Live Free, Pay Less: NH Ranked #1 For Lowest Tax Burden In Lower 48

Days after being ranked No. 1 for best taxpayer ROI, another study found NH to have the lowest overall tax burden in the continental U.S.

Conval's 'Boys In Girls Locker Rooms' Policy Sparks Fed Civil Rights Inquiry

The U.S. Department of Education said it is investigating a potential civil rights violation by the Contoocook Valley School District.

No Opposition To Bill To Hike Toll Rates For Non-New Hampshire EZ Pass Owners

Speakers said that such practices are common in other states where NH EZ Pass holders pay more than their state's EZ Pass holders.

Political Consultant Begins Live Streaming NH Executive Council Meetings On YouTube

On March 25, Chris Maidment, a consultant for Councilors John Stephen and David Wheeler, live-streamed the meeting for the first time.

U.S. Attorney Creegan Taps Terrorism, Drug Crime Veterans For Leadership Posts

NH may be one of America’s safest places, but Erin Creegan says proximity to drug trafficking routes means vigilance is still required.

Anamaki Chronicles: North Country Lives Well-Worth Celebrating

King: A quiet North Country triumvirate lived lives that are still celebrated by nurtured children and their children's children.

Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Cliff Blake, The Voice Of Channel 11

Also: Newport and Warner educators, an Errol veteran, a Sandown police officer and volunteer firefighter, and a Keene counselor.

New Hampshire House Bucks GOP Leadership And Approves Battery Recycling Program

HB 1602 would allow the state to join other states in a battery manufacturers' program to provide recycling for lithium and rechargeables.

Senate Passes Bill Allowing ATCs To Grow Greenhouse Cannabis; Approves Locker Room Bill

SB 665-FN, requiring pharmacies to charge consumers the lowest available price for prescription drugs, received a 24-0 state Senate vote.

No Kings Protests March 28 In NH

Saturday's No Kings Protests have already listed 50 locations in New Hampshire.

Photos Show Overjoyed Dog Thanking Firefighter Who Saved His Life After Freak Accident In New Hampshire

A "lucky pupper" is showing his appreciation for the firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident in New Hampshire last month.

New Hampshire House Approves Raft Fee For Cyanobacteria Mitigation

HB 1477 establishes a $50 registration fee for anchored floats, rafts, and inflatables on public waters. It is expected to raise $1.4M.

New Hampshire Bill Could Hike Fees At State Parks For Massachusetts Residents And Other Out-Of-Staters

A bill filed by state Sen. Keith Murphy would allow New Hampshire to double the cost of park entry for people who don't live in the state.

Conservatives Hope Bipartisan Bill Could Lead To End Of New Hampshire Common Core

HB 1571 would require the state to review its standards in English/language arts, mathematics, and science in 2027 — and issue new ones.

State Tax Amnesty Program Adds $103.8 Million To New Hampshire Coffers

The revenue will boost both the general and the education trust funds. Business taxes are also expected to rise for March and April.

Speaking Of Words: Hap, Luck, And Fortune

Ferber: I resist venting peeves in this column. But it is a loss to the language when important distinctions like this one are blurred.

Writing On The Fly: Fly Fishing With New Eyes

Liset: Familiarity is comfortable. Not much thinking has to happen. However, sometimes it is good to look at old water with “New Eyes.”

NH's First Turtle Tunnels Aim To Save Their Lives On The Road

Turtles and salamanders just got some help crossing the roads of New Hampshire.

In Win For NH GOP, EPA's Zeldin Pledges Swift Review Of Vehicle Mandate Case

In updated court filings, state attorneys argue the lawsuit is less about clean air and more about a contractor trying to salvage a deal.

It Goes To Eleven! NH Named #1 In Taxpayer ROI For 11th Year

For the 11th consecutive year, WalletHub declares New Hampshire’s state government the best deal for taxpayers in the United States.

Support Grows For Tougher Impaired Driving Penalties In New Hampshire

SB 620 doubles the administrative license suspension penalty for breath test refusal from 6 months to 1 year.

New Hampshire Income Tax Debate: Delaware Dream Or Connecticut Nightmare?

Critics say the problem with Andru Volinsky’s 3-3 income tax plan isn’t today’s math but the fear there will be two higher taxes tomorrow.

InDepthNH.Org Writers Win NENPA Awards

Garry Rayno, Paula Tracy, and Arnie Alpert won awards in the highly competitive New England Newspaper and Press Association’s media contest.

Hochul: 'Captive' Taxpayers Are Escaping NY For Low-Tax States Like New Hampshire

NY’s Democratic governor’s admission that taxpayers were viewed as “captives” and comments about millionaires sparked social media reaction.

After Political Debacle, 74 Bills Die In House Without A Vote

A series of scheduling woes, lack of time, and partisan machinations upended the New Hampshire tradition of every bill receiving a vote.

Council Unanimously Passes 4 GO-NORTH Federal Rural Health Grants

The Executive Council voted unanimously to support four of 5 key hubs of the wheel to distribute funds in the new "GO-NORTH" initiative.

Public Gives Feedback On New Hampshire Bill To Limit School CRT, LGBTQ+ Ideology Curriculum

HB 1792 would prohibit districts and personnel from teaching critical race theory and LGBTQ+ and create a right of action for parents.

Ayotte Demands Action On ISO-NE Screw Up Sending Electricity Rates Soaring

According to ISO-NE’s Internal Market Monitor, the new system has added $921 million in costs across New England since its implementation.

Join InDepthNH To Celebrate Sunshine Week Online March 18

InDepthNH staffers and contributors are hosting a talk with Laurie Ortolano of Nashua about the right-to-know law in New Hampshire.

Rand Plaintiffs Ask 4 Supreme Court Justices To Recuse Themselves From Appeal

They are seeking the recusal of Gordon MacDonald, Bryan Gould, Patrick Donovan, and Daniel Will due to past affiliations with other cases.

Stankovic: The Power Of Good Rest; How To Improve Sleep And Lead A Healthier Life

CMO of UnitedHealthcare of New England: Light exposure, especially from digital devices, can suppress melatonin, interfere with sleep cues.

New Hampshire EFA Program Introduces ScholaVia Application System for Upcoming School Year

Children’s Scholarship Fund launched a new online system to streamline the application process for Education Freedom Account grants.

'Right To Compute' Bill Passes House, While Proposed Data Center Precautions Flop

Logic gates are the building blocks of computers, from those found in simple calculators to sprawling data centers.

VT Mob Attempts To Block ICE Arrest Of Illegal Immigrant DUI Suspect

Open-border activists galvanized a group of protesters in an attempt to prevent an illegal immigrant drunk driver from being detained.

Facing Two-Day Deadline, NH House Session Gets Contentious

House members expanded the use of deadly force and deadly weapons in three bills, revisited transgender issues, and increased DUI penalties.

Black Mountain Owner Shifting To New Model, Bringing Indy Pass And Entabeni To NH

Mogensen: The acrimony and growing pains between town and business have, in some ways, subsided due to public support for Black Mountain.

Two Attempts At Budget Caps Fail To Advance In New Hampshire House

Two attempts to impose budget caps on local government spending were turned away Thursday in the House.

New Hampshire Senate Tables Bill To Limit Hospital Executive Compensation In Coos County

The Senate did pass a change in the state language related to teaching discrimination in a classroom.

House Republicans Pass New Hampshire School District Budget Cap

HB 1300 would place a cap on the portion of property taxes raised for a school district’s budget and a fixed cap on central office costs.

Cheperdak: The Lost Art Of Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable

Elevate Etiquette founder: Democracy depends on free speech. It also depends on the character with which we use it.