Courts & Corrections
House Votes To Repeal Death Penalty By Veto-Proof Majority
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By a vote of 279-88, the New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a bill Thursday that would end the death penalty in New Hampshire
News
IHoP: Lindsay Dearborn of Lebanon Says Repeal the Death Penalty
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Next time you voice your opinion in Concord be sure to talk IHoP-NH to InDepthNH.org’s Paula Tracy.
Business & Economy
House Republicans Disapprove of Dems’ Plastic Bag, Straw Restriction Bills
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CONCORD – House Republican Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued statements on two sets of bills that had public hearings Wednesday dealing with restrictions on plastic bags, straws, and other plastics.
Dishonest Police
Sponsor: If Laurie List Bill Becomes Law, No Need for ACLU-NH/News Lawsuit
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“If HB155 is signed into law, it would likely end the need for the ‘newspaper/ACLU’ lawsuit,” Rep. Paul Berch said.
News
NH Democrats Sweep Special Elections in Nashua, Concord
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On Tuesday night, New Hampshire Democrats swept three special elections held in Nashua and Concord, the first elections since the 2018 midterms and the only scheduled special elections preceding the 2019 municipal elections.
Courts & Corrections
Red Flags Raised on Both Sides of Gun Debate
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Red flag laws allow family or law enforcement to petition for a temporary “extreme risk protection order” to remove access to firearms if the person in crisis is a danger to himself, herself or others.
Education
Finance Committee Wrestles With Education Funding Bills
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There are a number of bills that address various aspects of education disparities and funding levels winding their way through the legislature.
Business & Economy
Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency is NOT a Carbon Tax
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Who isn’t wild about ratepayer-funded energy efficiency?