Layoffs, grant funding cuts take effect at New Hampshire’s Council on the Arts
NH’s Council on the Arts faces major layoffs and funding cuts, leaving just one employee and forcing arts groups to seek new sources of support.
Author: Charlotte Matherly/Concord Monitor
Ayotte nominates Caitlin Davis to lead state Department of Education
Hours after approving the defining hallmark of Frank Edelblut’s tenure as commissioner of the state Department of Education — universal access to Education Freedom Accounts — Gov. Kelly Ayotte nominated his successor.
As cannabis legalization falls flat, advocates focus on expanding New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program
The lack of attention and public interest for a public bill may be indicative of the outlook for legal cannabis in the Legislature this year. During her campaign, Gov. Kelly Ayotte opposed legalizing the plant for any recreational use.
As residents move into Railyard Apartments, development’s second phase uncertain
The third building is scheduled to open in February, bringing the total number of apartments to 96, but the rest of the Railyard’s future is unclear
Workers file lawsuit to restore benefits to levels before pension reform
Five government employees are suing New Hampshire over retirement pensions they say they were promised but are being unconstitutionally withheld. The class action lawsuit filed by a police officer, a firefighter, and two active and one retired corrections employees, represents about 1,600 people, according to the court filing.
AG seeks to ensure NH gun laws apply to residents even when outside state lines
Attorney General John Formella filed a brief supporting a legal challenge that seeks to cover New Hampshire residents under its own firearm laws even when outside the state.
NH advocacy groups considering legal action against recently signed anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Bills being targeted involve trans girls in school sports; gender-affirming surgery for minors; and notification to parents of curriculum material involving sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
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Layoffs, grant funding cuts take effect at New Hampshire’s Council on the Arts
NH’s Council on the Arts faces major layoffs and funding cuts, leaving just one employee and forcing arts groups to seek new sources of support.
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West coast cutaway
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REDC announces arts and culture business competition
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Shot on location
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