CONCORD — The House dealt a blow to one of the key Republican priorities, soundly defeating right-to-work legislation and then voting not to discuss the issue again during the remainder of the two-year session.
Senate Bill 61 had passed the Senate on a 13-11 vote; supporters believed this year would be the best opportunity they would have to make New Hampshire the only state in the Northeast with right-to-work.
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