AdvertisementHarris visits NHEC for broadband access chat, later gives remarks after visiting with IBEW workersVice President Kamala Harris promotes infrastructure plan in visits to Plymouth, ConcordHarris visits NHEC for broadband access chat, later gives remarks after visiting with IBEW workersHide TranscriptShow TranscriptIMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE LIKE ROADS AND BRIDGES, BUT IT WILL AL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE ECONOMY. THE FIRST STOP FOR VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS WAS NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC CO-OP IN PLYMOUTH. THERE, SHE HELD A LISTENING SESSION WITH EMPLOYEES HARRIS ALSO DISCUSSED THE...…AdvertisementHarris visits NHEC for broadband access chat, later gives remarks after visiting with IBEW workersVice President Kamala Harris promotes infrastructure plan in visits to Plymouth, ConcordHarris visits NHEC for broadband access chat, later gives remarks after visiting with IBEW workersHide TranscriptShow TranscriptIMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE LIKE ROADS AND BRIDGES, BUT IT WILL AL CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE ECONOMY. THE FIRST STOP FOR VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS WAS NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC CO-OP IN PLYMOUTH. THERE, SHE HELD A LISTENING SESSION WITH EMPLOYEES HARRIS ALSO DISCUSSED THE...WW…

AdvertisementHouse Republicans aim to restrict governor's pandemic powersLawmakers tie emergency power restrictions into state budget planHouse Republicans aim to restrict governor's pandemic powersHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEXTON EXPLAINS. ADAM: IT’S NOT ALWAYS CLEAR WHAT’S GOING ON UNDER THE GOLDEN DOME IN CONCORD, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CRAFTING THE STATE BUDGET. THE PANDEMIC HAS ONLY ADDED COMPLEXITY, NOT JUST TO THE PROCESS, BUT ALSO TO THE RELATIONS BETWEEN BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. THE HOUSE IS TAKING STEPS TO CURTAIL THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY POWERS. NEXT WEEK, REPS WILL VOTE...…AdvertisementHouse Republicans aim to restrict governor's pandemic powersLawmakers tie emergency power restrictions into state budget planHouse Republicans aim to restrict governor's pandemic powersHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEXTON EXPLAINS. ADAM: IT’S NOT ALWAYS CLEAR WHAT’S GOING ON UNDER THE GOLDEN DOME IN CONCORD, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CRAFTING THE STATE BUDGET. THE PANDEMIC HAS ONLY ADDED COMPLEXITY, NOT JUST TO THE PROCESS, BUT ALSO TO THE RELATIONS BETWEEN BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT. THE HOUSE IS TAKING STEPS TO CURTAIL THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY POWERS. NEXT WEEK, REPS WILL VOTE...WW…

AdvertisementGovernor says some might not be adhering to pandemic guidanceCases of COVID-19 tick up in New HampshireGovernor says some might not be adhering to pandemic guidanceHide TranscriptShow TranscriptBECAUSE -- CASES ARE NOW ON THE RISE. >> THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF NEW INFECTIONS PER WEEK HAS INCREASED SLIGHTLY. >> PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE MONITORING A SLIGHT UPTICK IN COVID-19 CASES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, FOLLOWING WHAT HAD BEEN AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF DECLINE. >> I THINK IT’S SPRINGTIME. I THINK PEOPLE ARE GETTING A LOT OF COVID FATIGUE, I THINK WE’RE GETTING LAX ABOUT...…AdvertisementGovernor says some might not be adhering to pandemic guidanceCases of COVID-19 tick up in New HampshireGovernor says some might not be adhering to pandemic guidanceHide TranscriptShow TranscriptBECAUSE -- CASES ARE NOW ON THE RISE. >> THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF NEW INFECTIONS PER WEEK HAS INCREASED SLIGHTLY. >> PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE MONITORING A SLIGHT UPTICK IN COVID-19 CASES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, FOLLOWING WHAT HAD BEEN AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF DECLINE. >> I THINK IT’S SPRINGTIME. I THINK PEOPLE ARE GETTING A LOT OF COVID FATIGUE, I THINK WE’RE GETTING LAX ABOUT...WW…

AdvertisementDemocrats oppose any change to current law, which was passed in 2018NH Senate Republicans move to roll back state’s bail reform lawDemocrats oppose any change to current law, which was passed in 2018Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptSTATIONS IN CONCORD, SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH LEGISLATION TO ROLL BACK NEW HAMPSHIRE’S BAIL REFORM LA THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE JUST SIGNED OFF ON A BILL THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE STATE TO DETAIN DANGEROUS OFFENDERS AFTER ARREST. BAIL REFORM PASSED IN 2018 WITH BROAD BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, BUT FACED CRITICISM FROM SOM...…AdvertisementDemocrats oppose any change to current law, which was passed in 2018NH Senate Republicans move to roll back state’s bail reform lawDemocrats oppose any change to current law, which was passed in 2018Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptSTATIONS IN CONCORD, SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH LEGISLATION TO ROLL BACK NEW HAMPSHIRE’S BAIL REFORM LA THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE JUST SIGNED OFF ON A BILL THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE STATE TO DETAIN DANGEROUS OFFENDERS AFTER ARREST. BAIL REFORM PASSED IN 2018 WITH BROAD BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, BUT FACED CRITICISM FROM SOM...WW…

AdvertisementGovernor says bill would 'incentivize law-breaking'NH House votes for bill to forgive fines to businesses that flouted pandemic ordersGovernor says bill would 'incentivize law-breaking'Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEXTON REPORTS, THE BILL IS PITTING GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU AGAINST HIS FELLOW REPUBLICANS. ADAM: STATE LAWMAKERS ARRIVED AT THE BEDFORD SPORTSPLEX, THE CURRENT MAKESHIFT HOME OF TH NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE, TO OFFERS OF FREE PPE AND THANKS FOR BRAVING THE DANGERS OF THE PANDEMIC. INSIDE, SPEAKER SHERMAN PACKARD TRIED TO STAY ON TOP OF COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. REP. PACKARD:...…AdvertisementGovernor says bill would 'incentivize law-breaking'NH House votes for bill to forgive fines to businesses that flouted pandemic ordersGovernor says bill would 'incentivize law-breaking'Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEXTON REPORTS, THE BILL IS PITTING GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU AGAINST HIS FELLOW REPUBLICANS. ADAM: STATE LAWMAKERS ARRIVED AT THE BEDFORD SPORTSPLEX, THE CURRENT MAKESHIFT HOME OF TH NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE, TO OFFERS OF FREE PPE AND THANKS FOR BRAVING THE DANGERS OF THE PANDEMIC. INSIDE, SPEAKER SHERMAN PACKARD TRIED TO STAY ON TOP OF COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS. REP. PACKARD:...WW…

AdvertisementOrder to take effect March 8Sununu to soon require in-person learning in NH schools at least 2 days each weekOrder to take effect March 8Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptAND THE ARGUMENT HERE IS... STAYING REMOTE POSES GREATER EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL RISKS. TOMORROW... GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU WILL SIGN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REQUIRE ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE K THROUGH 12 SCHOOLS TO OFFER AN IN-PERSON LEARNING OPTION AT LEAST TWO DAYS A WEEK. SCHOOLS MUST OPERATE WITH AT LEAST A HYBRID LEARNING MODEL STARTING MARCH 8TH. SUNUNU SAYS 60 PERCENT OF SCHOOLS ARE ALREADY DOING THAT... WITH...…AdvertisementOrder to take effect March 8Sununu to soon require in-person learning in NH schools at least 2 days each weekOrder to take effect March 8Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptAND THE ARGUMENT HERE IS... STAYING REMOTE POSES GREATER EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL RISKS. TOMORROW... GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU WILL SIGN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REQUIRE ALL NEW HAMPSHIRE K THROUGH 12 SCHOOLS TO OFFER AN IN-PERSON LEARNING OPTION AT LEAST TWO DAYS A WEEK. SCHOOLS MUST OPERATE WITH AT LEAST A HYBRID LEARNING MODEL STARTING MARCH 8TH. SUNUNU SAYS 60 PERCENT OF SCHOOLS ARE ALREADY DOING THAT... WITH...WW…

AdvertisementHearings begin in NH House on education savings accountsHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> CLASSROOMS HAVE TRANSFORMED AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING THEIR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN VASTLY DIFFERENT WAYS, AND ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOL CHOICE SAY THEY’VE HEARD FROM A GROWING NUMBER OF PARENTS INTERESTED IN ALTERNATIVES. >> THEY ARE IN THEIR HOMES IN MANY CASES, STRUGGLING TO TRY AND GET TUTORS AND SUPPLIES AND INTERNET ACCESS. FOR STATE HOUSE REPUBLICANS, THE SOLUTION IS HOUSE BILL 20: LEGISLATION CREATING EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNTS TO GIVE PARENTS ACCESS TO...…AdvertisementHearings begin in NH House on education savings accountsHide TranscriptShow Transcript>> CLASSROOMS HAVE TRANSFORMED AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. CHILDREN ARE RECEIVING THEIR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN VASTLY DIFFERENT WAYS, AND ADVOCATES FOR SCHOOL CHOICE SAY THEY’VE HEARD FROM A GROWING NUMBER OF PARENTS INTERESTED IN ALTERNATIVES. >> THEY ARE IN THEIR HOMES IN MANY CASES, STRUGGLING TO TRY AND GET TUTORS AND SUPPLIES AND INTERNET ACCESS. FOR STATE HOUSE REPUBLICANS, THE SOLUTION IS HOUSE BILL 20: LEGISLATION CREATING EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNTS TO GIVE PARENTS ACCESS TO...WW…

AdvertisementRepublican control of legislature could put incumbent seats in jeopardyChanges to primary calendar, districts could shift political power in New HampshireRepublican control of legislature could put incumbent seats in jeopardyHide TranscriptShow TranscriptLOOMING FIGHT OVER REDISTRICTING. ADAM: WHILE THE STATE TRAINS ITS ENERGIES AND RESOURCES ON TAMING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2021, THIS YEAR COULD ALSO SEE A DRAMATIC RESHAPING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE POLITICS. THE DISCUSSION FORMALLY BEGINS THIS WEEK, WITH LEGISLATION TO MOVE THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION FROM SEPTEMBER TO AS EARLY AS...…AdvertisementRepublican control of legislature could put incumbent seats in jeopardyChanges to primary calendar, districts could shift political power in New HampshireRepublican control of legislature could put incumbent seats in jeopardyHide TranscriptShow TranscriptLOOMING FIGHT OVER REDISTRICTING. ADAM: WHILE THE STATE TRAINS ITS ENERGIES AND RESOURCES ON TAMING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2021, THIS YEAR COULD ALSO SEE A DRAMATIC RESHAPING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE POLITICS. THE DISCUSSION FORMALLY BEGINS THIS WEEK, WITH LEGISLATION TO MOVE THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION FROM SEPTEMBER TO AS EARLY AS...WW…

AdvertisementTweet referenced Troy police chief, U.S. Capitol riotDemocratic state representative stripped of committee assignments over tweetTweet referenced Troy police chief, U.S. Capitol riotHide TranscriptShow TranscriptADAM: IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE ASSAULT ON THE U.S. CAPITOL BY A MOB TRYING TO OVERTURN THE RESULTS OF THE 2020 ELECTION, STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROSEMARIE RUNG, A DEMOCRAT FROM MERRIMAC QUOTE TWEETED A VIDEO OF RIOTERS CONFRONTING POLICE AND BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS. SHE WROTE " WOW. THESE TERRORISTS NEED TO BE LOCKED UP. I WANT TO KNOW WHO IS FROM NH BESIDES THE POLICE...…AdvertisementTweet referenced Troy police chief, U.S. Capitol riotDemocratic state representative stripped of committee assignments over tweetTweet referenced Troy police chief, U.S. Capitol riotHide TranscriptShow TranscriptADAM: IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE ASSAULT ON THE U.S. CAPITOL BY A MOB TRYING TO OVERTURN THE RESULTS OF THE 2020 ELECTION, STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROSEMARIE RUNG, A DEMOCRAT FROM MERRIMAC QUOTE TWEETED A VIDEO OF RIOTERS CONFRONTING POLICE AND BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS. SHE WROTE " WOW. THESE TERRORISTS NEED TO BE LOCKED UP. I WANT TO KNOW WHO IS FROM NH BESIDES THE POLICE...WW…

AdvertisementNH House Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice tests positive for COVID-19Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptTESTED. CHERISE: ANOTHER TOP REPUBLICAN IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS TESTED POSITIVE. KIM RICE ANNOUNCED T DIAGNOSIS. I WAAdvertisementNH House Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice tests positive for COVID-19Another top Republican in the New Hampshire House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19.Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice of Hudson, a close ally of the late Speaker Dick Hinch, announced her diagnosis Saturday afternoon on Facebook.In her post, Rice wrote:...…AdvertisementNH House Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice tests positive for COVID-19Hide TranscriptShow TranscriptTESTED. CHERISE: ANOTHER TOP REPUBLICAN IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAS TESTED POSITIVE. KIM RICE ANNOUNCED T DIAGNOSIS. I WAAdvertisementNH House Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice tests positive for COVID-19Another top Republican in the New Hampshire House of Representatives has tested positive for COVID-19.Speaker Pro Tempore Kim Rice of Hudson, a close ally of the late Speaker Dick Hinch, announced her diagnosis Saturday afternoon on Facebook.In her post, Rice wrote:...WW…