Feature
Beautiful Day in the Life of the State House
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On a picture-perfect day Tuesday, the State House lawn was filled with flowering shrubs, dogs on leashes, and visiting children in groups from schools in Keene, Durham, and Epping.
Business & Economy
Pot Sales by Liquor Commission Plan Scuttled; More Options Out There
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An attempt to set up legal adult cannabis sales under the thumb of the state liquor commission was abandoned Tuesday by the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee.
Health & Mental Health
Ribbon Cutting at State’s East Acres at Hampstead Psychiatric Facility
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With 15 children waiting in hospital emergency rooms for mental health placement Friday, Gov. Chris Sununu and Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Weaver went to Hampstead to cut the ribbon on a new facility that will add 71 new beds when complete.
News
Audience Boos Sununu Over Gun Rights, Applauds Other Positions on ‘The View’
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Gov. Chris Sununu was peppered with questions about abortion, the current field of presidential candidates, former President Trump and more on the daytime show The View Thursday, with the segment ending with the audience booing his position on gun control.
News
Bill Prohibiting Sanctuary Cities in NH Hits a Snag
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Prohibiting sanctuary cities in New Hampshire will not get a recommendation for passage from the House Municipal and County Government Committee.
On a vote of 9-11, the committee voted against passage of Senate Bill 132.
Health & Mental Health
House Panel Explores Path To Legalize Cannabis This Year
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An open and competitive market for the sale of cannabis in the Live Free or Die state was advocated over a “Soviet style monopoly,” run by the liquor commission, legislators were told at a hearing on a new amendment to legalize weed this year.
News
Public Safety Officers Urge Senate To Include Pension Reform in Budget
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Public safety is on the line in the state budget right now, with the possibility that the state could lose seasoned police officers and firefighters to the private sector and out-of-stage agencies if the state does not adequately fund the retirement system, members warned.
News
Three Names Solemnly Added to NH’s Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial
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Joining what is now a list of 55 officers were Hillsboro Police Officer Rory Bohanan, Department of Corrections Officer Lawrence Prather, and Manchester Patrolman Frank J. Dustin.
News
Senate Votes for Commission to Study Legalizing Cannabis as Outlined By Sununu
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After Gov. Chris Sununu laid a path forward for legal adult cannabis sales in the state last week, the Senate voted Thursday to create a commission to work on his plan. It now goes to the House for consideration.