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Kuster, Pappas Vote To End Local Control Of Elections
"Landmark legislation" or an "unconstitutional" power grab? Even supporters say HR 1 federalizes elections and overrides state, local laws.

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"Landmark legislation" or an "unconstitutional" power grab? Even supporters say HR 1 federalizes elections and overrides state, local laws.

Despite being qualified for the job, Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington, a Democrat, defended her lone vote against McKenzie Snow.
In this opinion piece, the writer says, never before has the U.S. been so divided, with a common thread amongst the many things that ail us.
In committee, New Hampshire's Senator supported California AG Xavier Becerra's nomination despite his lack of health care experience.
The governor and Democrats have been debating for days over how the Biden administration’s COVID-19 spending plan impacts the state.
But Sununu ignored the personal scandal the New York governor is facing and instead called Cuomo out over the coronavirus crisis.
In this opinion column, a Republican state representative asks, Should vacationers be allowed to vote in New Hampshire? They are in Campton.
A New Hampshire state rep appeared to pop a pill from her supply of medical cannabis during a House committee hearing on marijuana laws.
H.R. 1, which Democrats call the For the People Act, would pour up to $5 million in public money into Pappas' campaign coffers.
In this opinion column, the Portsmouth and Republican resident says only 9% of Biden's $1.9T proposal goes toward actual COVID-19 relief.
Part-time Granite Stater Romney, who owns a manse in Wolfeboro, was censured by county Republicans on Sunday.
Bedford's state Senator is pushing legislation to force the state to keep its word on distributing meals, room tax revenue to cities, towns.
In this opinion column, the deputy director at the Consumer Choice Center says changes in state law allow communities to create utilities.
The House of Representatives approved Biden’s $1.9 trillion plan without a single Republican vote and two Democrats voting no.
A new bill proposes prohibiting state agencies and schools from teaching "divisive concepts" like promotion of one race or sex over another.
In this opinion piece, a GOP rep says both Republican and Democrat Speakers have locked doors to maintain a quorum to get business done.
The $1.9 trillion package includes $422 billion in stimulus checks, $246 billion in extended unemployment benefits, a $15 minimum wage.
What the heck was that? NH Journal statehouse reporter Chris Maidment offers his insights of the House sessions this week.
The throwdown began after approval of the Fetal Life Protection Act, with Democrats attempting to stop the Born Alive Infant Protection Act.
Warren state Senator: In choosing not to investigate the Windham incident, the Department of Justice failed our state and her citizens.