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The public has no right to the confidential discipline records of a New Hampshire State Trooper who was fired after he lied during an investigation that landed a woman in jail for nearly two weeks, Assistant Attorney General Jessica King argued in court Thursday.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee Wednesday was urged to cut business tax rates that would reduce state revenues $63.5 million annually.
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, the New Hampshire House will vote on the last bill aimed at mitigating the harm caused by New Hampshire’s abortion ban and ultrasound mandate – HB 1609.
Attorney General John Formella released an updated Exculpatory Evidence Schedule on Tuesday that still keeps secret the names of more than 91 law enforcement officers with credibility issues.
New Hampshire is projected to receive $545 million in new federal funds from the federal bill for highway and bridge work and other transportation infrastructure like airports and bus service.
Let’s start with the vote that will take place Thursday, March 31 for HB 1598, legalizing the possession and use of cannabis. The House calendar reads: The bill seeks to create a Liquor Commission-owned and operated monopoly for all cannabis sold at retail within NH. How do you stand on this proposal? Why did you want to get involved with cannabis?
Rep. David Cote: “I am honored and humbled that the Democratic Caucus voted to retain me as their leader for the remainder of this term.”
As the Department of Environmental Services prepares for a barrage of new legislation surrounding solid waste issues, the state still has not received a definitive legal opinion on whether new laws would apply to landfill applications currently under consideration.
Joe Fusco, vice-president of Casella Waste Systems, Inc., said the company is “committed to fighting” legislation that would prevent it from opening a landfill in Dalton, New Hampshire.