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Committee recommends tax cap plus ‘additional needs’ budget to full school board

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities committee recommended a $188,759,220 Fiscal Year 2024 Manchester School District tax cap revenue and expenditure budget on Wednesday night, as well as additional requested funding beyond tax cap limitations and a proposed school food and nutrition budget as well.

Change in state retirement system would attract young workers, supporters claim

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 16, 2023

New state employees would have a different state retirement program under a bill that had a public hearing Wednesday before the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee.

Cannabis bill advances with paraphernalia amendment

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 16, 2023

The New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs met on Wednesday, here’s a recap of what went down.

Can inclusionary zoning principles increase affordable housing?

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, February 15, 2023

On Tuesday, the New Hampshire Senate Committee on Election Law and Municipal Affairs heard testimony on SB 224, a bill that modifies criteria for the adoption of housing opportunity zones by a municipality and expands the definition of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing.

First YDC abuse claim settled from the Legislative Fund

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Shaheen & Gordon have withdrawn from state court litigation to file all claims with the YDC Settlement Fund

Activists assemble in Concord for Valentine’s Day urging lawmakers to ‘show love’ by supporting a ‘People’s Budget’

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Sununu seeks bipartisan cooperation in budget speech

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 14, 2023

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu provided a speech outlining his proposed Fiscal Year 2024-’25 budget on Tuesday that appeared to reach out to both sides of the aisle as the slog toward the state’s next biennial budget now truly begins.

Buying show tickets? Be careful where you shop

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Sen. Shannon Chandley, an Amherst Democrat, has introduced Senate Bill 201 aimed at protecting ticket buyers. The bill would impose a fine for selling tickets for more than $1 over face value. Other states have imposed similar laws or other restrictions that forbid a reseller to operate without a license or include the venue’s name in its web domain or subdomain address.

Legislators tackle microgrids, net metering cap hike, carbon pricing and more

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The New Hampshire House of Representatives Committee on Science, Technology and Energy had a packed slate on Monday. Here’s what they worked on.

Boston firm gets nod for MSD facilities plan

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 14, 2023

On Monday night, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) chose Symmes, Maini and McKee Associates (SMMA) to help guide its long-term facilities plan following a hotly-contested debate over finalists for the role.

Legislators discuss ‘Ride share school bus’ concept

Monday, June 10, 2024Sunday, February 12, 2023

The New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee had a full slate on Friday. Here’s what they discussed.

Travelers evacuated, in-bound flights restricted after ‘security threat’ to Spirit Airlines at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, February 11, 2023

A “security threat” at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Saturday morning shut down some operations, prompted an evacuation, and all inbound air traffic was stopped on the tarmac beyond the gates for several hours.

In ‘extremely frustrating’ vote, House committee derails Senate’s Sununu Center plans

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, February 10, 2023

The Senate bill that was supposed to fast-track the closure and replacement of the center hit a major hurdle Thursday afternoon with a 23-0 vote by the House Finance Committee to gut it. There is now no closure date.

New Hampshire Senate votes to protect state’s Presidential primary

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, February 10, 2023

“Make no mistake, we will follow New Hampshire’s law, and our primary will remain first in the nation.”

Fugitive couple arrested in Manchester by U.S. Marshals

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 9, 2023

The U.S. Marshals Service – NH Joint Fugitive Task Force wants to thank the Manchester Police Department and the public for their assistance in locating two-time “Fugitive of the Week,” Jose Hiram Martinez-Rolon, who was arrested Feb. 8 by the JFTF along with his girlfriend Sabrina Deleon. The arrests mark the end of a fugitive investigation that started in Nov. 2021 and brings to justice fugitives from both the federal and state courts.

Eight gun bills get spotlight at state house

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, February 9, 2023

Wednesday held a slew of gun-related bills for review in the New Hampshire House of Representatives’ Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Here’s a recap.

‘Extended Doorway’ now providing 24/7 addiction treatment services via Farnum Center

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Catholic Medical Center (CMC), the state-contracted provider of The Doorway of Greater Manchester, has partnered with Easterseals NH Farnum to be the Extended Doorway. Individuals seeking immediate substance use treatment services for themselves, patients, or loved ones can now access care in Manchester after hours and throughout the weekend.

Bill aims to relieve homelessness service burden on ‘regional hub’ communities

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 7, 2023

When a homeless person from Town A goes to Town B seeking shelter or other services, who pays for those services? One piece of legislation under review in the state legislature seeks to answer that question.

NH DHHS office on Perimeter Road closed until Thursday due to water damage

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that its Manchester District Office, located at 1050 Perimeter Road, Suite 501 in Manchester, will be closed to the public and staff on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, due to burst pipes caused by this weekend’s extreme cold.

Critical race theory concerns enter discussion about literacy program

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee had a busy schedule on Monday. Here’s a recap of what they discussed.

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