In Claremont Deficit Disaster, Bluff Elementary Could Be First Casualty

The proposed closure of the school, which is home to approximately 170 students, comes as the district faces a sudden $5 million deficit.

Worst-Ever NAEP Test Results A 'Five Alarm Fire' For U.S. Public Schools

The dismal numbers, released on Tuesday, are also amplifying concerns in the Granite State, where per-pupil spending is soaring.

Poll Shows Granite Staters Blame Big Pharma For High Drug Costs

An NHJournal/Praecones Analytica poll of Granite State voters shows they agree with President Donald Trump about the need for lower costs.

Claremont School Chairwoman Wants Criminal Investigation Into Budget Crisis

“I personally believe the magnitude of our situation warrants an investigation,” Heather Whitney said of the missing millions of dollars.

Newly Formed Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee To Start Work This Fall

According to the Department of Justice, the committee’s 17 members include several state officials.

YDC Abuse Survivors Oppose AG Formella's Reappointment

Survivors of the Sununu Youth Detention Center sexual abuse scandal are urging the Executive Council to reject John Formell's reappointment.

State Revenues Down For Second Month In A Row For New Fiscal Year

Is the state heading toward a $120 million deficit? July and August are not large revenue months for the state ... but September is.

New Hampshire Aims To Take Gun Law Dispute With Massachusetts To Supreme Court

New Hampshire and 24 other states want to take Massachusetts to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute over gun laws.

Distant Dome: New Hampshire's Own Trail Of Tears

Rayno: The GOP-controlled government embarked on its own Trail of Tears involving more than 1,000 people who were physically abused at YDC.

Claremont's Fiscal Disarray Flagged By State Reviews Years Before Current Crisis

SAU 6 misused federal grant money for years by paying people it later could not identify during an education department review.

Inflation Reduction Act Rebates For Renewable Energy Appliances A Year Away

$34 million in energy efficiency rebates for heat pumps, induction or electric stoves, and heat pump dryers are awaiting federal approval.

As National Headwinds Hit NH Economy, Unemployment Rises And Costs Climb: NHFPI Study

Sletten: New Hampshire’s economy is showing signs of strain as national headwinds collide with longstanding state challenges.

Trump To Award Giuliani Presidential Medal Of Freedom After NH Vehicle Crash

The announcement on social media came the same day the former NYC mayor was released from a hospital after being injured in a crash.

Granite State Grit: New Hampshire Ranked 7th Hardest-Working State In U.S.

Forget “Granite.” New Hampshire is the “Donna Summer” State. We're working hard for the money.

Claremont School Board Vice Chair Resigns, Slams 'Architects Of Disaster'

Vice Chairman Frank Sprague abruptly resigned the same day word leaked of a possible $4M bailout loan for the Claremont School District.

Distant Dome: Electric Ratepayers Caught In Upward Spiral

Rayno: There are no data centers in NH today, but the Free State/Libertarians in the Legislature would like to change that.

Innis And Manzur Enter New Hampshire's U.S. Senate Race, Creating Two Competitive Primaries

Both the Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire have competitions in 2026.

Report: Magistrate Ignored Warnings Before Releasing Marisol Fuentes' Killer

A magistrate ignored evidence that Michael Gleason Jr. was dangerous and allowed him to post bail months before he killed Marisol Fuentes.

Class Dismissed: Claremont Fires 19 In Budget Freefall, City Floats Rescue Loan Plan

Educators were fired on Friday, but the district official who oversaw the budget fiasco will continue receiving a paycheck, officials said.

New Date: Dick Tofel To Headline InDepthNH.Org's 10th Anniversary Oct. 22

It will be all about us, you, and the future of news in New Hampshire with guest speaker Dick Tofel, the former president of ProPublica.

Top Marks: New Hampshire Community Colleges Earn Best Ranking In New England

As some grow skeptical about the value of a traditional 4-year college education, NH’s community college system is receiving high marks.

Incompetence, Mismanagement Blamed For Claremont's Multi-Million-Dollar Budget Hole

How it got itself into fiscal trouble is just as astounding as the total dollar amount.

Active With The Activists: Defending Democracy, Bridge By Bridge

Alpert: A national group of bridge protesters, including in New Hampshire, called it “Be Brave Day” on Friday.

NHFPI Study: New Hampshire Ranks Last In The Nation For Public Higher Education Funding

Granite Staters are facing high costs for attendance, which may limit access to degrees that are critical for high-demand careers.

Teen Pleads Guilty To Murdering Sister-In-Law And Nephews

Eric Sweeney pleaded guilty to the lesser second-degree murder charges, but is not getting any deal on the potential sentencing in October.

Contempt Charge Hangs Over Man Who Claims Wrongful Conviction; Broken Family Speaks Out

Robert LaMontagne was convicted of heinous crimes. It ripped his family apart and children were subjected to a life in abusive foster care.

Distant Dome: Education Freedom Account Expansion Will Be Costly

Rayno: Free money is free money, so many NH parents lined up at the non-public schoolhouse door in the last month to grab what they could.

AG Bondi Appoints Creegan Interim U.S. Attorney For The District Of New Hampshire

Erin Creegan has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire.

Lakes And Mountains And Fun The Focus Of Executive Council Meeting At Mount Sunapee

The woods, water, and wildlife bring in almost $4 billion a year to the Granite State as well as providing jobs for 100,000.

From Paris To Dublin, New Hampshire: Friends Remember Remarkable Life Of Augusta Petrone

Friends, family, and political leaders gathered Sunday at the Park Theatre to honor the life of Augusta Petrone.

'Utterly Terrifying': Dartmouth Scientists Reeling From Trump's Biomedical Research Cuts

The first bucket is grants that have already been awarded but were terminated by the federal government.

A Q&A With New Hampshire's State Epidemiologist, Dr. Benjamin Chan

Dr. Benjamin Chan spoke with New Hampshire Bulletin for a wide-ranging interview.

New Hampshire Schools Know 'AI Is Here,' So The Focus Turns To Shaping Guidelines

A coalition of NH groups has produced 77 pages of guidelines for teachers and school administrators to use those AI tools responsibly.

Texas Toast? The Day New Hampshire Democrats Tried To Deny A Quorum

The rules regarding achieving a quorum in the two states differ significantly ... Not that Granite State Democrats haven’t tried.

Education Freedom Account Program Hits Its Enrollment Cap

If the average grant remains the same as the past school year, the program will cost the state approximately $52 million this fiscal year.

Analysis: Don't Bet On A Midterm Congressional Redistricting In New Hampshire

Graham: The Lone Star State sparked a panic among Democrats when it announced plans to redraw its maps for 2026. But NH ain’t Texas.

Active With The Activists: Pam Smart Supporters Appeal To Gov. Ayotte

On the 35th anniversary of Pamela Smart’s incarceration, a group of formerly incarcerated women came to the Statehouse to plead her case.

Distant Dome: Things Will Be Vastly Different Next Session

Rayno: Beginning in September, the legislating rhythm around the State House will be going from three-quarter time to nine over eight.

State Suicide Prevention Efforts Are Lacking Amid Federal Cuts

The report notes prevention efforts are most effective when they are focused on higher-risk populations, areas, age groups, and occupations.

New Hampshire's Governor Criticizes Utility Regulators' Decision On Eversource Rates

“I'm extremely disappointed in the recent decision by the Public Utilities Commission,” Gov. Kelly Ayotte said in a statement.