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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NH: Philanthropy

The average in-state college tuition in New Hampshire was $19,457 for the 2021-2022 academic year. That's $4,327 higher than the U.S. average and ranks New Hampshire as the 9th most expensive state to attend college, according to CollegeCalc. (Adobe Stock)
NH Higher Ed Funding Still Lags Behind Rest of U.S.

Education advocates are applauding Governor Chris Sununu's proposed state budget increase for higher education but funding levels still remain some of…

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If you or a loved one has been targeted by a scam or fraud, help is available via the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360. Help is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time (Adobe Stock)
Lonely NH Elders More Vulnerable to Holiday Scams

Crime experts say the holidays offer scam artists another opportunity to prey upon people's giving nature, especially older adults living alone…

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The Department of Education is collecting backpacks for Granite Staters in need until Aug. 12. (Mark/Adobe Stock)
NH Education Department Holds Backpack Drive for Students In Need

The New Hampshire Department of Education is collecting new backpacks for students whose families may need some help this year getting those back-to-s…

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The Northern Rail Trail, where people with mobility issues will soon be able to partner with volunteer cyclists to access, runs 58 miles in western New Hampshire. (Wikimedia Commons)
NH Groups Receive Grants to Make Communities More "Livable"

Four projects in New Hampshire have been awarded grants from AARP to make communities more livable, especially for older residents. Types of …

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PHOTO: The April 15 income tax filing deadline will be here before many New Hampshire wage earners  know it, which is why experts say a little preparation now will make tax time less stressful. Photo credit: M. Scheerer
Resolve to Get a Head Start on ’15 Tax Prep

NASHUA, N.H. – As January gets under way, tax experts say a little time spent in the next few days preparing for the tax season will pay off in …

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Be Watchful for Tragedy Scams & More This Holiday Season

CONCORD, N.H. - Many are in the giving spirit during the holiday season, and local consumer advocates applaud these acts of generosity, but they also …

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GRAPHIC: Black Friday, the kickoff of holiday shopping, encroached on Thanksgiving this year, with major retailers starting their sales on Thursday. One antidote to galloping consumerism is Giving Tuesday.
Food for Thought: #Giving Tuesday – The Sequel

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Black Friday started on Thursday this year, with major retailers moving up their holiday sales kickoffs to Thanksgiving Day…

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PHOTO: THe holidays sees a rise in charities asking for donations. Some telemarketers might ask for credit card numbers over the phone, be very cautious about giving out this type if information.
Don’t Let Charity Scams Spoil Your Charitable Spirit

CONCORD, N.H. - One sign the holiday season is approaching is the jingling of home phones in New Hampshire by charities asking for donations…

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Nov. 27 will be the first
Black Friday...Cyber Monday...Now #GivingTuesday?

NASHUA, N.H. - The idea was hatched just a few weeks ago around a simple observation: Americans have one day for giving thanks - Thanksgiving - and …

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PHOTO: Breast cancer survivor Debbie and family. PHOTO CREDIT: James Meierotto.
Put On Your Blue Jeans and Help Fight Breast Cancer

NASHUA, N.H. - Employees can get casual - blue-jeans casual - at the office next month as part of a national fundraiser for the fight against breast …

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Report: In Environment, Biggest Groups Get Biggest Bucks

SUGAR HILL, N.H. - The biggest national environmental groups get the most charitable dollars, while important conservation projects taken on by …

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Report Shows Super Rich are Giving More

CONCORD, N.H. - A report compiling the donations of the nation's wealthiest givers says, "The super rich grew more charitable last year, as public …

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