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Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at Age 85
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Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States David H. Souter died peacefully Thursday at home in New Hampshire at the age of 85.
Business & Economy
Senate Passes Housing Bills on Bipartisan Basis
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The Senate took bipartisan steps they hope will help ease the state’s housing crisis Thursday, though not all members were happy.
Health & Mental Health
Democrats Urge Republicans To Support Children and Families in Upcoming Session
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On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives will be asked to reconsider a bill related to gaps in child protection laws and House Democrats held a press conference Wednesday to urge their colleagues to support it and to protect New Hampshire’s children.
Business & Economy
Ayotte: Lease for Hampton Rest Areas Provides Long-Term Control and Revenue To State
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she believes a lease option rather than a sale of the Hampton Interstate 95 rest areas and liquor stores is a better bet because the state can control a lot more about the messaging rather than selling it outright, and have a long-term source of income.
Arts and Entertainment
Executive Councilor Calls Conway Land Sale an ‘Insider’ Deal, But It Passes
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The state’s Executive Council approved a land transfer in Conway that one councilor called an “insider” deal, rejected a contract for TASERS at the prisons, approved a $9 million contract for behavioral crisis intervention and approved funds for new conservation land in New Boston, among other business Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Protesters Decry Proposed Budget Cuts In Advance of Packed Senate Budget Hearing
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Protesters kicked off a lengthy public hearing on the state’s budget for the next two years which cuts services, programs and hikes fees throughout state government for the next two years, if passed by the Senate and approved by the governor.
Business & Economy
Carbon Credit Bill Likely Headed To Study Committee, Called ‘Unworkable’
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Called an “existential threat” to the state’s $1.4 billion annual timber and forest products industry, state Senators were warned that HB 123 was unfair and would tax lands enrolled in carbon credit programs at least twice.
Business & Economy
Councilor Joe Kenney Wants Ayotte’s Rationale To Pull Hampton Welcome Center Sale
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Calling it a “monumental decision” made by Gov. Kelly Ayotte to pull the plug on the sale and development of the Hampton Interstate 95 liquor store properties into New Hampshire Welcome Centers, Executive Councilor Joe Kenney said Monday he is hearing from many across the state who have questions and he has few answers.
Business & Economy
Loons vs. Moose: Fish and Game Opposes Proposed Loon License Plate
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If there is to be a bit of competition between the moose and the loons in this state on license plates, Fish and Game wants a piece of the action.