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NH Daily News Recap

Thursday Nov 30, 2023

Wednesday Nov 29, 2023

Concord Monitor

Former NH lawmaker faces multiple charges related to moving out of his district

Koch network endorses Nikki Haley for president

Public health and social justice should be focus of NH marijuana legalization efforts, advocates say

Rebuilding at Rundlett is an expensive option

Conway Daily Sun

Casino developers take Conway to court

Conway, NHEC to discuss tree reclamation after error

Former state rep charged with wrongful voting

MWV Career Tech director to retire in June

New streamflow station to gauge the Swift River

Eagle-Tribune

Derry’s historic meeting house’s sanctuary planned to open by Christmas 2024

Haley sticks to crowd pleaser topics at Derry town hall

Foster's Daily Democrat

Rochester considers paid parking meters downtown

Koch network endorses Nikki Haley in GOP primary

Newmarket restaurant owner joins race for NH governor: Here's why

NH police: 23 arrests in Seacoast during Thanksgiving DWI crackdown

UNH student brings Clothing Library to Seacoast. Here's how it works.

InDepthNH

Armed Security Coming Back to New Hampshire Hospital Following Fatal Shootings

Ex-Rep. Merner Arrested, House COO Knew He Was Serving Illegally Before Session Began

Keene Sentinel

Amid housing crunch, Keene session spotlights small-plot developments

Future of NH pot policy 'clear as mud' after commission finishes work

NBT employee-led effort raises $800 for Keene Y's giving tree

Vintage train Troy-bound once again this week

Laconia Daily Sun

Goodbye city parking garage, hello pickleball: Developer wants to create domed athletic facility

Nashua Telegraph

Derry man faces up to 30 years for passport and wire fraud

Ramaswamy in town for annual Holiday Stroll

NH Bulletin

Hospital shooting prompts recommendations for security enhancements at state buildings

Maintaining New Hampshire’s 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails

State wants feedback on its home and community-based care and services

Sununu cannabis non-negotiables? 15-store cap, ban on lobbying by licensees

NHPR

Former NH state lawmaker arrested and charged with wrongful voting, other charges

Nikki Haley lands endorsement from Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity PAC

Seacoast Online

Downtown Hampton apartment plan divides business owners and residents

Portsmouth leaders face $70M police station cost: What next?

Racial Unity Team wins Governor’s Arts Award: Here's how they are inspiring students

Seabrook School Board votes to explore leaving SAU 21

Union Leader

Bradley Haas remembered as 'a true guardian'

Ex-GOP lawmaker charged with false voting

Family planning contracts tied to anti-abortion language

Five new school contracts carry $23 million in costs over three years

Haley snags coveted AFP endorsement

Lakes Region contractor indicted for alleged theft of customer funds

Manchester schools awarded additional $4.8 million GEAR UP grant

Mayor-Elect Ruais picks former Manchester alderman Nick Pappas as chief of staff

Remaining tenants at Steeplegate Mall given notice to leave by end of January

US consumer confidence rebounds, house prices maintain upward trend

WMUR

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis talks about importance of teaching civics

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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
Short term rentals drive housing costs up. In a state where affordable housing is in short supply,I think local… read more
- Kurt
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
COMPETENCY, not formal schooling, should be the requirement for any public service. A bachelor's degree, even one in… read more
- Mark Stewart
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
I am a registered dietitian, and worked in hospitals and in a pediatric practice. Nurses in a school should be those… read more
- m.scott
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
I wholeheartedly agree with your comments. As an RN (now retired), the level of degree (BSN, MSN,etc.) has absolutely… read more
- EricB
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
I don't believe they should have to have a bachelor's degree, a registered nurse should be enough. I have worked side… read more
- mary
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Budget 2022-2023
And some of the prisoners don't belong there either. Why is it that people who take drugs can get a not guilty by… read more
- mary
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
"The expectation that the police will be there to protect you is both faulty and unrealistic" Agreed: I am my own 1st-… read more
- SidecarBobby
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Abortion Restrictions
[1] "There is no additional support for pre-natal care, child-care, or support for families that may be driven into the… read more
- SidecarBobby
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Contraception
Contraception aims to prevent pregnancy, not terminate it. Thus, its use is inherently different from abortion and… read more
- Kurt
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Abortion Restrictions
Abortion=the intentional taking of a pre-born human life. In any other circumstance such an act invokes serious… read more
- Kurt
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
Why not let people buy what they want and let civil justice prevail? If raw milk products carry risk higher than… read more
- Kurt
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
I wonder if the state did their due diligence and investigated pasteurized milk products at the same time for… read more
- Peter
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
Background checks are all fine when they are not a thinly veiled attempt to force those who want to legally aquire a… read more
- CommonSense
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Abortion Restrictions
The anti-abortion laws claim to be pro-life in one form or another. In fact, they appear to be a form of control over… read more
- Carry Spier
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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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