Republicans showed up in greater numbers than Democrats in the almost equally divided New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday and won almost every vote. Here is a recap of what happened.
On Thursday, the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for the proposed Orange and Pearl Street lot housing development, allowing the upcoming development to build 366 dwelling units, which will include units classified as affordable housing.
There were 18 suspected opioid deaths in Nashua and Manchester in February. That is the most suspected opioid deaths in a one-month period for Nashua and Manchester combined since tracking began in 2015. There were 13 suspected opioid OD deaths in Manchester and 5 in Nashua during February. Almost all of those deaths remain in a pending toxicology status but are highly suspected to involve opioids.
The New Hampshire Department of Corrections has requested support from the New Hampshire National Guard to help fill non-supervisory positions at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men following months of increased staffing vacancies.
On Tuesday, Mayor Joyce Craig delivered her Fiscal Year 2024 budget address presenting a budget that falls below the tax cap. Manchester’s FY24 tax cap is 4.96%, however Mayor Craig’s budget is far less at 3.37%. Mayor Craig’s budget provides $8.1 million in additional property tax revenue, with approximately $2.5 million allocated to the City and $5.6 million allocated to Manchester School District.
Activists filled the state house on Tuesday for a public hearing of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs on HB 619, a bill that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors.
When the New Hampshire Department of Education investigates a teacher for a potential code of conduct violation, they send a notice in the mail. Under a new proposed law, that teacher could also be served a subpoena.
Here’s a recap of what went down during a series of executive sessions in the New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee on Monday, March 6, 2023.
In an 11-9 vote last month, the House Judiciary Committee voted to retain HB 396, a bill that sought to allow, but not require, public organizations, primarily school districts and correctional facilities, usage of biological gender as the criterion for access to gender-specific places such as bathrooms, locker rooms or prisons.
The Justice Department on March 3 launched an application for eligible individuals to receive certificate of proof that they were pardoned under the Oct. 6, 2022, proclamation by President Biden.
Upon declaration of a Snow Emergency, any vehicle parked on the streets will be towed and impounded. Vehicles parked in the downtown district are not subject to towing until after 1 a.m. Look for the blinking strobe lights placed at various intersections throughout the City or call the Highway Department at (603) 624-6444 with any questions.
NH Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut joined officials from the New Hampshire State Library, students, educators and other experts at a kickoff event at the New Hampshire State Library on Wednesday for National Reading Month, noting that the word “read” can provide children with countless exciting journeys.
Environmental attorney and vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a packed house at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College on Friday, expressing concern over the amount of influence held by the rich and powerful over the everyday lives of average people across the world.
The New Hampshire Music Educators Association (NHMEA) is announcing the declaration of March as Music In Our Schools Month.
The classic New England town meeting, a form of government unique to our region, was considered by Norman Rockwell to be one of the purest expressions of free speech, immortalized in his famous series “The Four Freedoms.”
The Department of Safety is aware of multiple calls reporting active threats at schools throughout the state.
The Planning Board is also coordinating with Planning & Community Development and the Department of Public Works to revisit the Bicycle Master Plan. This will be discussed further at the meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 2.
Members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Election Law Committee braved the snow to deliberate upon legislation on Tuesday. Here’s a recap of their day.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will hold two public informational meetings to present citizens and public officials with information regarding two proposed NH Route 101 projects.
