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At Reagan National Defense Forum, Shaheen Reaffirms America’s Support for NATO and Ukraine, Discusses Future of Democracy Worldwide

By News Release | December 8, 2024

At the Reagan National Defense Forum, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, Co-Chair of the bipartisan U.S. Senate NATO Observer Group and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, joined a panel to discuss America’s continued bipartisan support for NATO, Ukraine and promoting democracy worldwide.

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Warmington Calls for Probe of OPLC Following Two Board Resignations

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 6, 2024

Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington is calling for an investigation into allegations made by two resigning board members that the administration of the state Office of Professional Licensing and Certification is making it hard to do their job.

News

NH’s Official Christmas Tree Was Lit at Bridges House, Kicking Off Holiday Season

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 5, 2024

Hundreds got into the holiday mood Thursday night when New Hampshire’s official Christmas tree was lit in East Concord.

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Swearing In Day Was a Family Day, Too, at the State House in Concord

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 4, 2024

It was swearing in day at the State House for 24 State Senators and 400 House of Representatives who almost one month ago all won election to serve for the state for the next two years.

Business & Economy

Council Tables Contract with Dartmouth Health To Lease and Run Hampstead Hospital

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 4, 2024

A contract with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (Dartmouth Health) to operate the state’s new psychiatric hospital for youths at Hampstead Hospital was tabled for two weeks by the state’s Executive Council, with questions about state control, oversight and the future of state employees there.

News

Senate President Sharon Carson Announces Leadership, Committee Assignments

By News Release | December 4, 2024

Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) announced the committee announcements for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.

Courts & Corrections

NH Supreme Court Keeps One Cop on the Laurie List While Letting Another Off

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | December 3, 2024

The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued case orders on Tuesday on two separate Laurie List appeals, and while the cases are similar, the different results highlight the fact the court is still defining how Laurie List functions since it became a public document in 2021.

Business & Economy

Committee Approves Audit of Doorway Addiction Services Program

By Katharine Webster | December 3, 2024

On Tuesday, the last day of the current state Legislature, a joint committee approved the plan for an audit of the Doorway program, which aims to connect people suffering from substance abuse disorders with services.

Business & Economy

Ski Industry Kicks off Winter With Cooperating Weather; Honors Kuster and Bradley

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 3, 2024

With a base of natural snow blanketing a majority of the state and perfectly cold night temperatures to blast, New Hampshire’s ski industry gathered Monday night at McIntyre Ski Area to kick of the 2024-2025 season, and honor two political outgoing allies in Washington and Concord.