By Steve Woodcock, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
CONCORD — The New Hampshire House of Representatives started its work for the 2023-24 session last week. The House is almost evenly divided between the two parties (201-197), with one additional election (Rochester, Ward 4) that will be held in February.
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