare down logging on 146,000 acres at the tip of the state, owned by Bluesource Sustainable Forest Company to see if it complies with an easement meant to protect it for logging.
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Retirement Benefits Panel Votes 8-6 to Support Senator Soucy’s Solution
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A retirement benefits solution for public safety workers across the state was recommended by a House and Senate Commission on a vote of 8-6, Thursday upon Sen. Donna Soucy’s recommendation
Courts & Corrections
Panel Likely To Back More Funding for Staff, Training for Judges in Divorce Cases
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As the House of Representatives special committee on the family division of the state Circuit Court system begins to wrap up its work and make recommendations to the legislature, this winter it is clear that they want to see more support staff for the courts and better explanations from judges on their decisions, particularly as they relates to excluding evidence.
Business & Economy
Council Approves $33M BFA Loan To Sig Sauer To Expand Rochester Facility
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On a vote of 4-1, the state’s Executive Council approved issuance of up to $33.1 million in bonds to allow weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer to expand at its facility in Rochester, after approving a similar bond in 2020 for $21 million.
Business & Economy
Melissa Beth Countway Nominated to NH Supreme Court
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Third Circuit Court Judge Melissa Beth Countway of Alton has been nominated by Gov. Chris Sununu to be an Associate Supreme Court Justice.
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Sig Sauer Seeks $33M State-Backed Loan After Getting $21M Guarantee in 2020
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Back for more money after receiving $21 million in an unconditional state loan guarantee in 2020, worldwide gun manufacturer Sig Sauer is asking for $33.1 million more to build more space to make weapons in Rochester.