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By RICK GREEN

N.H. Rep. Kenneth Weyler apologized to the state House of Representatives recently for making “loud remarks” in two previous general sessions.“I had no right to breach the decorum of this House and its protocol, and I apologize for those remarks. I’m...

By OLIVIA BELANGER

As Monadnock Region residents start to soak up the sun this spring, state health experts are reminding people to stay vigilant against ticks.Though tick exposure can occur year-round, the bugs — which are known for carrying Lyme and other diseases —...

By RICK GREEN

Despite opposition from the insurance industry, the N.H. House on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill that would increase damages a jury can award for a wrongful death claim.Senate Bill 462 now goes to Gov. Chris Sununu and would become law if he signs...

By RICK GREEN

A bill to legalize the recreational use of marijuana by adults cleared a key hurdle Wednesday with a recommendation by the N.H. Senate Judiciary Committee that the full Senate pass the measure.Voting in favor of House Bill 1633 were Sen. Daryl Abbas,...

By RICK GREEN

A state Senate panel pumped the brakes Tuesday on a House-passed bill that would allow motorists to skip inspections on brand-new cars for at least two years.The Senate Transportation Committee recommended unanimously that the full Senate take no...

By JAMES RINKER

Public colleges and universities in New Hampshire should reduce financial barriers, expand online degree offerings and engage with businesses to identify workforce needs throughout the state.These are just some of the recommendations from a task force...

By RICK GREEN

The N.H. Attorney General’s Office is in charge of enforcing RSA 14-C, a state law requiring legislators to submit reports after organizations cover more than $50 of their expenses in attending political, charitable or ceremonial events.An...

By JAMES RINKER

A local charter high school that closed earlier this week still plans to issue diplomas and hold its graduation ceremony in June.LEAF Charter School’s board of trustees voted in an emergency meeting April 23 to dissolve the school on Baine Way...

By CHRISTOPHER CARTWRIGHT

A local charter school that recently filed for bankruptcy and announced its permanent closure has submitted a motion to dismiss the case in federal court, saying it lacks any assets that could be used to reimburse creditors.LEAF Charter School, at 6...

By RICK GREEN

An attorney for the University System of New Hampshire testified Tuesday that pending state legislation would disrupt an already effective system for handling disciplinary complaints at higher learning institutions.House Bill 1288 is aimed at ensuring...

By JAMES RINKER

Young people love living in the Monadnock Region, but they’re struggling to afford to stay.That was one of the findings Stay Work Play New Hampshire released last week from its second "Policy & Pints" pop-up series, which looks into the reasons why...

By JAMES RINKER

A bill that would ban gender-affirming surgery for minors in New Hampshire will have a public hearing before the state Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.But representatives from a dozen hospital systems statewide say they don’t perform this type...

By RICK GREEN

Farmers and beekeepers seem like natural allies, but they disagreed Thursday on House Bill 1698, which would allow people to spray pesticides from drones without first notifying neighbors.Mary Ellen McKeen, president of the N.H. Beekeepers...

By RICK GREEN

The N.H. Senate on Thursday rejected, 14-9, a bill from Keene Sen. Donovan Fenton to prohibit people from carrying guns on school property.All the Democrats present voted in favor of Senate Bill 593, and all the Republicans voted against it.Fenton, a...

By RICK GREEN

The N.H. House of Representatives voted for a second time Thursday in favor of a bill to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana for recreational use by adults.It now goes to the Senate.This time, the vote on House Bill 1633 was 239-136. All of...

By RICK GREEN

One day after Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster said she would not seek re-election, former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern threw his hat in the ring for the job, while former Keene Mayor George Hansel said he was considering running.Van Ostern,...

By RICK GREEN

The N.H. House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill by Peterborough Rep. Jonah Wheeler that would allow people to expedite the removal of marijuana possession arrests and convictions from their legal records.Under House Bill 1539, which was passed...

By RICK GREEN

In a partisan vote, the Republican-controlled N.H. Senate on Thursday passed, 14-10, a bill that would prohibit state and local governments from adopting policies that prohibit or impede enforcement of federal immigration law.Opponents of Senate Bill...

By RICK GREEN

After a year of weighty political and policy polls, the University of New Hampshire Survey Center ended 2023 on a lighter note.“Nearly half of Granite Staters will have an artificial Christmas tree this year, with many citing lower costs and less work...

By MELANIE MATTS

The staff you walk past at your local hospital could start to look different, as New Hampshire hospitals join a national trend of implementing robotic delivery methods.Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center recently announced the addition of three...

By RICK GREEN

The NH Executive Council has approved a $4.4 million contract with Keene State College for a statewide project to enhance the quality of child care, after-school and early-education programs.Federal pandemic relief money will pay for this effort,...