NH missed a court deadline to end ER boarding. But it's making some progress.
The backlog of patients in hospital ERs is just one symptom of larger challenges facing New Hampshire’s mental health system
Government
Legal cannabis sales in NH clear Senate, but will it become law?
House Bill 1633 passed 14-9 after hours of debate that included several amendments being introduced on the floor
Concord solidifies plan to respond to homelessness
As the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area continues to grow, Concord's committee to end homelessness sets forth agenda
Bradley amendment seeks to give property owners faster action to get rid of squatters
Lawmakers pushing for HB 1400 to expedite eviction of people unlawfully living on private property, sparking concerns over the consequences
State revenues up in April, but budget officials see revenues slowing after 2025
April revenues of $38.2 million were 7.9% more than projected
Federal government seeking feedback ahead of Gulf of Maine offshore wind auction
As Maine is still figuring out where to build a port for its budding offshore wind industry, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced its proposal to auction offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine April 30.
Democrats halt ‘sanctuary city’ legislation – again
New Hampshire Republicans appear on track to lose their latest attempt to prohibit so-called “sanctuary city” policies and require local police to help federal immigration agents detain undocumented individuals, even those not facing criminal charges.
Legally required expense records still missing for several current, former NH officials
Reasons current and former legislators offered for the missing records include failure to file, not understanding their legal requirements or forms getting lost in the mail.
Lawyers, lawmakers assert the Department of Education is on the verge of violating the law
The revisions, they say, water down the requirements for an adequate education and shift even more responsibility onto local taxpayers to fund public schools
Republican lawmakers look to expand EFA program
Senate and house passed bills to raise income eligibility threshold to increase numbers of those qualifying for the program
