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Republicans' Chances of Flipping New Hampshire's Democratic Senate Seat
Newsweek
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June 27, 2025
Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas is viewed more favorably than former Senator Scott Brown, a Republican, among New Hampshire voters ahead of the state's 2026 Senate election, according to a new poll released this week. Newsweek reached out to...
Governor Ayotte signs New Hampshire’s $15.9b budget into law
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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CONCORD, N.H. — On Friday, Republican Governor Kelly A. Ayotte signed the state’s budget into law, a milestone and major victory for the first-term governor. The $15.9 billion budget contains the state’s spending for the next two fiscal years,...
New Hampshire Job Corps Center gets a reprieve from shutdown – for now
Manchester Ink Link - New Hampshire
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June 27, 2025
Job Corps, built 10 years ago and opened with much fanfare, is being phased out by U.S. Dept. of Labor. Photo/Pat Grossmith MANCHESTER, NH – The state’s Job Corps program, due to close Monday – putting dozens of students on the street – got a...
Laconia Historical & Museum Society to host a journey through rail service in the Lakes Region
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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GILFORD — A presentation on the evolution of rail service in the Lakes Region, including the Laconia stations, will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library. The Laconia Passenger Station has played a significant...
New Hampshire vehicle inspections will no longer be required beginning next year
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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June 27, 2025
FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DRIVERS. SEAN, THESE STICKERS RIGHT HERE ARE ON EVERY VEHICLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BUT AT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, WE MIGHT SEE A LOT MORE EMPTY WINDSHIELDS OUT ON THE ROADS. RIGHT NOW, EVERY VEHICLE IN STATE HAS TO GET A SAFETY...
Thousands of Hannaford employees in New Hampshire may have been affected by data breach
Manchester Ink Link - New Hampshire
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June 27, 2025
A November data breach has compromised personal information of Hannaford employees, including the thousands who work at its 36 New Hampshire stores, the Maine-based chain’s parent company said Thursday. File Photo Scarborough, MAINE – Employee...
Governor signs new state budget into law
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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June 27, 2025
Governor signs new state budget into law MIKE. YEAH. JEN A LOT PACKED INTO THE BUDGET. IT WAS A VERY DRAMATIC TURN OF EVENTS TODAY HERE AT THE STATEHOUSE. NOW, THIS COMES AFTER WEEKS OF NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNOR AYOTTE AND LAWMAKERS, INCLUDING...
New Hampshire lawmakers agree to last-minute budget compromise with Governor Ayotte, averting veto
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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CONCORD, N.H. — A flurry of last-minute negotiations on Thursday narrowly salvaged a budget deal brokered by New Hampshire Governor Kelly A. Ayotte, a Republican, who had threatened to veto a $15.9 billion two-year spending plan that lawmakers...
Trump suspends trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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June 27, 2025
Trump suspends trade talks with Canada over digital services tax A LOOK AT WHAT THAT PLAN LOOKS LIKE. STEVE. SO, MARISSA, WE HEARD FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP VIA A POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY THAT CANADA HAD INFORMED THE U.S. IT WAS STICKING TO ITS PLAN...
Gardener's Supply Company files for bankruptcy
HBS Dealer
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Gardener's Supply Company, based in Burlington, Vt., has filed for bankruptcy in the state of Delaware. According to its filing, it owes 30 creditors (including $913,482.36 alone to UPS) nearly $5 million. Gardener's, founded in 1983, has six...
New Hampshire Republicans eke out turbulent budget victory; Democrats denounce cuts
New Hampshire Bulletin
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June 26, 2025
Republicans in the House and Senate narrowly passed the New Hampshire budget Thursday, overcoming weeks of disagreement with Gov. Kelly Ayotte over spending priorities and sending her an amended document that resolved some of her concerns. The...
Poll reveals early look at races for NH governor, Senate and Congress
Seacoastonline - New Hampshire
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New Hampshire residents are divided on four-term representative Pappas, with 36% finding him favorable and 36% unfavorable. But Brown is less popular than Pappas, with 38% of New Hampshire residents finding him unfavorable and just 12% finding him...
Something old and something new at Bank of New Hampshire headquarters downtown
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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A clock replica built by Electric Time Company is a faithful reproduction of the old McClintock-style chime clock, affixed to the side of the Bank of New Hampshire in downtown Laconia, seen Wednesday afternoon. The original O.B. McClintock Company...
AFP-NH Highlights Policy Wins in the Passage of the New Hampshire Budget
Americans for Prosperity
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June 26, 2025
Manchester, New Hampshire–Today, the New Hampshire legislature passed the state budget, which will expand health care access and choice by removing the 15-mile exclusionary zone around critical access hospitals that prevents providers from...
The Fight for Fair Funding in New Hampshire
The Progressive Magazine
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June 26, 2025
The junior-senior high school I attended in New Hampshire in the early 2000s was originally built in the 1920s. It had windows that were covered over to save on heating, rumors of asbestos, and a deep well of community pride. To me, it exemplified...
How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois? What to know
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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June 27, 2025
With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking re-election for a third term as governor of Illinois, many may be wondering: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois? In Illinois, there are no limits on how many terms a governor can serve....
Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill to Provide Transportation Flexibility for Rural School Districts
The Southwest Times - Virginia
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June 26, 2025
HB 2720 Empowers Small School Divisions to Explore Student Transportation Solutions BOTETOURT, VA – Today, Governor Youngkin signed HB 2720, patroned by Delegate Terry Austin, allowing rural school districts with fewer than 4,500 students to...
Governor Greg Abbott’s Texas Bitcoin State Fund ‘Future of Finance’
Disruption Banking
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June 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott’s speedy enactment of a bill legally endorsing Bitcoin as a reserve currency for the Lone Star state has been praised by crypto advocates. Though only valued at $10 million, the Texas Bitcoin state fund is seen as a step in...
Trans woman overcomes ‘hateful’ attacks to make election history in New Hampshire
Pink News
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June 25, 2025
Billie Butler won the New Hampshire seat earlier this week. (Screenshot/Instagram) New Hampshire has become the latest state to appoint its first trans representative. Democrat Billie Butler beat Republican Ken Hilton in the special election on...
Woodblock print artist Mary Graham joins The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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MEREDITH — The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery recently welcomed juried woodblock print artist Mary Graham, whose mountain and nature-inspired landscapes capture the simplicity and beauty of the world. Graham’s...