The Politics Of 'Visibility' On Full Display In The Granite State This Weekend

Sometimes visibility is organized. Sometimes it's impromptu. But gatherings for visibility are found at intersections across New Hampshire.

Point/Counterpoint: Polling In The Modern Campaign Era

One side says polling’s problem is its effect on discourse, while the other says measuring candidate popularity is still worthwhile.

Davidge: How Over-The-Air TV Ads Could Shape The 2024 Election

Broadcasting CEO: Old-fashioned over-the-air television could still play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome.

New DNA Results Coming In 1988 Sharon Johnson Murder Case

The New England Innocence Project pushed to reopen the case and has forced the state to produce evidence that had long been considered lost.

St A's Poll: Harris, Ayotte Both Hold Single-Digit Leads In Race Slowly Tilting Toward GOP

The modest moves appear to track the national trend, which shows a tight race for the White House, but with a modicum of momentum for Trump.

Big ARPA Spending Ok'd For New YDC, Fish Hatchery Renovation, Highway Upgrades

The council approved a $32.3M contract with Hutter Construction Corp. for the new Youth Development facility at Hampstead Hospital.

Analysis: WMUR Gov Debate Skips Taxes, Economy For Abortion, Trump

The debate did not featu questions about rising prices, jobs, the state budget, or one of the top two issues of this governor’s race, taxes.

New Hampshire Named No. 1 For Jobs

WalletHub: New Hampshire tops the nation for “job-market strength and economic vitality.”

New Hampshire's Interest And Dividends Tax — And Why It's A Hot Campaign Issue – Explained

Data: 10% of filers pay the I&D tax; half the revenue comes from people making $200K in interest a year; everyone earning $2,400-plus pays.

'Jeanne Shaheen, Taxing Machine?' Senator Endorses Craig Income Tax Plan

Some politicos noted the irony of Shaheen embracing a tax hike in a governor’s race after previously rejecting and backing new taxes.

Biden Calls Trump Supporters 'Garbage'; NH Pols React

Biden commented while appearing on a GOTV Zoom call for Voto Latino; Harris distanced herself from the remark; president revises statement.

New Poll Shows NH Democrats Still On Wrong Side Of Girls' Sports Issue

Every single Democrat in the legislature voted against the GOP-sponsored “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” — a risky political move.

NH Retirement System Realizes 8.8% Investment Return In Fiscal Year 2024

At the close of fiscal year (FY) 2024, the retirement system’s unaudited trust fund assets were $12.2 billion.

Senator Secures $15K Grant For Henniker’s White Birch Community Center

State Sen. Dan Innis of Bradford delivered the check from The Headlands Foundation Tuesday. The center offers child care, senior services.

Recreation Plan OK'd Through 2028 For Conn. Lakes Headwaters Tract, Issues Remain

The new recreation agreement calls for no major changes in allowed uses from the past 20 years, including snowmobiling, hunting and fishing.

Podcast: ‘What the Chicken Knows,’ Talking with Sy Montgomery

NH Secrets, Legends & Lore Podcast: The Granite State author speaks about her new book.

New Hampshire Gubernatorial Candidates Face Balancing Act: More Housing Vs. Local Control

The two goals – building new housing and allowing communities to retain veto power over that housing – are often at odds.

New Hampshire To Spend Additional Million Dollars To Improve Suicide Prevention Hotline

The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved nearly $1M more in federal funds to help with outreach around a rebrand for the hotline.

Counties Upset Over Aurora Sustainable’s North Country Timber Proposal

Concerns are raised about an agreement to reduce the amount of timber cut from the 145,000-acre Connecticut Lakes Headwaters tract.

Craig Cracks: Democrat Admits Income Tax Plan, 'Open' To Raising Exemption Threshold

At Thursday's Greater Manchester Chamber debate, the Democrat candidate for governor discussed reinstituting part of NH's I&D tax.

Trump Pops In Emerson Poll — Is New Hampshire Back In Play?

Former Trump spokesman Sean Spicer, co-host of the Morning Meeting with veteran journalist Mark Halperin, thinks so.

Housing Is Big Issue In Race For Governor: Ayotte, Craig Weigh In

According to the NH Housing 2023 Statewide Needs Assessment, the current housing shortage is 23,000 units. It is a key voter concern.

Craig Hits Ayotte On Opioids, But Benefited Financially From Drug Crisis

Joyce Craig injected opioids into the governor’s race but may end up in reputation rehab after her GOP opponent’s counterattack.

Supreme Court Members Recuse Themselves En Masse From Hantz Marconi Case

Assoc. Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi’s legal team has named Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald as a material witness in her alleged crime.

Pro-Life Group Attacks Ayotte Over Supporting NH Abortion Law

Cornerstone Action was critical of Kelly Ayotte and Gov. Chris Sununu, calling him “the most pro-abortion GOP governor in U.S. history.”

'Home School' Driver's Education Model Gets The OK From NH House Committee

House Bill 55 would end the requirement that teenagers between 15 and 18 years old take an approved driver’s education course in NH.

Legislature Not Likely To Pursue Hantz Marconi Impeachment, Top Lawmakers Say

The court extended a prior leave of absence “pending further developments” for Supreme Court Associate Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi.

New Hampshire To Start Distributing 'Summer EBT' Funds In November

The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee approved accepting $5.3M in federal funds; 44,000 kids are expected to benefit from the program.

Bradley: What's At Stake On Nov. 5

Senate president: With the GOP, in charge, we have accomplished a lot. U.S. News and World Report ranks NH as the 2nd Best State to live in.

Craig Applauds Biden's 'Lock Him Up' Trump Attack At Concord Campaign Stop

President Biden made the comment at the state Democratic Party headquarters after giving a speech at nearby NHTI community college.

NHPR Debate Covers Abortion, Climate, And Trump — But Skips Tax Hike Topic Entirely

Moderators Josh Rogers and Annmarie Timmins asked about abortion at least 6 times, but taxes, NH's budget, and the economy were ignored.

Half Of NH's Medicare Advantage Insured May Need New Plan: Insurance Dept.

About 44,000 seniors may need to choose a new plan or carrier due to rising healthcare costs and a federal reduction in Medicare funds.

NH Ranked #1 For Personal Safety, #2 Overall Safest State In U.S.

The study is the latest ranking placing the Granite State at either the top or near the top in the U.S. on metrics.

Silber: Ayotte Vs. Craig: A Stark Contrast In Accomplishments And Competence

Former Lakes Region Rep: The I&D Tax hits average citizens, especially seniors and savers, NH DRA data shows. But Craig wants it restored.

Record Cyanobacteria Season Ends With $500,000 ARPA Funds For Towns

Officials saw records broken for the number of months of posted warnings for cyanobacteria on lakes and ponds; awareness has increased, too.

Absentee Voters Should Mail Ballots As Soon As Possible, Secretary Of State Says

Mailed-in absentee ballots must be received by local city and town clerks by 5 p.m. on Election Day.

Judge Losing Patience With Delays In Jail Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Two alleged sexual assault victims have filed civil cases against former Corrections Officer Max Fournier, but the cases are stalled.

Last Of ARPA Funds Committed By Fiscal Committee, Mostly For Mental Health Care

Gov. Chris Sununu went to the legislative fiscal committee to ask for the last of the commitments to the almost $1B in post COVID-19 funds.

Corrections Department Ordered To Take Back Guard Nabbed In Hunting Probe

Corrections Officer Sgt. Gerald Williams learned that simply being accused of a crime is enough to get you fired from your job.

Sununu Stumps For Ayotte As New Poll Gives Her 1 Point Lead Over Craig

Craig has insisted the impending elimination of New Hampshire’s tax on interest and dividends equates to “a tax cut for millionaires.”