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Republican Boyd wins NH House seat in closely-watched Merrimack special election
AdvertisementTown councilor defeats former state Rep. Thomas to keep seat formerly held by the late Speaker Hinch in GOP columnRepublican Boyd wins NH House seat in closely-watched Merrimack special electionTown councilor defeats former state Rep. Thomas to keep seat formerly held by the late Speaker Hinch in GOP columnHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTOM: OK, IN COMMITMENT 2021, REPUBLICANS WILL HOLD ONTO THE STATE HOUSE SEAT VACATED BY THE DEATH OF FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER DICK HINCH. FORMER MERRIMACK TOWN COUNCILOR BILL BOYD BEAT DEMOCRATIC FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE WENDY THOMAS BY ABOUT 400...…AdvertisementTown councilor defeats former state Rep. Thomas to keep seat formerly held by the late Speaker Hinch in GOP columnRepublican Boyd wins NH House seat in closely-watched Merrimack special electionTown councilor defeats former state Rep. Thomas to keep seat formerly held by the late Speaker Hinch in GOP columnHide TranscriptShow TranscriptTOM: OK, IN COMMITMENT 2021, REPUBLICANS WILL HOLD ONTO THE STATE HOUSE SEAT VACATED BY THE DEATH OF FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER DICK HINCH. FORMER MERRIMACK TOWN COUNCILOR BILL BOYD BEAT DEMOCRATIC FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE WENDY THOMAS BY ABOUT 400...WW…
NH House kills bill to end qualified immunity for public officials, including police officers
AdvertisementAdvertisementNH House kills bill to end qualified immunity for public officials, including police officersThe New Hampshire House on Friday night narrowly killed legislation that would have eliminated qualified immunity as a defense in lawsuits against public officials, including police officers, that allege violations of constitutional rights.The House rejected a motion to pass the bill on a vote of 184-178 and then immediately moved to table it. Because the House was on a deadline to act on all bills that originated in the House, by tabling the bill, the House effectively...…AdvertisementAdvertisementNH House kills bill to end qualified immunity for public officials, including police officersThe New Hampshire House on Friday night narrowly killed legislation that would have eliminated qualified immunity as a defense in lawsuits against public officials, including police officers, that allege violations of constitutional rights.The House rejected a motion to pass the bill on a vote of 184-178 and then immediately moved to table it. Because the House was on a deadline to act on all bills that originated in the House, by tabling the bill, the House effectively...WW…
Sen. Tom Cotton says upcoming NH House special election has national implications
AdvertisementIn interview, conservative Arkansas senator talks about his own political plans, potential Sununu Senate candidacy, implications of HR 1 voting actAdvertisementSen. Tom Cotton says upcoming NH House special election has national implicationsIn interview, conservative Arkansas senator talks about his own political plans, potential Sununu Senate candidacy, implications of HR 1 voting actA special New Hampshire House election next week for a seat in Merrimack is attracting nationwide attention by Republicans who may have their sights set on becoming presidential candidates in...…AdvertisementIn interview, conservative Arkansas senator talks about his own political plans, potential Sununu Senate candidacy, implications of HR 1 voting actAdvertisementSen. Tom Cotton says upcoming NH House special election has national implicationsIn interview, conservative Arkansas senator talks about his own political plans, potential Sununu Senate candidacy, implications of HR 1 voting actA special New Hampshire House election next week for a seat in Merrimack is attracting nationwide attention by Republicans who may have their sights set on becoming presidential candidates in...WW…
NH Primary Source: Right-to-work, education vouchers, stand-your-ground expansion examined in poll
AdvertisementSununu’s job performance rating slips; Granite Staters have faith in COVID-19 vaccineAdvertisementNH Primary Source: Right-to-work, education vouchers, stand-your-ground expansion examined in pollSununu’s job performance rating slips; Granite Staters have faith in COVID-19 vaccineNew Hampshire Primary Source gives you breaking and behind-the-scenes political news by John DiStaso, the most experienced political writer in the state and a recipient of a New Hampshire Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award. To sign up for WMUR's weekly New Hampshire Primary Source and...…AdvertisementSununu’s job performance rating slips; Granite Staters have faith in COVID-19 vaccineAdvertisementNH Primary Source: Right-to-work, education vouchers, stand-your-ground expansion examined in pollSununu’s job performance rating slips; Granite Staters have faith in COVID-19 vaccineNew Hampshire Primary Source gives you breaking and behind-the-scenes political news by John DiStaso, the most experienced political writer in the state and a recipient of a New Hampshire Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award. To sign up for WMUR's weekly New Hampshire Primary Source and...WW…
NH Primary Source: GOP effort to move state primary election from September to June gains momentum
AdvertisementSecretary of State Gardner supports keeping primary where it isNH Primary Source: GOP effort to move state primary election from September to June gains momentumSecretary of State Gardner supports keeping primary where it isHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEAN: WELCOME BACK. A BILL NOW HEADING TO THE HOUSE FLOOR, WOULD MAKE A MAJOR CHANGE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ELECTION CALENDAR. THE HOUSE ELECTION LAW COMMITTEE APPROVED A BILL TO MAKE THE STATE PRIMARY EARLIER, MOVING IT FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. SUPPORTERS SAY IT WILL GIVE VOTERS MORE TIME TO FOCUS ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION....…AdvertisementSecretary of State Gardner supports keeping primary where it isNH Primary Source: GOP effort to move state primary election from September to June gains momentumSecretary of State Gardner supports keeping primary where it isHide TranscriptShow TranscriptSEAN: WELCOME BACK. A BILL NOW HEADING TO THE HOUSE FLOOR, WOULD MAKE A MAJOR CHANGE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ELECTION CALENDAR. THE HOUSE ELECTION LAW COMMITTEE APPROVED A BILL TO MAKE THE STATE PRIMARY EARLIER, MOVING IT FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. SUPPORTERS SAY IT WILL GIVE VOTERS MORE TIME TO FOCUS ON THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION....WW…
Former Trump administration official, school choice advocate, named to key education post in NH
AdvertisementExecutive Council confirms McKenzie Snow to direct NH Division of Learner Support on 4-1 voteAdvertisementFormer Trump administration official, school choice advocate, named to key education post in NHExecutive Council confirms McKenzie Snow to direct NH Division of Learner Support on 4-1 voteSCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATE. A former Trump administration official who worked as a top aide to former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has been named to a key post in the New Hampshire Department of Education. The Executive Council on Wednesday confirmed Gov. Chris Sununu’s nomination...…AdvertisementExecutive Council confirms McKenzie Snow to direct NH Division of Learner Support on 4-1 voteAdvertisementFormer Trump administration official, school choice advocate, named to key education post in NHExecutive Council confirms McKenzie Snow to direct NH Division of Learner Support on 4-1 voteSCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATE. A former Trump administration official who worked as a top aide to former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has been named to a key post in the New Hampshire Department of Education. The Executive Council on Wednesday confirmed Gov. Chris Sununu’s nomination...WW…
NH House to address more than 130 bills over two-day, in-person session at sports facility
AdvertisementUnion members to distribute PPE outside; inside, key bill include gun, election, abortion, education issuesAdvertisementNH House to address more than 130 bills over two-day, in-person session at sports facilityUnion members to distribute PPE outside; inside, key bill include gun, election, abortion, education issuesWith more than 130 bills to be voted on, the New Hampshire House will meet Wednesday and Thursday at a 55,000-square-foot sports facility that the Republican Speaker says will allow for social distancing and other precautions designed to mitigate the threat of...…AdvertisementUnion members to distribute PPE outside; inside, key bill include gun, election, abortion, education issuesAdvertisementNH House to address more than 130 bills over two-day, in-person session at sports facilityUnion members to distribute PPE outside; inside, key bill include gun, election, abortion, education issuesWith more than 130 bills to be voted on, the New Hampshire House will meet Wednesday and Thursday at a 55,000-square-foot sports facility that the Republican Speaker says will allow for social distancing and other precautions designed to mitigate the threat of...WW…
NH Primary Source: Sununu to propose ‘tens of millions’ of dollars in tax cuts in budget address
AdvertisementReductions in rooms and meals, business enterprise, interest and dividends taxes key components of Thursday rolloutNH Primary Source: Sununu to propose ‘tens of millions’ of dollars in tax cuts in budget addressReductions in rooms and meals, business enterprise, interest and dividends taxes key components of Thursday rolloutHide TranscriptShow TranscriptON THE STATE SIDE IS SECONDARY TO TRYING TO HELP THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMY THROUGH TAX RELIEF. NEWSNINE HAS LEARNED THAT TOMORROW THE GOVERNOR WILL PROPOSE ACROSS THE BOARD TAX CUTS... A DECREASE IN THE MEALS AND ROOMS TAX FROM...…AdvertisementReductions in rooms and meals, business enterprise, interest and dividends taxes key components of Thursday rolloutNH Primary Source: Sununu to propose ‘tens of millions’ of dollars in tax cuts in budget addressReductions in rooms and meals, business enterprise, interest and dividends taxes key components of Thursday rolloutHide TranscriptShow TranscriptON THE STATE SIDE IS SECONDARY TO TRYING TO HELP THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ECONOMY THROUGH TAX RELIEF. NEWSNINE HAS LEARNED THAT TOMORROW THE GOVERNOR WILL PROPOSE ACROSS THE BOARD TAX CUTS... A DECREASE IN THE MEALS AND ROOMS TAX FROM...WW…
NH Primary Source: NHDP says report shows Lewandowski ‘may have’ had role in planning Capitol attack
AdvertisementNHGOP chair calls charge by his Democratic counterpart ‘lies, misinformation’AdvertisementNH Primary Source: NHDP says report shows Lewandowski ‘may have’ had role in planning Capitol attackNHGOP chair calls charge by his Democratic counterpart ‘lies, misinformation’STRONG CHARGES, COUNTER-CHARGES. The New Hampshire Democratic Party says a report that Corey Lewandowski was with Trump family members, other advisers and supporters at the former president’s Washington hotel on the night of Jan. 5 suggests the Windham resident and top Donald Trump adviser “may have had a central...…AdvertisementNHGOP chair calls charge by his Democratic counterpart ‘lies, misinformation’AdvertisementNH Primary Source: NHDP says report shows Lewandowski ‘may have’ had role in planning Capitol attackNHGOP chair calls charge by his Democratic counterpart ‘lies, misinformation’STRONG CHARGES, COUNTER-CHARGES. The New Hampshire Democratic Party says a report that Corey Lewandowski was with Trump family members, other advisers and supporters at the former president’s Washington hotel on the night of Jan. 5 suggests the Windham resident and top Donald Trump adviser “may have had a central...WW…
Shaheen, Hassan, Kuster, Pappas oppose US Supreme Court expansion
AdvertisementAll-Democratic NH congressional delegation weighs in on newly unveiled bill to expand court to 13 justicesAdvertisementShaheen, Hassan, Kuster, Pappas oppose US Supreme Court expansionAll-Democratic NH congressional delegation weighs in on newly unveiled bill to expand court to 13 justicesU.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas are unanimous in opposing the proposed expansion of the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court.The four Democratic members of the New Hampshire’s congressional delegation weighed in Thursday after U.S....…AdvertisementAll-Democratic NH congressional delegation weighs in on newly unveiled bill to expand court to 13 justicesAdvertisementShaheen, Hassan, Kuster, Pappas oppose US Supreme Court expansionAll-Democratic NH congressional delegation weighs in on newly unveiled bill to expand court to 13 justicesU.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas are unanimous in opposing the proposed expansion of the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court.The four Democratic members of the New Hampshire’s congressional delegation weighed in Thursday after U.S....WW…
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