Business & Economy
Lobstermen Pack Hearing Opposed to Creating License To Take Lobster by Scuba
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Lobstermen packed a hearing overwhelmingly opposed to a bill that would establish a license to take lobsters by SCUBA in House Bill 442.
Business & Economy
NH Senate Votes To Prohibit Sanctuary Cities; Backs FITN Constitutional Protection
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A bill to prohibit communities in the state from declaring themselves “sanctuary” cities or towns passed 13-10 in the state Senate Thursday along with a measure that would send to the voters the question of putting the first-in-the-nation primary in the state Constitution.
Business & Economy
White Mountain National Forest Announces Youth Conservation Corp Summer Work Program
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The Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) is a summer employment program for area youths ages 15-18 who will work, learn, and earn together in the great outdoors. The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands, while providing an educational experience. The program is sponsored by the Pemigewasset Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest in Campton NH.
Business & Economy
Injunction Seeks To Stop Elimination of Dalton Planning Board and Conservation Commission
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A citizen’s effort to abolish both government bodies at the upcoming March Town Meeting is seen as an attempt to make the town more receptive to the solid waste facility, according to an injunction filed in Coos Superior Court.
Business & Economy
NH DHHS Liable in Hospital ER Boarding Case for 4th Amendment Violations
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A federal court judge ruled Friday that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is violating the 4th Amendment by forcing hospitals to care for people experiencing mental health crises in emergency rooms.
Business & Economy
SPNHF, Couple Protect 116 Acres in Allenstown
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Derevya Farms adds to conserved lands in the Merrimack River Watershed and
enhances wildlife habitat near Bear Brook State Park.
Business & Economy
Representatives Say Bigotry Behind Denying State Funds for Religious Schools
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— State representatives seeking to change the state constitution to remove the Blaine amendment argued it is a relic from a bigoted past Friday at a public hearing.
Business & Economy
DOT Ranks ‘Thin’ With Workforce Shortage
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A high rate of vacancies for state plow drivers and increased rates are among the concerns impacting DOT right now and are expected to continue for next year, cold weather or not.
Business & Economy
House Gives Initial Approval To Expand Medicaid for Immigrants, Pregnant Women
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The House also decided to increase funding for charter schools and public schools with students on the free and reduced lunch programs.