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Following his election, Speaker of the House Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) announced the appointments of Rep. Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and Rep. Kim Rice (R-Hudson) as Deputy Speaker and Speaker Pro-Tem respectively.
Gov. Chris Sununu announced shortening COVID-19 quarantine time, criticized House Republican leaders for lack of transparency related to exposure to the virus Nov. 20, and outlined how the state will prioritize the first shipments of vaccine when they arrive in a matter of days.
The House Minority Leader said his caucus will put science above ceremony with public health the top priority so many Democratic House members will not attend Organization Day in Durham Wednesday.
Members of the New Hampshire House Republican caucus were exposed to the coronavirus Nov. 20 at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester and some have tested positive.
House and Senate Republican leaders have proposed moving Organization Day outdoors at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham.
The two former Claremont Police Officers accused of violating the civil rights of a man they arrested after falsifying evidence are close to settling the lawsuit, although the city will be on the hook for the deal.
Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks blamed COVID-19’s community transmission for “some staff and residents testing positive.”
Lawmakers should be urged to use the Education Funding Commission’s recommendations to begin changing the system as soon as possible.
On Thursday, members of the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus met virtually and through ranked choice voting, nominated Rep. Renny Cushing for Democratic Leader. Democratic Caucus Members, via a voice vote, also nominated Paul Smith as the House Clerk, and J.B. Cullen as the Sergeant at Arms.