But two bills did not make the cut, and both were described as too “vague” and will go back to the legislature in the fall where each body will need to come to a two-thirds vote for passage to override his veto.
Arts and Entertainment
Celebrate Safely with Fireworks This Fourth of July
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Only adults 21 years of age or older are legally allowed to purchase, possess, and display permissible fireworks.
Business & Economy
CMC To Pay $300,000 to Settle Allegations of Controlled Drugs; Announces Partnership With HCA
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Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in Manchester agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Health & Mental Health
NH DHHS Advises Consumers of Multi-Brand Ice Cream Recall
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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is advising consumers that Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, including certain Cumberland Farms, Jeni’s, Friendly’s, and Hershey’s products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Impacted products were distributed to stores in New Hampshire, including Target, Market Basket, Shaw’s, and Hannaford.
Health & Mental Health
Ex-Employee: State DHHS Overcharged Disabled Adults for Medical Care
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Adults with disabilities who enter the workforce are getting overcharged for their medical care by the state agency that’s supposed to be helping them, according to a former employee who was fired and later ordered to be re-hired.
Health & Mental Health
Lake Winnipesaukee’s Under Siege By Cyanobacteria
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The 72-square mile crown jewel of the Lakes Region, Lake Winnipesaukee, is under siege right now from cyanobacteria reports from beaches and bays from Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor Tuftonboro and Moultonborough.
Education
3 of 4 Top Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Business Concerns at Concord Forum
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Before an audience of business owners and executives, three of the top four candidates for governor took the stage together to introduce themselves.
Health & Mental Health
No Legal Weed This Year in the 603 After House Tables Measure by Five Votes
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The state will have to wait at least another year to legalize adult use of cannabis after the House voted 178-173 to table House Bill 1633.
Courts & Corrections
Governor Weighs In On Cannabis, Bail Reform, LGBTQ+ and Voting Changes
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Gov. Chris Sununu said if it makes it to his desk, the current adult use cannabis legislation in play could be a national model of safety and wise implementation, if passed.
Arts and Entertainment
Ex-Laconia State School Bids Due July 18; Council Approves Khan Academy Contract
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The Executive Council heard that the state expects a July 18 deadline for those wishing to bid on purchase of the former Laconia State School and approved a $2.3 million sole source contract with Khan Academy for digital learning content for students and teachers.