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State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Critics say industry has had outsized role in shaping New Hampshire’s new landfill regulations
This story was corrected at 8:51 a.m. on June 13 to remove a quote that mischaracterized the context in which it was spoken. Other states dump trash in New Hampshire at a rate of around 900,000 tons per year, in large part because those neighbors have significantly stricter landfill rules. The Department of Environmental Services […] The post Critics say industry has had outsized role in shaping New Hampshire’s new landfill regulations appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections
WASHINGTON — Ashly Trejo Mejia is eager to attend medical school, but she’s not sure she can pursue that dream because of an upcoming court decision that could end the Obama-era program meant to temporarily protect immigrants like her who were brought into the country illegally as children. “You’re frozen in time,” she said. The […] The post Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — Alabama Republican Sen. Katie Britt’s efforts to pass legislation that would block Medicaid funding from going to states that ban in vitro fertilization were unsuccessful Wednesday when Democrats blocked the bill from advancing. Britt, who introduced the legislation earlier this year alongside Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, said during brief debate the bill […] The post Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Immigration group pleads for help bringing deported relatives back to the U.S.
WASHINGTON – The Ohio Immigrant Alliance at a Tuesday press conference at the U.S. Capitol called on members of Congress to bring deported family members back home to the United States. Present at the event were relatives of those deported asking for both Congress and President Joe Biden to reform the American immigration system and […] The post Immigration group pleads for help bringing deported relatives back to the U.S. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Cannabis, immigration, freedom accounts, and bail: What to watch in the final legislative session
This story was corrected on June 12 at 7:45 a.m. to remove a reference to the EBT summer program as one of the pieces of legislation that failed during negotiations. After a week of negotiations, “committee of conference” season is over. House and Senate representatives had until last Thursday to cobble together last-minute agreements on […] The post Cannabis, immigration, freedom accounts, and bail: What to watch in the final legislative session appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Ocean-related tourism and recreation supports more than 320,000 jobs and $13.5 billion in goods and services in Florida. But a swim in the ocean became much less attractive in the summer of 2023, when the water temperatures off Miami reached as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius). The future of some jobs and businesses […] The post The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has launched an effort to spur planning for what the Gaza Strip will look like the “day after” the Israel-Hamas war, even as agreement over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal remains elusive. Democratic Reps. Brad Schneider of Illinois and David Trone of Maryland, along with Republicans Ann […] The post Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Granite Staters can soon cut more wood without tax, paperwork
Starting July 1, Granite Staters can chop down significantly more wood for their own building and fuel uses before getting taxed or having to file paperwork with their towns. These timber-tax limits were raised under Senate Bill 514, recently signed into law by Gov. Chris Sununu, which aims to reduce paperwork burdens on local officials […] The post Granite Staters can soon cut more wood without tax, paperwork appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts
WASHINGTON – Economists across the ideological spectrum raised doubts about the cost and workability of former President Donald Trump’s proposal over the weekend to exempt tips from federal taxes if he wins in November. During a campaign rally Sunday in Las Vegas, where hundreds of thousands work in the hospitality industry, Trump promised service workers […] The post Trump floats plan to end taxes on tips, though experts raise doubts appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
After a year of ‘teeny tiny steps,’ advocates aim for bigger child care fixes
Two years ago, the House speaker appointed a special committee to solve or at least mitigate the child care crisis in New Hampshire. There’s disagreement among lawmakers and child care advocates about its success. Committee members have sent a few bills to the governor seeking to tweak staffing ratios to allow workers to take additional […] The post After a year of ‘teeny tiny steps,’ advocates aim for bigger child care fixes appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads
States have had their fun with highway safety messages, posting everything from Taylor Swift lyrics to discourage texting in Mississippi, to a “vibe check” – winking at Gen Z – to encourage seat belt use in Arizona. Such messages are shown intermittently on thousands of highway signs, known as variable messaging signs, when the billboards aren’t […] The post Highway humor is over some drivers’ heads appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed religious organization that says abortion is the “greatest atrocity facing” the United States and should be “eradicated entirely.” During two-minute recorded remarks played at The Danbury Institute’s inaugural Life & Liberty Forum in […] The post Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’ appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Secretary of state predicts ‘challenges,’ litigation if voter ID bill becomes law
Lawmakers have advanced legislation to require photo identification without exception at polling places in New Hampshire – and to mandate that new voters provide hard evidence of citizenship in order to register. But Secretary of State Dave Scanlan says some aspects of the bill could be difficult for his office to implement. In remarks to […] The post Secretary of state predicts ‘challenges,’ litigation if voter ID bill becomes law appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Cyanobacteria blooms can produce dangerous toxins. Here’s what to know.
The Granite State hasn’t been spared from the global trend of more frequent cyanobacteria blooms, the often-toxic growths that can kill pets and threaten human health. With climate change and excess nutrients getting into water bodies, “we can expect more and more cyanobacteria blooms every year,” said Kate Hastings, the cyanobacteria harmful algal bloom program […] The post Cyanobacteria blooms can produce dangerous toxins. Here’s what to know. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
This story was updated on June 10 at 12:37 p.m. to reflect the correct name of the executive director of the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Aiming to send a message, the Biden administration recently spotlighted its indictments and convictions in cases involving threats to election officials or workers. But with no […] The post Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum
EL PASO, Texas – Seventeen-year-old Karina Parababire gently rocked her 3-month-old daughter as they waited in a migrant shelter before a Friday night bus ride to Chicago. “I want my daughter to have everything that I didn’t have,” Parababire, who traveled up the extremely dangerous route of the Darien Gap while pregnant, said in Spanish. […] The post On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
‘Democracy begins with each of us,’ Biden says at site of D-Day invasion in Normandy
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden, speaking from the site of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France, said Friday that those who support democracy must remember what World War II soldiers sacrificed and to live up to those ideals. Biden’s remarks came during commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day and sought to tie the threats […] The post ‘Democracy begins with each of us,’ Biden says at site of D-Day invasion in Normandy appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Prodded by fed up parents, some in Congress try to curb kids’ use of social media
WASHINGTON – Attempts to get kids off of their phones are ramping up in Congress, despite intense lobbying by social media giants and pushback by those worried about violations of First Amendment speech rights. Lawmakers are seeking to set a minimum age to access social media and put more of the onus on social media […] The post Prodded by fed up parents, some in Congress try to curb kids’ use of social media appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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