Category Archives: New Hampshire News
Senate Bill 247: Universal Testing of Children to Screen for Lead
Rich started the hour by informing his listeners about Senate Bill 247. He spoke about universal testing of children to screen for lead and pointed out that the Government tends to find the more difficult solutions to problems. He then … Continue reading
Posted in Girard At Large, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Children. Rich Girard, Lead, SB 247
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NH Senate embraces deregulation of hair braiding
The State Senate took a giant step Thursday toward New Hampshire ending a mandate that those who braid hair must receive a state license to do so. Without debate, senators made a minor change before they endorsed a bipartisan, House-passed … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Braiding, Cosmetology, HB 82, Licensing
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4/20 pot celebrations marked by arrests at U.S. Capitol
Marijuana smoke-ins, street parties and concerts marked the informal 4/20 pot holiday across the country on Thursday, but police spoiled one cannabis event near the U.S. Capitol with arrests and seizure of joints. To boos from onlookers, U.S. Capitol police … Continue reading
WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint gives birth to baby girl
After WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint revealed on air and online that she and her husband had had three miscarriages over the past two years, her pregnancy was followed closely by many viewers. The station announced Wednesday that her baby girl, … Continue reading
Bullet blasts through New Hampshire woman’s car window
A New Hampshire mother of two says a bullet came flying through the windshield her car while her young children were in the backseat. Investigators in Epping, New Hampshire are trying to figure out where the bullet came from that … Continue reading
HRA statement on Speaker Jasper’s denial that HRA meetings are a caucus of Republican House members
Concord. The co-chairs said, “We disagree with the Speaker’s assertion that the House Republican Alliance (HRA) is anything but a legislative caucus of Republican House members and are disappointed that he continues to attack conservative Republicans and divide the party. … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Caucus, NHHRA, Republican, Shawn Jasper
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NH Committee Votes 19-1 Against Passage of Casino Gambling Bill
Thursday afternoon, citing doubts about casino revenue and viability in a crowded New England gambling market, the NH House Ways & Means Committee voted 19-1 to not recommend SB 242’s passage. This strong message from Ways & Means to fellow … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Casino, Gambling, New Hampshire, SB 242. ITL
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NH Legislature Passes Bill to Certify Postponed Elections
After suspending legislative rules to allow quick action, both the House and Senate passed a bill Thursday that will allow towns who moved their elections to ratify the results after a public hearing and vote of the governing body. The … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged Elections, NH House, NH Senate
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Bus Ad Promoting Concord Festival Includes Images from Europe
A bus ad promoting a Concord, New Hampshire, arts festival takes a detour through Europe. Huge photos on a Concord Coach bus that travels between Concord and Boston feature images of the Merrimack River and a local clock tower, both … Continue reading
House Republican Alliance Drops Non-Profit Status
Responding to a new email by House Speaker Shawn Jasper, which we first reported in our item below, the leadership of the conservative House Republican Alliance said Thursday it will dissolve its standing as a nonprofit corporation and will continue … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 