Business & Economy
State Capital Budget Sails Through the House
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With little debate, the House Thursday approved a $137.4 million capital budget plan that utilized $105.7 million in federal funds.
Business & Economy
NH House Approves $15.76 Billion Budget for Next Biennium
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A negotiated agreement between the Republican and Democratic leadership led to the House approving its budget package Thursday on a voice vote after three hours of debate.
Education
House Budget Writers Propose Reducing Education Trust Fund
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The budget being proposed by the House Finance Committee would slash the money going into the Education Trust Fund, while reducing its obligation to fund special education, school building aid and other programs.
Education
House Support Short for Constitutional Amendment on Religious Use for Tax Dollars
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The House failed to reach the needed threshold to send a proposed constitutional amendment to the Senate that would allow state tax dollars to be used for religious schools.
Education
Doubling Education Freedom Account Program Could Kill the House Budget
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Doubling the money for the Education Freedom Account program could cost Democratic support of the proposed biennial budget House members will vote on in two weeks.
Education
Results from New Hampshire’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey released
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Results from the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) have been released, showing both encouraging and concerning trends among New Hampshire teens and their behaviors.
Business & Economy
White Mountain National Forest Announces Youth Conservation Corp Summer Work Program
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The Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) is a summer employment program for area youths ages 15-18 who will work, learn, and earn together in the great outdoors. The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands, while providing an educational experience. The program is sponsored by the Pemigewasset Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest in Campton NH.
Education
Art Teacher Back at Work in Concord After Investigation Into Attire, Social Media Posts
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The morning after dozens of parents turned out at a school board meeting to support the Christa McAuliffe School art teacher who was on leave after complaints by one parent about his “girly” style of dress and social media posts, Silas Allard was back in the classroom Tuesday morning.
Education
Parents Turn Out in Support of Christa McAuliffe School Art Teacher
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Holding rainbow-colored heart signs – some made by their children – parents expressed love and support for Christa McAuliffe School art teacher Silas Allard who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community and who is now on leave for unknown reasons at Monday’s school board meeting.