“Elections have consequences,” is an old adage and the last general election may be one of the most consequential in many years, both in New Hampshire and nationally.
Business & Economy
Parents’ Questions Would Require ‘Honest and Complete’ Answers Under SB 96
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A bill mandating teachers answer parents’ questions about their child “completely and honestly” came under fire at a public hearing Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Foreign Dartmouth Student Visa Reinstated
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The visa of foreign-born Dartmouth College grad student Xiaotian Liu is back in place after a federal judge put a temporary halt on the purge being acted out by President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Quick Fix Won’t Overturn Injunction Blocking Divisive Concepts Law, Panel Told
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A bill to add a teacher’s mental state to the state divisive concepts law is not enough to overturn the federal court’s injunction, a House committee was told Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Ayotte Weighs in On Budget, Casella, and Tariffs
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte laid out her differences with the House GOP budget and priorities, weighed in on Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the state and said she was not surprised that former Gov. Chris Sununu has decided against a run for the U.S. Senate.
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Dem House Leaders Promise ‘Better Budget Amendment’ Ahead of Thursday’s Vote
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A large gathering of Democrats came to the State House lawn Wednesday, the day before the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a Republican-led, two-year budget for the state with leaders saying they will fight for a “Better Budget” on Thursday.
Business & Economy
Child Welfare Monitoring Contract Approved By Council in 3-2 Vote
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New Hampshire will have a new and updated child welfare information system after the Executive Council voted 3-2 to support a formerly tabled $18.5 million contract Wednesday.
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Planned Parenthood To Close St. Johnsbury Clinic, Impacting NH North Country Residents
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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England announced Tuesday it will close its St. Johnsbury, Vermont, health center on June 3, affecting Northern New Hampshire residents particularly in the Littleton area.
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Hassan Asks How Far Trump Will Go To Achieve Tariff Goal in Senate Grilling of Trade Rep.
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U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, was among members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee who pressed a top Trump Administration official on just how far it will go to achieve the goals from tariffs which are right now tearing apart retirement savings on Tuesday.
Business & Economy
NH Vehicle Inspections Opposed at Continued Public Hearing in Senate Committee
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Whether the state should do away with its vehicle inspections entirely or make it required every two years is now being hotly debated in the Senate where the second of two long public hearings on House Bill 649 continued Tuesday before the Senate Commerce Committee.