Rep. David Preece speaks on the House floor about HB 1515, a child care workforce grant bill. (Photo by Maya Mitchell/ New Hampshire Bulletin)
This week, the New Hampshire House of Representatives is expected to vote on at least 180 bills to meet the deadline for legislation that will not go to a second committee.
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