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New Hampshire elects a governor and five-member Executive Council every two years.
Sep
08

As Sununu endorses Morse for U.S. Senate, analysts ask: Will it matter?

Long awaited, the announcement was seen by many as an inevitability.
5 min read
Sep
08

Sununu endorses Chuck Morse for U.S. Senate

One in five likely GOP primary voters remained undecided late last month about their Senate pick. Among those undecideds, 21% said Sununu's endorsement would make them more likely to vote for that candidate.
4 min read
Sep
06

Sununu won't take part in Granite State Debate for GOP primary

With an updated announcement Tuesday, a spokesperson for WMUR said the Republican incumbent won't be participating.
1 min read
Sep
06

Ready for the deluge? 7 debates, 4 days

Many likely GOP primary voters remain undecided, so these debates could prove hugely influential in the contests for U.S. Senate and the two congressional districts.
11 min read
Sep
01

Environmental group raps New Hampshire's solid waste plan

The solid waste plan sets goals including reducing how much waste is generated, while stepping up efforts to divert more materials out of landfills through recycling and reuse programs.
2 min read
Aug
31

Public health groups urge NH lawmakers not to override ivermectin bill veto

Lawmakers are expected to return to session briefly to consider a number of veto overrides, including the ivermectin bill.
3 min read
Aug
31

New Hampshire to get $40.5M from J&J opioid settlement

The state will divert $31.5 million of the settlement funds to help with opioid addiction prevention and treatment, with the remainder of the funds going to court fees in costs.
3 min read
Aug
30

Defund abortion referrers? Group pushes NH to axe 4 more contracts

Executive Councilors defunded three reproductive health centers that offer abortion services. Some want state leaders to go much further.
7 min read
May
31

Court releases NH congressional district maps drawn by special master

The map would move five towns from the 1st congressional district to the 2nd district to equalize the population between the two. Oral argument on the proposed map is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31.
3 min read
Apr
28

Future of $100 million housing plan uncertain as Executive Council withholds approval

Councilors said they could not approve the funding without more restrictions in writing. Sununu administration officials say they will flesh out and explain their vision, even if the underlying structure remains unchanged.
5 min read