NH GOP lawmakers move ahead with push to control local school spending
The state would take significant control of local school spending under a bill Republicans passed in the New Hampshire House Thursday, March 13.
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Local museum group urges community members to speak out about recent moves to slash federal funding
The members of Manchester Museums are asking community members to be aware and informed about federal government changes that will critically impact museums and cultural institutions locally and across the nation.
Power play: Results of Canadian energy tariffs remain to be seen
New Hampshire’s regional energy sector providers and advocates say there are a lot of unknowns surrounding the Trump administration's imposition of a 10% tariff on all Canadian energy products.
Opinion: Protect North Country towns and industries by passing HB 123
House Bill 123 addresses the negative impacts carbon sequestration has on New Hampshire’s timber industry and heavily timber municipalities. HB 123 would modify the existing yield tax on cut timber in RSA 79 to include taxing the yield of the metric tonnage of carbon sequestered from standing timber.
Zone in on change: potential implications of HB 631
The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted the state needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population.
Proposed bill targets firearm background checks
A bipartisan group of New Hampshire lawmakers has introduced House Bill 159, known as the Chief Bradley Haas Mental Health Firearms Reporting Act, following the 2023 fatal shooting of security officer Bradley Haas by a former patient at New Hampshire Hospital.
NH businesses report Trump’s trade tactics has already ‘caused damage’
Tariffs, even talk about them, has introduced chaos into the economy, says a Keene business owner, and they could cause his company a $750,000 contract and possibly its future.
(Opinion) The pitfalls of prediction – for candidates and the country
Many Americans, unable to contain their excitement (or anxiety) about the election, are shaking the box to forecast their jubilation or despair.
(Opinion) Empowering parents through civics education
Parent Leadership Training Institute helps build stronger communities in NH
High voter turnout forecast, as NH Secretary of State prepares for Election Day
Secretary of State David Scanlan is expecting high turnout and a smooth, safe experience at the polls in New Hampshire for the upcoming general election. Although the official turnout prediction won’t be out for a few days, Scanlan said this year will likely see a high number of people registering on Election Day, Nov. 5, especially in college towns
