States across the U.S. are debating whether or not they should allow public schools to teach courses on the Bible, based on the idea that understanding the Christian scriptures is important in understanding the history and culture of America. Not surprisingly, these Bible course bills are being met with mixed responses by lawmakers.

NASHUA – Federal debt-reduction measures combined with the potential for an additional $600 billion in cuts to the nation’s military budget would virtually cripple the military and dangerously weaken national security, U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, told a group of BAE Systems employees Wednesday afternoon. Ayotte, one of several Senators sponsoring legislation called the “Down Payment to Protect ...

CONCORD – Attorney General Michael Delaney insisted the federal settlement with five major banks for mortgage fraud will not be the last word on offering help to beleaguered homeowners. Gov. John Lynch, Banking Commissioner Ron Wilbur, Delaney and the Executive Council met Wednesday to discuss the recent settlement and urge homeowners to contact state agencies if they believe they are entitled ...