CONCORD — The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a measure to help bolster six biomass plants, passed a cost-of-living raise for state retirees and required opioids be labeled as such with a big red sticker.
The House also passed legislation clarifying the definition of “resident” for voter registration purposes.
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