Business & Economy
Barron’s Murder Conviction Stands After Appeal
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Armando Barron is going to stay in prison for the brutal murder of Jonathan Amerault after the New Hampshire Supreme Court rejected Barron’s appeal.
Business & Economy
Shaheen Condemns Firing of Entire HHS Staff Responsible for Energy Assistance Program
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During the coldest months of the year, LIHEAP is instrumental in helping Americans afford to heat their homes or replace a broken furnace in an emergency.
Business & Economy
After a Democrat Leaves, House Republicans Vote To Eliminate DEI in State Contracts
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A measure that would prohibit language related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all state contracts going forward passed without public hearing by House Republicans in the Finance Committee who pushed for reconsideration of a vote to defeat it after a Democrat left the meeting at the end of a long day.
Business & Economy
Cell Phone Ban in Schools Looks Likely
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It appears that cell phone use in schools is about to be limited or entirely curtailed in New Hampshire classrooms.
Business & Economy
Lost Business Tax Revenue Could Solve Budget Shortfall
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A new study by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute finds business tax rate reductions have cost the state between $795 million and $1.17 billion in forgone revenue since 2015 without the often promised bump in revenue due to increased economic activity.
Arts and Entertainment
Proposed House Panel Cuts To State Budget Get a Day of Review, Raise Concern
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Cuts to spending that could lead to layoffs July 1 and include the elimination of all tourism promotion funding by the state as well as money for the Arts Council were explained to the entire House Finance Committee during a meeting Monday.
Business & Economy
Shaheen Visits Chatila’s Bakery, Highlights Harm from Trump’s Tariffs on Canada
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At this time last year, Chatila’s Bakery employed 15 individuals at its wholesale facility to manage order fulfillment, but due to the economic challenges including those posed by tariffs, the bakery has reduced its workforce to just two employees.
Arts and Entertainment
Education Funding Warrior Details Battle for Fairness in ‘The Last Bake Sale’
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Andru Volinsky has documented the arguments that have shaped his public life in a new book that will go on sale April 1, “The Last Bake Sale, The Fight for Fair School Funding.”
Business & Economy
Distant Dome: What Has Become of Laissez Faire New Hampshire?
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Before the turn of the Century and even a little into this one New Hampshire’s motto was the same as it is today, Live Free or Die, but a slight tweak would better describe Granite Staters’ prevailing attitude as Live and Let Live.