Innis/Kofalt: HB 396 Brings Common Sense To Debate Over Biological Sex

Pols: The real issue is current law is not sufficiently clear, and lawsuits thrive on ambiguity — while activists make everything worse.

Analysis: Yes, New Hampshire, There Really Is A 2024 Presidential Race

Last week, UNH dropped polls from 3 New England states — when eyeing the numbers, New Hampshire may as well have been on its own planet.

House Tackles Gun Rights, Healthcare And Rights Of The Undocumented

Speaker: “Despite distractions today, the House passed 64 bills on Consent and voted on more than 40 bills on the Regular Calendar."

Senate Finalizes Legal Weed Bill, Now On To The House

Despite concerns that it will “change the fabric of our state,” cannabis sales for adults in the 603 got one big step closer late Thursday.

$38 Million YDC Verdict Could Cost Taxpayers Far More

NH is a self-insured state — meaning there's no liability coverage policy for the 1,300 Sununu Youth Detention Center abuse survivors.

Poll: NH Voters Support Girls-Only Sports, Oppose Sanctuary Cities

That's just one of several political issues New Hampshire voters say Democrats are getting wrong, the poll shows.

New Hampshire Among 30 States Suing Ticketmaster Parent Company

The lawsuit claims that Live Nation —​ which also owns Ticketmaster —​ has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry.

NH State Senate Backs Expanding EFA Eligibility, Prohibits Mandatory School Mask Policies

ADU and extended liquor hours bills nixed; voter checklist cleanup approved; $26M more for retirement; more.

2024 Presidential Election Could Come Down To Independents, But What Do They Want?

If history is any guide, the key to victory in the November election will be winning the independent vote.

Sununu Signs Bill Giving Tenant Rights To Domestic Violence Victims, Part Of National Trend

House Bill 261, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2025, also expands protections against discriminatory evictions for domestics, sexual assaults.

Key Members Of House Threaten To Vote Against Cannabis Bill After NH Senate Changes

For New Hampshire stakeholders, advocates, lawmakers, and the governor, the final weeks of the debate are more uncertain than ever.

John Doe Ex-Keene Cop Cleared From ‘Laurie List' Of Dishonest Police

A retired Keene police officer is getting his name removed from the state’s Laurie List, now called the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule.

Williams: U.S. Postal Service Asking For Another Taxpayer Bailout

President of Taxpayers Protection Alliance: Repeated taxpayer-funded bailouts will not fix accountability and fiscal discipline at the USPS.

Executive Council OKs New Contract For Hampstead Hospital, More Crop Loss Funds

Councilors also tabled $5.8M for tourism promotion, photography, and video footage, mostly awarded to out-of-state firms and companies.

NH State Senate Passes Bill Banning Biological Males From Girls-Only Sports

HB 1205 requires public schools to designate sports teams as boys, girls — females at the time of birth or co-ed for grades 5-12.

Miller: Local Hospitals Play Key Role In New Hampshire Healthcare

Rochester retiree: Frisbie Memorial Hospital staff are professional, competent, and compassionate; we want them to grow and thrive.

New Hampshire Reacts To News Of Biden-Trump Debate ‘Rumble'

It’s “Make my day” vs. “Let’s get ready to rumble!” as the oldest presidential candidates in history agree to debate in June and September.

Keller: RFK Jr.'s Campaign Shows Just How Out Of Touch Republicans, Democrats Are With Young Voters

"If you're under 30, you probably know my name, but you may not know much about me," said Kennedy.

Brake For Moose Campaign: Watch Out For These Behemoths

The state’s 2023 population of moose is estimated at between 3,000 and 4,000.

Graham: Biden's Terrible Tariff Ploy Proves His Priority Isn't Climate, It's Politics

Making imported steel and aluminum more expensive means everything Americans buy made with those two basic ingredients will cost more.

Illegal Crossings In NH Border Region Hit Record High In April

More bad news for border security — Illegal crossings in the border region that includes the Granite State hit a new record in April.

House Kills 'HOMEnibus Bill,' Voting Against Attempt To Incentivize Housing

The NH House voted down a bipartisan bill meant to make it easier to build housing in the state, 188-173, killing it for the year.

In New Hampshire Governor’s Race, Some Finance Reports Are Clearer Than Others

Cinde Warmington’s spreadsheet, as an example, is presented in tiny, garbled font; it’s nearly impossible to read unless zooming in by 400%.

Lawmakers Hear Some Good News About State Revenues — And Reasons For Concern

Business taxes, the state’s largest source of revenue, were $2.3 million higher in April but $11.1M below where they were last year.

Distant Dome: It's Hard To Keep A Straight Face Sometimes

Rayno: How do politicians keep a straight face when they put out press releases like the governor’s office did last week?

New Hampshire Voters Have Until June 4 To Change Party Affiliation Before The State Primary

Registered voters who wish to change their party affiliation should visit their local town/city clerk’s office before the deadline.

Powell: Holy Hero! Robert, Anthony, The Duke, And The Making Of An American Legend

Batman is fictional, but many don’t know co-creator Bill Finger drew on larger-than-life historical figures when creating him in 1939.

ACLU-NH Files Brief Backing Free Speech For White Supremacist Group

NH AG is “disappointed” by the support; says it is a violation of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act to commit trespass motivated by race.

Sununu Throws Down On Massachusett's Healey: Stick To Raising Taxes

Gov. Maura Healey (D) has apparently had enough of the ‘Don’t MASS Up New Hampshire’ messaging from GOP candidates for governor.

Union Presidents: Thank Goodness For New Hampshire Teachers

Howes and Tuttle: What makes Granite State teachers so special is their commitment to the success of every student.

State Senate Committee Lowers Eligibility For Education Freedom Account Program

The change would lower eligibility for the program to 400% of poverty, reducing costs to around $50M out of $3.5B NH spends on K-12 schools.

New Hampshire State Revenues Rebound In April

Data: $38.2M more came in than expected; the rebound came a month after returns were well below plan and the prior fiscal year for March.

Aron: Shaheen, Biden And Their Doublespeak On Israel

Acworth state Representative: U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and the Biden administration are once again talking from both sides of their mouths.

Six Months To Election Day, Campaign Pros Say Time Is Shorter Than Pols Think

“Time is a terrible variable in politics,” said Neil Levesque, director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College.

Is DOJ Close To Filing An Antitrust Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster?

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into claims that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are violating antitrust laws.

Shaheen Condemns Israel For Going Too Far In Response To Hamas Terror Attack

Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, evaded answering whether the nation was “behaving in a genocidal manner”; said Ukraine was vital to U.S. interests.

New Hampshire Scores 82 out of 100 for Financial Transparency

New report puts state at the top for financial transparency

Speaking Of Words: 'Anti-Semite' And 'Anti-Semitism' As Words

Ferber: All these words deserve a column of their own, indeed a whole book, for this, I want to say something about a pair in the air today.

NH House Votes To End Child Marriages; Defeats Parental Notification Bill

The House initially approved SB 417, which increases guidelines for out-of-home placements for children, 191-174; it now heads to committee.

NH Senate Passes Bills Making Name Changes Harder For Felons, Easier For Charter Schools To Get Building Aid

The state Senate also approved HB 1579 that provides an extra $200 per student in a merged school district for two years.