News
Fatal Crashes Prompt Lawmaker To Introduce Bill To Increase Speeding Fines
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Two fatal crashes have been reported in as many days on state roads after a year that saw markedly increased deaths among those under the age of 21.
News
Tourism Hopeful as Winter Weather Cooperates for Upcoming MLK Weekend
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With one important holiday period down and another coming up this weekend, the state’s ski industry is looking in solid shape, while the cross country areas could use a bit more snow and the snowmobile trails, with the exception of some in the Great North Woods, are still primarily not opened or groomed and hoping for snow.
Business & Economy
Ayotte, GOP Govs Back Trump’s ‘Government Efficiency’ Plan Drawing Criticism From Dems
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte is among 26 Republican governors backing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed federal Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
News
Pictorial: The Inauguration of Kelly Ayotte as Governor
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Thursday was a day of new beginnings at the State House when leaders past, present and possibly future gathered at the State House, warm from the bitter cold and blowing snow outside, for the inauguration of the first female Republican governor of the state and the first new governor in eight years.
News
Executive Council Sworn In With Two New Members
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The state’s five-member Executive Council was sworn in to office Thursday with two new members and a new Governor at the head of the table.
Health & Mental Health
Kelly Ayotte Sworn In as 83rd NH Governor Promises To Work For All Citizens
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte was sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire Thursday and said she will be a governor for all citizens.
News
House Convening Day Fails To Change Many Rules
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Proposed amendments to existing rules for the House Representatives did not fare well on Convening Day Wednesday with a few exceptions which Democrats said will give the public less time and ability to attend when votes are taking place.
Business & Economy
Senate Republicans Lay Out Plans; May Include Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
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From banning cell phone use in classrooms to passing a balanced budget and working to find more affordable housing units, Senate Republicans said they will keep New Hampshire among the safest states in the nation and along the path to prosperity, despite what is expected to be a tough economic period.
Courts & Corrections
Indicted Ports and Harbors Director Geno Marconi, 73, Files for Retirement
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Indicted and placed on administrative leave along with his wife, a state Supreme Court Justice, New Hampshire Ports and Harbors Director Geno Marconi, 73, has retired from state service, Pease Development Authority Board of Trustees Chairman Steve Duprey announced at its meeting Tuesday.