HB142 veto override failure deals devastating blow to biomass plants
That failure creates 'serious financial event' for Burgess BioPower and 'the entire economy of northern New Hampshire'
Government
Q&A: Mike Pence
Mike Pence’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination never gained much traction so it wasn’t a big surprise when the former vice president decided to end his longshot bid Oct 28. The news came two days after the New York…
Citizens Count: 900 Bills for 2024
New Hampshire legislators have requested more than 900 bills for 2024, covering everything from abortion rights to daylight savings time. What are their priorities for the upcoming year? In an episode of "The State We're In," Melanie Plenda talks with…
NH sues Facebook, Instagram for being 'addictive' sites that harm children
New Hampshire has joined 41 other states suing Facebook and Instagram for using "addictive" algorithms that "exploit the developmental vulnerabilities of children and trap them into never-ending use." The complaint filed in Merrimack County Superior Court alleges that Meta, the…
Report shows $13M awarded to NH YDC victims, as growing number choose settlements rather than courtroom
A new status report on the number of claims of physical and sexual abuse at state-run youth detention facilities in New Hampshire shows an increasing share of victims are opting to forgo trials in exchange for faster payouts. Former state…
NH expands surveillance along Canadian border — activists push back
Sununu, AG Formella 'can't stand by' for lack of action on border patrol
The volatility of special education costs
Report shows that state, federal funding cover a fifth of services — taxpayers fund the rest
Aldermen revisit homeless privacy discussion
After complaints arose regarding the personal information of guests at the Beech Street shelter, members of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen revisited the topic during Tuesday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. Although not on the agenda, Ward…
Legal briefs: Business news from around the state
NH attorney general joins coalition asking federal government to secure the border New Hampshire Attorney John M. Formella has joined a coalition of 27 attorneys general in a legal filing demanding the federal government fix “unlawful immigration policies” and secure…
Silver Scone neighbors allege two board members showed bias during public hearing
Neighbors opposed to the Silver Scone tea party business on River Road have alleged that Zoning Board of Adjustment members showed bias during the public hearing on the case last month, and should recuse themselves from deliberating on approving a…
