Defense Lawyer: YDC Abuse Suspect Indicted Without Evidence

Richard Guerriero, in a motion to dismiss, said the grand jury process against James Woodlock was “plainly and deeply flawed.”

Department Of Environmental Services Blocks Recycling Facility Project In Claremont

A controversial recycling facility project in Claremont has been denied by state officials, a win for local conservation and community g ...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Move To Make Ivermectin An Over-The-Counter Medication

Ivermectin was discovered in Japan in the 1970s and subsequently used to develop a veterinary drug to treat parasitic infections in horses.

Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar For The Arts

Rayno: To paraphrase a little, “When a man is tired of art, he is tired of life.” And without art, the dust of daily life will pile up.

Child Advocate Says $1.5M Budget Would Not Allow Her To Meet Statutory Mandate

The state Senate may cut the Office of the Child Advocate in half rather than eliminate it. But the child advocate says that is not enough.

Bill To Move NH's ‘Incumbent Protection' Late Primary Passes House Committee

A second version of a bill to bump New Hampshire’s last-in-the-nation state primary from September to June passed in a party-line vote.

After Biden 2024 Fiasco, Defiant NH Pols Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of FITN Law

Rather than uphold a state tradition, Granite State Democrats organized a write-in campaign for Biden to protect his campaign.

State Senate Approves 'Bathroom' Bill, Long-Term Power Contracts

The state Senate also voted in favor of a bill requiring parents to opt in before their children can be given a behavioral health survey.

Shaheen, Hassan Vote To Uphold CA's Ban On Gas-Powered Cars

The GOP-controlled Senate passed the resolution Thursday over unanimous Democratic opposition.

Ayotte Signs New England's First Sanctuary City Ban

Six months into her first year in the Corner Office, Gov. Kelly Ayotte added the ban to a growing list of legislative victories.

Senate Finance Votes To Fund The Arts With Only $1, Angering Many

Democrats and some Republicans reject proposal; a Republican who proposed the amendment says private donations should fund the arts council.

NH Named America's 3rd Best State For Military Veterans

Data analysts at Wallethub have named New Hampshire the third-best state for military retirees, behind only South Carolina and Maryland.

NH Likely Winner As NY's Hochul Cuts Deal With Trump On Natural Gas Pipelines

The Trump administration announced it’s withdrawing a stop-work order holding up a $5B wind power project off the coast of Long Island.

Ayotte Advisor Corbett Makes American Association of Political Consultants' '40 Under 40′ List

John Corbett led Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s 2024 campaign as general consultant, a race culminating in a 9-point victory over Mayor Joyce Craig.

House Education Committee Passes 'Bell-To-Bell' School Cellphone Ban

Some Democrats oppose the measure, saying it violates “local control”; teacher unions say students cannot concentrate and are acting out.

New Hampshire Bakery Wins Free Speech Case Involving Pastry Mural Dispute

The town of Conway infringed on the free speech rights of bakery owner Sean Young, U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled Monday.

Bills Banning Sanctuary Cities Head To Gov.; Ending Annual Inspections A No Go

A bill ending annual safety inspections for motor vehicles will now go back to the Senate Commerce Committee for additional work.

Potential School Book Ban Headed To The New Hampshire's Governor

A bill proposing changes to educator codes of conduct and ethics, specifically, parental notification, has also been sent to Gov. Ayotte.

New Hampshire Lakes Volunteers Hung Out To Dry Following AmeriCorps Cuts

Members of the Lakes Region Conservation Corps learned their program had been terminated effective immediately in late April.

Fitzsimmons: Support Cops This National Police Week

Police advocate: We should send a message of support to the men and women of law enforcement and the laws they were sworn to uphold.

Forest Carbon Capture Bill Headed To Moratorium And Study

A Senate committee has changed a bill to extend the state’s timber tax to properties enrolled in carbon sequestration programs.

Senate Committee Recommends Restoring Health Care Funding Cuts In House Budget

The state Senate Finance Committee moved to restore 3 health care programs cut from the state budget by the House Finance Committee.

Disability Rights Center-NH Launches Online Portal Tracking The State's Care Facilities

The hub provides basic information about each facility — who it serves, its capacity, where it’s located, photos, and its parent company.

Senate Finance Votes To Retain Medicaid Rates, Developmental Disabilities Funds And Mental Health

Saying they clearly heard from the public, Medicaid provider rates will not change; funds will be restored to the developmental disabled.

House Again Votes To Expand School Voucher Program

Under HB 115, there would be a 10,000 student cap on the program, which has grown to 5,400 students at a cost of $30 million annually.

Sudden End To Federal Pandemic-Related Grants Leaves Unplanned Service Gaps

NH Fiscal Policy Institute Policy Analyst: These federal terminations come at a time when the state is already facing revenue shortfalls.

Dartmouth Study Of Political Scientists Finds Plummeting Confidence In American Democracy

Bright Line Watch has been tracking how political scientists and a representative sample of Americans view democracy since 2017.

Loons Vs. Moose: Fish And Game Opposes Proposed Loon License Plate

Stephanie Simek, the director of NH Fish & Game, told a Senate committee the new plate might lead to reduced Moose plate revenues.

Carbon Credit Bill Likely Headed To Study Committee, Called ‘Unworkable'

The packed hearing room was equally divided on the bill; officials from the Department of Revenue Administration say it is unworkable.

Protesters Decry Proposed Budget Cuts In Advance Of Packed Senate Budget Hearing

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said her team maintains that her budget is on the mark, which does not include layoffs and cuts some consider draconian.

Sorting Through New Hampshire's Trash Reveals Missed Opportunities In Recycling And Composting

The study focused on municipal solid waste — such as the trash residents bring to the curb — and construction and demolition debris.

Citing Unspecified Issues, Panel Stalls Bipartisan Trash Juice Bill

Legislation spurred by failures to properly manage “trash juice” at several of the state's landfills hangs in uncertainty after a Senate ...

Bipartisan Paint Recycling Proposal Runs Into Republican Opposition In New Hampshire Senate

The program would allow retailers to volunteer as drop-off sites for the cans, with no cost paid by residents or businessess.

Reynolds: Shine A Light On Big Money In New Hampshire's Courts

NH Director of Nat'l Federation of Independent Business: A new trend has crept into courts threatening us: commercial litigation financing.

Norman: Pass HB 60 And Promote More Rental Housing In New Hampshire

Apartment Assoc. of NH board member: The end date on a contract to lease only applies to housing providers not to tenants. HB 60 fixes this.

New Hampshire Public Schools' Special Education Programs Under Spotlight

The Legislative Budget Assistant’s office has never done a non-government audit, an audit director said, but it can do 5 across 5 years.

Landowners Worry State Could Impose New Tax On New Form Of Income: Carbon Capture

Property owners enrolled in carbon capture markets are closely watching a bill that would tax timber growth. A hearing will be held Tuesday.

No Optimism From April Revenues For State Budget Writers

The biggest concern is business taxes, which produced $240.3M, $27.2M below estimates due to decreases in corporate estimates and returns.

Distant Dome: New Hampshire's Education System Needs More State Money

Rayno: The study shows NH spends enough on education; it is always in the Top 10, academically. The problem is where the money comes from.

Analysis: Are Democrats Suffering A Reverse 'Sally Field' Moment?

Graham: Democrats are on a glide path to win all three federal elections in 2026 handily, despite having approval ratings in the low 30s.