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.
New Hampshire to Sue Massachusetts Over Income Tax Policy
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Michigan governor accuses President Trump of inciting terrorism … Trump administration reverses stance on California wildfire relief … Wisconsin to deploy National Guard as poll workers.
Sending Support: Battling Isolation, Seniors Find Comfort in Pen Pals
Senior centers, nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the country have launched pen-pal programs to help older adults battle social isolation created by the coronavirus.
New Hampshire Latest State to Try to Limit Out-of-State Tourists
New Hampshire is reopening certain recreational sites, but trying to limit them to residents. Other states have attempted similar measures, with mixed results.
New Hampshire Reconsiders Opioid Prescription Rules Amid Fears Chronic Pain Patients Are Suffering
A bill before the New Hampshire legislature would clarify that opioid prescribing guidelines shouldn’t dictate care for chronic pain patients.
In This State, Government Employees Can Now Bring Their Babies to Work
Starting next month, some state employees in New Hampshire will be allowed to bring their infants to work.
Meth Trip Or Mental Illness? Police Who Need To Know Often Can’t Tell
Police in many areas of the country where meth has maintained a steady presence have more experience making an assessment, but in many parts of the Northeast, the onslaught of meth is new.
Women Still Underrepresented in Elected Office at All Levels of Government, Report Says
Despite record numbers of women serving in Congress, women remain a minority at the local, state and federal levels of government, according to data released this week.
States Are Making Periods Easier with Free Menstrual Products in School Bathrooms
New Hampshire just became the fourth state to ensure bathrooms in public middle and high schools will offer free pads and tampons.
Despite Democratic Gains, GOP Still Dominant in State Legislatures
Republicans now hold about two dozen more state legislative chambers around the U.S. than Democrats.
Which State Ranks Highest for Child Well-Being?
The KIDS Count Data Book, an annual release, analyzes child well-being in each states based on 16 indicators in four categories.
An Elephant Tranquilizer Is the Newest Terrifying Twist in the Opioid Crisis
Mere micrograms—the equivalent of a few grains of sugar—can be fatal.
New State-Level Unemployment and Jobs Figures Released
In 20 states, September jobless rates were significantly lower than the national figure of 5 percent, the U.S. Department of Labor reports.
Route Fifty Roadmap: What’s Next for New Hampshire’s Executive Council?
The five members of this unique state body often wield more power than the governor. And that can sometimes cause headaches in America’s most democratic system of government.
State Governments Hit Post-Recession Revenue Milestone
For the first time since the Great Recession, tax receipts have recovered in a majority of states.
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