Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation Promoting Transparency for Law Enforcement
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, the Senate unanimously voted Ought to Pass on HB 471, relative to police disciplinary hearings and authorizing the Department of Justice to maintain an exculpatory evidence schedule. After the vote, Senate Judiciary Committee Members Senator Jay Kahn (D-Kahn) and Senator Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) issued the following statement: “The amended version of HB 471 sup
Manchester Senators Honor the Life of Alderman Bill Cashin
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy, Senator Lou D’Allesandro, and Senator Kevin Cavanaugh issued this statement in reaction to the passing of Alderman Bill Cashin. “Alderman Cashin was a dedicated servant to the city of Manchester and a credit to our beautiful community. As the longest serving Alderman in Manchester, he has left his mark on so many projects, par
Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy on Derek Chauvin Trial
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, following the jury verdict that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all three charges in the death of George Floyd, Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) released the following statement: “What happened today does not bring George Floyd back to his family. It does not erase where we have been, but it is a critical step forward towards what this na
Governor Sununu Irresponsibly Lifts Mask Mandate As COVID Cases Continue to Rise
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, during his press conference, Governor Sununu stated that New Hampshire’s mask mandate would expire on Friday, April 16th. This declaration comes as New Hampshire continues to see rising COVID-19 cases across the state. After the announcement, Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) issued the following statement: “Our state is averaging more new cases each day and more hospit
All College Students to Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning April 19th
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, following pushes from college students, town officials, universities, and elected officials, Governor Sununu announced that beginning on April 19, any individual over the age of 16 would be able to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in New Hampshire. After the announcement, the Senate Democratic caucus issued the following statement: “We are happy to hear that the Go
Governor Sununu Continues to Disregard Critical Work of Public Schools
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, during his press conference, Governor Sununu stated that after April 19th, if a school has not fully re-opened for in-person learning the hours spent conducting remote education would not be counted towards the completion of the school year and will need to be made up if the schools hasn’t already reached the total days/hours needed for the year. After the press c
Senate Republicans Force Rushed Passage of HB 609
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a party line vote, Senate Republicans pushed through HB 609, relative to innovation schools, without taking the time to properly discuss and vet the bill. After the vote, Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement: “This legislation hasn’t been written in a collaborative manner. It purposefully cuts educators out of the discussion around innovati
Senate Republicans Rush Unnecessary Graduation Requirement
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a party line vote of 14-10, Senate Republicans rushed the passage of HB 320 which would require high schoolers to pass a high stakes test in order to graduate. After the vote, Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement: “For years, New Hampshire has been a leader in competency based education. However, this is a move back to ‘teaching to the tes
Senate Republicans Pass Incongruent Education Bill
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in a party line vote of 14-10, Senate Republicans rushed the passage of HB 242, relative to the content of an adequate education. After the vote, Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statement: “There is no reason HB 242 needed to be rushed through the Senate today. Despite the rhetoric of my Republican colleagues today stating otherwise, the legislatur
Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Proposal to Expand Use of Deadly Force
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 197, relative to the use of deadly force in defense of another. After the hearing, Senate Judiciary members Senator Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) and Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statements: “This dangerous bill is based on fear-mongering, not fact, and will diminish public safety in this state. HB 197 s