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State senator advances possible bid for lieutenant governor

Roswell Daily Record - New Mexico ·

State Sen. Harold Pope (D-Albuquerque) has moved closer to a possible run for lieutenant governor. Pope, who in 2020 became the first African-American elected to the New Mexico Senate, filed the paperwork with the New Mexico Secretary of State's...

Arizona governor rejects Bitcoin reserve bill HB 2324, says it hurts asset forfeiture cooperation

Crypto Briefing · July 2, 2025

Key Takeaways Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed HB 2324, which proposed a state-managed Bitcoin and digital asset reserve fund. The bill aimed to allow investment of seized crypto assets but was criticized for potentially disincentivizing local...

New Hampshire vehicle inspections will no longer be required beginning next year

WMUR 9 - New Hampshire · June 27, 2025

FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DRIVERS. SEAN, THESE STICKERS RIGHT HERE ARE ON EVERY VEHICLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BUT AT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, WE MIGHT SEE A LOT MORE EMPTY WINDSHIELDS OUT ON THE ROADS. RIGHT NOW, EVERY VEHICLE IN STATE HAS TO GET A SAFETY...

Parker House hotel is birthplace of Boston cream pie and other food creations

Fifty Plus Advocate · July 5, 2025

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON – Throughout American history, New England and Pennsylvania Dutch bakers were recognized for their cakes and pies, particularly during the mid-nineteenth century. One such timeless confection is the...

New Hampshire Job Corps Center gets a reprieve from shutdown – for now

Manchester Ink Link - New Hampshire · June 27, 2025

Job Corps, built 10 years ago and opened with much fanfare, is being phased out by U.S. Dept. of Labor. Photo/Pat Grossmith MANCHESTER, NH – The state’s Job Corps program, due to close Monday – putting dozens of students on the street – got a...

Arizona governor vetoes bill to stockpile seized crypto

Coin Telegraph ·

The governor of Arizona has rejected a bill that would have seen the US state hold on to seized crypto assets in a fund. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2324 on Tuesday, stating in a letter that it “disincentivizes local enforcement...

Honolulu’s Federal Detention Center to house ICE detainees

Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii · July 5, 2025

The Federal Detention Center in Honolulu is one of three that have been approved to house immigrant detainees — including a jail in New York City known for violent and poor conditions that has held high profile individuals such as Ghislaine...

Accessibility is the law. It’s also the right thing to do | opinion

Milford Daily News - Massachusetts ·

Outdoor accessibility faces challenges regarding distance, affordability and fundamental barriers for people with disabilities. Organizations can improve outdoor accessibility by learning from one another, improving existing spaces, and advocating...

Goose Gets Loose In New Hampshire Ahead Of Madison Square Garden Debut [Photos/Video/Audio]

Live For Live Music - Michigan · June 28, 2025

With anticipation building for the band’s Madison Square Garden debut, Goose got loose at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion during the indie groove quartet’s debut performance at the Gilford, NH venue. Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter...

Minotauros begin roster construction following prospects camp

The Minot Daily News - North Dakota ·

It may be the dog days of summer, but hockey was at the forefront for the nearly 120 players who arrived in Minot last week to participate in the Minotauros’ main prospects camp at Pepsi Arena. Whether it was returners, tendered players, draft...

Thom Tillis' exit shakes up the battle for the Senate as key races take shape

NBC News · July 5, 2025

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis’ surprise retirement announcement has shaken up not only North Carolina’s Senate race, but also the broader fight for the majority in the chamber heading into next year’s midterm elections. Democrats face a difficult task of...

New Hampshire lawmaker highlights wins for small businesses in recent legislative session

Granite State Times - New Hampshire · June 27, 2025

With the New Hampshire General Court concluding its legislative session, lawmakers and advocates are reflecting on the outcomes of this year's efforts. They are also considering priorities for the upcoming year. In a piece published by NH Journal,...

Oregon governor signs ESG investing law

Ballotpedia · July 1, 2025

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: EU regulators propose ESG stress test standards Oregon governor signs ESG investing law New York governor promotes nuclear power to meet carbon goals ESG legislation update Sierra Club pulls...

Connecticut Governor signs bill banning public officers from using BTC and other crypto assets

Cryptopolitan · July 1, 2025

The Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, has banned public officers from using Bitcoin and other crypto assets. In a bill signed June 30th, the governor also prevented the state’s storage, exchange, and transactions. The law, now known as House...

York County firefighter training program celebrates latest grads

Seacoastonline - New Hampshire ·

SANFORD, Maine — Snow, pouring rain, mud— every Saturday brought another round of brutal training conditions. But for the Firefighter I and II students of the York County Chiefs Association, there were no rain checks. Fires happen in all weather,...

New Hampshire Republicans eke out turbulent budget victory; Democrats denounce cuts

New Hampshire Bulletin · June 26, 2025

Republicans in the House and Senate narrowly passed the New Hampshire budget Thursday, overcoming weeks of disagreement with Gov. Kelly Ayotte over spending priorities and sending her an amended document that resolved some of her concerns. The...

Connecticut governor approves law prohibiting crypto use in government

Coin Telegraph · July 1, 2025

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill into law restricting the use of digital assets in state government, including the establishment of a cryptocurrency reserve. On Monday, Lamont signed Connecticut House Bill 7082, which was...

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative central to Virginia governor’s race debate

Old Dominion News - Virginia · July 1, 2025

Winsome Earle-Sears, Lt. Gov. for Virginia | XWinsome Earle-Sears, Lt. Gov. for Virginia | X The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has emerged as a central issue in Virginia's 2025 gubernatorial race, with discussions centering on the...

Party crashers: Massive basking sharks appear alongside New Hampshire bachelorette cruise

WMUR 9 - New Hampshire · June 28, 2025

FIESTA. ALL RIGHT. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. A MASSIVE PARTY CRASHER SHOWED UP AT A BACHELORETTE CRUISE NEXT TO A BOAT IN RYE. THAT’S RIGHT. SHARKS WERE SPOTTED OFF OF RYE HARBOR. AND LOOK HOW BIG THEY ARE. YEP. THERE IT IS. THIS IS A BASKING SHARK. A...

New Hampshire lawmakers narrowly pass budget bill on second attempt

WMUR 9 - New Hampshire · June 26, 2025

It took a couple of tries, but New Hampshire lawmakers passed a state budget Thursday afternoon.** See previous coverage of this story in the video player above. **After passing the Senate, the budget initially failed to pass in the House by one...