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NH Senate Republicans Choose Bradley To Lead Them; Democrats Pick Soucy
State Sen. Jeb Bradley to serve as Senate president in the next term while state Sen. Donna Soucy to be Senate minority leader.

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State Sen. Jeb Bradley to serve as Senate president in the next term while state Sen. Donna Soucy to be Senate minority leader.

The state’s 3 congressional Democrats fighting for reelection held on to their seats; the Democrat facing GOP Gov. Chris Sununu lost badly.
The state’s last constitutional convention was held in 1984, but people on both sides of the aisle agreed that now is not the right time.
Despite the potential for gamesmanship and political alliances, the reality of a split House is likely to be more banal, some observers say.
As of Dec. 15, providers will no longer be able to start new hires before background checks are done, a process they say can take weeks.
Heating fuel reserves in New Hampshire remain low, at around 60 percent of the average level over the past five years, according to the ...
Cannon Mountain is looking to implement a new cloud-based ski lift ticketing system after the Executive Council approved a proposal.
One question proposes ending the register of probate position; the other proposes a convention to alter the NH constitution.
Scanlan: Voters participating in the election process will not see much difference from past elections.
Don Bolduc, Karoline Leavitt, and Robert Burns made it to the general election by embracing Trump more loudly and proudly than others.
New Hampshire will receive an additional $2.5 million in rental assistance funding from the U.S. Treasury.
The Hillsborough County Nursing Home could be the second to receive newly available federal money for infection control upgrades.
After a higher-than-expected initial take-up, one Republican has proposed a bill raising the income cap to 500% of the fed poverty level.
Despite fewer candidate debates in 2022 in New Hampshire, interest in candidate forums is up this year, according to organizers.
The state will receive nearly $110 million for energy rebates and fuel assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
The 24 state senators are especially influential. But the body may see a significant change in the next session due to candidate turnover.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and Republican challenger Robert Burns clashed on issues ranging from abortion to white supremacy.
Carsey School of Public Policy: High turnover among New Hampshire voters will be at play in the upcoming U.S. Senate election.
The Executive Council last week approved almost $17 million for the repair and reconstruction of state-owned dams.
A 36-month rental relief program is likely coming to an end after the U.S. Treasury left New Hampshire out of the latest round of funding.