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Pappas talks with nursing home residents after Washington Republicans vote to cut nursing home funding

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Today Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) met with staff and residents of Hillsborough County Nursing Home (HCNH) to discuss how the Republicans’ so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill”, which is now law, makes devastating cuts to Medicaid funding that is essential to New Hampshire nursing homes, their operations, and patient care.

As Gov. Ayotte vetoes ‘bathroom bill,’ activists around the state celebrate

read more…: As Gov. Ayotte vetoes ‘bathroom bill,’ activists around the state celebrate

Amid a spate of anti-trans legislation in the Statehouse this season was a bill that would have prevented transgender and gender nonconforming people in New Hampshire from freely participating in public life. It was vetoed by Gov. Ayotte Tuesday—a move being upheld by trans activists across the state. 

State closes Bicentennial Drive liquor store, seeks new location in North End

read more…: State closes Bicentennial Drive liquor store, seeks new location in North End

The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) has ceased operations of its NH Liquor & Wine Outlet located at 1100 Bicentennial Drive at North Side Plaza in Manchester (Store #33). Citing significant and ongoing maintenance issue caused by a fire sprinkler system, the NHLC is actively exploring new locations in Manchester’s North End.

Judge commends victim for ‘strength and courage’ as abuser sentenced to serve 30-90 years in prison

read more…: Judge commends victim for ‘strength and courage’ as abuser sentenced to serve 30-90 years in prison

The Defendant received four 10–30-year sentences that are to be served consecutive to one another, totaling 40-120 years. However, the Defendant has the opportunity to reduce his sentence to 30-90 years if he completes Sex Offender Treatment programming while he is incarcerated. If he does not complete the treatment, his sentence will remain at the full 40-120 years in the New Hampshire State Prison.

1-in-8 Granite Staters enrolled in Medicaid in 2024, 1-in-13 adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion

read more…: 1-in-8 Granite Staters enrolled in Medicaid in 2024, 1-in-13 adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion

An average of 9,095 Manchester residents were enrolled in Granite Advantage in 2024, representing 14.7 percent of the total average number enrolled in the program during that year. Nashua (5,209 adults), Concord (2,455 adults), and Rochester (2,284 adults) all had two thousand or more residents receiving Granite Advantage coverage due to each municipality’s large population size.

Certificates of perseverance: International Institute celebrates ESL student graduates

read more…: Certificates of perseverance: International Institute celebrates ESL student graduates

The atmosphere at Brookside Congregational Church buzzed with emotion and celebration as students from the International Institute of New England (IINE) gathered to mark the end of their English language learning year. Each certificate handed out during the graduation ceremony represented more than just classroom hours — it symbolized resilience, community, and hope for a better future in a new homeland.

The Soapbox: NH Small businesses can’t afford to have Scott Brown in the Senate

read more…: The Soapbox: NH Small businesses can’t afford to have Scott Brown in the Senate

Trump’s tariffs have affected nearly every aspect of my businesses – from the cost of glass vases to packing tape to the flowers we import from Canada – they are all becoming more expensive. To break it down even further, we anticipate that the annual additional costs from the tariffs will range from $55,000 to $80,000 per year, equivalent to the cost of two full-time employees.

Manchester student among Teamsters Local 25 college scholarship recipients

read more…: Manchester student among Teamsters Local 25 college scholarship recipients

The scholarships were presented at a ceremony at the union hall in Charlestown highlighted by an inspirational message to the youth from Teamsters Local 25 President Thomas Mari. Local 25 provides the scholarships annually to children and grandchildren of members to help ease the financial burden of higher education for families.

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