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Sold Down the River, What Will History Make of Trump?
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It took us two hundred years to get a president who instead took advantage of this fact; who sold us down the river for his own personal profit.
U.S. Attorney Young Says Woman Embezzled $500,000, But Won’t ID the Company
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CONCORD – A former Keene woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to stealing almost $500,000 from her employer between 2015 and 2021, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced in an email press release.
Council To Review Offers for Laconia State School; Likely Less Than Failed $21.5M Deal
On Wednesday, the state’s Executive Council is expected to discuss five offers to purchase the former Laconia State School property, though one councilor noted the days of a $21.5 million offer are over.
North Country First Responders Get $5M Boost for Training Facility
Training for the North Country’s firefighting and Emergency Medical Services response needs, along with licensing of commercial drivers from school buses to fire trucks got a huge leg up, Tuesday when groundbreaking on a more than $5 million addition to The Raymond S. Burton Fire and EMS Academy was held.
Sushi, Sake, and Baby Birds
My son and I like sushi, and he suggests we have the Dinosaur Egg. This was a great choice.
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New Hampshire, Coalition Obtain Landmark Antitrust Victory Against Google
Ex-Sen. Woodburn Seeks No Jail Time, AG Argues It’s Time For Him To Serve 30 Days
Republicans’ Project 2025 Plan Panned by Disability Rights Advocates at State House
Business & Economy
UNH Sees Spike in COVID-19 Cases, But Not Others Colleges
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While there appears to be a spike in cases of COVID-19 at the University of New Hampshire with 269 active cases reported Friday, other colleges in the state appear to be doing relatively well.
Environment & Science
CLF: New Hampshire Unlawfully Issuing Waste Permits
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The proposed massive new landfill in Dalton would have an enormous impact on waste management in New Hampshire for decades to come. As proposed, the landfill will be 180 acres, require the permanent filling of 17 acres of wetlands, and would have a disposal capacity for 23,000,000 cubic yards of waste. It would operate for at least 38 years.
Health & Mental Health
1 Death, 394 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
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The state announced 394 new positive test results for COVID-19 and one death, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Business & Economy
Sununu Budget Proposal Would Increase Spending While Cutting Taxes
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Gov. Chris Sununu Thursday presented a budget that would maintain funding for numerous social service programs, increase spending on mental health, combine the university and community colleges systems, and cut some taxes.
Courts & Corrections
Circuit Court Judge Julie Introcaso Charged with Falsifying Evidence
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Deputy Attorney General Jane E. Young announces the arrest today of Circuit Court Judge Julie A. Introcaso, age 56, of Bedford, New Hampshire on several felony and misdemeanor charges.
Business & Economy
Right-to-Work Supported By Majority of Senators
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The Senate Thursday approved a right-to-work bill that would prohibit labor contracts requiring non-union workers to pay some of the costs of negotiations and administration of those contracts.
Business & Economy
Task Force Looks Ahead To Reopening Summer Camps, Adding New Members
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Gov. Chris Sununu will consider recommended COVID-19 guidance for opening up overnight camps and day camps in the state this summer.
Bob Backus
A Shakespearian Moment for New Hampshire Energy Policy
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Creating a state Department of Energy is a great idea, and not just for the reasons Bob Backus pursued it so quixotically.
Chuck Morse
Latest in Bad Behavior: Senator Calling Woman Colleague the ‘B’ Word
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The racist, sexist, and anti-Semitic rhetoric and social media postings by a few Republican lawmakers is getting more attention after a male state Senator was caught on Zoom Wednesday calling a woman Senator a bitch during a remote committee meeting.
Featured in Category
House Panel Hears Bills On Abortion Funding and Late-Term Issues
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The issue of abortion is again in front of the New Hampshire legislature with five bills heard this week before the House Judiciary Committee, all sponsored by Republicans who now control both the House and Senate.
Feature
Letter To Packard from 10 Jewish House Democrats
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Letter questions Speaker’s reasons relative to not sanctioning two other House members.
Featured in Category
3 Deaths; COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In Long-Term Care By Facility
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The state announced 421 new positive test results for COVID-19 and three deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 3.5%.
Courts & Corrections
Riddle Arrested in Keene for Capitol Breach, Apologizes for Monday’s Behavior
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Jason Riddle, the Keene man who allegedly took part in the Jan. 6 mob action at the U.S. Capitol, apologized to federal Judge Andrea Johnstone during his removal hearing on Tuesday.
Featured in Category
Sununu: Vaccine Supply Increasing; New Partnership With Walgreens
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New Hampshire is getting more vaccine doses from the federal government, and a new partnership with Walgreens will also add to the available supply, said Gov. Chris Sununu.
Budget
Strings Attached To Latest Revenue Sharing Plan
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Cities and towns would continue to receive $20 million a year in revenue sharing, but would have to dedicate 60 percent to property tax relief under a bill before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday.
COVID-19; Legislature;
Bill Would Stabilize State Education Funding Amid COVID-19 Disruptions
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The House budget writing committee heard no opposition to maintaining current levels of state aid to school districts at a public hearing Tuesday.
Health & Mental Health
2 Deaths, 121 New COVID-19 Cases
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The state announced 121 new positive test results for COVID-19 and two deaths Monday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 1.4%.
criminal justice
Advocates Want Police Discipline Hearings Open
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Police disciplinary hearings before the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council need to be public, according to advocates testifying in Concord on Monday.
Business & Economy
Senator Rosenwald Introduces Restaurant Relief Act of 2021
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If enacted, the Restaurant Relief Act of 2021 would temporarily change the operator compensation under the meals and rooms tax from 3 to 5 percent.