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Op-Ed: Chris Sununu is standing in the way of relief for Granite Staters
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As former Speaker of the House, I’ve seen firsthand how effective leadership in Concord can help Granite Staters get back on their feet during a crisis.
Landowners Worry State Could Impose New Tax On New Form of Income: Carbon Capture
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Landowners who enroll their properties in carbon capture markets are closely watching a bill that comes up for a hearing in the Senate next Tuesday, which would tax the growth of timber.
Moving Exhibit at State House Honors 50th Anniversary of the End of Vietnam War
In the State House Hall of Flags is a small and moving exhibit produced by Ashley Miller, state archivist to commemorate the 50th Anniversary to the end of the Vietnam War.
Public Schools’ Special Education Programs Under Spotlight
The Legislative Performance Audit Oversight Committee wants to look at how local public schools are handling their special education programs.
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Concord Community Leader John Swope
The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
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Liquor Commission Scraps RFP Process for Hampton I-95 Welcome Centers
Hundreds Gathered May 1 in Concord and around NH To Stand with Immigrants, Workers
NH Supreme Court Overturns Precedent To Protect Mental Health Records
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Op-Ed: Sununu Needs Fiscal Panel’s ‘Advice and Consent’ On COVID-19 Spending
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States of emergency have been declared under governors from both parties, and the Fiscal Committee accepted, approved, and expended the federal money coming into the state in those emergencies.
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3 Deaths, 78 New Positives Totaling 1,287 COVID-19 Cases
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Hanover Hill in Manchester and the Residence at Salem Woods in Salem each reported a COVID-19 death.
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COVID-19’s ‘Second-Worse’ Day, 3 More Deaths, Easter Seals Outbreak: Sununu
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Two of the three individuals whose deaths were reported Friday were residents of long-term care facilities that have had outbreaks.
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Donchess, Craig, Towns and Counties Detail COVID-19 Costs
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Municipal and county officials see tens of millions if not a hundred million dollars of costs associated with the COVID-19 epidemic, a legislative advisory committee was told Friday.
Energy
Eversource Slams the Virtual Door
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Oh, and did I mention operating costs? Here’s just a snippet. Eversource wants you to pay for millions and millions of bonuses paid to retiring executives.
Courts & Corrections
Belmont Man Accused in Mother’s Murder
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Nicholas Murphy will be arraigned at Belknap County Superior Court on April 17, 2020.
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Freedumb Rally
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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.
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Judge Grants Brief Delay for Hearing on Authority To Spend COVID-19 Funds
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On Thursday, Superior Court Judge David Anderson said he understands the lawmakers’ desire to have the case heard as soon as possible but said a continuance from Friday to Monday won’t prejudice either side.
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2 Under Age 18 Test Positive for Virus of 71 New Cases; 2 Elderly Deaths Reported
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There have now been 1,211 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire.
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Schools Closed for Rest of the Academic Year: Sununu
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The state also announced two new deaths, 71 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 1,211 and the outbreak of cases at three long-term care facilities.
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Hirshberg, Levene See Silver Lining at Youth Climate Town Hall
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The fact that the world can change so quickly in a pandemic is proof, speakers said, that change on climate science is possible.
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25 Hotels Offer Safe Quarantine for COVID-19 Patients: Adjutant General
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Wednesday night call-in was again hosted U.S. Congresswoman Annie McLane Kuster of Hopkinton and U.S. Congressman Chris Pappas of Manchester, both Democrats.
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State Agencies Detail COVID-19 Challenges
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From hospitals to dental practices, the state’s entire health-care system is stressed and will need financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers were told on Wednesday.
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Death Toll Reaches 32 As COVID-19 Cases Hit 1,139
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Three of the men who died were younger than age 60.
Business & Economy
NH Kayaking Where You Can Be Together and Still Apart
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From your seat on one of the state’s almost 1,000 lakes and ponds, you can fish, bird watch, pick blueberries along the shore’s edge, access remote camping spots or just sit and decompress.
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April 15: Kuster, Pappas to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Coronavirus
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April 15 at 7 p.m., Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) will hold their sixth telephone town hall to discuss COVID-19 and provide an update to New Hampshire residents.
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Public Welcome To Call In To GOFERR Meeting To Spend COVID-19 Funds
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On Wednesday at 1 p.m. call 1-800-356-8278, Pin: 389388 to hear COVID-19 impact reports from the New Hampshire Departments of Safety, Transportation, Health and Human Services, Education, Corrections, Employment Security, and Business and Economic Affairs.
