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“I expect all presidents to make sure that justice is carried out independently, and I wish the president had kept his word," said Sen. Maggie Hassen.

Incumbent House Speaker Sherman Packard faces a challenge from a fellow Republican.

Packard told lawmakers they will face a tough two years, particularly when it comes to the state budget. He promised to maintain an “open-door” to all lawmakers, and urged them to be civil and avoid “name-calling” when differences arise.

Ayotte's chief of staff pick has a long policing resume and a reputation for courtesy.

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While Kamala Harris lost the White House in November's election, she won New Hampshire by about 3 points over President-elect Donald Trump.

Democrats packed the Executive Council chambers in the New Hampshire State House Tuesday to watch the state’s four Electoral College votes get cast for Kamala Harris. While she lost the White House, Harris won New Hampshire by about 3 points last month over President-elect Donald Trump.

The 7-year contract will put Dartmouth Health in charge at the state's psychiatric hospital for children.

Hampstead Hospital is the state’s psychiatric hospital for children. A vote of the Executive Council approved Dartmouth Health to run the facility on Wednesday. (Alli Fam/NHPR photo)

Dartmouth Health is now poised to run NH’s psychiatric hospital for children in Hampstead.