In a win for Gov. Chris Sununu’s agenda, the New Hampshire House gave a preliminary vote of approval for full-day kindergarten. While some are calling it a bipartisan victory, the state […]
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House Votes to Review Controversial Online Comments From Fisher, Frost
In an unusual move, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to review controversial comments made online by two lawmakers. Yet, Republican leaders aren’t expecting the committee to find that they […]
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Unpacking the Dartmouth-Hitchcock, NH Hospital Contract Debacle
In a controversy that led to the resignation of the New Hampshire Hospital CEO, it’s been revealed Wednesday that Dartmouth-Hitchcock has been in violation of a $36 million contract to staff the […]
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New Hampshire Blows Opportunity to Become Nation’s Leader on Education
In New Hampshire, it’s déjà vu all over again. The House Education Committee just voted to retain Senate Bill 193, which would have established a universal education savings account (ESA) […]
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Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil Enters NH. What Is It and Where Does It Come From?
New Hampshire became the latest state to have three residents die of overdoses from one of the most deadly opioid drugs in the world, adding to the growing list of communities […]
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What Options Can House Leadership Take in Fisher Scandal?
The news story that has made the rounds this past week involved accusations that a New Hampshire lawmaker created a misogynistic online message board, making derogatory and inappropriate comments about […]
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2020 Presidential Rumors Abound With John Kasich Back in NH
The flurry of activity in the Granite State this week has some calling it the start of the 2020 New Hampshire primary. Former Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley held some […]
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A Budget For Now, Better for 2018
To politicians who paint the picture of couples poring over a household budget and bills at their kitchen table: save the sympathy. Set an example. The disappointing congressional budget process […]
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In Politically Charged Times, Instances of Bipartisanship Appear at N.H. State House
It’s not often that you get a Republican governor, GOP-led Legislature, and Democratic minority to agree on anything. Especially after the contentious 2016 presidential and U.S. Senate race in New […]
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One of Gov. Sununu’s Education Priorities Passed Favorably Out of Committee
In a victory for New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, the House Education Committee voted favorably for a bill that would increase state funding for full-day kindergarten. However, a school choice […]