CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Attorney General John M. Formella today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm's role in the prescription opioid crisis. New Hampshire will receive $1,984,198.33 from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis. In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publ  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 3 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the four Nashua police officers who discharged firearms during a shooting incident on January 21, 2024 in Nashua, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of Heath Thompson (age 40). Those officers are Wade Hansen, who has approximately 3 years of law enforcement experience; Cameron Hult, who has approximat  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the stabbing death of Alexander Talcott (age 41), in Durham, New Hampshire on August 26, 2023. The final investigation report concludes that based on all the facts and circumstances, Kristin Talcott (age 41), Alexander Talcott's wife, was leg  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024, by House Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement on the defeat of CACR 23, relating to the right to abortion for women and men. "It is unfortunate that Democrats are holding on to their radical position of on demand abortion up to birth. While it is easy for extremist Democrats to use heated  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024, by State Rep. Michael Vose, R-Epping: * * * House Science, Technology and Energy Chairman Michael Vose (R-Epping) released the following statement after he introduced HB1623, relative to the state energy policy, otherwise known as the "New Hampshire Energy Independence Act." "The New Hampshire Energy Independence Act would help ensure a prosperous future for our state by givi  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 2 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * NHDP African American Caucus Chair Melanie Levesque released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month: "Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. Black Americans are the backbone of our nation, and our resilience, strength, and brilliance has sparked change   more