1st Congressional District Round Up: Noveletsky Gets ABC Backing, Urrutia Touts 10K Donors, $400K Haul

Money has been a major challenge for New Hampshire Republicans running for Congress — with the exception of Karoline Leavitt in 2022.

MacDonald: Happy Shutdown Day!

Dems just shut down the government so the guy waving the Mexican Flag, surrounded by rioters in LA, could have free health care.

Power To The People: With Goldner Gone, What Next For The PUC And Energy?

Kreis: The question becomes: Who will lead, in the midst of an affordability crisis for utility rates that transcends our state’s borders?

MacDonald: The Hate Speech Problem

The new media right was outraged at the notion that the DOJ has any authority to police speech that isn't defamatory or incites violence.

MacDonald: Apples, Oranges, Politics, and Child Abuse

If you have apples and oranges, no sensible person will try to tell you neither of them is a fruit, but neither can either one be the other.

GOP Businessman DiLorenzo 'Seriously Considering' 1st Congressional District Campaign

Anthony DiLorenzo, owner of Key Auto Group and a developer, says, "I’m blessed to have called New Hampshire home for more than 40 years."

MacDonald: What NH Democrats Will Never Get Back

​Despite the midterm water barely beginning to boil, Granite State Dems are hoping to get their FITN presidential primary back.

Merrimack NH 'Etsy' Dad Sentenced In Russian Weapons Scheme

Alexey Brayma said last week in court, “I am deeply sorry.” He received 2 years of probation and must provide 50 hours of community service.

Girard Creates Campaign Committee For 1st Congressional District GOP Primary

Elizabeth Girard will be the fourth candidate to enter the race for the nomination, inspiring a flurry of reaction from party activists.

Dietsch: Free Stater Talk Gets SRO Crowd In Moultonborough

Free Stater from Milton listened to talk; said accurate

MacDonald: Three Ring Judicial Voting Rights Circus In New Hampshire

If any administration was going to consider wading into the mess that is New Hampshire elections, it’s this one.

MacDonald: When What Rich Libs Vote for 'Finds Them'

The elites didn’t realize that this is what they voted for?

Kenney, Stephen, And Wheeler: New Hampshire Needs New Leadership At The BEA

3 Republican Executive Councilors: Our decision is rooted in a shared conviction the BEA must refocus on fostering high-value job creation.

MacDonald: How Many More Illegals Are Voting in Manchester?

Odds are good that there were or are a lot more Naseef Bryans registered to vote in Manchester, Nashua, Keene, Plymouth, Lebanon ...

MacDonald: Talk About An Out-of-Stater Trying to Change New Hampshire…

The 'I'm Afraid of the FSP' Tour Lands in The Lakes Region.

Notter: NH Lawmakers Reflect On National ALEC Conference Experience

Merrimack GOP state Rep: Via the org, we have had the opportunity to meet and speak with presidents, premiers, ambassadors, and others.

From Boston To Tehran: Former Merrimack Protester Now Calls For 'Death To America'

In Iran, Calla Walsh, of Cambridge, MA, previously arrested at a protest and a rising Democrat star, says, “Glory to all the martyrs!”

Lakes And Mountains, Merrimack, Salem Lead NH's Population Growth, While Some Cities Shrink: NH FPI

Analysis by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute reveals while population here grew by 30,300 people in 4 years, it was uneven growth.

As 2028 POTUS Candidates Test The Water, Will They Stop In NH?

Reporter Mark Halperin predicts a “Potemkin primary,” a “diluted” event mandated by state law, but of minor significance in the process.

'Hard Work, Not Inheritance:' Urrutia Enters NH-01 Dem Primary Calling For New Leadership

Attorney and National Guard officer Christian Urrutia's comments seem to reference Stefany Shaheen, the presumed frontrunner in the primary.

Fireworks: What's Legal And What's Not In New Hampshire

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal: “Fireworks can be exciting, but they are explosive devices that can be dangerous and unpredictable.”

Keller: How Trump Could Be Key In Potential Brown-Pappas Race In New Hampshire

Brown announced his second run for that office in New Hampshire Wednesday morning.

Vandals Who Hit Elbit Systems In Merrimack Celebrate Antisemitic Murders In DC

Members of the group Unity of Fields suggested the killing of Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim was justified.

Goodlander, Pappas Vote To Uphold Ban On Gas-Powered Cars

Thirty-five Democrats voted with Republicans to block the phaseout of gas-powered vehicles, but none were from New Hampshire.

Liberal D.C. Journalist May Move Home To NH To Run For Open Congressional Seat

Hanna Trudo, a 4th-generation Granite Stater has worked for Politico, the Daily Beast, The Hill; frames herself as an outspoken Sanders Dem.

​Miles: Fulfilling A Core Tenet Of The Contract With New Hampshire

Merrimack State Rep: HB 577 modernizes NH’s definition of ADUs and expands their permitted use — unlocking housing options for everyone.

Proposal To Let Schools Opt In To Expanded Meal Assistance Gets Bipartisan Support

New Hampshire Hunger Solutions, an org that supports expansion, says more children are showing up to school hungry than may be known.

Goodlander, Pappas Say No To SAVE Act, Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote

Both NH representatives voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act — a law ensuring non-citizens won’t vote in US elections.

Revised: Merrimack Voters Approve $42.8M Budget, Reject Rep. Proposal

Update: Final results were off concerning the town budget; school results released.

Both Parties Optimistic About NH First Congressional District Fight In 2026

Democrats who ran for the open seat in 2018, Republicans who ran in 2024 are considering future runs now that Pappas is running for Senate.

Blasek/Cushman: HB 553 Would Turn Good Parents Into Targets In NH

Former Reps. from Merrimack, Weare: The bill is a poorly crafted amendment to the NH’s child protection. It will brand parents as abusers.

Shaheen's Retirement Starts Round Of NH Democrats Musical Chairs

Granite State politicos have long believed Chris Pappas is the most logical successor; Maggie Goodlander, Ann McLane Kuster hint at runs.

Running For Office In 2025? Tell Merrimack NH Patch Readers

Candidates running for town offices in the April 8 election can tell readers why they are running before Election Day.

Abramson: Why Democrats Oppose Spending Cuts

Former GOP state Rep: Congress has been spending billions on political patronage and vote buying, and it's finally being exposed.

Those Harmed By 'Forever Chemicals' Have 6 Years To Sue; Lawmakers Want More Time

State Rep. Wendy Thomas is part of a group of lawmakers fighting to extend the statute of limitations for PFAS civil action to 20 years.

The Pandemic May Have Ended, But For NH Long COVID Patients, The Virus' Impact Continues

Long COVID is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a chronic condition that occurs after COVID-19 infection.

Blasek: Protect The True New Hampshire Advantage — Reject The Proposed House Rule Change

Former state Rep: A proposed rule change would allow a House committee to table a bill before a public hearing with a three-fourths vote.

Forever Chemicals Commission Gets Update On Saint-Gobain Demolition, Future Legislation

The Public Health Impacts of PFAS Compounds committee has been focused on Merrimack, Londonderry, Litchfield, Derry, and Bedford.

Lawmakers Aim To Give New Hampshire Residents Harmed By PFAS More Time To File Lawsuits

Some In NH were affected by emissions from Pease Air Force Base on the Seacoast or the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics plant in Merrimack.

Elbit America Merrimack Anti-Israel ‘Rioters’ Get 60 Days In Jail Each

Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, Paige Belanger, and Calla Walsh of Massachusetts and Connecticut plead guilty to mischief, trespass charges.