New Hampshire
Best States to Save for Retirement
New Hampshire tops the list of best states to save, offering a more affordable housing market and lower taxes, according to a recent report. Other top states are in the West.
Voters Have No Clue How Much Money State Lawmakers Make
Registered voters overshot their lawmakers’ annual pay by large margins in a recent survey. When given the correct salaries, respondents were more likely to support pay increases for legislators.
Repeat Drunk Drivers in This State Can Now Face Life in Prison
Drunk drivers with previous impaired-driving convictions who kill or injure others will be subjected to increased sentencing guidelines, including the possibility of life in prison, under a new law in New Hampshire.
Me-OW: One State’s Plan to Demand Justice for Run-Over Cats
A bill in New Hampshire would require residents who hit cats with their cars to report the collisions or face a $1,000 fine, similar to laws in other states.
Vaccination Outreach Shifts as Demand Drops in Some States
Nationwide, state and local health agencies are coming up with a variety of new strategies to persuade people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Customers Won't Wear a Mask? One State Says to Call the Police.
Updated guidance from the New Hampshire Attorney General's office instructs businesses to call local law enforcement for assistance if customers simply refuse to comply with a statewide mask mandate.
New Hampshire Sued Over Treatment of Foster Youth with Mental Health Issues
Civil and children’s rights groups allege that the state has been negligent in its treatment of older foster youth and those with mental health issues.
As Coronavirus Continues, State Lawmakers Debate How to Meet Safely
Some state legislative bodies have convened outside, while others anticipate hybrid sessions of in-person and virtual hearings and votes. And at least some states will only be holding typical sessions, with adjustments.
States Overpaid Millions in Unemployment and Now Demand People Pay It Back
States rushed to get unemployment benefits approved when the pandemic struck. Reviews are now identifying millions of dollars in overpayments that they want workers to repay.
Few Big Changes—But Lots of Newcomers—In State Legislative Elections
Voters elected roughly 1,500 new state lawmakers in last week's election, but only one state legislature flipped party control.
College Students in One State Will Still Get to Vote There, Even if They’re Learning Remotely in a Different State
New Hampshire will allow some college students who attend school in the Granite State to cast ballots there, even if remote learning has them living in their home states.
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