News

Campus Carry and expansion of Children’s Mental Health Services bills sent to study

Campus Carry and expansion of Children’s Mental Health Services bills sent to study

FILE - Flowers bloom outside the New Hampshire Statehouse on June 1, 2024, in Concord, N.H. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Holly Ramer, file


CONCORD, N.H.- Lawmakers ended up deciding the fates of two high profile bills, sending both off to study and ending their chances of advance during this current session.

On Thursday Senate lawmakers working on House Bill 1793 decided to amend the measure that would allow professors on campuses receiving state funding the right to carry weapons to protect themselves before sending the bill off to a study committee effectively ending any potential future advancement for the remainder of this session.

Following the move Democratic lawmakers voiced their opposition to the move, saying it’s unwise to introduce more guns onto the campus environment.

Lawmakers also ended up acting on another piece of legislation, Senate Bill 498, which expands insurance coverage for children’s mental health services and had been the topic backed by Governor Kelly Ayotte and one that lead to a number of heated discussions.

As House Republicans stood firm against the measure, Governor Ayotte called the decision sidelining the bill disappointing.

Recent Headlines

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

4 hours ago in Entertainment

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, local officials in London confirmed to The Associated Press. They tied the knot Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

9 hours ago in Local

Meteor creates loud boom in NH and MA

Officials at NASA say the energy released was estimated to be equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.