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New Hampshire sees crime decease despite nationwide surge

By Art Benavidez | Dec 14, 2021

While violent crime is surging across the country, statistics show that violent crime in New Hampshire has been declining for the past six years and remains far below the national average.

Operation Booster Blitz: 'New Hampshire continues to open up access to vaccines as much as possible'

By Art Benavidez | Dec 3, 2021

New Hampshire recently began Operation Booster Blitz, an effort to help adults receive their third COVID-19 vaccine shot, commonly referred to as "the booster."

New Hampshire domestic violence ruling considered a 'reasonable application of current law'

By Art Benavidez | Dec 2, 2021

A recent domestic violence ruling, regarding a judge’s decision to deny a protective order for a woman who was allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend, has been ruled a "reasonable application" of state law.

Teachers in New Hampshire face legal threats for teaching CRT: 'The language is incredibly nebulous'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021

Teachers in New Hampshire are facing legal threats that would prevent them from teaching concepts of critical race theory due to their “divisiveness.”

New federal funding 'will expand the existing immunization infrastructure system' in New Hampshire

By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021

The state’s vaccine registry system will be renovated, thanks to the approval of federal funds last Friday.

Body found in the Hampton River is identified as Andrew Parker, 'a sweet, kind soul with an absolute heart of gold'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 5, 2021

The body of a missing local man found near the Hampton River Boat Club Oct. 20 has been identified.

Sununu on pediatric COVID-19 vaccine rollout: 'We will have a lot of availability for parents'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2021

New Hampshire has started preparations to roll out pediatric vaccines with hopes that children can start receiving them within the week.

Emphasis on green energy in Biden plan could raise costs

By Art Benavidez | Oct 27, 2021

Democrats continue to work on the clean energy aspects of President Biden’s Build Back Better package in hopes of reducing and eventually removing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector.

No comment from New Hampshire lawmakers on inflation and wage concerns

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2021

No one in the New Hampshire congressional delegation has decided to comment about the growing concerns, yet often with differing opinions, surrounding the impact of inflation.

New York's de Blasio: COVID-19 vaccine is 'necessary for living a good, full and healthy life'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 24, 2021

When it comes to a vaccine passport policy, government officials across the Northeast do not seem to be in agreement.

Poll shows Americans believe COVID-19 vaccine should be a choice despite 'daily hammering from Biden administration'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021

Most Americans believe the COVID-19 vaccine should be a matter of personal choice, according to a poll that was conducted earlier this month.

New Hampshire's Jessica Parratto wins silver medal in synchronized diving at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

By Art Benavidez | Aug 3, 2021

An athlete with New Hampshire ties recently won the silver medal in synchronized diving during the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Hassan's views on filibuster have changed recently: 'It's critically important that it not be abused'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 21, 2021

Last month, House Resolution 1, a bill spearheaded by Senate Democrats that would have enacted a federal election code for the entire country, failed following a filibuster by Republican senators.

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