Legislative Committee Puts Off Vote On New Education Rules

The committee was scheduled to vote on a motion to conditionally approve the first half of the “306” rules governing the minimum standards.

ICE Busts Another Illegal In Massachusetts On Sexual Assault Charges

Gean Do Amaral Belafronte unlawfully entered the US, made his way to Nantucket, and was accused of sexually assaulting an island resident.

All Math, No Drama: State Ed Board Renews PragerU Finance Course Without Uproar

Despite unions and Democrats denouncing Cash Course, the BOE, and Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, they were absent for Monday's vote.

Cyanobacteria Warnings And Alerts Removed From Lake Winnipesaukee, Others Added

New warnings were issued Wednesday for Little Lake Sunapee in New London and Webster Lake in Franklin.

Poll: Harris Lead Over Trump Increasing In NH

Smith: Those who watched the September debate between Harris and Trump rate Harris' performance better than Trump's.

New Hampshire's Director Of Tourism Development Resigns

Harnois said her last day will be Sept. 26 and she is heading to Vermont to work for Delaney Event Management in Winooski.

Interest Rate Cuts Help And Hurt States Like New Hampshire: Report

Pew Charitable Trusts’ Fiscal 50 Project: Lower interest rates will reduce revenue streams back to more normal earnings for cash reserves.

Ayotte Holds 3 Point Lead Over Craig In New St. A's Poll

Despite Ayotte's big primary win, she is not getting a honeymoon: A poll Monday puts her in a dead heat with Craig in the governor’s race.

Mass. Guv Takes Craig On Cali Road Trip To Raise Big Bucks In Berkeley

Whether Craig’s alliance with Healey and fundraising jaunt to deep-blue California will turn off undecided NH voters remains to be seen.

NH Median Household Income Increased in 2023, Poverty Remained Steady

Nearly 100,000 Granite Staters had very little income despite purchasing power growing for the median household.

Environmental Safety And Sustainability And Fun Celebrated At Mount Major

It was a two-fer of sorts on Mount Major Thursday as the Forest Society, state, and local officials celebrated a partial trail opening.

Just As White Oak Pond Applies For A Watershed Management Plan, It Gets Cyanobacteria

Green ribbons of material were found floating at the canoe and kayak put-in near the dam at the north end of White Oak Pond Monday.

ConVal Plaintiffs Want GOP Amicus Brief Stricken From Record

Attorneys for ConVal, other districts claim the brief is “both irrelevant to the issues on appeal and inaccurate – factually and legally.”

Second Attempt On Trump's Life Sparks Reax From Both Sides Of NH Politics Aisle

Hours after the story broke, there was rebuke of the Libertarian Party over social media messages promoting deadly violence against pols.

NH AG Formella Wants Social Media Warning Labels

Formella, 41 other AGs are pushing lawmakers to add a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms.

Sununu Signs Law Ending Voting Without ID — Starting Next Year

After the election, NH will no longer allow citizens to vote without an ID and won't allow registration without proof of citizenship.

New Hampshire Republicans Embrace Ayotte, Mock Craig At Unity Breakfast

Brutal math: Of the 33 U.S. House, Senate seats in 6 New England states, Dems hold 32. And only 2 of the 6 states have Republican governors.

NH Democrats: Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote Is 'Anti-American'

NH Democratic Party chair Buckley says, “Republicans can’t win without cheating,” despite polls showing support for voter ID requirements.

Pocketbook Issues, Connection Drove These Primary Voters

In conversations outside the polls Tuesday, voters emphasized inflation and housing, while abortion was also a lightning rod for some women.

Prescott, Tang Williams See GOP Path To Victory In NH Congressional Races

Republicans have lost every race for the House, Senate, and White House since 2010 save one: Frank Guinta in 2014 against Carol Shea-Porter.

Food Insecurity Continues To Increase Among Granite Staters Since 2021

During the 2021-2023 period, approximately 42,300 New Hampshire households, or 7.4 percent of households in the state, were food insecure.

Free Speech Watchdog Fights 'Leftwing Lawfare' By LWV In Biden Robocall Case

If private citizens or groups can invoke the power of the Voting Rights Act against tech companies, well-funded activists could sue anyone.

Federal Judge Rules Against NH Law Protecting Girls Sports From Biological Males

U.S. District Court Judge McCafferty: “HB 1205 on its face discriminates against transgender girls”; she’s likely to overturn the law soon.

Analysis: Trump Gets The Debate He Wanted — Good And Hard

Trump had one mission for the ABC News debate: Tell voters about VP Harris’ long record of supporting far-left policies ... and he blew it.

Electric Vehicle Policy Drives Up Federal Lobbying Spending In First Half Of 2024

While oil and gas are used in the development of EVs, more widespread adoption of electric vehicles would decrease reliance on gasoline.

Earned Interest Saves Day For New Hampshire State Revenue Picture

While not a large revenue month, August saw $144.7 million flow into the state’s coffers, $3.6M more than estimates but $1M less than 2023.

Graham: Tuesday's Big Loser Is New Hampshire's Idiotic September Primary

NH Journal editor: Today’s Sept. 10 state primary is a civic abomination; it should be dragged behind the nearest middle school and clubbed.

Harris Is All-In On Price Controls. Economists Are Not.

It may not be the 1970s. but Kamala Harris is all-in on price control policies practiced by Presidents Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter.

What The Gubernatorial Candidates Have Said – And Not Said – About Housing

For Granite Staters, access to affordable housing is of top importance.

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests Purchases 730 Acres In Berlin

The SPNHF recently purchased and permanently protected a parcel now called the Cascade Hill Forest.

Demers: Partisan Attacks On EFAs Aren't Supported By Facts

Children's Scholarship Fund NH director: Of the 2 errors found out of 50 checked applicants, they were cases of “net vs. gross” incomes.

GOP Lawmakers Ask High Court To Dump Claremont Decisions

As the court eyes the $500M ConVal education funding decision, Republican lawmakers think it is time for the endless legal drama to end.

States, Including New Hampshire, Face Declining Revenues

A Pew Charitable Trusts report says for the first time outside of a recession, states are seeing “real revenue” drops from the prior year.

Analysis: Cringeworthy Craig Dominated By Warmington In Democrat Debate

Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington dominated the Democratic gubernatorial primary debate Wednesday night against former Mayor Joyce Craig.

Keller: Is New Hampshire Still A Battleground State For Trump, Harris?

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to campaign in New Hampshire on Wednesday.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Which Lake Is Fairest Of Them All? Could It Be Newfound?

New Hampshire boasts some of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the world from various reports and points of view, none of which is verifiable.

Council Tables $10.5M Offer For Former Laconia State School

A $10.5M offer by the developers of Woodmont Commons in Londonderry to acquire the former Laconia State School in Laconia was tabled.

Governor Blasts DES On Cyanobacteria Messaging Saying It 'Does Not Kill People'

Saying, “This is not ‘Jaws,’” Gov. Chris Sununu ripped NH DES for its messaging on cyanobacteria blooms appearing on Lake Winnipesaukee.

After $800,000 Treatment In Spring, Cyanobacteria Back On Lake Kanasatka, And Others

Lake Kanasatka now has its first cyanobacteria watch issued for 2024 after the lake association has taken efforts to fight the problem.

Belichick Says Patriots' Recruiting Hurt By 'Taxachusetts'

Former coach Bill Belichick says the Bay State’s millionaire tax makes it harder for the New England Patriots to recruit top players.