‘Tough on crime’ attitude leads to explosive growth of NH prison system

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The 1983 law, a so-called “truth in sentencing” policy, prevents incarcerated people from becoming eligible for parole until they serve all of their minimum sentence. This is in contrast to many other states that allow people to qualify for parole after a certain percentage of their sentences have been served, especially when they have shown good behavior and made attempts to better themselves through education and prison rehabilitation programs. 

Shaheen discusses impact of diabetes in advance of Senate insulin bill

read more…: Shaheen discusses impact of diabetes in advance of Senate insulin bill

On Friday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a group of experts on diabetes and New Hampshire families impacted by the mental and financial cost of diabetes at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic to discuss the topic of diabetes in the leadup to the introduction of a proposed bill in the Senate next week.

Proposed gymnasium and stadium cameras get recommendation from BOSC committee

read more…: Proposed gymnasium and stadium cameras get recommendation from BOSC committee

On Wednesday, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities Committee voted to recommend approval of a five-year contract with Play On/Pixellot to live stream events from Gill Stadium, William “Bill” Meisel Veterans Memorial Field at Manchester West High School, the Clem Lemaire Athletic Complex at Manchester Memorial High School and the gymnasiums of the city’s three public high schools.

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