Push Is On To Bring Back Death Penalty To The Granite State

Executions could make a comeback in NH because of several bills introduced in the Legislature aimed at overturning a 2019 repeal.

Waterville Valley To Host Last World Cup Freestyle Moguls Competition Before Olympics

The best freestyle skiers in the world will be hitting the bumps on Lower Bobby's run for the Intermountain Health Freestyle Cup.

MacEachern Out, Rochester's Callaghan In, At NH GOP

Popular former Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan replaced embattled New Hampshire GOP chairman Jim MacEachern.

Ayotte Joins GOP Governors Backing Girls' Sports As SCOTUS Considers Trans Ban

Gov. Kelly Ayotte made protecting girls’ and women’s sports from biological males part of her campaign for governor in 2024.

Report: New England's Soaring Energy Prices 'Vindicate' New Hampshire Focus On Affordability

Alternatives to New England’s Affordability Crisis revealed the staggering price tag associated with the region’s current energy roadmap.

NH Democrat Party Chairman Spreads Conspiracy Theory That 2024 Was Stolen From Harris

Ray Buckley reposted a conspiracy post on X recently after spending years attacking anyone who questioned the 2020 election results.

Pappas Calls Minnesota Shooting 'Outrageous' As Anti-ICE Protests Hit New Hampshire

Reaction to the shooting death has broken largely along partisan lines.

Another No. 1: New Hampshire Tops National Health Rankings

United Health Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report measured 99 distinct well-being indicators, placing the Granite State 1st.

Writing On The Fly: Another Auld Lang Syne

Liset: It seems like it has been an “Old long since” as the Scots like to say.

Tax Amnesty Program Boosts December State Revenues

The numbers look good for December state revenues, $329.1M collected, but the three-month tax amnesty program inflated the bottom line.

DOT Commissioner Bill Cass Plans To Retire From The State's Top Transportation Post

New Hampshire is losing its transportation leader with the retirement of NH Department of Transportation Commissioner William Cass.

NH House Votes To Approve New Bullying Policy; Books Banned Again; Free School Lunch Expansion Rejected

The House also killed an attempt to reverse years of business tax rate cuts and rescind the interest and dividends tax repeal.

Bill To Impose Hard Labor Sentences On Certain Criminals Passed By New Hampshire House

A bill that would allow for hard labor as a sentencing option for those convicted of capital murder and serious sexual assaults on children.

NH State Senate Clears Claremont Loan Fund Over Unanimous Democrat Opposition

The proposal for a state-run loan program to keep the scandal-riddled Claremont School District open was approved by the state Senate.

With A New Year Comes A Host Of New Laws For New Hampshire

Bans on gender-affirming care for kids, sanctuary cities, and AI use against minors, as well as fee increases, were implemented Jan. 1.

Religious Schools Dominate EFA Spending, Continuing Trend

While 57% of EFA expenditures for the 2024-25 school year went to religious organizations, community colleges and SAUs also received funds.

NH Democrats Decry Trump's Venezuela Strike, Were Silent On Biden, Obama Interventions

NH’s federal delegation remained silent during military strikes by Presidents Obama and Biden, but is now condemning President Donald Trump.

Common Man For Ukraine Completes 14th Mission Bringing Food To War Zone

There is one constant in the lives of many Ukrainians since the war began 4 years ago: a team of Granite Staters delivering food.

Bradley: The Conundrum Of Education Funding In New Hampshire

Former Senate president: The order could be met if funding were strictly on a per-pupil basis; but that would hurt communities in need.

Trump Underwater With New Hampshire Voters, Ayotte Still Afloat In New Poll

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s job approval is above water (38 to 33%, with another 30% undecided), but it’s noticeably lower than it was in July 2025.

Live Free Or Dry? Falling Alcohol Use Threatens New Hampshire Revenue Stream

NH gets a higher percentage of its revenue from alcohol than any other state. Unfortunately for state coffers, consumption is dropping.

Celebrate With InDepthNH: Help Pick Top 10 NH News Stories Of 2025 And Send Holiday Photos

InDepthNH will post the festive photos in a single, continually updated story as soon as they are emailed to the news outlet.

Naughty Or Nice? Read The New Hampshire Candidates' Christmas Questionnaire

Candidates who embraced the spirit of the season offer a glimpse into their character and background you won’t find anywhere else.

Ghislaine Maxwell Purchased New Hampshire Estate Using Alias And LLC

DOJ docs show how Ghislaine Maxwell purchased a mountaintop residence in the Granite State and what happened the day she was arrested.

Executive Councilor: Corrections Officials Hid TASERs Worth Millions From Executive Council

When Helen Hanks went before the Council seeking approval for a $2M TASER contract, she failed to tell them they were delivered last year.

Tavakoli: Managing Holiday Stress With The Help Of Digital Mental Health Resources

Behavioral health doctor: This time of year can be difficult for those facing pressure to navigate complex family relationships.

Eagle Times Owner/GOP Insider Indicted For Alleged $50M Ponzi Fraud

Jay Lucas took millions from people to invest in startup health and wellness companies — but allegedly spent the funds on rent and alimony.

Ain't No Sunshine: Jay Lucas Busted For $50M Embezzlement Scheme

The U.S. Attorney’s Office charged Lucas in the Southern District of NY with running a Ponzi-like scheme via his Lucas Brand Equity firm.

NH House Votes In Favor Of All 11 Ayotte Vetoes

From book bans to requiring high schools to show anti-abortion videos, the votes to sustain the governor’s vetoes were not close.

Executive Council Approves $5M For Firefighter Screenings; Budget Cuts Criticized

Two contracts that could “literally save lives” of New Hampshire firefighters were approved Wednesday.

$10K Stipend May Be 'Tip Of The Iceberg' In Claremont School Spending

Records of Superintendent Chris Pratt’s and Administrator Mary Henry’s stipend spending during the 2024–25 school year are eye-opening.

50 Years Of Progress For The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act May Be At Risk

IDEA guaranteed disabled children the right to a free and appropriate public education, and improved the future for millions of children.

North Conway Village Plans A First New Year's Eve Celebration

For the first time, North Conway Village is hosting a 2026 New Year’s Eve extravaganza with two free fireworks displays.

Graham: The Intifada Has Been Globalized. Are Granite State Progressives Happy?

Since the horrific Oct. 7 Hamas attack, progressives have promoted “intifada” and have called for the destruction of the Jewish state.

New Hampshire's EFA Oversight Gets Fiscal Thumbs Up From Independent Auditor

The Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire received a “clean” audit — the highest level of assurance an outside auditor can provide.

Wright: Politics And Policy Are Driving Up Electricity Costs, Not AI

Secretary of the Department of Energy: The United States spent 25 years not growing our electricity production very much, maybe 1% a year.

Speaking Of Words: Metaphor Or Simile?

Ferber: There are many other grammatical structures in which metaphors roost, to make a noun-verb metaphor for a moment.

State Opens Tax Amnesty Program Now Through Feb. 15

The NH DRA announced the plan, which will give those who owe money a chance to reduce the interest they would have had to pay.

Ayotte Asks Trump Administration To Reconsider Change In Temporary Housing Eligibility

The focus of the $3.9B program restores accountability to homelessness programs and promotes self-sufficiency among vulnerable Americans.

Heat Pump Hustle: Taxpayers On The Hook For Tech That Falls Flat In The Cold

Even supporters acknowledge that heat pumps are pricey to install — with costs typically ranging from $8,000 to $15,000.