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The legal case, which has moved through federal courts for more than two years, was dismissed on grounds the House has the broad ability to set its own procedures without judicial review.

In New Hampshire, a piece of the funding law that prevented states from using ARPA money to “either directly or indirectly” offset tax decreases has proven controversial.

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Republicans in Senate backed the ivermectin bill as a bloc, but remained split on the plan for people to opt out of vaccine requirements for reasons of conscience.

Bills passed by the House would prioritize individual rights and limit the authority of entities to compel adherence to public health policies.

A Republican-led House committee took up several pandemic-inspired bills on Monday.

The political fight over whether to allow remote participation in New Hampshire State House business has migrated to cities and towns.

Concerns over impending snow drove the action, but concerns over COVID were also conspicuous.

The deal extended a no-bid contract with Manchester firm, GYK Antler through March. With the approval, the state will have spent more than $2 million to boost vaccine confidence.

The news conference comes amid a surge in coronavirus cases in New Hampshire and redoubled efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses.