Business & Economy
House Passes Bill Aimed at Keeping College Grads in NH
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New Hampshire high school students who stay in state for college are 70 percent more likely to stay in after graduation.
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New Hampshire high school students who stay in state for college are 70 percent more likely to stay in after graduation.
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