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“While this temporary fix will ensure federal workers and service members get their paychecks and families can continue to access critical services, I’m deeply disappointed this stop-gap bill does not include any new aid to support Ukraine’s war efforts. “
A small group shouted at keynote speaker Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania during the first part of his speech Saturday at the New Hampshire Democratic Party Midterm Convention at Bedford High School, but he wound up with a standing ovation by the end of it.
Some recipients of WIC will see a temporary reduction in their benefit used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. However, infant formula and other food included in WIC packages will not be impacted. If the federal government shut down lasts longer than one month, additional issues may arise with other programs.
Today, President Biden announced the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The office will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris, with support from key national gun violence prevention leaders.
Executive Councilor Joe Kenney said he met recently with the new owners of the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters tract to convey his concern about their ownership objectives and impacts to logging in the Great North Woods.
Gov. Chris Sununu said he had a meeting with the prospective buyer of the former Laconia State School property recently and has “no question” that the $21.5 million sale will close but there is a delay due to title considerations of about a month and relocation of a snowmobile trail on the property.
Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, David J. Bettencourt of Salem, was confirmed as commissioner on a vote of 4-1 with the lone Democrat, Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington opposing the nomination.
The Lottery Commission scheduled an adjudicative hearing at the request of Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn to contest the state’s findings that he is unfit to hold a charity casino operator’s license.
Secretary of State David M. Scanlan and Attorney General John M. Formella remind voters that October 6, 2023, is the deadline to change party affiliation before voting in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election.