A bill prohibiting what many call the “gay panic” defense will be sent to a committee of conference after a 199-175 vote from the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday.
At a meeting on Monday night, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) voiced support for a recent LGBTQ event recently held at Manchester West High School.
Weeks after a contentious discussion about a contract between the City of Manchester and Gatehouse, it appears all is now well in the agreement designed to help address alcohol and opioid abuse among the city’s homeless population.
Sununu’s system would function much like state liquor stores, but with cannabis products sourced solely from licensed in-state growers.
Deab Kamen said the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Economic Development Administration have risen to the challenge, going beyond the grant award. “I’m worried the local community won’t rally as fast,” Kamen said. He said if the community doesn’t realize the scope of the opportunity and help move it forward, “it will be a massive opportunity lost.”
On Thursday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives concurred with the New Hampshire Senate’s passage of HB 1, the biennial state budget, by a vote of 351-25. Weeks ago, the House passed its initial version of HB1 on a voice vote, the first time that has occurred in decades. Earlier this week, the Senate approved an amended version of the budget unanimously, necessitating the concurrence vote on Thursday.
The proposed budget, coming in below the 4.96% increase tax cap limit (3.48% increase), changed the following items in addition to the mayor’s proposed figure of $177,283,166.
By a 10-4 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized negotiations for an additional one-year lease extension and expansion of the Beech Street Shelter.
After much speculation and a series of high-profile appearances across national media hinting that he was on the verge of a decision, Gov. Chris Sununu says he won’t be seeking the GOP nomination for president in 2024.
The legislative biennial budget procession will hit the third milestone this week when the Senate meets Wednesday to vote on its proposed $15.1 billion two-year operating budget.
It’s the only youth detention center in the state and Rocha serves as director. In a large building on a sprawling 150-acre campus, the Sununu Center or YDC, as it used to be known, houses New Hampshire youth aged 13 to 17 who are involuntarily detained. Some face serious criminal charges.
“The story of New England is a story of rejuvenation, rewilding and a second chance,” John Leibowitz, of Northeast Wilderness Trust, said. The only thing that determines what may be Wildland is the commitment and decisions of humans. “We have the power to commit to any land,” he said.
At a hearing on the amendment last week Matt Simon said, “You are talking about a system where the only entity we can sell cannabis to is the state of New Hampshire and they decide the prices and they decide whether or not to buy the product. That is what we are saying is completely unworkable. That’s not a market.”
“The agreement also represents a compromise, which means no one got everything they want. But that’s the responsibility of governing.”
Citing their numerous contributions to their local communities, the NH State Commission on Aging (NHCOA) is excited to recognize outstanding older adult volunteers across the Granite State.
At the end of Monday night’s Board of School Committee (BOSC) meeting, Ward 6 BOSC member Ken Tassey took umbrage with a phrase used earlier this year during a Martin Luther King Jr. event at Memorial High School.
This reconstruction project aims to improve pedestrian access to the corridor and improve traffic operations. The public is invited to come out, ask questions and learn more.
On Wednesday, Manchester Police Patrolman’s Association (MPPA) announced that it will endorse outgoing Ward 1 Alderman Kevin Cavanaugh for mayor. MPPA represents approximately 200 patrol officers in the Manchester Police Department.
As the federal government remains in a stalemate over a possible default on paying off its debt obligations, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) expressed her concern with New Hampshire business leaders.
