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DOVER — Immigration activists from four states will converge at the Strafford County jail on Aug. 24 for an interfaith service to highlight the expulsion of immigrant families from the United States.
On Monday, four Democratic state lawmakers will take on a “minimum wage challenge.” The plan: attempt to get by living off of $290 a week. The end goal: the promotion of a bill to raise New Hampshire’s federally-mandated minimum wage to a state-set $12 an hour.
Watch: Labor activists, members of the faith community, workers, and business owners use polling data to press Gov. Sununu to sign SB 10.
MANCHESTER — Sister Jacqueline Verville, a lifelong educator and inspirational leader, will receive one of the most prominent hero awards a local nonprofit annually gives out.
2019 TRAILBLAZERS
UNION LEADER — https://www.unionleader.com/news/education/city-matters-widening-the-road-to-success-in-manchester-schools/article_4ecbfdb6-d752-5bf7-a9a6-461ad38669da.html
WMUR — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has two scheduled stops in New Hampshire when he returns on Tuesday, his campaign said.
MANCHESTER — Voters in Manchester will have a chance this fall to weigh in on the issue of student representation on the school board, after city aldermen voted Tuesday to place a non-binding question on municipal election ballots in November.
On Friday, February 22, 2019, Y.O.U. started actively recruiting for new members through a Y.O.U. movie night and listening session with the Manchester high school community.
Sixty three students showed up to watch a movie, learn about Y.O.U., and hang out with friends.
MLK Day events honor those who keep King’s legacy alive
MLK Day: Celebrating young leaders and King’s message of equality and justice for all
Granite Status: A week to go the 2018 campaign gets nasty
Planning for possible changes to SNAP
State employees union, activists call on NH lawmakers to more than double mimimum wage
Raise Up New Hampshire event Monday
Faith Leaders Marching in Solidarity with Immigrants
Dozens Start 4-Day Walk In Manchester To Bring Attention To U.S. Immigration Policy
Pro-immigrant march: From Manchester ICE to jail in Dover
