Government

This month, the New Hampshire House of Representatives will vote on a measure prohibiting landlords from discriminating against renters who use Section 8 housing vouchers. While the bill got a thumbs-down from the committee that worked on it, the House could still decide to pass it anyway. If the legislation becomes law, it could have a big impact on New Hampshire’s low-income renters and landlords.

City Works is a regular feature designed to provide a preview of upcoming city meetings including, but not limited to, Planning, Zoning and Board of Mayor and Aldermen.  

The debate over sovereignty on the House’s first day back in Representatives Hall in two years was the first in a state legislative body in this country since before the civil war.

Ward 9 special election is March 15.

On Wednesday, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Finance and Facilities Committee heard a presentation on rule changes that are making it harder for the Manchester School District to receive Medicaid reimbursement.

Lots on the agenda for this week’s Zoning Board.

A $100 million settlement fund to compensate children who were sexually and physically abused while incarcerated by the state moved one step closer to passage Tuesday, but counsel to the 500 plus victims opposes it.

On Monday, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) Special Committee on Superintendent Search crafted the wording of an advertisement to be used to attract new superintendent candidates.

The state is mourning the loss of state Rep. Robert D. “Renny” Cushing, a self-described “aging revolutionary” and social justice crusader who died after a long battle with stage four prostate cancer. He was 69.