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King Trump
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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.
Person With Infectious Tuberculosis Spent Time in Unidentified Manchester Daycare, DHHS Says
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An adult who was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis spent time in a childcare center in Manchester while infectious, according to a statement from the state Department of Health and Human Services.
Authorities Say Woman Arrested in 2019 ‘Death of Juvenile,’ But Don’t Identify Child Victim
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.
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Roger Wood’s Podcast: NH Childcare Centers Finally Get Promised Checks
Fiscal Approves $6M Grant for Community Health Centers; Extends Rye Harbor Grant Date
Fiscal OKs Changes to YDC Settlement Program; Chairman Suggests Lie Detectors
Business & Economy
House GOP Leader Dick Hinch’s Weekly Newsletter
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I regret to say that House Democrats passed their irresponsible budget on Thursday.
Feature
Decoding the Vibe: Delaney, Gillibrand and Booker (Not a New Rock Band)
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Get my take on these candidates who are all vying for the job leader of the free world.
Business & Economy
NH Lawmakers Heading for All-Out War Over Budget
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So as the 2019 session is halfway done, the weather is heating up and hyper partisanship is in full display.
Courts & Corrections
NH Audit Critical of Adult Parole Board, High Recidivism Rate
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A study showed in 2014, 43 percent of those entering prison in New Hampshire were returning due to violations of their parole, compared to about 25 percent nationally.
Courts & Corrections
Man Wanted in Double Homicide in Hinsdale Found Dead in Vermont
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Arrest warrants were issued earlier today charging Derrick Shippee (age 28) with two counts of second degree murder for killing Mr. Bolster and Ms. Jacobs.
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Passing the Torch, Saluting Gunnery Sergeant George A. Liset, USMC Retired
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As I drove up to the river the next day, I had plenty of time to think about all the times we had gone fishing together.
Courts & Corrections
Deaths of Unnamed Man and Woman Deemed Suspicious in Hinsdale
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AG withholds names of man and woman whose deaths are considered suspicious.
Energy
Northern Pass Files ‘Reply Brief’ to the Supreme Court
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Northern Pass filed a reply brief with the state Supreme Court on Wednesday arguing various points that opponents have made in their objections to the project’s original appeal that was filed in February.
Energy
SEC Denies Rehearing Its Approval of the Seacoast Reliability Powerline
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State regulators denied motions to rehear and reconsider their approval of the Seacoast Reliability Project that the town of Durham, the Durham residents group and the Conservation Law Foundation filed in March.
Business & Economy
NEPOOL wins, transparency and electric ratepayers lose, at the FERC
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NEPOOL even features free food; there is always a lavish and tasty lunchtime buffet at all-day NEPOOL meetings. Except the food isn’t free; ultimately, it is paid for by the region’s electric customers.
News
House Approves two-year $12.9 Billion State Budget
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The House approved a new, two-year $12.9 billion operating budget Thursday that supporters said would benefit all New Hampshire citizens and communities.
Courts & Corrections
AG Releases 2 Names in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting at Manchester’s Quality Inn
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Special Agent Jean Drouin of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Detective Cliff Ellston of the Manchester Police Department discharged their weapons during the encounter with Stephen Marshall.
Courts & Corrections
Senate Reaffirms Commitment to Address State Mental Health Crisis
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Today, the New Hampshire Senate passed HB 726-FN as amended, which would establish a secure forensic psychiatric hospital advisory council and make an appropriation for a new forensic hospital.
Courts & Corrections
Senate Passes Death Penalty Repeal By Veto-Proof Margin
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This follows a March 7 vote by the House, which voted 279-88 in favor of repeal. House Bill 455 now heads to the desk of Republican Governor Chris Sununu.
News
Right to Know NH Meets via Conference Call April 20
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We will discuss the status of Right to Know (RSA 91-A) bills in the Legislature and planning for our Annual Meeting/Elections next month.
Health & Mental Health
NH Report: 2 Died, Up to 49 Infected in 2018 Legionnaires Outbreak in Hampton
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The two people who died were adults, one over the age of 65.
Courts & Corrections
Council Hears Ata’s Pardon Request and Quinn’s Nomination To Head Safety
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The Executive Council held a pardon hearing for a Lebanese immigrant facing imminent deportation followed by a confirmation hearing for the governor’s choice for Commissioner of the Department of Safety.
Big Papi Talks Education and NH Lottery at State House
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Big Papi David Ortiz helped the New Hampshire Lottery and the Boston Red Sox launch the $5 Boston Red Sox™ 2018 World Series Championship™ scratch ticket Wednesday at the State House Plaza in Concord.
Business & Economy
Lawmakers Question Industry Influence at U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Leaders of a House committee have called on the acting head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ann Marie Buerkle, to disclose her contacts with business groups, citing a “disturbing” report by FairWarning that “suggests you are prioritizing the interests of industry over the safety of consumers.”