Jury hears closing arguments, begins deliberation in Dale Collinge’s murder trial

JBlackmanCM: Manchester lawyer Lisa Biron, convicted in January of sex crimes and child pornography, sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.

BenLeubsdorf: On voice vote, #NHSenate passes amended version of HB575, extending last call to 2a in NH. Changes it from an opt-out to an opt-in.

NHDOTI89: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: I-89 northbound between Exit 1 and mile marker 4.0 all lanes have reopened. Drive safely.

BenLeubsdorf: We're now on amendment No. 7 of the voter ID rollback debate in the #NHSenate. #LongDay

tricia_nadolny: No verdict yet in Collinge murder trial. Jury will continue deliberations at 9 tomorrow. (link)

BenLeubsdorf: #NHSenate deep in the thick of voter ID debate. Three votes on amendments so far, all party-line.

nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: In Salem I-93 SB rolling road block from one mile north of Exit 2 to Exit 2 has cleared the travel lanes. Drive Safe

BenLeubsdorf: On voice vote, #NHSenate kills HB399, which would have barred state officials from enforcing #NDAA indefinite detention provisions.

BenLeubsdorf: On 19-5 vote, #NHSenate tables HB135, House's bill to repeal NH's 2011 "stand your ground" law. #NHPolitics

tricia_nadolny: The jury has been deliberating for about 2.5 hours in Dale Collinge's murder trial. (link)

NHDOTI89: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: On I-89 NB from Route 3A to Exit 1 the roadway has reopened. Drive Safe

BenLeubsdorf: No votes on medical marijuana in the #NHSenate: Forrester, Odell, Carson, Rausch, Morse, Prescott. All Republicans.

BenLeubsdorf: #NHSenate passes medical marijuana bill on 18-6 vote. Likely going to committee of conference to resolve House/Senate differences.

BenLeubsdorf: Now up: Medical marijuana. Amendment on the floor would require dispensaries to sell vaporizers, fails on 6-18 vote. #NHSenate

nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: In Salem I-93 SB rolling road block from one mile north of Exit 2 to Exit 2. Reduce speed and stay alert

tricia_nadolny: Collinge's attorney asked the jury to find him guilty, but not of the second-degree murder he's been charged with. (link)

BenLeubsdorf: On 14-10 vote, #NHSenate approves HB306, RGGI-related bill. Democrats plus 3 Republicans (Bragdon, Odell, Stiles) in favor. #NHpolitics

Concord_Insider: Just posted a photo (link)

annmarietimmins: RT @BenLeubsdorf: On 13-11 party line vote, #NHSenate kills HB501, which would have re-established a state minimum wage, #NHpolitics

BenLeubsdorf: On 13-11 party line vote, #NHSenate kills HB501, which would have re-established a state minimum wage, #NHpolitics

BenLeubsdorf: Now up: Minimum wage. #NHHouse bill would reestablish minimum wage that was eliminated in 2011, at same level as federal minimum ($7.25/hr).

BenLeubsdorf: No dice for dogs -- on voice vote, #NHSenate kills bill to allow "companion dogs" on restaurant patios. #NHHouse had passed it, 307-25.

kronayne: "My core is to fight for justice," Holocaust survivor Irene Butter told Concord High students yesterday: (link)