News
NH Secretary of State to Announce Date of the First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary
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Secretary David Scanlan will announce the date in the Hall of Flags of the New Hampshire State House.
News
Retirement Benefits Panel Votes 8-6 to Support Senator Soucy’s Solution
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A retirement benefits solution for public safety workers across the state was recommended by a House and Senate Commission on a vote of 8-6, Thursday upon Sen. Donna Soucy’s recommendation
Courts & Corrections
Panel Likely To Back More Funding for Staff, Training for Judges in Divorce Cases
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As the House of Representatives special committee on the family division of the state Circuit Court system begins to wrap up its work and make recommendations to the legislature, this winter it is clear that they want to see more support staff for the courts and better explanations from judges on their decisions, particularly as they relates to excluding evidence.
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Shaheen Secures Commitment on NH Specific Northern Border Data During Hearing in D.C.
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“Most of the discussion about our borders has to do with the Southern border. But in fact, what we’re seeing is increased encounters across our Northern border as well. […] We need accurate information, so we know how to address law enforcement issues, communication issues at our Northern border just as we do at the Southern border,” said Shaheen.
Business & Economy
Council Approves $33M BFA Loan To Sig Sauer To Expand Rochester Facility
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On a vote of 4-1, the state’s Executive Council approved issuance of up to $33.1 million in bonds to allow weapons manufacturer Sig Sauer to expand at its facility in Rochester, after approving a similar bond in 2020 for $21 million.
Courts & Corrections
Flynn Marker Sponsors Argue They Have Legal Standing
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Responding to a motion from the State Attorney General for their lawsuit to be dismissed on the grounds that they lack legal standing, the organizers of the historical marker for Elizabeth Gurley Flynn responded that their standing as the marker’s “sponsors” gives them the right to challenge the marker’s removal.
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Republican Jay Ruais Wins Race To Become Manchester Mayor
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Democrat Paige Beauchemin won the House seat representing Nashua Ward 4 formerly held by David Cote who stepped aside because of chronic ill health.
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2 Ex-Senators Team Up To Find Out Who Knew Merner Served in House After Moving Out of District
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Two former state senators with little in common politically before former Republican state Rep. Troy Merner was caught serving in the House after moving out of his district are teaming up to find out who knew what and when they knew it about Merner’s many months of deceit.
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Sig Sauer Seeks $33M State-Backed Loan After Getting $21M Guarantee in 2020
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Back for more money after receiving $21 million in an unconditional state loan guarantee in 2020, worldwide gun manufacturer Sig Sauer is asking for $33.1 million more to build more space to make weapons in Rochester.