Hearing on House Bill 254
Business & Economy
Potential Medicaid Changes Another Challenge for NH Budget Writers
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A report by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute indicates potential changes to Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program — could cost the state about half a billion dollars in federal money and likely end the Granite Advantage Program, for the state’s working poor.
Health & Mental Health
Sponsors Ask To Withdraw Strict Abortion Bill, Rep. Lynn Says the House Must Decide
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The prime sponsor of House Bill 476 filed to withdraw her bill that would ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, but Rep. Bob Lynn held a four-hour public hearing Monday on it anyway, then later postponed a committee vote on it.
Health & Mental Health
Contract Dispute Between St. Joseph Hospital and Anthem Affecting Thousands Settled
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On Friday, the New Hampshire Insurance Department confirmed the resolution of the contractual dispute between St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua and Anthem, New Hampshire’s largest health insurance carrier.
Education
Religious Schools Would Be Barred from Education Freedom Accounts Under Bill
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Public tax dollars should not fund a religious education, the House Education Funding Committee was told Friday.
News
$10M for Granite State Projects Through Northern Border Regional Commission
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This funding was awarded through NBRC’s Catalyst Program which supports a broad range of economic development initiatives including projects that modernize and expand access to public water and wastewater services, revitalize transportation infrastructure, establish workforce development programs and facilities, grow the outdoor recreation economy and provide access to new childcare and health care facilities.
News
NH Senate Bills Target Undocumented Immigrants
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During the hearing on SB 13, committee member state Sen. Debra Altschiller, D-Stratham, noted the Federation for American Immigration Reform has been declared a hate group after Shari Rendall of the organization testified in favor of the legislation.
News
Poll: Granite Staters Divided in Expectations for Second Trump Presidency; Negative On Biden
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Granite State Republicans and Democrats are divided in their feelings about Donald Trump’s election – most Republicans are enthusiastic but most Democrats are angry.
News
Right-to-Work Would Harm the State’s Moral Fabric, Committee Told
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Opponents of the latest “right-to-work” bill said it was Ground Hog Day again with the unpopular provision that failed time and time again to become law in New Hampshire.
News
Ayotte Institutes Hiring Freeze, Except for Law Enforcement
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Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed an Executive Order instituting a hiring freeze across state government, exempting law enforcement – including corrections officers and troopers, positions providing direct care at a state facility or child protective services, and other essential areas.