Ayotte Details No To Cannabis, Criteria For New Education Head, Highway Safety

There are 15 bills related to cannabis and expanding the therapeutic state program either making their way through the legislative process.

Governor, Executive Councilors Express Concern About Cutting Arts

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she doesn't support the measure promoted by fellow Republicans and noted her budget includes funding for such grants.

Cerundolo: Let HB 254 Die A Natural Death

NH Doctor: The bill assigns value to patients' lives with a predicted life expectancy of six months or less. Do not resuscitate it.

With Year-Round Cyanobacteria Blooms, A Northern NH Lake Community Seeks A Solution

Even under the ice, cyanobacteria have been blooming in Partridge Lake in Littleton and Lyman.

Effort To Redefine PUC's Role Stalls In The House

The tabling motion sets the bill aside; the chamber could later vote to revive it or let it die by not taking it up again.

Blowin' In The Wind: Property Taxes And The Price Of The Pledge

Kitch: Government has been overshadowed by the Pledge — the vow by New Hampshire candidates seeking office not to propose an income tax.

17 Towns Pass Warrant Articles On Vouchers, Education Funding

Communities passed warrant articles asking NH officials to hold off on expanding school vouchers until there is greater accountability.

Distant Dome: New Ethics Law Mandates Recusals

Rayno: When they write laws, which legislators do, are those scribes of statutes benefiting from what they write?

Another Republican Removed From NH House Committee For Voting With Democrats

State Rep. Joseph Barton, R-Littleton, was kicked off the Legislative Administration Committee after voting to hear an amendment proposal.

Strafford Democrat Invokes 'Jim Crow' In Attack On Black Progressive Over Bathroom Bill Vote

Immediately after the final tally was announced, several cries of “Shame on you!” and “Shame!” could be heard throughout the chamber.

NH Secrets, Legends and Lore: The Birth Of Freestyle Skiing, Part 2

King: The Mentors And Protectors.

NH House Exempts Military From Adult Marriage Law; Approves, Rejects Other Bills

The House approved HB 433; student school district transfer proposal also approved; but “no-excuse absentee voting” was rejected.

Shutting Down Federal DOE Could Be Winner For NH Taxpayers, Edelblut Tells Committee

Republicans say the $100 billion would be better spent if it were given directly to the states, cutting out the Washington, D.C. middleman.

Ayotte's Favored Bail Bill Passes On To The Full Senate After Committee Hearing

While hailed as an improvement, officials for Rockingham and Carroll said it may cost smaller jails more money to deal with on weekends.

House Passes Bill To Impose Automatic Budget Caps On School Districts

HB 675 requires school districts to cap their spending at prior years' plus inflation. A two-thirds vote could override the cap.

NH Residents Speak Out On Medicaid Changes, School Funding During Budget Hearing

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s budget relies on rosy fiscal projections that predict a strong rebound in state business tax revenues.

Trump Cuts To Department Of Education Spark Divided Reaction In New Hampshire

Some in New Hampshire say they are open to a downsizing of the federal department — if it leads to block grant funding for states.

U.S. Energy Advocates Ask: Why Is Our Ex-Im Bank Pumping Billions Into Foreign LNG Project?

France's TotalEnergies is developing the $20B Mozambique LNG project. It holds a 26.5% operating stake. Why are American taxpayers involved?

Spillane: Protecting Families And Children — Why New Hampshire Needs HB 243

Deering State Rep, others: There’s no penalty for knowingly filing a false report of child abuse or neglect with CPS — but there should be.

Huyett: NH Could Become A National Leader In Biotechnology

General Counsel at Cornerstone: With HB 701, the Granite State could become the best jurisdiction for right-to-try and the terminally ill.

NHFPI Releases Analysis Of Governor's State Budget Proposal

New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) released a detailed, data-driven analysis of the Governor’s State Budget Proposal for FY06-07.

Democrats And Republicans Divided On 1 Education Bill, Not On Another

The committee unanimously agreed 18-0 to recommend the death of HB 765, which looks to consolidate school districts, elect superintendents.

State Immunity Trumps Homeowner Rights In OHRV Case

The Supreme Court says NH is immune from legal consequences even after it was found to have created a nuisance for Gorham residents.

Democratic Party Approval Hits Record Low, But In NH, They Stay The Course

On Saturday, Granite State Democrats re-elected Chairman Ray Buckley to another two-year term.

Edelblut To Serve Through End Of School Year; Guv To Search For New Ed Commissioner

House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter: Edelblut leaving is a win for education, pushed "right-wing private education schemes."

EFA Expansion Gets Backing In NH House, Senate

Either way, access to EFAs would expand: HB 115 passed 198-180. Hours later, the Senate advanced SB 295 on a 16-8 party-line vote.

NH House Passes Ayotte-Backed Bail Reform Fix Over Democrat Opposition

Dems overwhelmingly opposed the legislation, with many urging a continuation of the “decarceration” effort that motivated the 2018 reform.

Karoutas: Ayotte Is Leading Charge To Solve NH Housing Crisis

Housing advocate: Ayotte has prioritized improving the permitting process for everything from driveway permits to environmental approvals.

Speaking Of Words: The Days Of The Week

Ferber: Not everyone has had seven-day weeks. Some Greek cities had a 10-day week and the Romans had an eight-day week.

Universal Access To Education Freedom Accounts In NH Passes In The House

Expanding the Education Freedom Account program to every student regardless of parental income was given initial approval Thursday.

Shaheen Is Out, Won't Run In 2026

After weeks of speculation, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek a fourth term in 2026 on Wednesday.

Town Meeting Time: Taxes, Housing, And Ambulance Costs

Citizens throughout the state will begin heading to the polls, town halls and schools to make decisions about their communities.

Peterborough Invokes Sanctuary Status In Response To ICE Investigation

Some in town are furious about an ICE visit to a Mexican restaurant; police chief told feds the town’s policy kept them from being involved.

House Education Policy & Administration Committee Overwhelmingly Passes Classroom Cellphone Ban

The committee approved it by 16-1 vote. HB 781 would “require school districts to adopt policies establishing a cell phone-free education.”

Shaheen: Local Groups Should 'Police' Trans Athletes, Not Federal Law

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was asked about her vote, particularly with a potential election looming in 2026, and it appears to be a shift.

Distant Dome: Watch Closely Or Your Property Taxes Will Increase

Rayno: More Granite Staters realize property taxes keep increasing because of the state government’s meek support for public education.

Education Freedom Account Program Projected To Grow To 12,000 Students In Two Years

EFAs in New Hampshire could increase about 50 percent in the second year of the next biennium if the parent salary cap is eliminated.

NH Teachers Sue Trump, Defend DEI In Classrooms

The state’s largest teacher union supports so-called “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies so much it’s going to court to defend them.

First Amendment Audits Impact Government Buildings, Police

FAAs are typically undertaken by one or two private citizens who enter a government building unannounced and begin video-recording.

Senate Passes Bills On Affordable Housing, Public Safety And Sanctuary Cities

The Senate worked together bipartisanly to pass several bills on Thursday.