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The last major debate before the election between U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, and Republican Donald Bolduc was held Wednesday night with the stakes high and the differences many.
All five members of the state’s Executive Council are running for re-election, but all are being challenged on Nov. 8 with opponents holding very different views on the issues.
From the future of Social Security, abortion rights, the southern border crisis, aid to Ukraine, global warming to what their favorite pets are, the 25-year-old Leavitt – in her first-ever election attempt – and the veteran 42-year-old congressman outlined the stark differences in their campaigns and missions if elected to the next Congress.
The 3 councilors who voted on the exact same contract over the years are now saying a “strong parental rights” movement has brought the curriculum to their attention.
“New Hampshire is grateful for the heroic men and women of our National Guard,” said Sununu. “They answered the call to serve during the COVID pandemic, and are now answering our nation’s call — deploying to the ongoing humanitarian crisis along our southern border. As these brave men and women deploy, New Hampshire stands by our National Guard and we wish everyone a safe and speedy return home.”
Feeling the political heat from constituents in the Lakes Region, legislators are eager to get Belknap County-owned Gunstock Mountain recreation area back in operation saying it is costing jobs, local business revenue, and may adversely impact county taxes.
Saying it will produce thousands of new units of low- to moderate-income housing in the state in the coming months, Gov. Chris Sununu, mayors from three cities, and developers gathered in Concord to announce applications for a $100 million affordable housing fund to begin this month online.
The state’s largest utility Eversource argued before the Public Utilities Commission Tuesday to increase its rate as New Hampshire electric consumers brace for bills going up by about 50 percent for at least the next six months.
The state is expected to see thousands of motorcycles roll into the state for the 99th running of Laconia Bike Week starting this weekend.
National issues involving children – from school shootings to a short supply of baby formula – were discussed at the state’s Executive Council meeting Wednesday.