New Hampshire Towns To Review Voter Checklists; Some Inactive Voters Must Re-Register In 2026

Public sessions must be held by local checklist officials through Aug. 1 to review inactive voters.

Moffett Education Funding And Unspoken Truths

Loudon GOP state Rep: People who should know better claim Concord should do more. But unlike Washington, Concord cannot print money.

Lockhart: 'If Hillary Thinks It's Funny, It's Funny:' Behind The Funniest Night In Politics

President Clinton's former press secretary: The value of the dinners is to show the media and public a different version of the president.

SB 101 Dead In House, But Open Enrollment Lives On

The bill to allow parents to send their children to any public school they want, SB101, was tabled on Thursday on a 320-32 vote.

New Hampshire Secretary Of State Offers New Voting Resources For Student Voters

The new guides explain registration, domicile, absentee voting and ID requirements before the Sept. 8 primary.

Bosen: New Bail Law Hides Incompetence, Wouldn't Have Saved Berlin Murder Victim

Berlin resident: Prosecutorial negligence, not the burden of proof under former bail statute, was the primary reason for Gleason's freedom.

Shaheen Calls Restructuring U.S. Forest Service A 'Crisis' Meeting With Environmental Leaders

Hassan: President Trump’s plan to restructure the service and shutter some of this research threatens public and lands the state’s economy.

New Trial Set For Therapist With Prison Past Accused Of Sexual Assault

As a sexual assault victim waits patiently for justice, Peter Stone, formerly Peter Dushame, who was involved in fatal crashes, roams free.

Big Week In New Hampshire For Crime Victims Waiting For Payments From Perpetrators

The Governor and Executive Council approved a late agenda item to enter into a contract with a Chicago company to take over the process.

Bradley: Senate Bill 498 Will Improve Children's Mental Health Services

Former Senate President: Children in hospital ERs has been almost completely eliminated due to the expansion of the FAST Forward Program.

'F---ing Insane!' New York Democratic Consultant Decries NH DOJ Investigation

Denny Salas, a prominent NY operative and a senior VP at Gotham Government Relations, says an elder abuse investigation is a family dispute.

In Tax Day Hearing, Democrats Dismiss NH GOP 'Gimmick' To Ban Income Taxes

New Hampshire Republicans got exactly what they wanted: a parade of Democrats publicly opposing a ban on income taxes in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Voters Face June 2 Deadline To Change Party Before State Primary

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan said voters must update party status by June 2 before the Sept. 8 state primary.

New Hampshire Campus Weapon Carry Bill Gets A Hot Hearing

House Bill 1793-FN has already passed the House on a vote of 188-165. It is sponsored by state Rep. Samuel Farrington, R-Rochester.

Senate Committee Recommends Killing Battery Recycling Bill

After nearly 2 hours of testimony in support of a national battery recycling program for NH, the Ways and Means Committee voted against it.

Former Democrat Kiper Forming Third Party, Will Stay In 2026 Governor's Race

Newmarket small business owner and former town councilor Jon Kiper: I will give voters a 3rd choice in November: The Community First Party.

NH GOP Using Tax Day To Set Income Tax Trap For Democrats ... And It Appears To Be Working

An effort by the left-leaning group Our Economy, Our Future has been pushing opponents of an income tax ban to participate in the hearing.

Open Enrollment Bill Passes House Education Policy Committee Despite Democrat Opposition

SB 101 would make all New Hampshire public schools open-enrollment schools. Republicans support it while Democrats want a study committee.

Ayotte Adds State House Wins With Votes For DUI Reform, Paint Tax Veto

The first-term Republican has been pushing the legislation for weeks — including at a press conference featuring a mom who lost her son.

Ayotte Celebrates One Year Anniversary Of Bail Reform. DWI Reform Is Next

Although the bail reform law was signed a year ago, it has been in effect for only six months.

At Sharpton's NAN Conference, Activists Take Aim At 2028 FITN Primary

Rev. Al Sharpton has positioned the annual gathering as an early forum for Democratic candidates seeking to build inroads with Black voters.

Huyett: Crypto ATM Panic Won't Protect The Elderly

NH Blockchain Council board member: While crypto kiosk scams are on the rise, gift card scams are more popular — more than 4 times as high.

Top Senate PAC Pledges $17M To Sununu's Race Vs. Pappas

Democrats need to pick up 4 seats to take control of the Senate. Republicans are investing in 3 potential pickup states of their own.

NH AG Says New Bail Law Working Well, Could Have Kept Berlin Murderer Behind Bars

Berlin's Sandra "Marisol" Fuentes Huaracha might have been alive today had a new bail-reform law been in place last summer, Formella says.

Some NH Folks Push Back On Local Police Role In ICE Program

A few Town Meetings in March recommended that police departments withdraw from the program, though those petitions aren’t legally binding.

NH Secretary Of State Pushes Back Against Trump Order Regarding Voter Information

The administration filed suit in federal court, seeking a finding that the state is violating Title II of the Civil Rights Act.

Humane Organizations Oppose Bill To Change Laws Related To Livestock Cruelty

Humane organizations panned a bill, which already passed the House, that relates to cruelty of livestock.

New Hampshire State Senate Hears Bill To Narrow Adequate Education Definition

School nurses and superintendent services would not be components of an adequate education in a bill that had a public hearing on Wednesday.

Herndon: Today's Savings, Tomorrow's Bill: The Real Stakes Of HB 1733

Community Power Coalition of NH director: The bill seeks to realign default service by distorting pricing and undermining competition.

In An Era Of Election Doubts, Survey Shows NH Voters Keep The Faith

A Democracy Defense Project (DDP) survey, conducted in late February, found 82% of Granite Staters express confidence in NH elections.

Aron: HB 1602 Is NOT A Battery Tax — It Fixes A Cost Problem We Already Have

NH GOP State Rep.: The bill corrects a system in which taxpayers are already paying inefficiently and repeatedly.

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.

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.