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New Hampshire's legislature, known as the General Court, consists of a 400-member House of Representatives and a 24-member Senate. All 424 seats are on the ballot every two years.
Sep
13

NH DOJ issues new guidance on state firearms law, seeking to clear the record

Despite its intentions, the law and its effects have proven highly contentious for both sides of the issue.
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Sep
07

With 'major' changes, $100M settlement plan finalized for YDC victims

An attorney representing nearly 800 victims joined Democrats in opposing the new rules. But attorneys for other victims called them a reasonable compromise.
6 min read
Sep
02

NH House speaker rebuffs calls for majority leader to resign over use of racial slur

The speaker said the majority leader should not be punished for his 'reckless and unacceptable' past language.
3 min read
Sep
01

Michael Sylvia resigns as Belknap County delegation chair in wake of Gunstock closure

The resort had been shuttered for nearly two weeks due to a conflict between senior management and a delegation-appointed oversight board.
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Sep
01

NH House majority leader used racial slur on online forum, resurfaced post shows

Jason Osborne, now 45, expressed regret for words he wrote when he was 33. 'This is not how I communicate today,' he said.
6 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
23

NH state primaries: Who is running in your district? What do they stand for?

Here’s how to figure out who is running in your district and where you can find more information on their platforms.
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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.
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Apr
29

NH Senate votes down cannabis legalization, dashing supporters' hopes

The debate represented the latest episode in a years-long dynamic: A bipartisan majority of the New Hampshire House passing a cannabis legalization bill and a bipartisan majority of the Senate rejecting the effort and voicing concerns.
3 min read
Aug
29

Interim rules set for NH school vouchers program

Under the new law, public school dollars would essentially follow K-12 students if they decided to attend private or charter schools.
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