Lawyers debate YDC abuse verdict; millions in taxpayer money at stake
Attorneys with the state’s Department of Justice said plaintiff should only receive $475K, citing a state law capping damages in lawsuits against the state per incident
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RiverWoods denied rehearing for rejected 'massive' health center plan
The board voted 4-0 June 25 to deny the retirement community’s request to grant a partial rehearing of their case for the new centralized health center that would provide assisted living care, skilled care and memory care
NH Electric Co-op resignations spotlight alleged culture of sexism and bullying
During a recent board meeting, two members addressed the members, saying they were disappointed in the behavior they’d seen
Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
TikTok and parent company Bytedance Ltd. alleges President Biden's ban of the popular platform violates the First Amendment
NH Gives raises $3.2 million for nearly 650 NH nonprofits
According to a NH Center for Nonprofits press release, more than $3.28 million was raised for a record-breaking 649 participating New Hampshire nonprofits through NH Gives. Nearly 13,500 people contributed to the effort between 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.
Manchester Mayor announces two homeless initiatives hires
The Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has announced the hiring of Owen Westover to the position of homelessness initiatives coordinator and Irina Owens as director of homeless initiatives.
Cyanobacteria blooms spotted on Lake Winnipesaukee
Cyanobacteria blooms, a kind of blue-green algae that can be toxic to humans and pets, have been reported on parts of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Franklin Pierce University to use $1.75m gift to bolster student services
The largest philanthropic commitment in Franklin Pierce University’s history will fund a new center to support students that also bears the name of its outgoing president.
‘The viability of hospitals is at stake’
The state’s 26 hospitals stand to lose millions in state payments for uncompensated care with the collapse Thursday, June 6, of negotiations between the governor, lawmakers and the hospitals.
After months of debate, NH House shelves plan to legalize marijuana in state
After months of State House negotiations and bipartisan votes, the effort to legalize cannabis in New Hampshire and sell it at 15 state-awarded franchises fell short Thursday, June 13, as House lawmakers voted to set the last remaining bill on the issue aside for the year.
