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Opinion: An income tax won’t solve New Hampshire’s problems
New Hampshire Democrats are pushing a statewide income tax to solve property tax and education funding problems, but their plan would impose two new taxes and do nothing to address the real issue of…
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3mCall for applications: Join the Concord Monitor's Student Advisory Board
The Concord Monitor is accepting applications for our second annual Student Advisory Board. The board, modeled after our long-running Reader Advisory Board, will convene a diverse group of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from our coverage area for monthly conversations and presentations about local journalism and how it connects to their lives. The primary […]
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5mOpinion: Stop chasing nuclear
Governor Kelly Ayotte's recent executive order to expand New Hampshire's nuclear energy production faces criticism regarding its economic viability and lack of a permanent solution for radioactive waste.
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6mEducation positions to grow in number, with fewer teachers to fill them, report predicts
Not enough educators may be available to meet the growing need for teachers across New Hampshire schools, according to a report released Tuesday by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. Across the state, K-12 schools will have to recruit 1,114 teaching positions per year between 2024 and 2034, projections suggest. Teachers retiring or transferring to […]
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5mOpinion: Expand access for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
New Hampshire State Representative Manoj Chourasia is proposing a new bill to expand insurance coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices to patients at earlier stages of diabetes.
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6mOpinion: The Democrats need to deliver
Author Jonathan P. Baird argues that the Democratic Party must adopt bold progressive policies, such as Medicare for All and Supreme Court reform, to support the working class and counter the current administration under President Donald Trump.