The state budget process is moving from the House to the Senate and the public will have an opportunity to weigh in with their concerns and priorities likely the first week of May.
Business & Economy
Ayotte Weighs in On Budget, Casella, and Tariffs
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte laid out her differences with the House GOP budget and priorities, weighed in on Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the state and said she was not surprised that former Gov. Chris Sununu has decided against a run for the U.S. Senate.
Business & Economy
Child Welfare Monitoring Contract Approved By Council in 3-2 Vote
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New Hampshire will have a new and updated child welfare information system after the Executive Council voted 3-2 to support a formerly tabled $18.5 million contract Wednesday.
Arts and Entertainment
Hassan Asks How Far Trump Will Go To Achieve Tariff Goal in Senate Grilling of Trade Rep.
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U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, was among members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee who pressed a top Trump Administration official on just how far it will go to achieve the goals from tariffs which are right now tearing apart retirement savings on Tuesday.
Courts & Corrections
More Names Added To Public Laurie List, Some of Their Stories Already Known
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A bar fight, a strip search, questionable finances, alleged racist texts, and a sexual harassment complaint are parts of the stories behind several new additions to the state’s Exculpatory Evidence Schedule.
Arts and Entertainment
NH House Committee Approves $15.6 Billion Two-Year Budget Plan
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The finishing touches on a proposed House budget that cuts many state programs and services for the next two years but offers a balanced budget were worked out Thursday by the Finance Committee.
Courts & Corrections
Reward Offered for Information About Death of Baby Jane Doe
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Manchester Police are continuing their investigation into the tragic discovery of a deceased baby in the waters at Pine Island Park. Detectives now have a more refined timeline regarding when the child was placed in the water.
Courts & Corrections
Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Directing the Robbery of a Mail Carrier
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A Lowell man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Concord to aiding and abetting the robbery of a mail carrier, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announces.
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.
Courts & Corrections
Body of Newborn Baby Girl Found in Manchester Pond
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Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Peter A. Marr announce that a suspicious death investigation is underway following the discovery of a deceased newborn in the area of Pine Island Pond on the afternoon of Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Manchester, New Hampshire.