COVID-19
41 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday, Vaccinations Update
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 41 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Andru Volinsky
30 Years Since Claremont: The Monumental Ruling and the Work That Remains
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Originally filed by the Claremont, Franklin, Lisbon, Allenstown, and Pittsfield school districts, Claremont ultimately established that the state of New Hampshire has a constitutional obligation to provide all children with an adequate public education and to fund that education with taxes that are uniform throughout the state.
Business & Economy
Budget Committee Reaches Agreement on Abortion Provider Requirements
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House and Senate budget writers reached a compromise to allow current family planning contracts to continue while ensuring state money is not spent on abortion services.
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Budget Agreement Reached on Vouchers and Abortion Ban
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House and Senate budget writers agreed on several controversial issues included in the next biennial budget package including a school voucher program and an abortion prohibition but put off deciding other controversies in House Bill 2.
Education
Young Activists Speak Out Against ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill
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Members of We Speak and Project Dream led the “We Can Stand The Truth Rally” on Saturday in opposition to House Bill 544, which would prohibit public employees such as educators from discussing ideas such as racism and sexism.
Education
Educators across U.S. – Concord, Dover, Portsmouth – rally Saturday with pledge to ‘Teach the Truth’
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Educators in more than 25 cities, towns and states across the country are rallying today, Sat., June 12, pledging to “Teach the Truth” about U.S. history.
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Rep. Douglas Ley of Jaffrey Has Died
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The former House Majority Leader from 2018-2020 and a professor of history at Franklin Pierce University, died at home as was his wish, according to one of his two sons, Ethan Ley, who posted on the website CaringBridge Friday afternoon.
Courts & Corrections
‘Laurie List’ Compromise Bill Passes, Governor Will Sign It
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The House passed the amended version of House Bill 471 Thursday that promises to make public the Laurie List of dishonest police with some caveats and Gov. Chris Sununu’s spokesman said the governor will sign it into law.
Business & Economy
Sununu To End State of Emergency Friday at Midnight
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Gov. Chris Sununu said he is ending the COVID-19 state of emergency in New Hampshire as of midnight on Friday and became emotional about the past year’s ordeal, the sacrifices made, and responded to charges that he has used the press conferences for political advantage.