Staff report
CONCORD — Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Aug. 12 she will nominate William R. Hart to serve as the state’s next Department of Corrections commissioner. Hart, a highly respected law enforcement leader, brings decades of experience in public safety and administration.
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