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New Hampshire's legislature, known as the General Court, consists of a 400-member House of Representatives and a 24-member Senate. All 424 seats are on the ballot every two years.
Oct
17

Democrats: Lawsuit for remote legislative access still on, despite SCOTUS denial

In their second attempt, Democrats are trying to more explicitly direct their lawsuit against the state.
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Oct
11

Request to lawmakers seeks $20 million in federal pandemic aid for NH community centers

Centers would be responsible for providing matching funds.
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Oct
10

State misses deadline for program to expand school lunch aid

Some lawmakers and child hunger advocates argue the state has walked away from a chance to assist thousands of low-income students.
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Oct
04

Looking into attendance records for NH lawmakers? Details matter.

Attendance dropped for Democrats and rose for Republicans during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Republicans pushed for a return to in-person sessions.
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Sep
29

‘All call’ issued to keep Sununu Youth Services Center staffed

The facility's pending closure and uncertain future has led some staff to resign for jobs with more certainty.
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Sep
28

Lawmaker wants $35 limit on insulin copays for more Granite Staters

The proposal would target people with diabetes who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and don’t have commercial insurance.
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Sep
20

$5M in relief funds to help NH temporary shelters avert 'winter tragedies'

The funds, which will be allocated from New Hampshire's share of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, will be split into two tranches.
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Sep
20

4 things to watch in NH 'divisive concepts' lawsuit

Supporters have said the law stops teachers from tailoring lessons against one race or gender. But teachers and public education advocates say it could lead to unfair punishments.
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Sep
19

Voters take their anger over Gunstock's closure to the polls

In the primary, voters expressed disapproval of the Free State Project and the lawmakers' role in Gunstock's closure.
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Sep
15

Abortion will be on the November ballot. Some Republicans who backed an exemption won't.

Of the four bill sponsors who sought reelection, only one beat his challenger handily. Two lost their seats. A fourth faces a recount.
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