The program is targeted to begin this summer and the aim is to improve the downtown vibe.
A bill that would ease New Hampshire’s eviction process will now head to the Senate after House members passed the measure 194 to 180 on Thursday.
On Friday, New Hampshire State Representative Jess Grill (D-Manchester) and New Hampshire State Senator Rebecca Perkins-Kwoka (D-Portsmouth) gathered with Manchester residents to celebrate the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and warn that the possible return of Donald Trump to the White House could jeopardize its future.
At a recent Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce event on March 11, Chris Sununu responded to a question from an audience member asking how New Hampshire can provide a safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community. He replied that we’re doing well on LGBTQ+ inclusion and followed up by saying, “I tend not to focus on that stuff. Government isn’t here to solve it.” He later commented that he isn’t for discrimination. Maybe he should act like it.
The New Hampshire House approved a bill to bar transgender girls from participating in female sports teams in K-12 schools and public colleges and universities, in a 189-182 vote that drew criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups.
A group of politically connected lawyers teamed up to go after insurers and made millions from one of the largest Medicaid settlements in history.
This work will temporarily impact traffic just before the Exit 6 off ramp, for several hours.
Municipalities throughout the state have been experiencing local welfare budget sticker shock, with many overspending their budgets months before the end of the fiscal year. Todd Marsh, president of the New Hampshire Local Welfare Administrators Association, believes the sharp increase is an anomaly and part of a post-pandemic budget reset that should moderate next fiscal year.
Today, State Representative Linda Harriott-Gathright (D-Nashua) announced her endorsement of Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington for Governor. As the Ranking Democratic Member of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, Representative Harriott-Gathright is known for her commitment to civil rights and equal justice.
Today, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D- NH-01) announced the first of two legislative packages to fund the government through fiscal year 2024 will include funding he secured for two projects in Manchester among others across the New Hampshire First Congressional District.
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) announced that Amy Gomez, a mother of six from Manchester, will join him as his guest for this year’s State of the Union Address to highlight the needs of New Hampshire families and underscore the importance of extending the enhanced Child Tax Credit.
The Veterans Administration on Tuesday announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care. This means that all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 are eligible to enroll in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits.
In a collaborative effort to engage local youth and promote community spirit, the Office of Youth Services (OYS) joined hands with MY TURN to organize a three-on-three basketball tournament over the February vacation. The event, tailored for middle and high school-aged youth in the Manchester region, saw enthusiastic participation from 42 energetic players.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will hold a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the conceptual design alternatives for the intersection of Route 28 (South Willow Street) and Sheffield Roadto improve safety and traffic operations.
The federally funded New Hampshire Homeowner Assistance Fund (NH HAF) program will stop accepting applications on Friday, March 8, 2024, when funding for the program is anticipated to be exhausted. Applications already submitted will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will receive a notice regarding their eligibility and availability of funds.
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) traveled to Ukraine on Friday to demonstrate the depth of the American people’s support for Ukraine and to receive an update from Ukraine’s leaders about the essential nature of U.S. aid to Ukraine as the country fights for its freedom and the future of democracy. Saturday marks the two-year anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
“I’m finally feeling relieved that there’s some justice being served,” said Crystal Sorey, the mother of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, outside the courthouse. She doesn’t use the Montgomery surname for her daughter anymore, she said, but refers to her as Harmony Renee, using her middle name.
The single biggest threat in New Hampshire will remain a ransomware attack directed at theft or compromise of sensitive data in state government agencies, municipalities, school districts, and the healthcare and emergency services sectors.
For the first time in 50 years the State Boxing and Wrestling Commission will not include Bobby Stephen. The long-time chairman retired last year, ending a remarkable era for combat sports in the Granite State. Originally appointed by Gov. Meldrim Thompson in 1973 to what was then called the “State Athletic Commission, ” Stephen was re-appointed by 10 governors, a testament to his abilities as a commissioner and, perhaps, his greater skill at dodging political hooks and uppercuts.
On Tuesday, a set of non-city organizations presented a set of proposals for Community Improvement Program (CIP) funding to Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais as he begins his Fiscal Year 2025 city budgeting process.