Manchester trial lawyer named U.S. Attorney for NH
read more…: Manchester trial lawyer named U.S. Attorney for NHEmily Gray Rice will replace John Kacavas as U.S. Attorney for NH.
Government
Van Ostern ready to run for governor
read more…: Van Ostern ready to run for governorColin Van Ostern, currently serving as an Executive Councilor, plans to make his bid for the governor’s office official Thursday.
Water main break and road collapse snarl traffic, leave residents without water
read more…: Water main break and road collapse snarl traffic, leave residents without waterWork to repair the roadway that collapsed after the 10-inch water main underneath South Beech Street broke will continue into the night by the Highway Department, Chabot said.
Hassan to run for U.S. Senate
read more…: Hassan to run for U.S. SenateGov. Hassan has made it official with a YouTube video announcement. She is the first Democrat to announce candidacy in the U.S. Senate race for NH’s seat, currently held by Republican Kelly Ayotte.
State steps up drug crisis intervention with substance abuse grants for at-risk communities
read more…: State steps up drug crisis intervention with substance abuse grants for at-risk communitiesGovernor Maggie Hassan will join Department of Safety Commissioner John Barthelmes, Attorney General Joe Foster, Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard and other local officials Oct. 1 to announce two state substance abuse grants that will help support efforts to combat the heroin and opioid crisis in high-risk communities like Manchester.
Unique partnership with Girl Scouts provides teens first-hand look at government
read more…: Unique partnership with Girl Scouts provides teens first-hand look at governmentHigh school girls who are passionate about government and are interested in learning more about the intricate world of public policy are encouraged to apply for a unique internship program, Girls Rock the Capitol (GRTC). Deadline is Oct. 31.
Liquor Commission bans sale, distribution of ‘Palcohol’ in NH
read more…: Liquor Commission bans sale, distribution of ‘Palcohol’ in NHCiting the strong possibility for underage consumption of alcohol, along with potential liability issues for restaurant and lounge owners, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has issued an order banning the sale of powdered alcohol in New Hampshire and preventing the product from being shipped into the state.
Governor backs medical marijuana dispensary selection process
read more…: Governor backs medical marijuana dispensary selection processIn selecting the nonprofit organizations to grow and dispense medical marijuana in NH, the state followed the proper process despite recent criticism, says Governor.
FYI – more places you can’t use EBT cards: Tattoo parlors, smoke shops, pot dispensaries
read more…: FYI – more places you can’t use EBT cards: Tattoo parlors, smoke shops, pot dispensariesThe New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Family Assistance (DFA) has spelled out some additional restrictions on EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards, to help prevent welfare fraud, that go into effect Sept. 18, 2015.
State Rep invites students to help repeal NH’s silliest laws
read more…: State Rep invites students to help repeal NH’s silliest lawsWhile some of these laws may have made sense long ago, some are leaving more confusion and questions than answers. School age kids from around the state are being invited to find the silliest, most outdated, nonsensical laws that they can find.
Governor signs legislation moving NH closer to Manchester passenger rail expansion
read more…: Governor signs legislation moving NH closer to Manchester passenger rail expansionSB 88 allows NH Rail Transit Authority to operate more efficiently and SB 63 establishes a legislative committee to study public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.
NHDOT extends deadline after crush of E-ZPass customers looking for replacements
read more…: NHDOT extends deadline after crush of E-ZPass customers looking for replacementsDue to an overwhelming customer response to notices from the NH Department of Transportation regarding the possible end of service life for decade-old E-ZPass transponders, the NHDOT is extending by two months the date at which non-working transponders (tags) will no longer receive the NH E-ZPass toll discount.
Public meetings set to discuss NH medicinal marijuana treatment centers
read more…: Public meetings set to discuss NH medicinal marijuana treatment centersTwo public meetings to discuss the proposed location of therapeutic cannabis cultivation sites in Manchester and Rochester are on the calendar. A meeting in Manchester will be held on August 28 and a second one will
be held in Rochester on September 1.
Give us your poor, your tired, your low-battery E-ZPass tags
read more…: Give us your poor, your tired, your low-battery E-ZPass tagsIf you were one of the early adopters of this technology, your EZ-Pass transponder may be running out of juice.
In memory of Lizzy Marriott: New law requires criminals to hear pain of victims’ families
read more…: In memory of Lizzy Marriott: New law requires criminals to hear pain of victims’ familiesGov. Maggie Hassan signed HB 225 into law on Aug. 1. The bill was proposed after Seth Mazzaglia, 33, convicted of brutally murdering and raping 19-year-old Lizzy Marriott, asked not to attend the sentencing because he didn’t want to hear the victim’s family “yell and whine and bitch and moan.”
Restraining order: Liquid Planet ‘Speed Slides’ closed by AG’s office due to bacteria
read more…: Restraining order: Liquid Planet ‘Speed Slides’ closed by AG’s office due to bacteriaLiquid Planet was ordered to close its Speed Slides attraction by Attorney General Joseph A. Foster August 3, 2015 due to elevated bacteria levels detected by a water sample.
Executive Council votes down Planned Parenthood funding request, 3-2
read more…: Executive Council votes down Planned Parenthood funding request, 3-2The funding, which included $385,000 for the Manchester Planned Parenthood office, was to cover family planning, clinical services, health and sexual education programs, cancer and pregnancy screening and STD screening and treatment.
Survey says: Majority of Granite Staters favor legalization, decriminalization of pot
read more…: Survey says: Majority of Granite Staters favor legalization, decriminalization of potPublic opinion continues to move toward making pot a regulated and taxable commodity.
NH Fish & Game News: Early migratory game bird hunting seasons set
read more…: NH Fish & Game News: Early migratory game bird hunting seasons setThe New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has finalized the 2015 hunting season dates and bag limits for early season migratory game birds, with no changes in bag limits from last year.
Vietnamese man behind massive international ID theft scheme sentenced in NH courtroom
read more…: Vietnamese man behind massive international ID theft scheme sentenced in NH courtroomHuge case involving computer hacking and ID theft of Americans from overseas, siphoned by Hieu Minh Ngo from his home in Vietnam.