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.
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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.