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New Director of Offshore Wind Introduced
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As the state prepares for a proposed wind farm in the Gulf of Maine, a critical position has been filled with the appointment of Erica Horne to serve as offshore wind director.
Business & Economy
N.H. Senate Passes Exception To Abortion Ban
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The New Hampshire State Senate passed HB 1609, providing an exception to the state’s abortion ban for fatal fetal diagnoses.
Business & Economy
Business Tax Reduction Brings Out Partisan Divide in N.H. Senate
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A bill to reduce the Business Profits Tax rate and send money to local communities prompted an extended discussion on the floor of the state Senate on Thursday, with Republicans and Democrats sharing alternate perspectives on why state revenues are doing so well.
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House Votes To Support Provisional Ballot Bill, Juvenile Law Changes
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The House has voted with the Senate to support an election law change related to identification for same-day voters, but it may face an uncertain future with Gov. Chris Sununu.
Business & Economy
Gunstock Commission Seeks To Move Beyond Controversy
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Members of the Gunstock Area Commission say they want to move beyond their failed lawsuit against the Belknap County Convention, but their decision to hire an attorney to review the record and determine how the dispute started means that the political intrigue surrounding the operation of Gunstock Mountain Resort is not abating.
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Senate Committee Votes To Kill Cannabis Bill That Would Run on State Liquor Store Model
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The Senate House Ways and Means Committee took up HB1598 on Wednesday and looked at the proposal brought to the legislature for a state-run liquor store model to sell adult-use cannabis by Rep. Daryl Abbas, R-Salem.
Business & Economy
Vaccine Exemption Bill Could Halt Billions of Federal Funds, Senate Panel Told
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Rep. Tim Lang, R-Sanbornton, testified in favor of House Bill 1210 before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Bill Would Halt Spending State Money on Rail Project
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Preventing the state from subsidizing passenger rail had mixed reviews before the Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday.
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Gunstock Area Commission Would Be Elected By County Voters, Not Delegation Under Amended Bill
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The five-member Gunstock Area Commission could be elected by Belknap County residents rather than appointed by the county’s legislative delegation under a re-amended bill heard by a Senate committee on Monday.