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State Rep Presses Wrong Button, Overrides New Hampshire Governor’s Veto By One Vote

Matthew McDonald

A New Hampshire state representative who wanted to uphold a veto by Governor Chris Sununu of a bill likely to increases the cost of electricity to ratepayers pressed the wrong button and ended up being the margin of victory for the override.

New Hampshire Senate Bill 365 requires utilities to pay wood-burning power plants above-market rates. Sununu vetoed it June 19, saying it would increase electricity costs to residents.

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West Virginia Bishop Resigns, To Be Investigated By Vatican

Matthew McDonald

Bishop Michael Bransfield, the bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, resigned Thursday and will be investigated by the Archbishop of Baltimore on suspicions of sexually harassing adults, a Church official announced.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston consists of the entire state of West Virginia.

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