Hope you had a great weekend!

Here are some things to note this evening:

Here’s what else is inside today’s newsletter:

📸 Send us a picture of your slice of NH

📰 What we’re reading, news from around the state

📢 Question of the week: New Hampshire lawmakers can only be disciplined by a vote. Is that enough accountability?

❓Dear Grace: I work full-time, but I can’t afford to live. Will the economy ever get better?

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Shoutout to Ann Sheehy for sharing this photo of a gorgeous sunset over Baldwin Senior Living in Londonderry. 

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🚨 In the Lakes Region, authorities are investigating a troubling discovery …

Two people were found dead outside a summer home in Tuftonboro in what officials say may be a murder-suicide. Authorities say there is no threat to the public. NBC Boston

🏥 Meanwhile, concerns are growing over healthcare changes on the Seacoast …

Patients at Exeter Hospital say care has declined since the hospital merged with Beth Israel Lahey Health in 2023. Residents raised concerns about cuts to neurology, pediatric dental care, and other services, while hospital leaders acknowledged “mistakes” and promised improvements. Portsmouth Herald

🏠 And, lawmakers are looking at ways to help homeowners weather the next big storm …

A proposed New Hampshire grant program would offer homeowners up to $9,500 to make their homes more resilient to flooding, wind, and other severe weather, potentially lowering insurance costs in the process. The catch? Lawmakers still haven’t figured out how to fund it. New Hampshire Bulletin

Rep. Travis Corcoran faced disciplinary action after posting a “final solution” comment directed at a Jewish colleague on social media in March.

Corcoran has since said it was a joke. And, he recently walked out of a committee hearing—calling it a “kangaroo court”—before 18 witnesses testified against him.

The GOP-controlled committee will now draft a recommendation on Corcoran, which will then go before the entire House for a vote.

But this isn’t the first time Corcoran has made a controversial comment. His social media pages have long been filled with racist remarks.

So this week’s question is:

New Hampshire lawmakers can only be disciplined by a vote. Is that enough accountability?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“No, it is not, especially when his peers think the same way. A white supremacist is not going to censor a neo-Nazi. Not only do legislators need to hold such people accountable, but the governor does as well (unlikely, in this case), along with the public. Unfortunately, many NH politicians right now are following the same pro-Trump, hate-driven theme, which leaves it up to voters to remove them. We’ll see, though the Supreme Court weakening part of the Voting Rights Act is not a good sign.” — David Masters

“Not hardly, as it would come down to who was in power at the time, red or blue. That’s no accountability at all, only political alignment. I’m an independent, and NH votes largely for parties, not individuals I’ve found. Sad, I believe!” — Mike Blackledge 

Welcome to our weekly advice column, courtesy of Grace: She’s the big sister who shares her own mistakes so you can avoid making them, the coworker who builds you up to ask for the raise you deserve, and the friend who is always happy to listen.

We all need someone like Grace in our corner. Submit your own questions here.

Dear Grace,

With inflation rising, rent too high, groceries and gas going up, I don’t know what to do. I work full time minimum wage, and it’s just not enough. Better jobs seem non-existent. Sometimes I have to choose between filling up my car to get to work and eating. Is there any breathing room for us in life anymore? Or is this permanent depression for us all?

— Concerned Cashier in Kentucky

Dear Concerned Cashier,

You are not alone in wondering why it is so hard to get by. Working people across the country are struggling just like you. I think we can all agree that in a country as rich as America, no one should be going to bed hungry. It’s not fair that even after working so hard and doing everything right, it’s still not enough. It’s no wonder you’re feeling concerned, exhausted, and maybe even a little hopeless.

Now I don’t have a crystal ball, so I can’t tell you for certain what the future will bring. I don’t know if more jobs will come to your community, if the minimum wage will be raised, or if the cost-of-living crisis will cool off…all of those big problems need big solutions. But even though you aren’t sitting at the table where laws and policies are written, you are a part of the economy—we all are. Your work matters, your voice matters, and you have a say in how our economy functions.

Here’s my advice on how to get a little more breathing room, a little more help, and a little more hope …

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from USA Today via Reuters Connect and Galvanize Together. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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