New Hampshire continues to assess the damage from a severe wind and rain storm which left thousands without power while causing considerable flooding and downed trees. Granite Staters without power […]
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What ‘Living Free’ Means in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire we live in the “Live Free or Die” state, and that means different things to different people. I love my state. The people here are strong willed, […]
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Open Enrollment Begins Tomorrow. Here Are Some Notes for the Granite State.
New Hampshire’s health insurance marketplace is under the public’s eye in anticipation of the upcoming open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The open enrollment […]
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Proposed Ban on Conversion Therapy Rejected by N.H. House Committee
A proposal to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth in New Hampshire was defeated in the state legislature on Thursday. The New Hampshire House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee […]
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What President Trump’s Public Health Emergency Declaration Means for the Opioid Crisis
President Donald Trump declared the ongoing opioid crisis a national public health emergency on Thursday, after months of speculation and debate over how to address the epidemic. The opioid crisis […]
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Some States Seeking Ways Around Full Compliance With Federal Education Law
A federal education law designed to let states determine for themselves how to hold schools accountable may leave more children behind if states are allowed to skirt federal requirements through […]
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Four Challenges Ahead of Helen Hanks, Sununu’s Pick to Lead Corrections Department
Gov. Chris Sununu announced the nomination of Helen E. Hanks as Commissioner of Department of Corrections at an Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Hanks served as Assistant Corrections Commissioner since 2014. She has […]
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Census Data Points to Higher Rural Poverty Rates Around New Hampshire
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau points to a low statewide poverty rate while showing higher adult and childhood poverty rates in rural communities. The U. S. Census Bureau American […]
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Federal Judge Asks for Additional Review on Indonesian Deportation Case
A federal judge in Boston determined she had jurisdiction over an Indonesian immigrant seeking release from detention but did not decide on the broader jurisdiction regarding another 46 immigrants facing […]
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How Does New Hampshire’s Amazon HQ2 Bid Stack Up Against Others?
The six-week application period in which governments are bidding to host Amazon’s second corporate headquarters reached its deadline on Thursday, with New Hampshire submitting its proposal one day prior. Gov. […]