News
Committee Told Controversial Divisive Concepts Law Should Be Repealed
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Although the state’s divisive concepts law cannot be enforced due to a judge’s order, one state Representative wants to remove the law from the state statutes.
News
Poll: NH Bitterly Divided Early in Trump’s 2nd Term, GOP Extremely Optimistic
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New Hampshire residents are divided about President Donald Trump in the early days of his second term, with higher approval for Trump’s handling of the economy than his handling of foreign a?airs.
Education
Taking Mask Mandate Decisions Away From School Boards Supported in House Bill 361
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A bill that would prohibit school boards from requiring facial coverings in their schools got full support for the measure during a public hearing Wednesday.
It would still allow for the governor to call for mandatory masks in the case of an emergency.
Courts & Corrections
Man Accused of Sexual Assault
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On Feb. 19, following an extensive investigation regarding a reported assault, detectives assigned to the Troop F barracks arrested Raymond Carpe Jr., 23, of Bethlehem, on a warrant for felony aggravated sexual assault and three counts of second-degree assault.
Health & Mental Health
Opposition Turns Out On Bill To Repeal Family Leave Program
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The state’s paid family and medical leave program is three years old and a group of Republican lawmakers want to repeal it.
Health & Mental Health
Opponents of Latest ‘Bathroom Bill’ Call it Discriminatory, Say There Is No Evidence or Need
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Transgender individuals and their supporters came out in force to strongly oppose the exact same “bathroom bill” that was vetoed by the former governor last year.
Business & Economy
Aurora Sustainables’ Lawyer Addresses Bill On Carbon Capture, Future for Headwaters
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An attorney for the owners of the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters, Aurora Sustainables, was among opponents to an amendment related to a carbon sequestration bill being considered in the House Municipal and County Government Committee.
Education
Revised Parental Rights Bill Goes To Hearing, Most Oppose
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Opponents of a bill that would create a statewide parental bill of rights outnumbered supporters when House Bill 10 went to a hearing Tuesday. This is a Republican priority this year which has failed in the past.
Arts and Entertainment
Senate Education Committee Given Two Choices to Regulate Public School Materials
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The Senate heard two proposals Tuesday for schools to handle parents’ complaints about allegedly objectionable materials in public school classrooms or libraries.