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Proposal would allow local sales taxes

The Salem News 18 Jan 2026
BOSTON — Cities and towns would be allowed to set a local sales tax to drum up more money for municipal services under a new proposal on Beacon Hill, but fiscal watchdogs say the move would hurt the state's competitiveness ... .
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Lawmakers seek more transparency on ballot question fundraising

The Salem News 18 Jan 2026
BOSTON — With tens of millions of dollars in campaign spending expected to flow into Massachusetts this year ahead of a record number of ballot questions, ranging from cutting the income tax to bringing back rent control, lawmakers want to ... .
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State House Dome: Without major foe, NH Dems still insist Ayotte is beatable

Union Leader 17 Jan 2026
DESPITE LACKING a major candidate, Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley remains bullish on the prospects of taking out first-term Gov. Kelly Ayotte this November ....
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Debate over 'snob zoning' revived at State House

The Eagle-Tribune 17 Jan 2026
CONCORD, N.H.It’s been months since Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a suite of bills intended to help housing construction, but Matt Mayberry says he’s already seeing results ... .
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Concord update: A busy start to 2026 at the State House

Seacoast Online 17 Jan 2026
Passed the NH House by a vote of 193 in favor (Hampton state Reps ... NH Constitution requirement that all children in the state receive an “adequate education.” Tabled by the NH House in a voice vote.
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Report: Utilities make progress fixing gas leaks

Newburyport Daily News 17 Jan 2026
BOSTON — The state’s aging natural gas pipelines ...
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Lawmaker from a prominent political family to leave state House after 3 terms

Michigan Live 16 Jan 2026
“To serve in the Michigan House of Representatives, to serve as majority floor leader, and to serve in the state legislature ... He was elected to the state House representing the 73rd District in 2020.
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Mark Allen hopes to carry on legacy as state House District 59 representative

Park Record 16 Jan 2026
But when state Rep. Mike Kohler — who represents House District 59, comprising Wasatch and Summit counties — announced that he would not be seeking reelection in this fall’s election, Allen knew he wanted to carry on Kohler’s legacy.
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Offshore wind developer sues over shutdown

The Salem News 16 Jan 2026
BOSTON — The developers of Massachusetts' largest offshore wind project filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to overturn the Trump administration's stop work order ... .
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State regulators delay clean energy standards

Gloucester Daily Times 16 Jan 2026
BOSTON — State environmental regulators have ...
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SHR 25.03: On abortion, state budget, sad year, health

Charleston City Paper 16 Jan 2026
16, 2026, issue of Statehouse Report showcases the latest information ...
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The latest on 10 top issues in S.C.

Charleston City Paper 16 Jan 2026
In our 2026 legislative preview, we highlighted the 10 issues below as ones to watch in the current session. ....
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McMaster’s budget calls for tax cuts, teacher raises

Charleston City Paper 16 Jan 2026
... on during his decade in the state’s highest office.
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Street: Hunger, access to health care remain U.S. threats

Charleston City Paper 16 Jan 2026
Welcome to 2026 where the threats to public health remain the same as 1923.� ....
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