NH’s 2020 campaign finance landscape
Changes, trends point to more spending records
Author: Jay Surdukowski
Surdukowski: Is Sununu’s campaign finance win a pyrrhic victory?
The Election Law Unit’s recent ruling paves the way for direct spending by unions
Buying the State House?
Taking advantage of the fine line between electioneering and ‘issue advocacy’
State’s new Election Law Unit gets its first test
High-profile campaign finance complaints raise some important questions
AG’s office amps up its campaign finance enforcement
Creation of full-time Election Law Unit with dedicated staff sends a new message
A new Sputnik challenge for New Hampshire
St. Paul’s Advanced Studies Program can play a role in retaining, attracting bright young people
How to spend $1 million in NH politics
There are many ways businesses can tip the balance of power at the State House every two years
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) earlier this month released its latest Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account data, reaffirming outdoor recreation as a major driver of New Hampshire’s economy and a significant contributor nationwide.
Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
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