Jan
03
7 topics to watch as NH lawmakers embark on new session
Expect some familiar topics, but remember: surprises are possible.
8 min read
Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Annmarie Timmins is senior reporter for New Hampshire Bulletin, which publishes under a Creative Commons license and isn't affiliated with Granite Memo. (Corrected 12/16/22: bit.ly/seecorrections)
Dec
16
Right-to-know ombudsman could settle disputes when records are denied
After a complaint is filed, the public body or agency that denied the records request must respond, explaining the reasons for the denial.
3 min read
Dec
14
Buyer properly vetted? More dispute state's claims about $21.5M Laconia deal
Sununu put language into the budget last year giving himself authority to sell the property, with the Executive Council approval.
8 min read
Dec
09
NH Supreme Court rules in state's favor on federal unemployment benefits lawsuit
New Hampshire was among at least 15 states to be sued for ending the federal benefits.
1 min read
Dec
08
City officials deny leading selection of Laconia State School developer
A sale would present a major development opportunity, but also a potential risk.
5 min read
Dec
07
Executive Council gives Ag Commissioner Shawn Jasper another 5 years
One councilor raised concerns about the commissioner's “poor bedside manner.”
5 min read
Nov
23
Shaheen to seek federal money after Executive Council defunds sex ed program
The vote came a few weeks after Republican councilors voted for a fourth time to put off a vote.
6 min read
Nov
08
Inflation, abortion among drivers of strong Election Day turnout in New Hampshire
Voters cited abortion, Social Security, the climate crisis, energy independence, or economic pressures, as the issue that brought them to the polls.
10 min read
Nov
08
Election experts: Trump-Sununu dynamic a 'fascinating' boost for right-wing Republicans
"You couldn't coordinate this even if you tried to," said political science professor Wayne Lesperance, interim president of New England College.
5 min read
Oct
19
Republican councilors once again hold up funding for after-school sex ed program
Two of the GOP councilors cited concerns about the right of parents to know what their child discusses or shares during the program.
5 min read