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NH federal court strikes down ‘banned concepts’ teaching law
This story was updated on May 28 at 5 p.m. Patrick Keefe says he just wanted to teach Toni Morrison’s “Beloved.” The high school English teacher has long included the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slavery in his curriculum at Litchfield’s Campbell High School. And in the past, he had questioned students about whether Morrison’s themes […] The post NH federal court strikes down ‘banned concepts’ teaching law appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
Stefani Goerlich, a certified sex therapist and social worker with a private practice in Detroit, sees several dozen clients a month, most of them from underserved and minority backgrounds. She speaks to them about sensitive matters such as gender-affirming care, and building trust takes time. Those hard-won relationships often are upended when clients move away […] The post Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The end of the legislative calendar, explained
The New Hampshire House and Senate finished their last traditional voting days Thursday, taking action on hundreds of bills as they seek to wrap up the year. Now comes the messy part. While the hearings, floor debates, and major amendments to the bills are done, most of the legislation that has passed is still not […] The post The end of the legislative calendar, explained appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Crime victims may get fewer services as federal aid drops. States weigh how to help.
Groups that assist crime victims across the United States are bracing for significant financial pain after the amount available from a major federal victim services fund plunged $700 million this year. Congress recently lowered spending to $1.2 billion from the fund, which provides grants to nonprofit and local programs across the country. This latest round […] The post Crime victims may get fewer services as federal aid drops. States weigh how to help. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
As Memorial Day arrives, bill unveiled in Congress to assist Purple Heart recipients
WASHINGTON – When a Purple Heart recipient named Pat reached out to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray in November to inform her that he couldn’t transfer his GI bill benefits to his children, he wasn’t expecting congressional action to solve the problem. He simply just wanted to let the Washington state Democrat know, he told States […] The post As Memorial Day arrives, bill unveiled in Congress to assist Purple Heart recipients appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset
This story was corrected on May 29 at 12:10 p.m. to reflect how long an expanded child tax credit would be in effect under a bipartisan House bill. WASHINGTON – The race to harness the tax code is in full swing as economists and advocates across the political spectrum view the expiring Trump-era tax law […] The post Experts eye tax changes ahead of Trump-era cuts’ sunset appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe
WASHINGTON – Republicans moved their long-awaited new farm bill through the U.S. House Agriculture Committee this week, despite opposition from most Democrats that could stall further advancement of the bill. The massive $1.5 trillion legislation would set policy and funding levels for key food, agriculture, and conservation programs for the next five years. After a […] The post Farm bill advances from U.S. House panel but faces a tough row to hoe appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress
WASHINGTON – Three members of Congress introduced a resolution Thursday that’s intended to bring attention to the experiences and challenges people with disabilities face when it comes to reproductive rights. Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced the resolution during a press conference with advocates just steps from the U.S. Capitol, saying that under a Supreme […] The post Forced sterilizations for people with disabilities decried by members of Congress appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Citing concerns and protocol, House rejects Senate’s abortion statistics bill
The House has rejected an effort by the Senate to turn a bill intended to protect abortion rights into one that would instead collect abortion statistics. Opponents cited privacy concerns and displeasure with what they saw as the Senate’s hijacking of the bill without giving the public a chance to weigh in. Rep. Lucy Weber, […] The post Citing concerns and protocol, House rejects Senate’s abortion statistics bill appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
This World Fish Migration Day, it’s all about making connections
May 24 is World Fish Migration Day, a worldwide celebration of migratory fish and the free-flowing rivers they depend on for spawning and nursery habitat. Here in New Hampshire, river herring, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, American eels, and sea lamprey are among the iconic species that have traveled our rivers for millennia, leading awe-inspiring life […] The post This World Fish Migration Day, it’s all about making connections appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on immigration policy in the run-up to November’s elections. The Senate bill failed to advance on a 43-50 procedural vote. The chamber already rejected the measure as part of a broader foreign aid package […] The post Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Senate kills bill to expand accessory dwelling units, in a blow for housing advocates
The New Hampshire Senate killed a bill to expand the right to build accessory dwelling units Wednesday, using a parliamentary tactic to prevent the proposal from returning again this year. In a voice vote, the Senate moved to indefinitely postpone House Bill 1291. The bill would have given property owners the right to develop two […] The post Senate kills bill to expand accessory dwelling units, in a blow for housing advocates appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again
It was a dramatic 15 minutes on the House floor Thursday afternoon. First, the House likely picked a fight with the Senate by voting overwhelmingly to revive and send back to the Senate a gun background check bill senators tabled last week. This time, the House attached it to one of the Senate’s priority bills, […] The post Tempers flare after House passes gun background check bill again appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. House panel votes to advance election bills targeting noncitizens, foreign money
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House Administration Committee voted along party lines Thursday to advance two election-related bills to the House floor. The Republican-led committee approved H.R. 8281, a bill to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections, something that is rare and already illegal, and H.R. 8399, which would restrict the contributions of foreign nationals […] The post U.S. House panel votes to advance election bills targeting noncitizens, foreign money appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
NH joins Ticketmaster lawsuit, demands compensation for overcharged customers
New Hampshire is one of 29 states and the District of Columbia that have signed on to a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster, alleging its practices have hurt consumers and venues by monopolizing the live entertainment industry. “Live Nation must be held accountable,” Attorney General John Formella said in a statement, naming Ticketmaster’s parent company. “For […] The post NH joins Ticketmaster lawsuit, demands compensation for overcharged customers appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Senate advances legislation allowing schools to hire part-time teachers without certification
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would allow school districts to hire part-time teachers – without the need for a State Board of Education credential. House Bill 1298 would allow teachers working fewer than 30 hours a week who pass a criminal background check to be hired and teach without the credential. […] The post Senate advances legislation allowing schools to hire part-time teachers without certification appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Editor’s Notebook: We asked for it, and now we’re getting it
One of our candidates for governor appears to be betting it all on the belief that if there’s one thing the people of New Hampshire can agree on it’s that Massachusetts is terrible. Maybe it will prove to be a winning strategy, because who among us hasn’t been stuck behind a Massachusetts driver chilling in […] The post Editor’s Notebook: We asked for it, and now we’re getting it appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
WASHINGTON – Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency powers, striking a bipartisan agreement that Congress should take steps this year to rework a decades-old law. The National Emergencies Act, approved during the 94th Congress, provides the president with powers they wouldn’t […] The post Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democrats are pushing for a second attempt to pass a bipartisan border security bill that failed in February after Republicans walked away from the very deal they helped craft, and it’s likely to fail again when the Senate votes on the legislation Thursday. “So why are we bringing this bill up […] The post Bipartisan border bill likely doomed in approaching U.S. Senate vote appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and a coalition of medical officers advocated Tuesday for Congress to pass stronger gun safety laws. Congress should build on the 2022 gun control law following high-profile mass shootings, Durbin, Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy, and about 80 members of OnCall4Kids, a group of doctors and health care […] The post Gun safety group, U.S. Senate architects of 2022 law call for stricter measures appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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