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We believe you deserve fair, unbiased indepth coverage of your elected and appointed officials and we are committed to making sure that happen.
YDC Abuse Trial Delayed After Bogus Indictment Discovery
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A prosecutorial blunder found at the 11th hour is throwing one of the Sununu Youth Services Center sex abuse cases into disarray.
Group II Retirement and YDC Fund Administrator Change Dominate Senate Finance
First responders who were hired in the state since 2011 have been pushing hard to change back the terms of their retirement plan and Monday moved one step forward when the Senate Finance Committee agreed to an amendment to the House budget which will delay payments by six months.
Distant Dome: This Is How Democracy Dies
After Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election with a seven-point victory over US. Sen. John McCain, the Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire and elsewhere began a campaign to keep many people home on voting day.
Radio Free New Hampshire: Lessons Learned and Long Shadows
Trump gained no mandate. Neither he nor his supporters should think he did.Trump gained no mandate. Neither he nor his supporters should think he did.
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A NH Fly Fishing Adventure
Speaking of Words: Words for Numbers
Granite Recovery Centers’ Founder Indicted for Scheme to Harass, Intimidate NHPR Journalists
Energy
Sen. Bradley: Repealing Utility Property Tax Could Lower Electric Costs
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The legislature lowered business taxes and the booming economy provided significant revenue surpluses, so now is the time to repeal the utility property tax which would help lower electric rates, Sen. Jeb Bradley said.
News
Government Shutdown Puts State Food Programs at Risk, Councilors Told
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State Department of Employment Security Commissioner George Copadis said 1,600 of the state’s 2,400 federal employees are working without pay.
Folks in Favor and Opposed Testify on Right-to-Know Bills
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The executive director of the New Hampshire Municipal Association said sometimes it is impractical for an official to “immediately” respond.
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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.
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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.