Opinion

A member of the Choctaw Nation shares her story to argue against a bill that would allow optometrists to perform eye surgery

From our earliest days as owners and operators at Granite Shore Power, we have been crystal clear: We were fully committed to transitioning our facilities away from coal and into a newer, cleaner energy future for the New England region. And that is precisely what we did.

Businesses don’t like to be told what to do. This is what I told the House Executive Departments and Administrative Committee on April 10, my first legislative testimony since I retired last year.

A year ago this month, adult Medicaid recipients became eligible for dental benefits. It took 25 years of advocacy, education and legislative work to pass a comprehensive adult Medicaid oral health benefits bill that is and will continue to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of over 90,000 New Hampshire residents.

In our 21st century modern society, the importance of high-speed internet for every individual and household cannot be understated. Internet access enables people to job search and to engage in remote work.

The NH Community Behavioral Health Association (CBHA), representing the state’s 10 community mental health centers, has very serious concerns about the increased suicide rates and increased reporting of suicidal ideation we have seen in recent years, particularly among LGBTQ+ youth.

While women have made substantial strides towards economic equality, failing to address the child care crisis will only continue to force women to make difficult economic decisions. Women are significantly more likely than men to drop out of the labor market to care for their families.

Bill passed Senate and makes way to House to help provide savings to patients at the pharmacy