Business & Economy
Sununu Signs 17 Laws: Kingston Bonfire, Warner Roundabout Renamed
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Signs for New Hampshire liquor and wine manufacturers, pedestrian control signals and more became law by a stroke of Gov. Sununu’s pen on Friday.
Authorities Say Woman Arrested in 2019 ‘Death of Juvenile,’ But Don’t Identify Child Victim
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A Belknap County grand jury returned indictments charging Sherry Connor with manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of the juvenile. Further, the grand jury returned indictments on charges of negligent homicide, six counts of first degree assault, second degree assault and four counts of witness tampering.
Next YDC Abuse Civil Trial Set For 2025
Facing a potentially debilitating number of civil trials that could consume the court for decades, Rockingham Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman is pushing forward with a schedule for the 801 Sununu Youth Services Center – formerly called YDC – abuse cases on his docket.
Fly Fishing the Kancamagus
One of my fly fishing challenges every year is to fish waters that are new to me. This is never a problem in a state like New Hampshire because there is so much water to fish.
Roger Wood’s Podcast: NH Childcare Centers Finally Get Promised Checks
It took a year, but childcare centers in New Hampshire qualifying for state funds have finally received them. The legislature appropriated $15 million for hiring and retention help for childcare workers.
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Fiscal Approves $6M Grant for Community Health Centers; Extends Rye Harbor Grant Date
Fiscal OKs Changes to YDC Settlement Program; Chairman Suggests Lie Detectors
Henry Walters – Falconer and Poet
Business & Economy
Dems Blast Sununu’s Veto of Paid Family and Medical Leave
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BIA President Jim Roche said: “We thank Governor Sununu for his veto of Senate Bill 1.”
Courts & Corrections
AG: Newport Man Who Shot Wife To Death Won’t Be Charged Due to Dementia
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The accused is suffering from terminal cognitive and physical health issues including dementia and is currently at a medical facility. Under these circumstances and due to concerns regarding Mr. Clarke’s legal competency no criminal charges will be brought at this time.
Business & Economy
Yankee Magazine Names The Glen House the Best New Hotel in New Hampshire
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“Come for the view—a wall of windows in the lounge offers a Presidential Range panorama—and stay for the creature comforts at this new 68-room hotel at the base of Mount Washington,” say the magazine’s editors.
Business & Economy
Republican Leader Reacts to Passage of Job-Killing Legislation
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Rep. Dick Hinch: “Do House Democrats think they are smarter than New Hampshire’s small businesses.”
Feature
Family Leave
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Homegrown editorial cartoonist Mike Marland is keeping a watchdog eye on the State House in Concord and White House in Washington, D.C. ?InDepthNH.org takes no position on politics, but welcomes diverse opinions.
Feature
IHoP-NH: Zib Corell Came To Help Lawmakers Decide How To Best Spend NH Funds
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InDepthNH.org’s Paula Tracy talks every week with people from around New Hampshire who come to the State House and Legislative Office Building in Concord about why they do so.
Courts & Corrections
AG: Defendants Can Check With Lawyer If Police On Laurie List in Their Case
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The 264 names on the secretive Laurie List, now known as the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule, will likely remain secret for now despite Judge Charles Temple’s ruling last month that the list – including the unredacted names – is a public record.
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.
Education
Day To Reflect on Slavery Bill Passes NH House
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Juneteenth recognizes June 19 as the day that people enslaved were finally no longer held in bondage and all Americans were considered free.
Courts & Corrections
Soucy Signs Family Leave Bill; House Kills Casino Gambling, Protects ACA
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Senate Bill 1 would allow employees up to 12 weeks leave from work at 60 percent of pay.
Energy
Soaring Costs But Limited Progress in Cleanup of ‘Scariest’ Nuclear Sites
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Rep. Ann M. Kuster (D-N.H.) pointed out before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, that, besides costs, the risk of accidents or sabotage at the 16 sites only increases with time.
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Transparent
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Homegrown editorial cartoonist Mike Marland is keeping a watchdog eye on the State House in Concord and White House in Washington, D.C.
Courts & Corrections
AG Will Appeal To Keep Dishonest Police List Secret Despite Court Ruling
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The stipulation included the first mention that Attorney General Gordon MacDonald would appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court.
Courts & Corrections
NH Youth Movement Protests ‘Voter Restriction Law’ at State House; 10 Arrested
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About 130 protesters, many of them college-age students, staged a sit-in at the offices of Gov. Chris Sununu, executive council and the Secretary of State in the State House Tuesday opposing a new law that ties voting rights to vehicle registration.
Education
Huge Turnout To Pitch Needs to Senate Finance Committee
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Berlin Mayor Paul Grenier told the Senate Finance Committee that the state’s northernmost city has high property taxes, an elderly population, low property values and reduced state funding for public education.
Business & Economy
Plan To Keep Six Biomass Plants Operating Mostly Backed at Senate Hearing
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Supporters say an amendment to HB 183 will preserve the state policy that was passed last year, but has yet to be enacted because of legal disagreements.
Feature
Decoding Julian Castro’s Vibe: Class, Wait and Hope
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When Presidential Candidate Julian Castro arrived at Dover’s packed Flight Cafe Monday night wearing his crisp blue suit, everyone stood.
Energy
The Anti-CWIP Law at 40: Still Used and Useful After All These Years
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Anti-CWIP was the issue that catapulted Hugh Gallen to an upset victory in the 1978 gubernatorial election that ousted three-term incumbent Meldrim Thomson.
Courts & Corrections
12 From Colebrook Area Indicted for Drug Trafficking
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CONCORD – Twelve individuals who previously were arrested have been indicted by a federal grand jury for crimes that primarily involve prescription drug trafficking.