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Former NH Ports And Harbors Director Gets Date For Criminal Trial
Geno Marconi, the state's former ports and harbors director, is facing felony charges.

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Geno Marconi, the state's former ports and harbors director, is facing felony charges.

On Saturday, Granite State Democrats re-elected Chairman Ray Buckley to another two-year term.
Even though U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, has been in office for less than 75 days, she is considering run for an open Senate seat.
Either way, access to EFAs would expand: HB 115 passed 198-180. Hours later, the Senate advanced SB 295 on a 16-8 party-line vote.
Dems overwhelmingly opposed the legislation, with many urging a continuation of the “decarceration” effort that motivated the 2018 reform.
Housing advocate: Ayotte has prioritized improving the permitting process for everything from driveway permits to environmental approvals.
The presser was tongue-in-cheek, of course. But that didn’t mean it didn’t have bite. Buckley faces the Democratic Party committee Saturday.
Former New Hampshire governor on possible 2026 race: “I’ve always said my biggest fear is that I would win. I’m not too worried about that.”
Granite State politicos have long believed Chris Pappas is the most logical successor; Maggie Goodlander, Ann McLane Kuster hint at runs.
Graham talks with veteran strategist Jim Merrill for his insights into the 2026 election. Dave Weigel of Semafor also talks.
Republicans have lost 8 of the last 9 presidential races and they’ve only won one race for Congress (House or Senate) since the 2010.
After weeks of speculation, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek a fourth term in 2026 on Wednesday.
Promoted as “closing a loophole” in the state’s Timber Tax, HB 123 creates a new tax on revenues generated from carbon credit sales.
Salem state Rep: HB 115 raises the maximum annual income for the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program to 400% of the federal poverty.
Some in town are furious about an ICE visit to a Mexican restaurant; police chief told feds the town’s policy kept them from being involved.
The committee approved it by 16-1 vote. HB 781 would “require school districts to adopt policies establishing a cell phone-free education.”
NH governor: Despite their incredible daily work, law enforcement faces a serious obstacle to getting dangerous criminals off our streets.
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was asked about her vote, particularly with a potential election looming in 2026, and it appears to be a shift.
Sam Evans-Brown of Clean Energy NH talks green energy policy and a Demo operative tweet claims NH Republicans are plotting an “income tax.”
The state’s largest teacher union supports so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies so much it’s going to court to defend them.