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Reaction Mixed on ConVal Education Ruling
InDepth NH - New Hampshire
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July 1, 2025
By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org CONCORD — Some believe the state Supreme Court got it right once again on education funding and taxes in its ConVal decision, but others say it fails to give lawmakers and the governor their due for education policy...
NH Supreme Court Sides with School Districts on Adequate Funding
InDepth NH - New Hampshire
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July 1, 2025
By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org CONCORD —- In a 3-2 decision, the state Supreme Court has again found the state has failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide its students with an adequate education and to pay for it as it did in the...
NH Supreme Court upholds earlier ruling on education spending
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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July 1, 2025
NH Supreme Court upholds earlier ruling on education spending GOING TO DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THE LEGISLATURE TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT, DELIVERING A WIN FOR ADVOCATES OF MORE STATE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS, WITH A32 RULING...
Washington has 2 of the 'most educated' cities in the US, report finds
Kitsap Sun - Washington State
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A new report finds that Seattle is one of the smartest cities in the United States. WalletHub ranked the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area as the ninth-most educated region in the nation, according to its "Most and Least Educated Cities in...
Chris Sununu to Newsmax: Dems Turned to Fearmongering on GOP Bill
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 6, 2025
Congressional Democrats, while fighting against President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” once again engaged in the fearmongering that is making the American people lose faith in them, former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said on Newsmax,...
State Supreme Court calls current education funding formula unconstitutionally low
106.9/103.1 The Outlaw - New Hampshire
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CONCORD, N.H- The New Hampshire Supreme Court has upheld a Superior Court decision which says the state must increase funding to public schools. On Tuesday the high court issued a 3-2 ruling in which it agreed with a lower court that the state’s...
New Hampshire prepares to aid vulnerable groups during summer’s first heat wave
New Hampshire Public Radio
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June 24, 2025
This Monday and Tuesday marks New Hampshire’s first heat wave of the season, with heat indexes reaching over 100 degrees. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed most of the state under a major heat risk alert, meaning...
New Hampshire Receives Federal Allocations, With Some Funds Exceeding Last Year’s
InDepth NH - New Hampshire
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June 23, 2025
Education grants distributed to local schools CONCORD, NH (June 23, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded formula grants to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) to support disadvantaged students, students with...
NH Supreme Court: State falls far short on school funding
Seacoastonline - New Hampshire
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CONCORD − The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state is underfunding public education but said the Legislature has the sole authority and responsibility to correct that and did not order any specific increase in spending on...
T-Mobile to help small-town high school football programs through Friday Night 5G Lights
On3
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July 1, 2025
Since April 2021, T-Mobile has assisted small-town high school football teams through their Friday Night 5G Lights program. To date, they have connected rural communities with 5G Internet and invested over $16 million nationwide. This year, they...
Vermont All-Stars seek bragging rights vs. New Hampshire
The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont
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BURLINGTON — The Make-A-Wish All Star Hockey Classic will be celebrating its 33rd year for the men’s game and 28th year for the women’s contest when the teams meet on Saturday at the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Field House. The event...
New Hampshire commemorative bottle celebrates fall foliage and supports American Revolution anniversary fund
Concord Monitor - New Hampshire
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The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has released its latest limited-edition commemorative bottle, celebrating the Granite State’s fall foliage and maple syrup traditions. This year’s collectible bottle features a blend of straight bourbon whiskey...
Lifestyle Worcester Telegram & Gazette Woo! Science: The Worcester area holds clues to the Earth's distant past
Yahoo News
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Woo! Science is a column of science news and newsmakers in Worcester and the region. Got a science news idea? Email Margaret Smith at msmith@wickedlocal.com. So, dig. Literally. Maybe. As we go about our day, on the streets and roads of Worcester,...
Arrest warrant issued for school teacher charged with child seduction
Indianapolis Star - Indiana
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a former kindergarten teacher at a private Christian school in northern Indianapolis, after she was charged with child seduction of a teenage student. Torrie Lemon, 23, was charged by the Hamilton County...
Woodblock print artist Mary Graham joins The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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MEREDITH — The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery recently welcomed juried woodblock print artist Mary Graham, whose mountain and nature-inspired landscapes capture the simplicity and beauty of the world. Graham’s...
New Hampshire city celebrates ‘Jumanji’ 30 years later with events at on-screen locations
KVIA - Texas
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June 23, 2025
By Jon Schoenheider Click here for updates on this story KEENE, New Hampshire (WMUR) — The city of Keene is marking the 30th anniversary of Jumanji (the original film) all weekend long, honoring the local impact viewers still point out when they...
NH Supreme Court: State falls far short on school funding, but leaves fix to Legislature
New Hampshire Public Radio
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July 1, 2025
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state is underfunding public education but said the Legislature has the sole authority and responsibility to correct that and did not order any specific increase in spending on schools. While...
NH Supreme Court issues ruling in ConVal case, calls for increase in education funding
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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July 1, 2025
The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a Superior Court's ruling that the state must drastically increase education "base adequacy aid" by more than $500 million per year.Justices heard arguments in December regarding the case of the...
School Committee approves new parent-teacher communication tool
Manchester Ink Link - New Hampshire
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June 28, 2025
A screenshot from the TalkingPoint website.MANCHESTER, N.H. – On Monday, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) approved spending money a new two-way communications tool district leaders believe will drastically improve communication...
Trans woman overcomes ‘hateful’ attacks to make election history in New Hampshire
Pink News
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June 25, 2025
Billie Butler won the New Hampshire seat earlier this week. (Screenshot/Instagram) New Hampshire has become the latest state to appoint its first trans representative. Democrat Billie Butler beat Republican Ken Hilton in the special election on...