Progressives respond to federal tax reform session in Derry
read more…: Progressives respond to federal tax reform session in DerryNew Hampshire’s politically progressive faction says the federal tax reform law will only serve the rich.
Government
Heath: Bill aimed at limiting adult education financial aid would hurt English language learners
read more…: Heath: Bill aimed at limiting adult education financial aid would hurt English language learners‘Adult education centers are responsible for providing educational opportunity for any adult who seeks them. They were not created to monitor immigrant resident status.’
Family and medical leave insurance bill voted down by Senate Committee
read more…: Family and medical leave insurance bill voted down by Senate CommitteeThe House passed the bill in January with strong bipartisan support. Governor Chris Sununu had pledged to support the bill during his campaign, but has turned against it this month.
Lawmakers to vote on SB 556, bail reform bill
read more…: Lawmakers to vote on SB 556, bail reform billThe state legislature is expected to vote April 19 on a bill that aims to reduce the number of criminal offenders in jail. Many are held in jail solely because they cannot post the required cash for their release.
Bill would prohibit state higher education aid for non-‘legal residents’
read more…: Bill would prohibit state higher education aid for non-‘legal residents’With its large immigrant population, Manchester has numerous adults studying English and life skills in several different programs as part of their path to citizenship.
Manchester state reps learn about victim’s rights amendment
read more…: Manchester state reps learn about victim’s rights amendmentManchester state representatives on Monday attended an information session about “Marsy’s Law,” CACR 22, a proposed constitutional amendment for victims’ rights.
Passion for tax policy: Meet Carollyn Lear, asst. NH Dept. of Rev commish
read more…: Passion for tax policy: Meet Carollyn Lear, asst. NH Dept. of Rev commish“I’m fortunate in that I was able to identify early on in my education and professional career that tax policy is where my passion was, and still very much is. I’ve always said that if I struck gold today I would still come to work tomorrow,” said Carollynn Lear, Assistant Commissioner of NHDRA.
Eleven Officer trainees graduate the 107th NH Corrections Academy
read more…: Eleven Officer trainees graduate the 107th NH Corrections AcademyA graduation ceremony was held on April 13, 2018 at the Arthur D. Kehas Law Enforcement Training Facility and Campus in Concord, NH.
Solving the Opioid Crisis Requires That We All Work Together
read more…: Solving the Opioid Crisis Requires That We All Work TogetherWe must start at the source of the problem and solve the need with a plan of action that gives us the results we desire. This effort requires an “all hands on deck” effort and the major players must be all in.
College students attend hearing to oppose voter registration bill
read more…: College students attend hearing to oppose voter registration billThe bill modifies the definition of who is a resident for voting registration purposes.
House Committee weighs Marsy’s Law testimony
read more…: House Committee weighs Marsy’s Law testimonyAdvocates and opponents weighed in during the April 10 hearing.
NH couple sentenced for international drug scheme linked to India
read more…: NH couple sentenced for international drug scheme linked to IndiaDuring the course of the conspiracy, John and Plabpleung Hayes, along with their co-conspirators in North Carolina, received more than 2.4 million prescription drugs from India, many of which were controlled substances.
Highlights from Tuesday’s really quick Aldermanic meeting
read more…: Highlights from Tuesday’s really quick Aldermanic meetingIt took the Board of Aldermen just under eight minutes to get through 26 agenda items on Tuesday night. Here are a few of the things that they approved (or didn’t) in that quick meeting.
New Hampshire fights Internet sales tax
read more…: New Hampshire fights Internet sales tax“It is unacceptable that New Hampshire businesses may be forced to act as tax collectors for other states. We will not sit idly by while Washington, D.C., and sales-tax reliant states try to raid the pockets of Granite Staters and increase the price of retail goods in New Hampshire,” said Sununu.
AGs office flooded with calls about IRS phone scams
read more…: AGs office flooded with calls about IRS phone scamsNever provide personal information over the phone, in an email, or through the Internet unless that person has verified the source of the inquiry.
The Mayor is In: Stop by for one of 7 scheduled office hours around the city in April
read more…: The Mayor is In: Stop by for one of 7 scheduled office hours around the city in AprilMark your ‘chat with the mayor’ calendar for any of these open office days in April.
Mayor Craig makes first pass at 2019 municipal budget
read more…: Mayor Craig makes first pass at 2019 municipal budgetRead Mayor Joyce Craig’s preliminary 2019 Municipal Budget.
City Budget 101: Understanding Manchester’s Tax Cap
read more…: City Budget 101: Understanding Manchester’s Tax CapUnderstanding how taxes work requires understanding the city’s tax cap and the process of accounting for property taxes.
Boost for Safe Station from $333K grant for addiction, mental health services
read more…: Boost for Safe Station from $333K grant for addiction, mental health servicesThe department expects the funding will allow RAPs programs to enter into formal evaluation and treatment agreements with 40 additional providers.
Prison Family Connection Center receives $39K donation, kids’ book collection
read more…: Prison Family Connection Center receives $39K donation, kids’ book collectionChildren’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) provided a generous $39,800 donation that will allow the Family Connections Center to hold literacy seminars and family literacy celebrations inside the Department’s correctional facilities during which the parents and their children can get together and explore the exciting world of reading