Steven Porter

Steven Porter

New Hampshire
Steven Porter, the founding editor of Granite Memo, has been a journalist for a decade. As a reporter and an editor, he has covered politics, health care, criminal and civil justice, and more.
Jan
12

State claims Union Leader lawsuit for NH State Police records is 'frivolous'

A reporter sought records related to incidents Oct. 7-8 at the Sununu Youth Services Center.
6 min read
Jan
05

Think of these 3 audiences as you watch Sununu's inaugural address

A preview provided by the governor's office suggests he's got a message for the Granite State ... and perhaps beyond.
4 min read
Dec
14

Final voter confidence report expected to drop right before Christmas

The committee has been revising its report for months. It's still unclear whether all eight members will back the final version.
7 min read
Dec
09

Chris Ager, candidate for NH GOP chair: 'I trust people to go make things happen'

The current National Committeeman said the NH GOP should unite around lower taxes, smaller government, individual responsibility and local control.
6 min read
Dec
07

7 important things that happened Wednesday at the State House

Lawmakers made key leadership decisions; Democrats called on one of their own to resign; and the Executive Council had qualms.
7 min read
Dec
07

David Scanlan reelected NH Secretary of State

CONCORD — NH Secretary of State David Scanlan, a Republican, kept his job Wednesday, fending off a challenge from Democratic nominee
2 min read
Dec
07

Sherman Packard reelected NH House speaker

CONCORD — Newly sworn-in members of the NH House elected a speaker Wednesday without needing more than one ballot. Republican nominee
2 min read
Dec
06

Several Democrats expected to miss key votes on Organization Day

The expected absences on the Democratic side could give the GOP a wider margin, but Republican absences are possible, too.
6 min read
Dec
02

NH Secretary of State on DNC's 2024 primary plan: 'Absolutely not.'

Also: Leaders leaving NH GOP posts; voter confidence committee still revising final report; an unusual recount appeal has been dropped.
10 min read
Dec
02

Winner confirmed in NH Senate race after post-recount appeal dropped

Thousands of challenged absentee ballots wouldn't be enough to change the outcome of the race.
4 min read