Ruais reiterates call for unity during inaugural address
read more…: Ruais reiterates call for unity during inaugural addressA new year has brought a new beginning at City Hall as Jay Ruais was sworn in as Manchester’s 49th mayor on Tuesday.
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Kangaroos, squirrels, and treasure hunting: The unique bills of the 2024 session
read more…: Kangaroos, squirrels, and treasure hunting: The unique bills of the 2024 sessionNew Hampshire lawmakers have already filed 1,036 requests for bills for the 2024 legislative session – hundreds more than in recent years. And because of legislative rules, each bill is guaranteed a hearing, a committee vote, and a vote on the House or Senate floor.
DeSantis contrasts principles with Trump’s at Factory stop
read more…: DeSantis contrasts principles with Trump’s at Factory stopWhile many Republican voters still consider former U.S. President Donald Trump to be beyond reproach, Florida Governor Ronald DeSantis is aiming to make the pitch to First in the Nation Primary voters that he is a more conservative and principled option than Trump or other competitors seeking the Republican presidential nomination next year.
Maine secretary of state Trump ballot decision explained
read more…: Maine secretary of state Trump ballot decision explained“I am mindful that no secretary of state has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment,” Bellows, a Democrat, wrote in her decision. “I am also mindful, however, that no presidential candidate has ever before engaged in insurrection.”
How billions in student loan debt is being cancelled through Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
read more…: How billions in student loan debt is being cancelled through Public Service Loan Forgiveness programThe Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which the George W. Bush administration created in 2007 to encourage people to work for the government and nonprofits, has grown significantly during Joe Biden’s presidency. The Conversation asked economist William Chittenden to explain what this student loan program is, who is eligible and what has changed lately.
Wave Free or Die: Should this be the new state flag?
read more…: Wave Free or Die: Should this be the new state flag?According to State House records, this is at least the eighth attempt at revising New Hampshire’s state flag since 1989. Seven previous bills also sought to include the phrase “Live Free or Die,” but those measures all failed to gain widespread support. In 2018, the Legislature shot down a proposed study committee to look at ways to modify the flag to include the state motto and an image of the Old Man in the Mountain.
Jan. 10: Learn about the employment and training services available to SNAP recipients
read more…: Jan. 10: Learn about the employment and training services available to SNAP recipientsJoin us on Wednesday, January 10 to learn about the NH SNAP Employment and Training Services (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Food Stamps)
2.7 magnitude earthquake confirmed Friday night near Concord
read more…: 2.7 magnitude earthquake confirmed Friday night near ConcordNo, Virginia; that wasn’t Santa up on the rooftop a few days early – there was an earthquake Friday night.
Sununu assesses storm damage in North Country, commends crews for restoration efforts
read more…: Sununu assesses storm damage in North Country, commends crews for restoration effortsOn Thursday Gov. Chris Sununu addressed the severe damage from Monday’s storm after touring areas hard-hit by heavy rain and wind. Work crews continued repair and restoration work on Route 302 in Crawford Notch, which remains closed. Sununu said the hope is that it will be reopened by Christmas.
GOP State Senators call on UNH to stand up against harassment of Jewish students
read more…: GOP State Senators call on UNH to stand up against harassment of Jewish studentsNew Hampshire Republican Senators have sent a letter to University of New Hampshire President James Dean asking the school to stand up to anti-Semitic harassment that has sprung up on college campuses across the country, including in Durham.
Aldermen advance new ordinance impacting bids for city contracts
read more…: Aldermen advance new ordinance impacting bids for city contractsAre they protections or red tape? That was the question at Tuesday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting regarding a proposed ordinance change that would modify the city’s procurement process for construction contracts.
Executive Council approves $500K contract to support investigation of cancer rates in Merrimack
read more…: Executive Council approves $500K contract to support investigation of cancer rates in MerrimackThe New Hampshire Executive Council on Wednesday approved a $500,000 contract between the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Dartmouth College that will support an investigation into factors that may be impacting kidney cancer rates in Merrimack.
First Day Hikes: Start 2024 with a new point of view
read more…: First Day Hikes: Start 2024 with a new point of viewThe key to fulfilling the classic New Year’s resolution “be more active” is starting off on the right foot – like with a beautiful hike in the great New Hampshire outdoors. New Hampshire State Parks is set to host their annual First Day Hikes event at select State Parks on New Year’s Day.
Manchester National Guard Center replacement coming
read more…: Manchester National Guard Center replacement comingThe State of New Hampshire on Wednesday announced that a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services and Department of Administrative Services to explore real property development associated with replacement of the National Guard Manchester Readiness Center (within the National Guard Armory) on an expedited basis has been signed.
Craig looks back during final Aldermanic meeting
read more…: Craig looks back during final Aldermanic meetingAfter six years, Craig looked back at her tenure in a speech
Aldermen give final approval to agreements with 5 school unions
read more…: Aldermen give final approval to agreements with 5 school unionsOn Tuesday night, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave final approval for tentative agreements on new contracts with five unions representing Manchester School District employees, including teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, directors and coordinators, and administrative support staff.
Associated Builders and Contractors endorse Noveletsky for Congress in CD1
read more…: Associated Builders and Contractors endorse Noveletsky for Congress in CD1Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Chapter (ABC) today announced the endorsement of Hollie Noveletsky for New Hampshire’s First Congressional District. ABC represents over 285 local contractors and construction-related firms in the multi-family, industrial, commercial and institutional construction sector.
Warmington announces “Mayors for Cinde” coalition
read more…: Warmington announces “Mayors for Cinde” coalitionOn the heels of the endorsement of Mayor-elect Jay Kahn of Keene last week, Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington’s campaign for governor announced today the formation of a coalition of “Mayors of Cinde” – which consists of six mayors and mayor-elects from all across New Hampshire
Cyclist concerns dominate Amoskeag hearing
read more…: Cyclist concerns dominate Amoskeag hearingJust a stone’s throw away from the Amoskeag Bridge, a public hearing describing alternatives on how to best repair that aging bridge transformed into a discussion on what it might become.
Shaheen introduces Energy Circuit Riders program, similar to growing NH effort
read more…: Shaheen introduces Energy Circuit Riders program, similar to growing NH effortThe success of New Hampshire’s growing Energy Circuit Rider program has spurred U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to introduce legislation in Congress that would help communities in rural areas across the country take advantage of investments in energy efficiency and clean energy, her office announced Monday.