Every Friday, the Morning Edition team at NHPR brings you the top headlines from the week in local New Hampshire news. You'll get the scoop on the biggest stories you might have missed from reporters around the Granite State, including NHPR's newsroom.
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Half of the correctional officer jobs in the New Hampshire Department of Corrections are vacant. Rep. Travis Corcoran could face a formal censure by the House of Representatives. And the Secretary of State issues new guidance for college voters.
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President Donald Trump has been outspoken about fighting antisemitism, but it continues to creep into politics nationally and here in New Hampshire.
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ICE offers at least $100,000 in stipends, and local police departments are using that money to pay for operating expenses.
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The Office of the Child Advocate says it is increasing oversight of the Sununu Youth Services Center following new allegations of abuse and neglect of children in the state’s care.
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte has expressed interest in expanding nuclear development in New Hampshire with the help of the federal government. But there are still questions about the local effects of nuclear power, including how to safely handle nuclear waste.
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President Trump issued an executive order this week aimed at limiting voting by mail. New Hampshire’s Secretary of State David Scanlan says he won’t change state election practices to follow that order.
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The New Hampshire Legislature is about halfway through its current session. Thursday was crossover day with both the Senate and House holding floor sessions for final votes on bills originating in their chambers. What are the top issues and bills arising in the State House now?
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This week the Executive Council approved over $100 million in federal funding to go toward health care access in rural New Hampshire.
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says her office is trying to connect stranded Granite Staters with information on the State Department’s evacuation flights.