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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Dems blast Sununu’s veto of paid family and medical leave

Friday, May 10, 2019 Nancy West 1

“I am deeply disappointed with the governor’s decision to veto paid family and medical leave, a program the vast majority of Granite Staters support because it’s good for families and it’s good for businesses.” – Sen. President Donna Soucy, D-Manchester READ MORE

What does mental illness look like? The 99 Faces Project aims to reduce stigma, provide support

Thursday, May 9, 2019 Jon Hopwood 1

Brigadier General Donald Bolduc will appear with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire’s First Congressional District at Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, in Lebanon on May 13 from 5- 7 p.m. READ MORE

Soucy signs Family Leave Bill; House kills Casino Gambling, protects ACA

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Paula Tracy 0

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

Meeting round-up: Aldermen hear from business owners, new BOSC member nominated, grant approved to ease SNHU traffic, and more

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Carol Robidoux 0

The Board of Aldermen covered a lot of territory on Tuesday night. READ MORE

AG will appeal to keep dishonest police list secret despite court ruling

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Nancy West 1

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald will appeal to the state Supreme Court to keep secret the names of 264 law enforcement personnel with sustained discipline that negatively reflects on their truthfulness, according to a stipulation filed Tuesday. READ MORE

Huge turnout to pitch needs to Senate Finance Committee

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Nancy West 0

With the city’s upcoming budget, Berlin will need to eliminate two police officers, two firefighters, and a public works employee, among other cost-cutting measures, which also include the town having to close an elementary school. READ MORE

Federal lawsuit filed over Manchester VA Medical Center Bible display

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Jon Hopwood 7

A federal lawsuit was punctuated by a fly-over of the VA Hospital by an airplane trailing a banner that read: VAMC – HONOR ALL POWER/MIA – REMOVE BIBLE. READ MORE

Advocates rally at State House for investments in healthcare workforce

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 New Futures Inc. 0

Providers and families joined with Senators Cindy Rosenwald of Nashua and Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro to encourage Senate budget writers to include in their spending plan the components of Senate Bill 308, which includes such provisions as an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates and investment in the State Loan Repayment program. READ MORE

Teacher says Levasseur violated charter in fallout over Facebook post

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Carol Robidoux 2

Teacher Janet Beauparlant feels Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur should be accountable for his part in a disciplinary action against that began with a shared Facebook post. READ MORE

Lawmakers take on wood-burning plant subsidies and net metering, again

Sunday, May 5, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

Lawmakers this week will address two electric generation issues that may not be as controversial as they once were, but still need vigorous discussion before determining the long-term goals. READ MORE