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The final results are in; legislators have cast their votes on over 1,000 bills. Discover which NH bills became law this year by visiting our bills page.

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NH Daily News Recap

Monday Jul 4, 2022

Sunday Jul 3, 2022

Concord Monitor

Grief, loss and a shattered sense of safety

‘She doesn’t need jail. She needs help’: One woman’s eating disorder

Eagle-Tribune

Big gap between Mass., NH gun laws

Keene Sentinel

Abortion rights becomes key issue on NH campaign trail

Keene's JoAnn Fenton honored with statewide award from NHDP

Local restaurants, schools mixed on impact of new youth employment rules

Staffing shortage hits breaking point for Montessori Schoolhouse

Winchester police chief leaving to 'pursue another opportunity'

Nashua Telegraph

Rivier honors business and community leaders with Alumni Achievement Awards

School breakfast and lunch distribution volunteers needed this month

Seacoast Online

Portsmouth residents alarmed by neo-Nazi recruitment flyers

Union Leader

Advocates mixed on gun bill’s mental health focus

City Hall: Schools look at $15 minimum wage for all hourly employees

Hoping for a renewal of civics education, inside and outside the classroom

Second homes and the NH real estate squeeze

State House Dome: GOP Senate hopefuls come out swinging, slinging

WMUR

Family hopes to save others by sharing story of drowning on Lake Winnipesaukee

Officials advise hikers to be aware and prepared while exploring

Real estate market hot in New Hampshire despite national supply increase

State officials put out safety reminder for boaters

Saturday Jul 2, 2022

Concord Monitor

Concord teachers start summer break with the Pemi Loop

Longtime MVHS athletic director, coach Kevin O’Brien retires after four decades

On the trail: Abortion front and center on NH campaign trail

Pregnancy center graffiti considered potential hate crime

Conway Daily Sun

ACTS celebrated as 150 attend graduation ceremony

Maine teacher/coach hired to head ski museum

Foster's Daily Democrat

Mill Pond Dam Project update and informational meeting set for July 14

InDepthNH

Faith Community Delivers a Pro-Immigrant Message to Congress in Nashua

Sununu Signs 39 Bills Into Law, Including Dental for Medicaid Recipients

Keene Sentinel

Sununu signs adult Medicaid dental benefit bill

Sununu, police warn of increased OD risks tied to fentanyl mixtures

Winchester School District names new administrators

Laconia Daily Sun

Housing crisis: Through obstacles, seeing glimmers of hope

Package not received: how to protect against mail theft

Nashua Telegraph

2 accused of fraud in applying for $5M in CARES Act loans

City of Keene furthers commitment to sustainability by powering up 3,584-panel solar farm – Keene’s largest

New standards for renewable natural gas become law

NH Bulletin

90,800 Granite Staters could lose Medicaid coverage in October

State officials warn of increase in non-opioid drugs laced with fentanyl

With bill signings, state now provides basic oral health care coverage for adults on Medicaid

NHBR

In four NH counties, almost half your income is needed to afford to own a home

With another record-low number of monthly bankruptcies, New Hampshire on track for a milestone year

NHPR

Cleanings, fillings and other preventative dental services will be available to N.H. adults on Medicaid next year

New survey finds N.H. nursing homes closing beds amid staffing shortages, rising costs

Supreme Court ruling on EPA authority could limit action on Bow coal plant

Seacoast Online

Bill McQuillen nominated to be Portsmouth's next fire chief

Frederick Douglass' historic speech read across Seacoast

Union Leader

A festive Fourth - where to find fireworks, parades and fun this weekend

Dental benefit for adults on Medicaid becomes a reality

New advocate created to monitor special education services

WMUR

Abortion providers in New Hampshire see uptick in patients from other states

Drivers in Littleton line up to buy gas briefly adjusted to be $2.38 per gallon

Manchester two-time cancer survivor inspires others with her art

New Hampshire expands Medicaid to include dental benefits for adults

New Hampshire recovers nearly all jobs lost during pandemic

New law ensures hospital visitation rights in New Hampshire

Pappas calls for fines for airlines for excessive delays, cancellations

Slow travel on New Hampshire roads as Fourth of July weekend begins

Spongy moth caterpillars defoliate tens of thousands of acres in New Hampshire

Testerman says Sununu has lost trust among New Hampshire Republicans

Friday Jul 1, 2022

Concord Monitor

Anna-Marie DiPasquale retires: Her mission – to lift and connect

Barn land to become 16 homes

Pain in the gas: With rising costs, N.H. drivers using less fuel

Conway Daily Sun

East Conway Rd. truckers voice roundabout concerns

Repairing library facade to be lengthy process

Robert Frost expands to add high school students

Eagle-Tribune

NH's mobile vaccination clinics, home program ending

Foster's Daily Democrat

Seacoast experts on dangers of vaping by teens as FDA seeks Juul ban

InDepthNH

Former Cop Hiding Discipline Records Running for State Rep

Laconia Sets Aside $20,000 for Policing the Homeless in City Parks

Keene Sentinel

Keene powers up 1.36 MW solar array at wastewater treatment plant

Recent purchase rolls two Keene casinos into one

Residents weigh in on Keene's planned downtown infrastructure overhaul

Laconia Daily Sun

A girl's wish comes true in Franklin

No support for WOW Trail feasibility study from Meredith Selectboard

Republican races aplenty in September primary

Nashua Telegraph

Ahead of July 4th, Pappas calls for airline accountability for canceled flights

Hassan calls for pause on new federal contracts with McKinsey

Hassan recognizes Pete Gagne of Conway as June’s Granite Stater of the Month

Kuster fights for Granite State seniors, advocates for improvements to Medicare Advantage Plans

Kuster works to expand affordable housing in New Hampshire

Shaheen issues statement on SCOTUS ruling curtailing EPA’s authority to address the climate crisis and protect public from carbon pollution

Shaheen leads group of Senators in letter to Senate leadership urging extension of ACA subsidies

Sununu hosts ceremonial signing of bill expanding access to respite care for caregivers

NH Bulletin

State officials warn of increase in non-opioid drugs laced with fentanyl

NHBR

Hotel group’s Covid-19 insurance case now up to NH Supreme Court

NHPR

Coronavirus Update: N.H. sees 13 more COVID deaths, 1,671 new cases over past week

In new lawsuit, 3 taxpayers argue N.H. school funding remains unfair

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Abortion ban after viability?
Remember the line in the Declaration of Independence, "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all [persons] are… read more
- Ben
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Abortion ban after viability?
SCOTUS has always recognized the state's compelling interest in protecting the life of the pre-born. Even granting the… read more
- Kurt
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
Yes! Add the decibel meter and when it exceeds the level allowed...have a photo citation sent to the owner of the… read more
- Blackkb
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
We cannot enjoy an outdoor meal in downtown Nashua due to the motorcycle noise... impossible to carry on a conversation… read more
- Blackkb
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Abortion ban after viability?
What about the male who was an active participant in creating the new life. It should be his decision too. And if you… read more
- Blackkb
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Aging Population
NH has been slow to promote and aim funding at affordable housing. The same mistake can’t be made with nursing homes… read more
- Fred
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Should NH prohibit discrimination against renters with housing vouchers?
I was a section 8 housing provider for 6 years in another state. A representative from section 8 reviewed the… read more
- Carry Spier
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Who should have the power to open roads to OHRVs: local officials or full town meetings?
I firmly believe the taxpayers in any community should be making the decisions regarding OHRV use on their public roads… read more
- EricB
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What would it look like if NH seceded?
Many Americans live outside the United States and receive their Social Security and other benefits. Secession of New… read more
- Bob
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Tattoo artist license requirements
I have been a tattoo shop owner since 2014 and feel Tattoo Artist Licensing should not be a requirement; however, the… read more
- Mayhem
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Stricter rules for keeping pets outside?
How can we resubmit this bill and get it passed. I see this happening to so many animals, makes me sick.
- betheirvoice
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Allow landlords to double security deposits?
I don't, average person as a hard time coming up with 1 security deposit, they should make it easier for landlord to… read more
- Richard
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Right-to-Know and Transparency
I'm an author and advocate for 'Safer Schools' and 'Lottery Reforms'. I gave testimonies at official government… read more
- Harold
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Budget 2022-2023
NH NEEDS a secure psychiatric facility OUTSIDE the NH state prison. As a former nurse who worked at the SPU (Secure… read more
- EricB
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Allow landlords to double security deposits?
I think this bill is just going to make the situation we sit on much worse. This will make it harder for lower income… read more
- aj
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See the stats

2022 Bills

Understand the Issues Give Us Your Opinion

NH Daily News Recap

Monday Jul 4, 2022

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

InDepthNH

Laconia Daily Sun

NH Bulletin

NHPR

WMUR

Sunday Jul 3, 2022

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

Keene Sentinel

Nashua Telegraph

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Saturday Jul 2, 2022

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua Telegraph

NH Bulletin

NHBR

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Friday Jul 1, 2022

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Eagle-Tribune

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua Telegraph

NH Bulletin

NHBR

NHPR

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