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Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights
WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats on Tuesday criticized a plan by a conservative think tank that if adopted would hinder abortion and contraception access in a Trump administration. The lawmakers called attention to the potential restrictions former President Donald Trump could employ to reproductive health care if elected in November outlined in Project 2025, an almost […] The post Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The housing bills that made it – and didn’t – in 2024
New Hampshire’s housing supply crisis has persisted for another year. And housing advocates are calling the 2024 legislative session a mixed bag. “I think there were some important wins,” said Elissa Margolin, director of New Hampshire Housing Action, an advocacy group, in an interview. “Given the severity of the issue, I wish there had been […] The post The housing bills that made it – and didn’t – in 2024 appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
WASHINGTON – The federal government has sought to bolster election security for years through a popular grant program, but the wildly fluctuating funding levels have made it difficult for state officials to plan their budgets and their projects. Rising misinformation and disinformation about elections, often fueled by conspiracy theories, as well as threats against election […] The post States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings
Boeing CEO David Calhoun on Tuesday apologized to the families of people who died in crashes in the manufacturer’s planes, while members of both parties on a U.S. Senate panel grilled the executive for failing on safety and transparency. Calhoun appeared at a hearing of the Investigations Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Government […] The post Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Child care worker Marci Then, 32, looked over at two 4-year-olds in her care who were tussling over a toy plate in a model kitchen set. “Are we sharing?” she gently asked them. They both let go. Then works at Little Learners Academy child care center near Providence, Rhode Island. Her daughter, […] The post For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’ appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON – Scientists debated the origins of COVID-19 on Tuesday, trading barbs over whether the bulk of evidence available points to a natural spillover event from a wild animal or a virus designed in a lab and then let loose through an inadvertent leak. The hearing in front of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and […] The post Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Saint-Gobain ceased manufacturing in Merrimack in May, months after closure announcement
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the French manufacturer that contaminated hundreds of private wells in southern New Hampshire with the harmful class of man-made chemicals known as PFAS, ceased production at its Merrimack facility in May. The company announced last August that it would close the plant but said it would fulfill its existing contracts. Its manufacturing […] The post Saint-Gobain ceased manufacturing in Merrimack in May, months after closure announcement appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […] The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bill could bring greater transparency to use of public comments in NH rulemaking process
When a person submits a comment on a proposed regulation in New Hampshire, it’s usually not clear what influence – if any – that feedback has on the final rule. That may change under a bill heading to the governor’s desk. Agencies already must create reports on public comments, but House Bill 1622 would require […] The post Bill could bring greater transparency to use of public comments in NH rulemaking process appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Why do lawmakers’ intentions for nursing home funding keep falling short?
The opacity of the New Hampshire budget process can defeat the good intentions of those involved with it. Case in point: Prior to last year’s legislative session Gov. Chris Sununu shared the heartening news that his biennial budget proposal would raise Medicaid rates 3 percent each year. Legislators embraced that increase in the budget bill […] The post Why do lawmakers’ intentions for nursing home funding keep falling short? appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Sununu signs bill raising marriage age to 18
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that will bar those under 18 from getting marriage licenses in New Hampshire, adding the Granite State to a list of 11 other states that have fully banned marriage for minors. Senate Bill 359 states that: “No person below the age of 18 years shall be capable of […] The post Sununu signs bill raising marriage age to 18 appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Sununu signs bill to allow fees for public records – with exceptions
Come August, the public will pay more to get public records under the right-to-know law, though a bill signed Friday includes several exemptions. Individuals who can’t afford to pay and the media would not be charged. Nor would people who request information that, if disclosed, would help the public better understand governmental actions and decisions. […] The post Sununu signs bill to allow fees for public records – with exceptions appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Back from the border, troops have new perspective: ‘It’s heavy in every way.’
Bulletin writer Annmarie Timmins traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas, in collaboration with New Hampshire Public Radio, to shadow the 15 National Guard soldiers sent by Gov. Chris Sununu to assist with border patrol. This is one of several stories on the deployment. The relentless Texas heat, even during their overnight shift, was a challenge. Not […] The post Back from the border, troops have new perspective: ‘It’s heavy in every way.’ appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Backlash against DEI spreads to more states
SALT LAKE CITY – Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children were required to write diversity, equity, and inclusion statements while applying for medical and dental schools and other graduate programs in Utah. “It doesn’t seem right,” Hall said. “It doesn’t seem […] The post Backlash against DEI spreads to more states appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Lithium-ion batteries, electronic devices could soon be banned from NH landfills
This story was updated at 8:59 a.m. on June 17 to include additional types of waste prohibited under current law. Lithium-ion batteries are frequent culprits of landfill fires. A bill that would ban disposal of them – and the electronic devices that often contain them – in New Hampshire landfills and incinerators is headed to […] The post Lithium-ion batteries, electronic devices could soon be banned from NH landfills appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
State expands eligible abuse for YDC payment, ups settlement caps
The state has broadened who can seek payment for abuse while at the former Youth Development Center. Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 591 Friday, which immediately expands the type of abuse eligible for payment but also increases settlement payment caps and gives individuals six more months to submit claims. Under the new law, lawmakers […] The post State expands eligible abuse for YDC payment, ups settlement caps appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The surprising list of Republican bills killed by the House Thursday
The House killed a long-debated proposal to legalize cannabis Thursday, in a spectacular finale on the last day of the legislative calendar that followed weeks of frustrations with the Senate. But the marijuana bill wasn’t the only bill that died in the Republican-led chamber Thursday. In a series of surprise votes, representatives killed a handful […] The post The surprising list of Republican bills killed by the House Thursday appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Politics is local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans
Independent voters who live in communities with lots of gun violence are very concerned about gun safety and gun regulations, our research has found. That should not be surprising. But what is surprising is our companion finding: Democrats and Republicans who live in those same communities have views on gun violence and gun regulations that […] The post Politics is local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
House kills cannabis legalization after failed compromise with Senate
This story was updated on June 13 at 5:24 p.m. to include comment from the ACLU of New Hampshire. The New Hampshire House struck down a bill to legalize cannabis Thursday, in a dramatic end for a bill that exposed deep disagreements between the House and Senate. Voting 178-173, the chamber rejected an attempted compromise […] The post House kills cannabis legalization after failed compromise with Senate appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a much-anticipated decision Thursday that mifepristone, one of two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortion, can remain available under current prescribing guidelines. The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago, writing that they […] The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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