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Mayor Jay Ruais Delivers State of the City Address Focused on Homelessness
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Today, Mayor Jay Ruais delivered his first “State of the City” address. He specifically chose to address the issue of homelessness.
Environment & Science
Moratorium on Landfill Permits Would Give State Time to Catch Up
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The time is right to pause any new landfill permits, a House committee was told Tuesday as the state grapples with new rules, a new 10-year solid waste plan and outdated laws and regulations that have turned New Hampshire into a dumping ground for surrounding states.
News
Sununu Seeks $850,000 For NH National Guard To Help Secure Texas Border
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This request comes after Sununu last year requested and obtained $1.4 million for the Northern Border Alliance Program for state police, local police, border patrol and fish and game to work together on New Hampshire’s border with Canada.
Courts & Corrections
After Murder and Abuse, How Could She Stay with Adam Montgomery, Estranged Wife Asked
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“I still care about him, because he’s the father of my children, he was my best friend, it’s been hard for me to let go,” Kayla Montgomery said.
Energy
Ashland Voters Earmark Only $1 for $135M Waste Facility, Killing the Project For Now
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During the deliberative session for the SB-2 town, voters passed warrant 15 on the ballot for March 12; it will read the sum of $1. It passed 41-29, said Town Clerk Pat Tucker.
News
NH Senate Passes State Primary Change, Other Bills on Bipartisan Basis
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Valentine Day is next week but it seemed the New Hampshire Senate session was a bit of a love fest for a change Thursday as it passed a bunch of bills on a bipartisan basis with positive words spoken between Republicans and Democrats.
News
House Reconsiders Right-to-Know Bill, Sends Back To Committee
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The House decided to revisit a bill that could have made right-to-know requests costly for those seeking the information.
Education
Expansion of EFA Program Approved But Universal Eligibility Killed
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Americans For Prosperity — NH, a Koch Foundation funded organization that has been a major advocate for the EFA program, said it looks forward to future expansions.
Environment & Science
House Panel Favors Bill To Restrict Sale of Some Consumer Products with PFAS
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During its executive session on Wednesday, the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted on two bills that would substantially impact environmental concerns in consumer products.