Governor Chris Sununu is digging in as the budget process moves forward. The House recently passed its version of the budget that uses the surplus for an increase in permanent program funding as opposed to Sununu’s attempt to fund one-time projects the Democrats have said are ‘pork projects.’ The New Hampshire Governor sent out a letter to Department Heads yesterday as they begin meeting with the Senate to give their input on the budget. The open letter reminded Department Heads to advocate for ‘appropriate spending levels,’ in their budgets and asked that they keep any additional funding requests realistic to ensure the State avoids operational deficits in the future. The letter also warned that an irresponsible budget would be vetoed and asked Department Heads to be prepared for a continuing resolution on the State budget for 2019.

After receiving a tip on Saturday, April 6^th, Conway Police discovered that a mobile home at 18 Colbath Street in Conway was being used primarily to grow marijuana. Officers report the mobile home had sophisticated lighting, ventilation and filtration set up to create a favorable environment for the many plants seized during the raid. The manufacturing of marijuana is a felony in New Hampshire. Daniel Davis, who was found on scene, was immediately taken into custody on the charge of manufacturing of marijuana. Investigators say they later learned of the involvement of another man they identify as Greydon Turner, who was also taken into custody this morning (4/8/19) on the charge of manufacturing marijuana. Both suspects were bailed and are expected to be in Carroll County Superior Court on April 18^th.