While Democrats said there is no need to study it, and prolonging it might lead students to go to other schools, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-2 on Thursday to recommend a campus weapons carry bill to a study committee.
Business & Economy
Ayotte on Campus Carry Bill: ‘Public Safety Is Paramount’
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Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte weighed in with members of the media on the subjects of campus carry and open enrollment – along with commenting on nuclear power and broad-based taxes – on Wednesday after a long Executive Council meeting.
Business & Economy
Open Enrollment Bill Passes House Ed. Policy Committee, Democrats Opposed
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Open enrollment in public schools was fast tracked by Republicans in the House Education Policy and Administration Committee Monday despite numerous questions of Democrats on what the bill means and what it would actually do in the state.
Courts & Corrections
Office of Child Advocate Claims Abuse at Sununu Youth Services Center, Seeks State Investigation
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The state’s child advocate has notified the New Hampshire Executive Council of abuse she said her office has documented at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester, which includes a child’s broken arm and being held down for three and a half minutes and other reports of extended lock downs there this winter.
Education
Dem Congressional Candidates Talk Housing, Immigration, Healthcare, AI at Barrington Forum
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Dozens of community members gathered at Barrington Middle School on Wednesday evening to hear CD-1 Democratic candidates discuss their approach to issues like housing, health care, immigration, and artificial intelligence.
Business & Economy
State’s Over Reliance on Property Taxes Hits Lower Income Owners
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Property tax rates vary from about $2.62 to $36.54 per $1,000 of property value resulting in substantial differences in tax bills for similar homes across the state.
Business & Economy
State Wants Supreme Court Justices To Stay On Rand Education Funding Case
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There’s no conflict on the New Hampshire Supreme Court when it comes to school funding questions, according to objections filed by the state.
Arts and Entertainment
Celebrating Reading with Students at Auburn Village School
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte and NEA-NH President Megan Tuttle joined students at Auburn Village School for a reading event highlighting the critical role literacy plays in preparing students for success in school and beyond and the work of educators and families who help foster a love of reading at an early age.
Business & Economy
Child Care Tax Credit Bill Supported Unanimously by NH Senate Committee
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The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage immediately after a hearing with no opposition and ordered it to the consent calendar.
Arts and Entertainment
Goodlander Hears Concerns: Failing Infrastructure, Housing, Rising Costs in Littleton
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On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, visited with community leaders and small-business owners to hear concerns and consider what she can do in Washington to help.