Education funding reform advocates scored a nearly walk-off grand slam last week with the state Supreme Court’s ConVal ruling.
Education
New State Budget Barely Squeaks Through
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By one vote, the state has a new but leaner budget for the next two years, which passed Thursday following the Republican governor’s threatened veto and last-minute negotiations over Group II retirement benefits and restoring funding for Manchester schools.
Business & Economy
UPDATE: After Councilors OK Ayotte’s Request To Ask for Special Session, She Says Agreement Reached on Budget
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Underscoring the need for first responders in the state to stay on with their job and the need for full funding of the Group II retirement plan in the next two-year budget, Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn told Executive Councilors about Tuesday’s “tough day,” at its meeting Wednesday and the consequences that could imperil the state’s ranking as among the nation’s safest.
Business & Economy
UNH Poll: Granite Staters Wary of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ But Back No Tax on Tips, Overtime
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A majority of New Hampshire residents do not want the U.S. Congress to pass President Trump’s signature piece of legislation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” amid bipartisan concern about the federal debt.
Business & Economy
Immigrants in N.H. Live in Fear – or Disappear
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With a handful of notable exceptions, immigration enforcement actions in New Hampshire have taken place out of the media spotlight.
Education
New Hampshire Receives Federal Allocations, With Some Funds Exceeding Last Year’s
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The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded formula grants to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) to support disadvantaged students, students with disabilities and career and technical education programs, among others.
Business & Economy
Library Wars, Local Focus: Police Called During Londonderry Trustees Meeting
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The culture wars have come for Londonderry’s public library.
Education
House Conferees Agree To Restore Medicaid Provider Rates, Other Senate Passed Measures
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A controversial plan in the House budget to reduce Medicaid provider rates by 3 percent is essentially dead after budget writers in a conference committee agreed to the Senate’s budget position to restore that coverage Monday.
Education
Governor Announces Caitlin Davis as Choice for Next Education Commissioner
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Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced she will nominate Director Caitlin Davis of the New Hampshire Department of Education for the state’s next Education Commissioner. Ayotte will present her nominee to the State Board of Education on Thursday.
Business & Economy
NH Supreme Court Overturns Education Funding Decision
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Christmas came early for more than 40 property-wealthy communities when the State Supreme Court Tuesday issued a 3-1 decision that the current Statewide Education Property Tax collection scheme is constitutional, overturning a lower court decision.