Legislators discuss ‘Ride share school bus’ concept
read more…: Legislators discuss ‘Ride share school bus’ conceptThe New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee had a full slate on Friday. Here’s what they discussed.
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Travelers evacuated, in-bound flights restricted after ‘security threat’ to Spirit Airlines at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
read more…: Travelers evacuated, in-bound flights restricted after ‘security threat’ to Spirit Airlines at Manchester-Boston Regional AirportA “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
read more…: In ‘extremely frustrating’ vote, House committee derails Senate’s Sununu Center plansThe 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
read more…: New Hampshire Senate votes to protect state’s Presidential primary“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
read more…: Fugitive couple arrested in Manchester by U.S. MarshalsThe 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
read more…: Eight gun bills get spotlight at state houseWednesday 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
read more…: ‘Extended Doorway’ now providing 24/7 addiction treatment services via Farnum CenterCatholic 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
read more…: Bill aims to relieve homelessness service burden on ‘regional hub’ communitiesWhen 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
read more…: NH DHHS office on Perimeter Road closed until Thursday due to water damageThe 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
read more…: Critical race theory concerns enter discussion about literacy programThe New Hampshire House of Representatives Education Committee had a busy schedule on Monday. Here’s a recap of what they discussed.