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
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State Rep. Jonah Wheeler seeks passage of bill that would increase state funding for schools
Earlier this year, Wheeler, one of the youngest members in the House, sponsored a bill that he says would address the disparity between ConVal and Conant and provide what advocates argue is desperately needed state money for underfunded school districts across the state.
Londonderry mental health hospital receives conditional approval
The Londonderry Planning Board gave unanimous approval to Acadia Healthcare to build a new mental health facility
Community health workers push for certification
Public health leaders say that a voluntary certification program for community health workers would make funding more sustainable.
More details emerge from Diaper Spa hearing
Colleen Ann Murphy of Atkinson testified before the NH Board of Psychologists in her final state disciplinary hearing
Jury awards $38M to plaintiff in landmark NH child abuse lawsuit
Meehan’s attorneys celebrated what they called 'the largest civil jury verdict in the history of the state of New Hampshire.'
Keith Cormier sworn in as Belknap County Attorney
Cormier said he was “honored” the county delegation entrusted him with the position, and he was “excited” to fulfill the role
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
Gaming company skips funding for problem gambling efforts
An ongoing review of state's charitable gaming laws sparks concern over company operating half of the state's historical horse-racing terminals
