House Budget Writers Eliminate Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Subcommittees of the House Finance Committee have decided to end or drastically reduce two education programs Gov. Chris Sununu touted in his budget address.
New Hampshire, Coalition Obtain Landmark Antitrust Victory Against Google
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Google engaged in monopolistic practices in the general search services and general search text ad markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
Ex-Sen. Woodburn Seeks No Jail Time, AG Argues It’s Time For Him To Serve 30 Days
Former state senator Jeffrey Woodburn of Whitefield filed an objection Friday to the state’s motion to impose the 30 days in jail he received for breaking a dryer door and kicking in the door to the home of his then-fiancée Emily Jacobs and asked that the sentence be modified.
Republicans’ Project 2025 Plan Panned by Disability Rights Advocates at State House
The Republican’s Project 2025 plan, which would reshape the federal government if Donald Trump and JD Vance are elected president and vice president, was criticized by disability rights advocates and those concerned with retaining the current Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Monday.
Preliminary Work Shows $126 Million Revenue Surplus for NH’s Fiscal 2024
Preliminary financial true-ups for the recently completed 2024 fiscal year indicate state revenues produced a total of $3.32 billion for the state general and education trust funds.
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Uncategorized
Sununu: Some Delays Scheduling Vaccinations; Dems Attack As ‘Unacceptable’
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Gov. Chris Sununu acknowledged delays in the state’s new vaccine registration system Monday as 200,000 new people aged 50 and older became eligible to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccination but provided little other information.
Featured in Category
Home in NH – a Young Girl Journeys from Homelessness
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Brittany Hall has an apartment in Rochester, a job, and a Chinese dwarf hamster named Peanuts her cousin gave her.
No New COVID-19 Deaths Sunday, 241 New Cases
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CONCORD – The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 241 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no new deaths Sunday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.4%.
Teachers
What Are You Doing To Celebrate Teachers?
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And today, Joyful Musers, I celebrate and muse joyfully that you will prepare for May 3 – 7, Teachers Appreciation Week 2021.
Featured in Category
Hundreds Gather For #StopAsianHate Rally in Concord
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After Tuesday’s deadly tragedy in Atlanta, and with just 24 hours notice, about 300 Granite Staters gathered on the Capitol Plaza in front of the State House Sunday for a peaceful solidarity rally with the American Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Budget
NH Doing It On The Cheap Has Its Costs
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A former National Education Association-NH lobbyist once told me “Never underestimate the New Hampshire Legislature’s proclivity to be cheap.”
COVID-19
4 New COVID-19 Deaths, 344 New Cases Saturday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 344 new positive test results for COVID-19 and four deaths Saturday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Cuppa Tea and A Word Game, Does It Get Better Than This?
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In a year where so much has been in flux, I muse joyfully on what has worked, what is good, what has remained a beautiful constant in my life and perhaps yours.
Roger Wood: Mooney’s Making It Happen in Manchester
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Now it’s started a new community-based initiative, a harm-reduction program, based on help for people with drug abuse issues.
COVID-19
6 New COVID-19 Deaths, 334 Cases on Friday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services include 334 new positive test results for COVID-19 and six deaths Friday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 1.9%.
COVID-19
Democrats Blast Sununu’s ‘Sham’ Report on Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak
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Democrats called the report Gov. Chris Sununu released late Thursday on the COVID-19 outbreak at the Veterans’ Home in Tilton a “sham” that failed to investigate what led to the deaths of 37 veterans.
Education
Higher Education Merger May Be Slowing Down
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Many questions and concerns need to be addressed before finalizing a merger between the state’s two higher education systems, according to a legislative sub-committee.
Britany Barron Pleading Duress Defense
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The woman who sawed the head off her dead lover is pleading a duress defense claiming she was in fear for her life when she decapitated Jonathan Amerault’s body.
COVID-19
5 New Deaths Thursday, Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Listed By Facility
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 347 new positive test results for COVID-19 and five deaths Thursday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.1%.
Formella Says He’s Ready To Be Attorney General Despite Questions of Experience
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John Formella told the Executive Council he believes he is qualified for the top law enforcement post in New Hampshire as attorney general while Executive Councilor Cinde Warmingon of Concord asked him many questions about his experience.
Absentee voting
Minimum Wage Increase Axed Again
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Once again, the Senate voted down an attempt to raise the state’s minimum wage along party lines Thursday.
COVID-19
Sununu Releases Veterans Home Outbreak Probe; Dismisses Higher Ed. Merger Critics
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Gov. Chris Sununu said former trustees of the community college and university systems who have been critical of his recent plan to merge the two was not unexpected as he discussed a wide range of topics at Thursday’s press conference.
Education
Senate Endorses School Voucher Bill, Rejects Ed. Commission Findings
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Down party lines, the Senate approved an expansive school voucher bill Thursday that would allow parents to use state education aid for a wide range of alternative educational opportunities for their children.
Business & Economy
Higher Education Faces Grim Future Without Changes, Officials Warn
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The chair of the University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees painted a very bleak picture of the future of higher education in the state on Wednesday.