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NH GOP celebrates new office, Lewandowski’s birthday while drawing contrasts to Democrats

Saturday, September 19, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

The New Hampshire Republican Party celebrated the birthday of former Trump campaign manager and New Hampshire resident Corey Lewandoski as the christened the opening of their ninth office in the Granite State. READ MORE

Feltes and Democrats criticize Republicans during DeVos NH trip

Saturday, September 19, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

BEDFORD, N.H. – With U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos scheduled to appear at two schools in Bedford, Democratic Party Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Feltes was on hand with a group protesting the DeVos visit to READ MORE

Sept. 19 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 61 new positive results with 5 in Manchester; no deaths reported

Saturday, September 19, 2020 NH Department of Health and Human Services 0

There have now been 7,920 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire. READ MORE

Former NH Congresswoman explains her support for Feltes in online youth roundtable

Saturday, September 19, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

In an online town hall event sponsored by NextGen New Hampshire earlier this week, former Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter shared her views with several young activists on why Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Dan Feltes should be elected this fall. READ MORE

New Hampshire political world mourns Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Friday, September 18, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

As condolences continue to stream in from across the world, here are a collection of tweets from New Hampshire political officials honoring her memory upon hearing the news of her death.

We will add condolences found as they become available. READ MORE

Local poll workers plead with state to adjust absentee process before November

Friday, September 18, 2020 Casey McDermott 0

Looking ahead to November, some New Hampshire poll workers are warning that delays are in store if the state doesn’t grant them more leeway in processing absentee ballots before Election Day. READ MORE

House GOP Leader: Speaker failed to tell members of Durham mask order

Friday, September 18, 2020 Nancy West 0

House Minority Leader Dick Hinch complained to UNH’s president Friday about a letter Speaker Steve Shurtleff sent the day before apologizing for some House members drinking beer and not wearing masks outside of Wednesday’s session at the Whittemore Center. READ MORE

Sununu extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for three more weeks

Friday, September 18, 2020 Carol Robidoux 1

NH’s official State of Emergency has been extended to Oct .9. READ MORE

Nashua toddler suffered second-degree burns in shower

Friday, September 18, 2020 Pat Grossmith 0

A local man, accused of leaving an 18-month-old child in a shower of scalding water, severely burning him, was ordered held without bail even though the toddler’s parents told a judge that severely hot water randomly pours out their showerhead. READ MORE

Pappas co-sponsoring legislation to aid to return FEMA assistance to Manchester schools

Friday, September 18, 2020 Andrew Sylvia 0

On Thursday, Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) announced that he has co-sponsored legislation that would reverse a recent decision by FEMA to halt reimbursements for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other COVID-related responses by local governments for public schools such as the Manchester School District, as well as other local government entities. READ MORE