Update: After NHJ Report, NH Democrats Cancel Post-Assassination Event Attacking 'Dictator' Trump

Ray Buckley has publicly called Trump “unhinged,” “mentally ill,” and “a pedophile, money laundering, sell out who sh*ts his pants.”

Granite State Republicans Talk Conventions Past, Historic Politics Of Upcoming Convention

The RNC 2024 convention will be the first convention in more than 130 years to nominate a former president as its candidate.

Bosen: Biden Keeps Democrats Trapped In Political 'Suicide Pact'

Democrat activist, lawyer: Want to know why Biden will lose in 2024? Just look at why Hillary lost in 2016.

Granite State Pols React To Deadly Assassination Attempt Targeting Trump

Some expressions came from Democrats who, as recently as earlier the same day, were publicly describing Trump as a potential “dictator.”

de Almeida: Voting Rights Are At Risk In New Hampshire

HB 1569 would remove any exceptions for proving voter identification, eliminating affidavits workarounds when the accepted documents.

Sticker Shock On New Men's Prison Plan And Hospital Issues Rage At Council Meeting

A new state prison for men in Concord might cost as much as $500 million. Plus, Councilors check out Hooksett rocket launchers.

NH FPI: State Revenue Surplus Holds, Business Tax Receipts Underperform

Sletten: Growth in the last year was dependent on the somewhat higher lottery, Meals and Rentals Tax, and Insurance Premium Tax revenues.

Doctor: Declaring Independence From Smoking Should Be A Policy Priority

23rd Secretary of the U.S. DHHS: Science and research have created smoke-free options, offering smokers an alternative to smoking.

Carroll County F&G Commissioner Price Resigns Before Council Hearing

Fish and Game Commissioner Susan Price resigned, saying she saw “no fair or reasonable path forward” to defend herself adequately.

Alleged Racist, Homophobic Remarks Got State Representative Fired As VT Prison Guard

Jon Stone of Claremont worked in corrections at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, VT, until he was fired in 2021.

Keller: Fear Factor May Be Helping Biden Hold The Line With Democrats

Others less aligned with Biden, like left-wing Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, were notably more circumspect.

Cyanobacteria In NH Lakes An Increasing Problem That May Be Linked To ALS

Cyanobacteria, known for its appearance as blue-green algae, is naturally occurring scum; Winnipesaukee had it for the first time in 2024.

State OKs Mount Sunapee Plan With Conditions To Work On Lagoons

This is the 3rd operating plan approved for Vail after it assumed a lease held for 20 years by the former owners, who retired in 2023.

The View From Rattlesnake Ridge: Great Grandma Emelia's Black Raspberry Crumble

King: Certain species of plants and animals are especially adapted to the forest edge and these species are often more familiar to humans.

Spillane: Let's Stand Together To Protect The Heart Of Our Republic

Deerfield GOP state Rep: The differences between the Democrats and Republicans show big consequences for where our country is headed.

Upcoming SAVE Act Vote Turns Spotlight On NH Democrats' Voter ID Stance

Should non-citizens be legally allowed to vote in U.S. elections? Should non-citizens be able to register to vote without ever being asked?

Celebrate Safely With Fireworks This Fourth Of July

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal: With the Fourth of July approaching, it's important to remember that safety should be a top priority.

Trump Holds Narrow Lead Over Biden In Post-Debate St. A's Poll Of NH Voters

A new Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll, which sampled 1,746 registered voters two days after the debate, shows Trump with a 2% lead.

NH Democrats Dodge Questions About Biden's Debate Fiasco

“Suck it up, Buttercup.” That was former NHDP state chair Kathy Sullivan's response to her fellow party members panicking about Joe Biden.

NHJ Readers And Shaheen Agree: Biden's Ability To Serve As POTUS In Doubt

Granite Staters were stunned by President Biden’s halting, angry performance in Thursday night’s debate with former President Trump.

As Biden Speculation Surges, NH Democrat Candidates Remain Silent

CBS News poll: After the debate, 72% of Americans say President Joe Biden lacks the mental acuity to do the job of president.

Active With The Activists: Grad Students End Strike At Dartmouth With Better Pay And Benefits

Workers will receive a 17.5% pay increase in the first year of the 3-year contract, bringing their annual stipend to $47,000 annually.

Distant Dome: No Time For Politics When Health System In Crisis

Rayno: As most know, mental health patients still are warehoused in hospitals in violation of a court ruling forbidding the practice.

New Hampshire Is New England's Number One In Post-COVID Job Recovery

Among the six New England states, New Hampshire had the biggest surge in payrolls, up three percent.

Post-Debate Podcast: Biden's Fallen And He Can't Get Up

Corey Lewandowski, Matthew Bartlett, UNH political science professor Dante Scala, and Drew Cline wonder if this ends Biden's candidacy.

Analysis: Biden's Debate Debacle Latest Example Of Dems' Struggles With Biology

Graham: “Father Time is undefeated.” It's an indisputable statement Democrats continue to dispute. But Americans saw it Thursday night.

'Biden Was Historically Dreadful' — Granite Staters React To Biden Vs. Trump Debate

“We r f-----,” texted former gubernatorial candidate Arnie Arnesen, a progressive; Jay Surdukowski​ said: “Calling it now — Biden is toast.”

Council OKs Mount Washington Environmental Study; Hears Concerns About NH Electric Co-Op

Much of the comment received on the master plan focused on the need to better study the various uses at the summit including climate change.

Sununu Concerned About Implementing Controversial Voting Bill Before Elections

The bill would require new voter registrations to produce documents proving their citizenship or they would not be allowed to vote.

On Anniversary Of Dobbs Decision, Granite State Dems Pounce On Abortion Issue

All four Democrats in the federal delegation were on hand Monday evening as several hundred supporters gathered at the Statehouse

NH GOP Launches Six-Figure Campaign To Fight Dems' Misinformation On Abortion

New Hampshire Republican leaders gathered at the State House in Concord to plant their political flag with the state’s current abortion law.

May NH State Revenues Show Continued Decline In Key Tax Revenue Sources

State revenues collected in May matched the amount budget writers planned to collect but there could be future challenges.

Lakes Region, Southern White Mountains, And Certain Larger Communities Have Fastest Population Growth Between 2020 And 2023

According to U.S. Census estimates, New Hampshire's population grew by about 23,400 (1.7 percent) between July 2020 and July 2023.

Huyett: There Are No Safe Havens Without The 'Exclusionary Rule'

Christian org attorney: Critics of the law sometimes insist they “support the intent of the law” but oppose the exclusionary rule.

A $42B Broadband Program, Approved In 2021, Has Connected No One To The Web

A year ago this week, New Hampshire pols patted themselves on the back for $200M broadband funding. However, no one has been connected.

Crash Survivors Walk Out Of Zhukovskyy License Hearing

An administrative law judge ruled Volodymyr Zhukovskyy’s “unlawful operation materially contributed to” to the fatal crash.

Fish And Game Commission Votes 8-1 To Ask Governor To Suspend Susan Price

Carroll County’s Commissioner Susan Price was accused of violating a law that prohibits commissioners from discussing personnel matters.

Temperatures Dangerously Spike In Southern New Hampshire Under Heat Dome

The atypical heat is due to “a ribbon of fast-moving air about 10km above earth’s surface.”

Juneteenth 2024: Celebrating Freedom And Advocating For Recognition In NH

New Hampshire Center for Justice and Equity: In 2023, over half of U.S. states recognized Juneteenth as an official public holiday.

Sununu Signs 51 Bills Into Law

The bills included a higher edu commission, fees for right-to-know law requests, and a review of decisions in judicial misconduct cases.