100 cities strong: Manchester chosen to be part of national anti-stigma pilot program

read more…: 100 cities strong: Manchester chosen to be part of national anti-stigma pilot program

As part of the campaign, residents and community leaders in Manchester are being asked to participate in an online survey by Feb. 29, 2024 to measure addiction knowledge, confidence in how to respond to a substance use disorder and levels of stigma in the community.

NH AG: Voter Suppression Robocall with spoofed Biden voice sent to Election Law Unit

read more…: NH AG: Voter Suppression Robocall with spoofed Biden voice sent to Election Law Unit

The Attorney General’s Office has received complaints regarding a recorded message encouraging voters not to vote in the January 23, 2024, New Hampshire Presidential Primary Election.  The message, which was sent on January 21, 2024, stated “your vote makes a difference in November, not this Tuesday.”  Although the voice in the robocall sounds like the voice of President Biden, this message appears to be artificially generated based on initial indications.

NH Child Care Scholarship eligibility to be expanded in 2024, provider reimbursement rates increased

read more…: NH Child Care Scholarship eligibility to be expanded in 2024, provider reimbursement rates increased

This expansion means, for example, that a family of three making less than about $89,200 yearly may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship program, and only need to spend approximately $6,200 (7 percent) of their annual income on child care tuition.

BMA/BOSC reactions to Tuesday’s “Beech Street pause” decision

read more…: BMA/BOSC reactions to Tuesday’s “Beech Street pause” decision

Following Tuesday’s 8-6 decision by the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen to request a pause on construction of the new Beech Street Elementary School, Manchester Ink Link e-mailed each member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Manchester Board of School Committee at the e-mails listed on the city and school district websites.

Shaheen urges action to eliminate PFAS from firefighter gear following new data on hazards

read more…: Shaheen urges action to eliminate PFAS from firefighter gear following new data on hazards

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a follow-up study regarding  per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by firefighters to determine the risk of exposure to these harmful chemicals in this gear.

Federal Court to hear arguments this week challenging NH classroom censorship law

read more…: Federal Court to hear arguments this week challenging NH classroom censorship law

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire on Jan. 16 will hear arguments in the lawsuit challenging New Hampshire’s classroom censorship law, which discourages public school teachers from teaching and talking about race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and gender identity in the classroom.

MLK Day 2024: ‘Today we recommit to honoring his moral vision on the path to redeeming the soul of our nation’

read more…: MLK Day 2024: ‘Today we recommit to honoring his moral vision on the path to redeeming the soul of our nation’

Dr. King’s mission was a moral one:  from bridges and ballot boxes to pulpits, protests, and courthouses, he courageously stood for the sacred idea that embodies the soul of our Nation — we are all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated equally throughout our lives. 

Manchin touts solutions-based group at NHIOP stop

read more…: Manchin touts solutions-based group at NHIOP stop

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) at Saint Anselm College on Friday on behalf of his new non-profit organization, Americans Together. According to the group’s website, Americans Together seeks to empower “the moderate majority” and support politicians who stand up to partisan extremists.

New Poll by Saint Anselm College Survey Center finds Nikki Haley momentum slowing

read more…: New Poll by Saint Anselm College Survey Center finds Nikki Haley momentum slowing

A new poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) finds former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley’s momentum has slowed.  31% of respondents indicate that they would support her in the upcoming primary, up just a single point from the Survey Center’s last poll in December. 

Granite Staters with lowest incomes have highest effective state and local tax rate

read more…: Granite Staters with lowest incomes have highest effective state and local tax rate

In a new report released Jan. 10, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) published analyses of state and local government tax systems in each of the 50 states and modeled their impacts on residents, with a focus on family households and individuals under 65 years old and examining incomes based on individual, family, or household status as a tax unit.

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