Fact Check Friday: Does New Hampshire Have 'Sanctuary Cities?'

New Hampshire has sanctuary communities, though not many.

'Hell, No!' NH GOP Rejects Democrats' Calls To Raise Taxes

The debate over taxes has been central to New Hampshire politics since 2024’s gubernatorial race.

Dueling Bills Seek To Determine How Much NH Insurers Pay For EMT Services

The Insurance Department and Public Consulting Group LLC released a report detailing what an initial rate should be earlier this month.

Ayotte Suggests No Business Enterprise Tax Reductions Planned In Budget

Lawmakers have reduced New Hampshire’s two business taxes continuously since 2015.

Education Funding Committee Urged To Do The Right Thing For Students

The superintendent of Newport schools urged lawmakers “to do right” by her students and significantly increase state spending on education.

Some Republicans Propose 15-Week Abortion Ban; Ayotte Pledges Veto

A group of House Republicans is proposing a ban on abortions after 15 weeks with exceptions, even as Gov. Kelly Ayotte has vowed to veto it.

Ayotte Announces COGE Members

Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced the members of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), including business leaders and others.

Ayotte, NHGOP Join National Trend, Push Ban On Cellphones In Class

Though the topic was rarely discussed during last year’s campaign, it’s emerged as a priority for Granite State Republicans.

New Hampshire Not Alone In Potential Budget Shortfall

Pew Charitable Trusts Report: Many states addressed long-standing issues and reduced taxes. Now, budget stresses are widespread.

Ketteler: The Numbers Tell The Story In Kearsarge School Spending Debate

Newbury's Kearsarge Budget Committee member: Unfortunately, the huge per-pupil costs have not paid dividends in student achievement.

NH Taxpayers Spending More Than $21,000 Per Pupil On Public Education

School funding has grown by $400M since 2021; the increase in spending comes at the same time enrollment in public schools has plunged.

Chief Justice Denies Telling Hantz Marconi It Was OK To Meet With Sununu About Husband's Investigation

The indictment alleged she told Gov. Sununu the investigation needed to wrap up because the judge was recused from hearing important cases.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Reverses Policy Banning Kidney Transplants Over COVID Status

NH AG Office: After a review, DHMC has changed its policies to align with patients' rights and state law requirements.

New Executive Council Gets To Work Scrutinizing Ways To Save Money

A new Executive Council got to work with many questions for commissioners and department heads about ways to get more with less money.

New Governor Sits Down With Press Discussing Budget, Getting Tough On Drug Dealers

Gov. Kelly Ayotte held her first post-Executive Council press conference, offering thoughts about education funding, pensions, and more.

State EFA Program Expansion Panned And Praised At Public Hearing

Removing the salary cap from the Education Freedom Account program will expand alternative opportunities to all of NH’s children, some say.

As A New Session Begins, With 1,155 Bills, Here's How To Find, Track, And Testify On Legislation

The high number of bills has kept OLS cranking; the team has been working through every holiday since Thanksgiving, including Christmas.

In A ‘Reasonably Busy Year' For Energy Bills, Debates On Administration, Offshore Wind Loom Large

A new year, a new governor, and a new Legislature. But many debates in New Hampshire remain the same headed into the next administration.

New Hampshire Lawmakers Seek Education Freedom Account Expansion

House Bill 115 would remove the salary cap on the Education Freedom Account program by eliminating a single sentence.

Ayotte, GOP Govs Back Trump's ‘Government Efficiency' Plan Drawing Criticism From Dems

Gov. Kelly Ayotte is among 26 Republican governors backing President-elect Donald Trump’s federal Department of Government Efficiency plan.

NH Supreme Court Rules AG Violated Neo-Nazi's Free Speech

The constitution even applies to neo-Nazis, like the ones in NCS-131, according to a New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling Friday.

Buckley's Pick For DNC Chair Voted To Kill FITN, Wanted MN To Go First

NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley commended Ken Martin, leader of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, for having a 25-0 electoral record.

New Hampshire Democrats Want Feds To Tax Families Who Get EFA Funding

State Rep. David Luneau, D-Hopkinton, an opponent of the program, wants 1099 forms issued so education spending can be counted as income.

Why Did Kearsarge Reject $27,000 Per Student Spending Cap? It Was Too Low.

How much is too much to ask New Hampshire taxpayers to spend on a public school student’s education?

King: Trump, Who Thinks He Bought The Nation, Now Eyes The World

Executive producer, host: The cross-border trading United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a vast improvement over its predecessor, NAFTA.

NH Democrats Denounce I&D Income Tax Repeal ... But Won't File Bill To Bring It Back

The consensus in Concord is that next year’s budget will involve tough fights over spending cuts. Democrats blame GOP “mismanagement.”

Analysis: Ayotte's Speech Hints At The Budget Battle Ahead

Graham: The secret of being a successful statewide Republican in NH is no secret. Just watch what Gov. Chris Sununu did and do the same.

New Hampshire House Convening Day Fails To Change Many Rules

Proposed amendments to existing rules for the House Representatives did not fare well on Convening Day Wednesday — with a few exceptions.

New Hampshire Could Face Significant Deficit Unless Revenues Improve

With the FY2025 half over, NH faces a revenue deficit large enough to wipe out last fiscal year’s surplus and end the biennium in red ink.

Sorg: Why The Claremont School Funding Decisions Must Be Overruled

Former Rep, attorney: The state-provided and state-funded public education attributions by 18th-century authors were studiously vague.

Gov.-Elect Ayotte Announces New Hires — But Not How Much They'll Make

Governor-elect Kelly Ayotte announced several hires for the Governor’s office ahead of her inauguration on Thursday.

U.S. Attorney Young Says She Is Resigning; Is NH AG A Possibility?

Jane Young will leave office Jan. 17. During her tenure, the Office prosecuted a variety of complex federal crimes.

Jimmy Carter Helped Create The FITN Primary Story

Iowa often gets the credit for vaulting his political career. But the peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia, came in 2nd there and then won NH.

Winners! Losers! Biggest Story Of 2024! It's All In The Year-End Reader Survey!

Survey: Former president Donald Trump saying “Fight! Fight! Fight!” after an assassin attempted to kill him was the quote of the year.

Press Conferences And Policy Fights: Sununu Looks Back On Eight Years

Governor Chris Sununu’s time in office was marked by, and perhaps defined by, an affinity for the public spotlight; plans are uncertain.

N.H. Getting $191 Million For Universal Broadband

The state will also get $4.9M for computer literacy and devices for seniors, rural residents, low-income urban residents, and New Americans.

MSNBC Host Hits Shaheen Over Age Issue

Sen. Shaheen is the state’s senior senator. If she runs again and wins, she will be 85 when she finishes. The average age of senators is 64.

Camping Bans, Penalties After Supreme Court Ruling Could Worsen Homelessness, Experts Say

National Homelessness Law Center tracked cities that have passed anti-homeless camping bans or expanded existing camping bans since June.

New Hampshire Has A Big Dam Problem, So Lawmakers Pitch New Fees To Cover Millions In Repairs

Of the 64 state-owned dams classified as “high hazard,” meaning their failure could result in loss of life, while 33 are in poor condition.

The Next Steps For New Hampshire Housing Advocates In 2025

Governor-elect Kelly Ayotte reiterates promises to reduce state approval processes while Reps eye renewed efforts for ADUs​​.