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.