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State Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Sunday September 17, 2023 ( 17 items )  

BAE Systems and L3Harris Deliver First EC-37B Compass Call Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies delivered the first of 10 EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for formal combined developmental and operational testing. The next-generation system evolves the Air Force's 40-year mission of employing electromagnetic attack (EA) capabilities in support of U.S. and coalition air, surface, and special operations forces. Mission system prime BAE Systems produces the  more

Dartmouth Launches Online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering has launched an online master's degree, the Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng: CE), expanding global access to graduate-level education in a rapidly evolving field. Offered in partnership with Coursera, a leading online platform, this is Dartmouth's first fully online degree and the Ivy League's first online degree in this area. T  more

Govs. Cox and Sununu Urge Americans to 'Disagree Better' at New Hampshire Event
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: National Governors Association Chair Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu welcomed governors, national experts and students to New Hampshire for the first in a series of bipartisan events to help address toxic polarization in America - the aim of Gov. Cox's 2023-24 NGA Chair's Initiative: Disagree Better. The bipartisan event was also attended by Maine Gov. Janet Mills, M  more

House Majority Leader Osborne Comments on N.H. Board of Education Vote
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 15 -- New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn, issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the Board of Education voted 5-0 to approve the PragerU financial literacy course. "Democrats will stop at nothing to ensure we strip families of every educational option available to them outside of the standard public school. The same people who want child  more

Mass. A.G. Campbell's Office Joins New England Consumer Advocates To Prioritize Consumers' Interests In Transmission Spending
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell's Office has joined the Maine Public Advocate, the Connecticut Office of the Consumer Counsel, the New Hampshire Office of the Consumer Advocate and the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, collectively known as the Consumer Advocates of New England (CANE), in sending a letter to ISO New England (ISO-NE) ex  more

N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $35 Million Settlement With Leasing Company Tempoe, LLC
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 12 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2023: Attorney General John M. Formella announced today a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, resolving a multistate investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The multistate investigation--which included 41 states and the District of Columbia--revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices often misled consumer  more

N.H. A.G. Formella: Statement on Prager U and RSA 292:8-G
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following statement on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * The Attorney General's Office releases the following statement: "The Attorney General's Office ("AGO") has reviewed the concerns raised about "Prager U" relating to the requirements of RSA 292:8-g and has determined that no further action is warranted at this time. "Prager University Foundation d/b/a "Prager U" is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that appears to have  more

N.H. Democratic Party: Chris Christie, Meet Chris Christie
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2023: Chris Christie claimed in New Hampshire this week that he doesn't have a better answer to "fundamentally stand behind" when it comes to protecting Granite Staters from gun violence. However, his record of opposing gun safety legislation in the wake of horrific mass shootings says otherwise -- and we have the receipts. SHOT: On Tuesday in New Hampshire, Christie claimed he  more

N.H. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Chris Christie Floats Abolishing DHS
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: During his visit to New Hampshire on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Chris Christie opened the door to abolishing the Department of Homeland Security. NHDP spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement in response: "You can't make this up -- on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Chris Christie floated to Granite Staters the idea of abolishing DHS. Christie is embracing the  more

N.H. Environmental Services Dept.: $258,285 Awarded From Aquatic Resource Mitigation Fund to Restore and Protect Aquatic Resources in Hillsborough
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced that the Governor and Executive Council recently approved an Aquatic Resource Mitigation (ARM) Fund project in Hillsborough for $258,285. The grant awarded to the Town of Hillsborough will allow restoration and protection of the 2.6-acre former Woods Woolen Mill site. Restoration efforts at this for  more

N.H. Insurance Dept. Comments on Proposed Regulations for Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) yesterday submitted official comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed regulations on Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance (STLDI). The comments emphasize the importance of state flexibility in regulating STLDI products and suggest revisions to the proposed rule to maintain s  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order Involving Bedford Waste Services
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 13 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following water order (No. 26,884) on Sept. 12, 2023, involving Bedford Waste Services Corp.: * * * Request for Change in Rates Petition for Approval of Financing Order Approving Settlement Agreement, Resulting Permanent Rates and Authorizing Financing In this order the Commission approves a permanent rate increase of 36.49 percent for Bedford Waste Services Corporation (Bedford), a sewer utility pr  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order Involving Eversource Energy
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 12 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,882) on Sept. 11, 2023, involving Public Service Co. of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: * * * Request for Change in Rates Order Nisi Approving Settlement Agreement In this order nisi, the Commission approves a settlement agreement between Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) and the New Hampshire Department of Energy (DOE),  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order of Notice Involving Rules for Sewer Utilities
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 12 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DRM 23-083) on Sept. 11, 2023, on rules for sewer utilities: * * * New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Puc ch. 700 ORDER OF NOTICE The Commission hereby provides notice of its intent to readopt with amendment N.H. Code Admin. Rules Puc ch. 700, Rules for Sewer Utilities to reflect the division of sewer service regulatory responsibilities between the Commission and the Depa  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order of Notice Involving Rules for Water Service
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 12 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DRM 23-082) involving rules for water service: * * * New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Puc ch. 600 ORDER OF NOTICE The Commission hereby provides notice of its intent to readopt with amendment N.H. Code Admin. Rules Puc ch. 600, Rules for Water Service to reflect the division of water service regulatory responsibilities between the Commission and the Department of Energy  more

N.H. State Board of Education: New Learn Everywhere Program Receives Support to Provide Financial Literacy Instruction, High School Credit
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 15 -- The New Hampshire State Board of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, the State Board of Education approved a new Learn Everywhere program that will provide another mechanism for New Hampshire students to obtain their financial literacy requirement for high school graduation. PragerU Kids will join New Hampshire's growing Learn Everywhere initiative - an innovative approach to learning that extends the classroom and allows st  more

NHDP 2023 Midterm Convention Core Curriculum Trainings: The Roadmap to Victory in 2024 Starts Here
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In a step towards empowering Democrats for a triumphant 2024 election cycle, the New Hampshire Democratic Party is excited to announce the introduction of a robust training program as part of the afternoon segment of the 2023 NHDP Convention. The 'Afternoon Core Curriculum,' curated by Caitlin Rollo and Shana Potvin, promises to be an invigorating series of training sessions focusing on ke  more