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Federal aid coming to 5 New Hampshire counties hit hard by flooding in July

KEENE, N.H. — Five New Hampshire counties that were hit hard by flooding in July have qualified for federal assistance. Officials said the money will help communities pay for repairs, and additional support could be on the way for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations. State Rep. Jennifer Rhodes, R-Winchester, said the damage from the […]

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A legal shield for “free-range parenting” is being debated at the State House in Concord.

A legal shield for “free-range parenting” is being debated at the State House in Concord. New Hampshire lawmakers said they’re trying to balance parental rights with the well-being of children. House Bill 1012 would shield so-called “free-range parents” from criminal charges as long as their parenting decisions result in no actual injury or harm to

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Tougher sentences for fentanyl dealers

CONCORD, N.H. — Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement late last week on a series of bills to toughen penalties on fentanyl dealers. Republicans on the House Criminal Justice Committee want to increase sentences for drug dealers who bring fentanyl into New Hampshire with the intent to distribute it and those who deal fatal doses

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Bill proposes to ban pets from drivers’ laps in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, N.H. — In New Hampshire, there’s a ban not only for texting, but for all handheld devices while driving. Now, pets on your lap while driving could soon be banned in the Granite State. State representative for Cheshire County, Jennifer Rhodes, R-Winchester, wrote a bill that would make driving with an animal on one’s

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