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Fiscal Approves $7 Million in Federal Funds for Crotched Mountain School
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The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved spending $7 million in federal economic money for upgrades and renovations to the Crotched Mountain School campus.
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The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved spending $7 million in federal economic money for upgrades and renovations to the Crotched Mountain School campus.
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State Rep. Glenn Cordelli, R-Tuftonboro, has amended House Bill 533 to give Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut subpoena power in cases of educator misconduct.
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