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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US
What is going on? The U.S. Food and Drug announced earlier this week that traces of bird flu were detected in commercial samples of milk. This strain of bird flu is known as the “highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1)” and only a small number of H5N1 cases have been reported in humans (only two…
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VIDEO: Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks to Granite Post on Donald Trump and 2024
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was in New Hampshire recently to open the NH Dems 8th campaign office for their 2024 coordinated campaign. She spoke to the Granite Post on the stakes at play in the 2024 election. @granitepost U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was in New Hampshire recently to open the NH Dems 8th campaign office…
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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
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Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
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New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
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NHDP launches ad blitz against Kelly Ayotte for backing State Rep Jon Stone
The New Hampshire Democratic Party launched a new digital ad campaign on Monday targeting leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte for her ongoing association with State Representative Jon Stone. The ad highlights a shocking report involving Stone, whose career in law enforcement ended after he reportedly threatened to kill fellow officers and commit acts of…
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Klobuchar warns of Trump’s threat to reproductive rights, ACA in Granite State trip
Over the weekend U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, alongside top New Hampshire Democrats, hosted multiple campaign events across the state, opening the NHDP coordinated campaign’s eighth New Hampshire campaign office. She delivered remarks aimed at mobilizing support and highlighting the stark contrasts between the Democratic and Republican platforms as the 2024 election approaches. In…
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6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs — April 21, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? NHDP Brings In Heavy Hitters…
