InDepth NH
Council denies Pam Smart’s request for life sentence reduction hearing
The council voted 4-0 Wednesday against holding a hearing with Executive Councilor Michael Cryans of Hanover abstaining. READ MORE
Articles by Paula Tracy
Government
Soucy signs Family Leave Bill; House kills Casino Gambling, protects ACA
Democratic Senate President Donna Soucy signed a bill establishing paid family and medical leave insurance on Wednesday.It now awaits action from Republican Gov. Chris Sununu. READ MORE
Government
Crowded hearings, divided opinions on proposed gun legislation
Proponents said the bill could prevent impulsive behavior such as suicide, saying a gun is the most lethal means used to commit suicide. Others said it was a violation of Constitutional rights and would shut down gun shows and auctions because no one would be around a week later to deliver the firearm. READ MORE
Government
Lone speaker opposes sports betting at Senate Committee hearing
As it is currently envisioned, the bill would allow up to 10 betting locations throughout the state, but would prohibit wagering on high school games and on New Hampshire college and university teams, with some exceptions for certain tournaments, the senators were told. READ MORE
News
Packed hearing on legalizing pot bill, more testimony to come
Legalizing marijuana “is all about the money,” opponents insist, while those in favor said a bill now advancing in the legislature is about ending a failed, 85-year policy on pot prohibition. READ MORE
Government
Senate passes death penalty repeal by veto-proof margin
Repeal of the death penalty may meanIt that Michael Addison, who sits on death row for the killing of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs, could be able to petition for a sentence of life in prison without the chance of parole. READ MORE
Government
Senate passes ‘backstop bill’ in case Obamacare is dismantled
To protect residents from losing health care coverage as a backstop to the Affordable Care Act, the state Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 4. READ MORE
Government
Lawmakers back $12 minimum wage, suicide prevention in schools
New Hampshire lawmakers voted March 14 on legislation dealing with minimum wage, education funding, sexual harassment and more. READ MORE
Government
House passes partisan-battle tax bills and more to beat today’s deadline
Up against Thursday’s deadline to move bills on to their next committee assignments, members of the House of Representatives voted on more than 20 bills including halting reductions in the business profits and enterprise tax. READ MORE
Government
Death penalty hearing testimony: Don’t put ‘blood on our hands’
A bill to kill the death penalty in New Hampshire brought out a crowd of close to 200 people who overwhelmingly spoke in support of the measure.
