Defying Political Gravity, Ayotte Widens Lead In UNH Survey As Trump Slides

In the survey, the governor leads former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington 49 percent to 39 percent, up from 44% to 39% in June.

Pappas Losing To Sununu, Losing Ground To Manzur In Latest UNH Survey

According to the survey, Chris Pappas’ lead over Karishma Manzur has fallen from a 61%-18% advantage in April to just 47%-34% today.

NH Supreme Court Says Circumstantial Evidence Enough For Gorham Double-Murder

Craig Keville will continue to serve his life sentence for killing ex-girlfriend Holly Banks and Keith LaBelle in 2022.

New Dashboard Provides New Hampshire Education Freedom Account Data

13,570 students are eligible for a state tax-supported grant, an increase of 2,862 over the recently completed school year.

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Shakes Certainty In New Hampshire Mail-In And Absentee Ballots

The Secretary of State’s office urged voters who knew they were going to vote by absentee ballot to request and return their ballots.

Free State Project Looks To Connect With People In Nearby States, Though Critics Are Wary

Activists continue to expand its outreach efforts to connect with people in nearby states and encourage them to visit New Hampshire.

NRA Scorecard: Sununu, Ayotte Earn High Marks; Brown Gets An 'F'

Scott Brown was labeled an enemy of gun owners for suggesting, not voting for, reconsideration of an assault weapons ban after Sandy Hook.

'A Fighter, Not A Fancy Last Name' — 1st Congressional District Candidate Sullivan Hits 'Entitled' Shaheen In Ad

Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, entered the race as the presumed frontrunner, but has slipped in the polls.

Sims: Protecting Women Requires More Than Photo Ops

Coach: The same governor who says NH stands with survivors repeatedly vetoes bills restoring women’s and girls’ rights to privacy, safety.

Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Pappas Accepts Labor Organization Endorsement

Video: SEA/SEIU Local 1984 endorsed Chris Pappas for Senate in 2026.

23% Of Residents 'Somewhat Or Very Likely' To Leave The Granite State In Next 5 Years: Carsey School

Younger, unmarried people were the most likely demographic to move out of state — with 54% saying they would likely leave New Hampshire.

The Leader Of The Ride Has Died, State Rep. Charlie St. Clair, D-Laconia

St. Clair, also a Democrat Laconia state Rep, died as a result of his injuries while making his way to the Sturgis rally.

Speaking Of Words: An Article On Articles

Ferber: We are sometimes strangely inconsistent in English about where we deploy the word "the."

Toll Hike Hits Home: NH Drivers Without E-ZPass Will Pay Double

Lawmakers voted to override Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s veto of the state’s 10-year transportation plan, clearing the way for higher turnpike rates.

'Doom And Gloom': Warmington Campaign Struggles With Polls, Cash

Campaign professionals are shaking their heads over the state of Democratic candidate Cinde Warmington’s campaign for governor.

Rep. Spillane Censured By The House For Social Media Posts

The House censured Rep. James Spillane, R-Deerfield, for defamatory and demeaning remarks he made about fellow legislators on his X account.

New Hampshire Libertarians Fight Losing Battle To Stay In National Party

The Libertarian National Committee’s Judicial Committee voted 7-0 to uphold the disaffiliation of New Hampshire from the party structure.

Demers: The Story Behind NH's 12,500 Education Freedom Accounts

Executive director of Children's Scholarship Fund NH: The EFA debate will continue, but around kitchen tables, families have made choices.

AFP Event Celebrates New Hampshire Becoming 'Ungovernable'

New Hampshire’s January 1776 constitution is generally recognized as the first written constitution adopted by an American colony.

The Legislature Strikes Back: GOP Overrides 7 Ayotte Vetoes, The Most Same-Party Overrides In At Least A Century

Only 25 Republicans in the House voted to sustain the veto of the state’s 10-year highway plan. Others received only a few votes.

Fire Suppression, Water Woes Boil Over With Development Pressure In Lincoln

Town Manager Jim Pineo said Thursday the town is developing a 750,000-gallon storage tank, which will be substantially completed in 2027.

Easterseals Closure Of Adult Day Care And Adding Staff At SYSC Covered By Council

Easterseals NH cutting adult day care services in Manchester and Rochester is prompting officials to request a meeting and review contracts.

Ex-DOC Officer, Ensnared In Poaching Case And Accused Of Stealing Mail, Now Charged With Sexual Assault

Thomas Kelley’s career ended in 2023 when he was fired for reportedly stealing a letter sent by a prisoner. Now he faces rape allegations.

McFarlane: Justice Should Not Have A Three-Year Deadline

Grafton GOP state Rep. In the Live Free or Die state, an innocent person’s road to freedom should not end at an arbitrary roadblock.

Attorney General Wants Claremont Education Decisions Overturned

NH AG John Formella argues the Supreme Court’s decisions and those following it were “wrong as a matter of constitutional text, purpose.”

Ayotte Signs Three Bills To Strengthen Protections For Crime Victims

The three new laws, all with bipartisan support, align with Ayotte’s focus on tackling crime and protecting victims.

Polls? What Polls? NH Journal Readers Predict GOP Wins In 2026

About 500 readers polled (mostly GOP voters) believe their party is likely to win federal races — something that hasn't happened since 2010.

Distant Dome: Food Insecurity Is Growing Rapidly In New Hampshire

Rayno: A new Feeding America study shows child food insecurity increased by 6 percent, climbing from 36,160 children in New Hampshire.

From Claremont Chaos To Vermont Finance: Mary Henry Is Back

Former SAU 6 Business Administrator Mary Henry is now the director of finance for the Mountain Views Supervisory District in Woodstock, VT.

Are New Hampshire Democrats Already Surrendering FITN Primary?

Now that the DNC calendar directly contradicts New Hampshire’s state law, political insiders are curious about what the party does next.

After Cellphone Ban Success, New Hampshire Takes Aim At Classroom Screen Time

The New Hampshire Department of Education has assembled a task force to review how digital technology is being used in schools.

New Hampshire Infrastructure Groups Urge Veto Override On 10-Year Transportation Plan

Contractors: The plan is much more than a list of projects. It is NH’s roadmap for investing in the roads, bridges, and infrastructure.

Report Cyanobacteria Bloom Suspects To The State When On Or Near The Water; Check List

NHDES posts and updates fecal bacteria advisories and cyanobacteria warnings or reports on its map daily during the summer.

Amnesty Tax Boost Not Unique To New Hampshire

A new analysis by the Pew Charitable Trusts says some states are turning to tax amnesty programs due to increasing fiscal pressures.

Activist Group Challenges New Hampshire Student ID Voter Law

Left-of-center advocacy org Open Democracy is trying to overturn HB 32, which removed student IDs from the ID list accepted at the polls.

Stankovic: More Than A Checkup: The Vital Role Of Annual Well-Child Visits

CMO of UnitedHealthcare of New England: Scheduling a visit is an important step to support families' children's overall well-being.

Councilors Liot Hill And Stevens Concerned About Women Facing Maternity 'Deserts' In NH

In the past 2 decades, 11 maternity departments in the state closed. Coos County has only 1 obstetrician; Northern Grafton County has 3.

Farrington: We Don't Need Permission For A Sales Tax Holiday In The 603

Rochester GOP state Rep: In the Granite State, every day is a tax-free holiday: 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. No sales tax. Period.

Burtis: Follow The Science, Restore Medicaid Coverage For GLP-1s For Obesity

New England doctor: We need to change the conversation to reflect the full breadth of science on obesity and GLP-1 effects.

Photo ID About-Face? Pappas Backs Voter ID Mandate In Stock-Trading Bill

The 4-term congressman voted yes on the Stop Insider Trading Act, which passed the House in July which included voter ID language.