NH Senate kills House-passed gas, tobacco tax hikes

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CONCORD - In what a key lawmaker called "retribution" for casino gambling being killed by the House, the state Senate Thursday killed the House-passed 67 percent hike in the state's gasoline tax.

Senate Finance Committee rejects Medicaid expansion

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CONCORD – The Senate Finance Committee Wednesday night voted 4-2 to reject Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act and instead establish a commission to study the potential impact on the state.

Gambling bill scuttled, 'Now it is going to be really tough' for budget

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The defeat of casino gambling in the House Wednesday will make budget negotiations between the House and Senate much more difficult, several key lawmakers say. “The budget was always going to be tough,” said Senate Bill 152's prime sponsor and Senate Finance Committee member Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, D-Manchester, “but now it is going to be really tough.”

Salem town manager defends contract for Town Hall work

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Though accused of illegally awarding a contract for the renovation of the lower section of Salem Town Hall late last year, Town Manager Keith Hickey stood by his decision at the start of Monday night’s board of selectmen meeting.

Hooksett school board workshop cancelled after two members leave

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The Hooksett School Board Tuesday night was forced to abruptly postpone a workshop to discuss how the town will end its high school contract with Manchester, after two board members refused to attend.

Goffstown board sticks with decision to switch library with classroom

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The school board this week affirmed its earlier decision to switch the portable classrooms and the library at Maple Avenue Elementary School, despite a request from some parents to reconsider.

Activist resident launches alternative UNH logo search

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A Granite State resident has launched an effort to create a new logo for the University of New Hampshire through social media.

Franklin school board says sanction worries led to coach's firing

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The school board says ousted former Franklin High School football coach Greg Husband was not rehired because the board was worried about sanctions to its athletic programs because of alleged unsportsmanlike behavior of his players last fall.

Salem board votes to hire assistant town manager

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The town of Salem is officially hiring.

Dunbarton neighbors cry foul over proposed chicken barn

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A plan to build a barn that will house 20,000 egg laying hens on an 85-acre property off Route 13 is being opposed by abutters.

Pease chosen to receive refeuling tanker

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Pease Air National Guard Base has been selected as the top Air National Guard base to receive the new KC-46A tanker, United States Senators Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH and Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, announced on Wednesday morning.

Manchester aldermen to once again review cellphone policy

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The aldermen will again examine the use of city-issued cell phones, following the disclosure in the trial of a city police officer that he used his work phone to communicate with women with whom he was carrying on affairs.

White Mountains school board expands preschool

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The White Mountains Regional School District board has agreed to a programming change that could better prepare more young children for kindergarten and beyond.

Windham officials proceed with caution on traffic light debate

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Following a lengthy public meeting Monday night, the Windham Board of Selectmen remain undecided on whether or not to intervene with the state Department of Transportation’s plans to remove a traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 111 and 111A.

Manchester city vehicle repair shop needs money, aldermen told

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The newly created Central Fleet Management Department needs another $200,000 to cover a budget shortfall in the remaining weeks of the fiscal year.

Nashua librarian reports E-books flying off virtual shelves

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Although circulation and visits to the Nashua Public Library are down slightly, the borrowing of e-books has grown exponentially, according to a library official.

Derry council defends officials' purchases

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Several Town Councilors have taken exception to comments made by Lorri Road resident John Burtis made at a public hearing on the fiscal year 2014 budget earlier this month, characterizing them as defamatory and derogatory.

Derry council chairman says time for order at meetings

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Town Council Chairman Michael Fairbanks is looking to restore some order to the seven person elected board.

Livingston Park track repairs approved in Manchester

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved $177,000 in contingency funds to repair the track at Livingston Park.

Updated: NH House defies Hassan, kills casino bill by 35-vote margin

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CONCORD -- The House Wednesday killed Gov. Maggie Hassan's pet proposal to bring casino gambling to New Hampshire and with it an estimated $80 million in revenue in the next two years and $130 million in gaming taxes in ensuing years.

Updated: House votes to ban lead sinkers and jigs an ounce or under

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Lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less will be banned beginning June 1, 2016, under a bill passed by the House Tuesday on a 225-142 vote.

Updated: House passes auto dealers bill of rights

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CONCORD – Auto dealers will no longer have to redo their facilities more than once every 15 years under Senate Bill 126, which the House passed on a 338-30 vote Tuesday.

Senate Finance Committee rejects House-approved tax hikes

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Today's House vote on a Senate-passed bill to allow casino gambling comes the day after the Senate Finance Committee rejected about $53 million in House-approved tax increases and released a list of Health and Human Service spending reductions.

Winnipesaukee watershed association looking to raise its profile

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One of two “Meet and Greet” receptions hosted by the Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association (LWWA) will be held on June 6th at the Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club.

Pease chosen to receive new KC-46A refueling tanker; to bring 100 jobs

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WASHINGTON – Pease Air National Guard Base — home to the 157th Air Refueling Wing — has been selected by the U.S. Air Force as the top Air National Guard base to receive the new KC-46A tanker.

Board benches Franklin football coach; supporters angry

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The mayor, members of Friends of Franklin Football, and present and past players are upset that the school board has not rehired head football coach Greg Husband after his players allegedly taunted a Mascoma coach when Franklin won the championship last fall.

For now, no more breakfasts in Manchester's Veterans Park

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The leader of a church group that has sought to serve breakfast to the homeless in Veterans Memorial Park appears to have backed away from the request for now.

Nashua aldermen review proposed school budget

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Aldermen had their first chance to examine the school district’s proposed $129 million budget on Tuesday, studying salary wages, enrollment projections and class sizes.

Manchester mayor to oversee economic development office

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a plan to place economic development under the umbrella of the mayor’s office, amid concerns from some aldermen that the move could “politicize” such activity.

April fireworks show in Londonderry sparks review of regulations

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With a late April fireworks display at the Londonderry Fish and Game Club sparking countless complaints, the town is taking a closer look at its current fireworks regulations.