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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NH: Toxics

Fall asters (New England asters) and goldenrods are considered two of the most important fall flowers for honey bees and bumble bees, providing some of the last fresh food they will eat before the winter freeze. (Adobe Stock)
Honey Bee Colonies Remain “Relatively Stable” Despite Multiple Threats

Parasites and extreme weather led to the loss of nearly half of America's managed honey bee colonies over the past year, according to a new survey…

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Some consumer groups say stainless-steel cookware is safer than nonstick pans, some of which can contain toxic PFAS chemicals. (auremar/Adobe Stock)
Merrimack Residents: Stop the Source of PFAS "Forever Chemicals"

MERRIMACK, N.H. -- This week, both Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are taking action to combat a class of so-called "forever …

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Bumblebees can die or be rendered sterile by systemic pesticides present in flower pollen. (PANNA)
Gardeners, Nurseries Urged to Protect Bees

CONCORD, N.H. - This spring, pollinator gardens are gaining popularity - but some well-meaning gardeners may not realize they could be harming the …

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A new lawsuit filed in New Hampshire blames PCB pollution for a drop in the loon population on Squam Lake. (Krista269/Pixabay)
NH Sues Manufacturers Over PCB Pollution

CONCORD, N.H. -- Conservation groups are praising a New Hampshire lawsuit filed Tuesday that goes after the manufacturers of the toxic chemicals …

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The nation's first study of PFAS contamination is centered at the site of the former Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire. (Master Sgt. Dave Casey/Wikimedia Commons)
Sununu Signs PFAS Contamination Bill

CONCORD, N.H. - Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill yesterday to fight PFAS contamination on several fronts. The measure would compel insurance …

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According to a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Hampshire high school students vape more than teens anywhere else in the country. (Ethan Parsa/Pixabay)
NH Considers Moratorium on E-Cigarettes Amid Teen Vaping Surge

CONCORD, N.H. -- A New Hampshire bill advocating a moratorium on e-cigarettes is facing a big vote this week. House Bill 124 on Thursday is having a …

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Nuclear waste from the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant and other sources could roll through the Granite State under a measure coming up for a vote in the U.S. House. (J Richmond/wiki)
More Radioactive Waste Rolling through New Hampshire?

EXETER, N.H. – Environmental groups have a warning for the nation's leaders: Haste will make more waste. A House vote could come soon on …

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The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative states have reduced carbon emissions by 40 percent since 2015, and supporters say the initiative helped both New Hampshire's environment and economy. (NH Sierra Club)
NH and Neighbors Bring Economic Clout to Fighting Climate Change

CONCORD, N.H. — President Trump may try to withdraw the country from the Paris climate agreement, but the states that are already cutting …

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Money in Politics: What Counts in Trump White House and Granite State?

CONCORD, N.H. - From questions about Dow Chemical's attempts to convince the Trump administration to drop pesticide studies about its products to a …

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Tens of thousands of Granite Staters could soon be breathing easier because of new emissions standards just set for the trucking industry. (P.A. LeClercq)
Tougher Emissions Rules for 18-Wheelers

CONCORD, N.H. — Big rigs on the interstate in New Hampshire and around the country could soon be spewing less harmful emissions. The Obama …

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Advocates are giving thumbs up to a Toxic Tour at the Democratic National Convention that they hope will call attention to hundreds of toxic sites that need cleanup in the Granite State. (Grassroots Global Justice Alliance)
"Toxic Tour" at DNC Shines Spotlight on Hundreds of NH Sites

CONCORD, N.H. – A self-described Toxic Tour that traveled from the Republican National Convention to the Democratic National Convention in its …

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A New England consumer protection group issued a new survey that cautions that some popular personal-care products on New Hampshire store shelves are linked to negative health impacts, including cancer. (Mike Clifford)
Granite State Caution Urged on Popular Personal-Care Products

CONCORD, N.H. - As Granite Stater's head to the store to get ready for the long holiday weekend, a new survey from a New England consumer group …

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