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Coronavirus in NH

We are carefully tracking the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic to keep you informed. Get the latest updates and guidance from the State of New Hampshire regarding COVID-19.

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2022 Bills

Find out what new legislation your elected officials will be voting on in the coming year by browsing our easy-to-understand bill summaries.

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NH Daily News Recap

Sunday Nov 28, 2021

Saturday Nov 27, 2021

Concord Monitor

Bell ringers are hard to find this year

Money headed to White Mountain National Forest for tree planting

Report finds contaminants in loon eggs

Conway Daily Sun

Lawyers, for and against STRs, make their cases

RSVP helps keep seniors out of long-term care

Eagle-Tribune

New Hampshire, Vermont asked to test deer for COVID-19

Keene Sentinel

Cheshire Medical reports highest number yet of COVID-19 inpatients

Over 20 local communities apply for federal funds for summer storm relief

Region firms finding it hard to find bookkeepers

State reports another Cheshire County COVID-19 death

Laconia Daily Sun

A Bridge for veterans and their dogs

Council votes again on Weirs streets to satisfy legal requirement

Lakes Region private schools see enrollment increase

Parking spots for Colonial condo units approved by City Council

Nashua Telegraph

Hassan returns to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter to take part in its annual Thanksgiving food distribution program

Shaheen issues statement ahead of Small Business Saturday

Seacoast Online

Rye sets property tax rate for 2021; no change in overall rate

UNH president at odds with students fighting sex assault after taunts

Union Leader

'Normal' college schedule means students will return to campus after Thanksgiving, bringing fresh COVID worries

Accreditors place Magdalen College on probation for shaky finances

State eyeing threat of pot laced with fentanyl

WMUR

Fresh snow for first New Hampshire ski resort openings

In-person shopping returns at Mall of New Hampshire on Black Friday

NH's Business: What are the most critical NH needs with infrastructure across the State?

Police in Hampton, Plaistow investigating thefts from vehicles

Political opponents team up to boost civic engagement and civil discourse

Friday Nov 26, 2021

Concord Monitor

City receives grant to extend Merrimack River Greenway Trail

Drugs cut with xylazine create new overdose risks

Gilford shows how to rebuild recycling programs after industry collapse

On the Trail: A December to remember on the NH campaign trail

Eagle-Tribune

Salem on the lookout for oldest resident for Boston Post Cane

Foster's Daily Democrat

6 questions: Why Small Business Saturday matters on Seacoast

Keene Sentinel

Rindge residents take ethics complaint against planning director to state agency

Laconia Daily Sun

Belknap County has the third highest COVID case growth in New Hampshire

Nursing home crisis prompts urgent meeting over pay

Winni news: New 'No Wake' zone, bill to remove speed limit

NHPR

In 13 states, a judge decides whether an abuser is allowed to keep their guns

Public comment period is open for proposed changes to state composting rules

Seacoast Online

Exeter Holiday parade promises to be a ‘celebration’

Super Evan, 7, to lead Hampton’s Holiday Parade amid cancer battle

Union Leader

Afghan evacuee finding a new life, but worried about family back home

Grants available for schools to create robotics teams

Judge who will weigh in on Conway's regulation of short-term rentals would like to see Legislature set statewide policy

Small businesses in Mount Washington Valley say while there are challenges they're ready for holiday shoppers

Trapping seasons underway in NH

WMUR

50-year Thanksgiving tradition continues on the Seacoast

Family thanks hospital staff for allowing them to see their "Papa" on Thanksgiving

Gift of Lights kicks of 2021 season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

New Thanksgiving tradition started in Danville

Parts of New Hampshire expected to get several inches of snow

Thursday Nov 25, 2021

Concord Monitor

How much is that tree in the window going to cost this year?

Conway Daily Sun

Attorney complains about getting info from police

Center Ossipee recipient of federal funds for streetlights

Lack of public facilities still irking visitors

No day like a snow day: They're back

Foster's Daily Democrat

Dover Fire & Rescue provides nearly 500 COVID-19 vaccine shots to kids

Dover woman living in her car explains cycle of homelessness

Wentworth-Douglass: 98.3% of staff vaccinated against COVID-19

InDepthNH

AG removes 28 names from 'Laurie List' of dishonest police outside of new law

Keene Sentinel

Brattleboro Memorial hires Keene's Gail Somers as diversity director

ConVal School Board swears in new member

Dog park and disc-golf course both on the table for former Keene campground

Maplewood could lose more than a dozen employees due to federal vaccine requirement

Nashua Telegraph

Hassan cosponsors bill to improve care for Americans with serious mental health challenges

Hassan, colleagues press Department of Education to act on promised overhaul of public service loan forgiveness program to help military service members

Hassan’s message to Granite Staters for Thanksgiving

Holiday parade, tree-lighting and food drive returns to Merrimack for 28th year

NH Bulletin

School enrollment decline persists despite return to classrooms

State: Children must have parental consent to be vaccinated

The high cost of home heating and what you can do about it

NHBR

Registered Apprenticeship in carpentry launched in New Hampshire

NHPR

A bump in holiday visitors, amid a COVID surge, brings some concerns at NH nursing homes

A Hampton case sheds light on what it takes to get a restraining order in New Hampshire

A new UNH study finds deadly cone snails could lead to promising diabetes treatments

Coronavirus Update: 5 more deaths, 1,011 new cases, hospitalizations hit new high

State Native American Commission unable to vote due to lack of members

Seacoast Online

Portsmouth Police Commission's new members start early after resignations

Union Leader

Keene 'Crying Nazi', organizers of Unite the Right rally liable for $26M in damages

WMUR

Allegiant Air adding new non-stop routes from Portsmouth International Airport at Pease

As unemployment continues to fall, New Hampshire employers seek more workers

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit new record high in New Hampshire

COVID-19 vaccine clinics held at NH McDonald's, Dover schools

Free at-home COVID-19 tests available in New Hampshire starting next week

New Hampshire hospitals hopeful they'll be able to increase capacity as COVID-19 surges

Students send get well cards to Manchester Fire Dept. captain recovering in hospital

Latest Discussion

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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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
I believe in the right to carry, both open & concealed, and the right to ward a trespasser off by showing a gun,… read more
- Debidoo973
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Abortion ban after viability?
The government does not have the right to interfere with a woman's right to chose. This should be between her doctor… read more
- Voter100
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
Don't turn NH into MA. Stand your ground, open and concealed carry without a permit, we hand the 2nd amendment. NH is… read more
- Dmartin219
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Should NH have a law against using a drone or similar technology to observe or record people over private property?
I have a drone and have problems with one flying through my property without my permission at night especially. I have… read more
- ktb58
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House passes drone restrictions
I own a drone and am learning the laws. I also caught a drone on my game camera and strange lights the previous year… read more
- ktb58
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Mental Health
Would like to know why Medicare does not cover all mental health services that Insurance companies do?
- Mary
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Coronavirus crisis may prompt tax changes
EVERYONE NEEDS MORE MONEY. How about a huge raise for almost everyone, especially the "not so rich"? The… read more
- WILLIAM
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Coronavirus crisis may prompt tax changes
Add to the gas tax. It will hardly be noticable right now. Estate tax over a million. Lodging taxes, especially on… read more
- Maureen
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Bully Law
My question is, and no one has any information on this, is when my child is bullied outside of school. The school can… read more
- Nicolle
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New Hampshire policy responses to coronavirus
It's so great to see that the small people whom also play a big part in this epidemic and risk their lives daily… read more
- Myla
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Coronavirus in NH

2022 Bills

Understand the Issues Give Us Your Opinion

NH Daily News Recap

Sunday Nov 28, 2021

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

Nashua Telegraph

Union Leader

WMUR

Saturday Nov 27, 2021

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Eagle-Tribune

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua Telegraph

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Friday Nov 26, 2021

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

Foster's Daily Democrat

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Thursday Nov 25, 2021

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Nashua Telegraph

NH Bulletin

NHBR

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

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