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Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during two presidencies. House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of […] The post Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, brass knuckles. The bills you may have missed.
You can continue pronouncing Concord however you like and use adhesive rodent traps, but brass knuckles remain illegal and you’ll still need a permit to adopt a kangaroo. Each was the subject of legislation filed this year. As was ending daylight saving time in New Hampshire if Congress gives states the green light, an effort […] The post Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, brass knuckles. The bills you may have missed. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
‘What the heck is the state doing?’ NH Senate kills action on landfills.
When Rep. David Rochefort drives into Concord two or three times a week for his work at the Legislature, he sees trucks full of out-of-state trash heading north. About half of the waste dumped into New Hampshire’s six active landfills – located in Bethlehem, Lebanon, Rochester, Conway, Success, and Nashua – comes from other New […] The post ‘What the heck is the state doing?’ NH Senate kills action on landfills. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
‘Divisive concepts’ case correctly decided
The recent decision by New Hampshire’s federal district court in Local 8027 v. Edelblut, striking down the state’s “divisive concepts” laws, should not have been a surprise. As Judge Paul Barbadoro explained in his written opinion, the laws simply could not be squared with the basic tenets of due process. The amended anti-discrimination and education […] The post ‘Divisive concepts’ case correctly decided appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Have thoughts on new NH landfill rules? Public comment period is closing soon.
The deadline to submit written comments on proposed rule changes related to landfills in New Hampshire is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Interested residents can read the proposal here and email written comments to swmbrules@des.nh.gov. The proposed rules received a public hearing May 20 at the Department of Environmental Services, where residents and environmentalists […] The post Have thoughts on new NH landfill rules? Public comment period is closing soon. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told leading Democrats on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday he will not meet with them to discuss the court’s code of ethics, following revelations of displays of politically oriented flags at the homes of Justice Samuel Alito. Individual justices will continue to decide their own […] The post U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation pushed in both chambers of Congress aims to stop illegal fentanyl production and trafficking by focusing on the machinery used to manufacture pills. The Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates, or CAST, Act would redefine the criminal penalty for producing counterfeit drugs using a pill press. Counterfeiting drugs is already illegal as outlined […] The post Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Most NH nursing homes won’t meet new federal staffing rule and doubt they can
A new analysis from one of the country’s leading health policy research organizations confirms what the state’s long-term health care providers have warned: The state’s nursing homes don’t have nearly enough staff to meet the Biden administration’s new staffing rule. According to KFF’s analysis released last week, just 26 percent of New Hampshire’s long-term care […] The post Most NH nursing homes won’t meet new federal staffing rule and doubt they can appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Comments by Richard Dreyfuss should not surprise us
A few months back, my parents asked my brother and me if we had any interest in seeing the actor Richard Dreyfuss do a Q&A before a screening of the 1975 hit film “Jaws.” Classic film fanatic that I am, I jumped at this special chance. We settled on seeing him at The Cabot Theatre […] The post Comments by Richard Dreyfuss should not surprise us appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial
This story was updated on May 30 at 6:53 p.m. WASHINGTON – Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever […] The post Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Cannabis legalization set for negotiations after frustrations among House supporters
The New Hampshire House voted Thursday to send a marijuana legalization bill to further negotiations, after cannabis supporters voiced deep frustrations with changes to the bill by the Senate. In a 261-108 vote, the House requested a “committee of conference” with the Senate to help bridge disagreements over how the state should regulate retail cannabis. […] The post Cannabis legalization set for negotiations after frustrations among House supporters appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the Internal Revenue Service announced plans Thursday to make its Direct File program permanent. The pilot program offered in 12 states, including New Hampshire, from March to April drew roughly 140,000 accepted returns this […] The post Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bill expanding payments, eligibility for YDC abuse claims headed to governor
This story was updated May 30, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. to include a statement from Attorney General John Formella. Significantly more people abused at the former Youth Development Center would be eligible for compensation from the state under a bill headed to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 591, which cleared the Legislature Thursday, would also […] The post Bill expanding payments, eligibility for YDC abuse claims headed to governor appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Wake surfing bill dead in the water in New Hampshire
After lawmakers killed a bill Thursday, wake surfers in New Hampshire will continue to face fewer restrictions than in neighboring states and as recommended by the water sports and boating industries. Senate Bill 431 would have limited wake surfing – a water sport where surfers ride the wake created by a motorboat – to water […] The post Wake surfing bill dead in the water in New Hampshire appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bill to require citizenship documents for NH voter registration would be unique in US
New Hampshire Republican lawmakers are continuing to push to require residents to produce a birth certificate, passport, or other citizenship document to register to vote. Proponents say the measures would ensure that people could vote only if they had definitively proven they were eligible. But according to some experts, the proposed laws would also be […] The post Bill to require citizenship documents for NH voter registration would be unique in US appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the process
Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who appears to be attracting significant interest […] The post Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the process appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Will NH finally pass new wake surfing restrictions? Lawmakers must first bridge a 100-foot divide.
New Hampshire allows wake surfing closer to the shore than even the boating and water sports industries recommend. For that to change, lawmakers will have to reach an agreement on just how far to push surfers offshore. Wake surfing – a water sport where surfers ride the wake created by a motorboat – can have […] The post Will NH finally pass new wake surfing restrictions? Lawmakers must first bridge a 100-foot divide. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. The initiative, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate […] The post Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The jury now will decide Trump’s fate in hush money trial, after lengthy closing arguments
WASHINGTON – Closing arguments in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president concluded Tuesday, leaving the jury to now decide if Donald Trump is guilty of faking reimbursement to his personal lawyer for hush money paid to a porn star just before the 2016 presidential election. Just outside the Lower Manhattan courthouse during […] The post The jury now will decide Trump’s fate in hush money trial, after lengthy closing arguments appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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