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NH Troopers Assoc. Opposes Bill To Open Police Discipline Files
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The president of the New Hampshire Troopers Association said there would be “unintended consequences” of opening an entire police personnel file to the public.
Distant Dome: Health Care Privatization Leads to Disaster
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Private enterprise and free markets may not be the answer to everything as some would have you believe. There are some things that perform better when the bottom line is not the driving reason for corporate decisions.
Related: Distant Dome: Education Voucher Advocates Seek National Solution
Person With Infectious Tuberculosis Spent Time in Unidentified Manchester Daycare, DHHS Says
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.
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Fly Fishing the Kancamagus
Roger Wood’s Podcast: NH Childcare Centers Finally Get Promised Checks
Fiscal Approves $6M Grant for Community Health Centers; Extends Rye Harbor Grant Date
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Governor Sununu and NH DHHS Release 10-Year Mental Health Plan
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The Plan envisions a statewide mental health system that provides access to a full continuum of care.
Courts & Corrections
NH To Receive $1.4M In Hip Implant Lawsuit
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New Hampshire and 45 other states reached a $120 million consent judgment with Johnson & Johnson and DePuy to resolve allegations that DePuy unlawfully promoted its metal-on-metal hip implant devices, the ASR XL and the Pinnacle Ultamet.
Senator Kevin Cavanaugh Introduces Granite State Jobs Act
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Sen. Cavanaugh: “Each week there are thousands of job openings in our state due to a gap in training opportunities.”
Legislation Addresses Mental Health Emergency Room Boarding Crisis
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Sen. Tom Sherman: “This emergency measure will relieve pressure on our mental health system and help get patients the treatment they deserve.”
Oldest Desk in the State House: A NH Original By Way of Delaware
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The desk disappeared for a while, but got an assist finding its way home from Delaware’s famous DuPont family.
Dems Explore Emergency Legislation to Help NH Families During Govt. Shutdown
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Senate President, Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) and House Speaker, Steve Shurtleff (D-Penacook) released a joint statement addressing the continued impact of the federal government shutdown on New Hampshire working families.
A Narrow Opening for Business Tax Hikes This Session?
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The business tax reductions have never been popular with Democrats and the business community did not ask for the last round of cuts but was certainly not opposed to lower tax bills.
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Don’t Miss a Great Read: ‘The Rooster Bar’
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This book made me think about this country and how we push kids today to get their educations.
Environment & Science
Have you started shoveling yet? Be safe. Send pics to nancywestnews@gmail.com
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UPDATED with some real observations of snowfall.
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Joy When They Come Home And Relief When They Leave
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I celebrate the sweet in the notion that the sink may not be filled with so many dishes, my bank account may rise, laundry piles will not be so grand, I’ll get the remote to the tv back.
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Elizabeth Warren Committee Announces Hires with Deep NH Experience
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Roger Lau, Elizabeth Wester, Kate Moore, and Tracey Lewis – have joined the exploratory committee as it plans for the early states and lays the groundwork for a potential presidential run.
Courts & Corrections
Manchester Attorney Accused of Stealing From Elderly Client
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During the course of the alleged thefts, Mr. Horan was an attorney and M.B. was his client. The total value of the money taken from M.B. exceeded $20,000.
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Education Funding Debate Is Front and Center Across NH
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In Berlin, the district will be forced to close Brown Elementary School, City Councilor Denise Morgan Allain confirmed Friday night.
Magnify Voices: Announcing a Youth Video Contest
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Youth in middle and high school (grades 5 – 12) are invited to submit 2-minute films or creative writing pieces about mental health issues.
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OPINION: NH Deserves to Know Where Sununu Stands on Trump Holding Federal Govt. Hostage for Border Wall
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The government shutdown has kept over 2,000 Granite Staters and 800,000 Americans out of a paycheck for the past 28 days.
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37th annual MLK Celebration Roster at Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester
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The theme of this year’s celebration is “Our Children, Our Future.”
Controversial Right-To-Know Bill Hits Snag Over Unknown Cost
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Rep. Lynne Ober said without a complete breakdown of the costs for an ombudsman, the bill was likely to die.
Business & Economy
Pirates Called to Cannon Mountain for Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country
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Fun Fundraiser: Cannon Mountain will be hosting Pirates of the High Skis! on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.