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Latest polling shows competitive presidential race in N.H.

The UNH Survey Center reported Thursday that 44 percent of likely New Hampshire voters support President Biden, while 41 percent support former president Donald Trump.

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Funny math garbles N.H. governor’s take on electricity rates

The New Hampshire Department of Energy cherry-picked data, then muddled it, to argue the state is better off than others in New England.
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N.H. House narrowly passes funding for children’s summer food assistance

“We can connect these children to the nutrition that they need when school is not in session,” said Representative Dan Wolf, a Newbury Republican.
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Political consultant behind robocall that faked Biden’s voice indicted in N.H. on 13 felonies

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed slapping Steven Kramer of New Orleans with a $6 million fine.

FCC fines political consultant $6 million for AI robocalls that impersonated Biden before N.H. primary
Steve Kramer, who also faces two dozen criminal charges in New Hampshire, has admitted orchestrating the message sent to thousands of voters.

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President Biden in N.H. touts expanded VA benefits: ‘We leave no veteran behind’
Biden carried a message that he hopes will translate to the campaign trail, as he faces off with Donald Trump: “He cares about veterans," a supporter said.

Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces
President Biden traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to detail the impact of a law that helps military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.

Manchester mayor aiming to raise money to address homelessness
On Monday, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais announced the rollout of his latest initiative designed to combat homelessness: auctioning off 15 unused city-owned properties.

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Dean of the N.H. Senate Lou D’Allesandro to retire

“You can’t stay beyond the time when you can make a difference, and I believe that my service in the Senate has made a difference in the lives of people,” the longtime state senator said Tuesday.

HEALTH

Bees, bugs, and the fight over using drones to apply pesticides in N.H.

New Hampshire farmers could soon be allowed to use drones to apply pesticides without notifying their neighbors, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.

Senate confirms N.H. prosecutor Seth Aframe to Boston-based federal appeals court

The assistant US attorney fills a seat on the US First Circuit Court of Appeals that has been vacant for more than two years.

Marijuana

Cannabis bill clears historic vote in N.H. Senate, but path to legalization remains uncertain

It was a historic milestone for a chamber that has repeatedly rejected cannabis legalization bills in the past.

Politics

President Biden will visit Boston after official trip to N.H. next week

The trip will mark Biden’s second visit to New Hampshire since he won the state’s first-in-the-nation primary in January, thanks to a write-in campaign.

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N.H. Senate to vote on bills affecting LGBTQ youths

The controversial proposals on the calendar this week would affect education and health care

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Republican N.H. House member resigns amid accusations of plotting an ‘ambush’ vote

Representative Ross Berry was stripped of his chairmanship and membership on the Election Law Committee after reopening a vote on a proposed constitutional amendment without waiting for most Democrats to return to the room.

CRIME

John Doe cops asking N.H. Supreme Court to spare their reputations

The lawsuits reflect debate over how much information must be made public about police misconduct and which types of incidents are potentially exculpatory.