News
Steady Stream of Candidates Signing Up To Run, Some With Fans, Others Alone
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Sterling Sykes of Jefferson was among a steady stream of candidates who made it to the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday to file to run for office this fall.
Arts and Entertainment
Wake Surfing Distance Rules Sink in Senate, But Likely To Resurface Next Year
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A wake surfing bill was sunk by the Senate last week but is likely to resurface next year with the New Hampshire Lakes Association calling on lake supporters to run for office.
News
Filing for State and County Offices Off To a Busy Start
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It was a busy week at the Secretary of State’s office in the State House as the filing period has opened for all elected state offices.
News
LEGALIZE IT! Senate and House Agree To Historic Adult Cannabis Sales
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Senate and House conferees came to an agreement Thursday on a bill they can support and which the governor is likely to sign, that creates a system to sell cannabis to adults in the same way the state sells liquor.
News
Scanlan: It’s More Work, But He Can Administer Proposed Voter Verification Change
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Secretary of State David Scanlan said it will be more work for election workers but his office can administer a measure that has reached consensus among House and Senate negotiators eliminating the voter identification exceptions.
News
No Deal Yet on Legal Weed Sales, Senate Wants To Keep Franchise Fee at 15%
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There is no consensus yet on legalizing weed in the 603 but it is coming down to the wire Thursday and the focus is narrowed.
Business & Economy
House Conferees Say They’ll Agree to Senate Cannabis Bill with Four Changes
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House conferees on legalizing adult cannabis sales said Tuesday they would agree to the Senate’s version of the bill with four changes, including the decriminalization level and implementation date for those who possess to be upon passage.
Business & Economy
Select Lawmakers Back in Concord This Week to Finish Up Bills, Including Cannabis
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With more than 60 bills this session still alive – including legal adult cannabis sales – select lawmakers came to Concord Monday to see if they could make deals across chambers with the clock ticking towards Thursday at 4 p.m., the deadline for a deal.
Health & Mental Health
Cannabis Bill Supporters Remain Hopeful Something Will Pass This Session
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Adult cannabis legalization supporters are voicing optimism that a negotiated bill between House and Senate conferees could lead to passage this session despite a lack of concurrence between the two chambers on the bill.