Courts & Corrections
DOC Asst. Commissioner Raymond Out on Leave
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Department of Corrections Assistant Commissioner Paul Raymond is out on leave, and the department isn’t saying why.
Health & Mental Health
House Bills Would Sunset Some Vaccines and Increase Religious Exemptions
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At a time when childhood immunization rates are declining nationally and Texas is
experiencing a serious measles outbreak, the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee heard testimony Wednesday on two vaccine bills.
House Ed Funding Committee Approves Universal Vouchers and Budget Cap
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The House Education Funding Committee voted down party lines in favor of a state-imposed local school district budget cap, and for a universal voucher program without the restrictions proposed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
Education
From Bullying to Sports to Mandatory School Disclosure, Senate Panel Gets an Earful
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The Senate Education Committee had a full meeting with three hearings, Tuesday on three different matters including a bill that would require high school and college sports teams to be expressly designated as male or female and also would create a cause of action for those harmed by others who intentionally enter the wrong locker room from their birth sex.
Feature
Protests Against the Trump-Musk Administration Continue
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“Stand Up for Federal Workers” will be the theme of a protest at 8:30 AM Friday at the Federal Building on Pleasant Street in Concord.
Business & Economy
Power Struggle: Utility Agencies Clash Over Jurisdiction
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A simmering fight between the state Department of Energy and the Public Utilities Commission is coming out in the open, and the Office of Consumer Advocate is jumping into the fray.
Senate GOP Blocks Shaheen’s Legislation To Protect NH from Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
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Shaheen’s bill would have limited impact of Canada and Mexico tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Where Can Families Access Childhood Vaccines if their PCPs Can’t Afford Them?
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The existence of NH Vaccine Association allows our health center to acquire and offer free vaccines when and where our patients want them: at their trusted primary care practice.
Health & Mental Health
Meet ‘Winni’ State’s First Comfort Dog at Department of Safety E-9-1-1
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She will help support the state’s Emergency 9-1-1 telecommunicators and staff in their high-stress work, as part of a public-private partnership praised by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.