NH Law Enforcement endorses Marsy’s Law
read more…: NH Law Enforcement endorses Marsy’s LawNH Association of Chiefs of Police, NH Sheriffs Association, NH Police Association, NH Troopers Association voice unanimous support for victims’ rights.
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City road crews scrambling to keep up with icy roads
read more…: City road crews scrambling to keep up with icy roadsAccording to Accuweather, rain was expected to taper off by afternoon, but the National Weather Service has also initiated a flood watch for the area, due to the continued rainfall, ice jams, river rise and snow melt associated with higher temperatures, reaching the mid-50s by Tuesday afternoon.
Governor submits draft of 10-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
read more…: Governor submits draft of 10-Year Transportation Improvement PlanGov. Sununu refers to the draft as “financially sound” and in alignment with the priorities expressed by communities as well as entities, such as NH Department of Transportation and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), during public hearings.
Senate committee hears testimony for Foster Care Child Bill of Rights
read more…: Senate committee hears testimony for Foster Care Child Bill of RightsNH citizens can also support the Foster Care Child Bill of Rights by signing a petition that will be used for further testimony as the bill progresses through legislation.
New hire: Sununu announces Director of the Office of the Child Advocate
read more…: New hire: Sununu announces Director of the Office of the Child AdvocateThe position is expected to help close gaps in NH’s child welfare system and improve outcomes for children in crisis.
NH House votes to legalize recreational marijuana, sends bill back to committee
read more…: NH House votes to legalize recreational marijuana, sends bill back to committeeThe fate of HB 656 is yet to be decided, after it was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for further financial and regulatory study.
Bi-partisan bill for prevention of lead paint poisoning passes House
read more…: Bi-partisan bill for prevention of lead paint poisoning passes HouseA federal appeals court ruled in December that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must update its rule on lead poisoning within 60 days and implement a final regulation one year after that. The EPA last reviewed its rule 17 years ago.
Six Manchester state reps voted for mandatory abortion reporting
read more…: Six Manchester state reps voted for mandatory abortion reportingA mandatory abortion reporting bill, HB 471, failed to pass on January 3, with a vote of 165 to 189. Six Manchester state reps voted for it.
Move your cars: Snow emergency Thursday between 10 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m.
read more…: Move your cars: Snow emergency Thursday between 10 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m.No parking on city streets overnight Thursday into Friday, Jan. 5.
4 months in, Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission fizzles
read more…: 4 months in, Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission fizzlesPresident Trump on Wednesday announced he was terminating his short-lived Voter Fraud Commission with a brief statement posted on the official White House website.