nhpolitics

From presidential primaries to veto-happy governors and a massive state legislature, there's nothing quite like politics in the Granite State.
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
Apr
27

NH Democrats urge DNC to keep #fitn primary

In his pitch, the NH Democratic Party chairman argues New Hampshire is one of the most accessible states for presidential candidates who can build robust campaigns for less money.
2 min read
Aug
30

Big factors in each NH town's COVID vaccination success: outreach, demographics

The New Hampshire towns that have reached vaccination rates of 70% and higher – and there are fewer than 10 – have
6 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.
2 min read
Aug
28

Sununu signs 'Laurie List' bill with NH law enforcement reforms

While Democrats hailed some of the strides made, they criticized Republican colleagues for cutting out certain recommendations from the final legislation.
3 min read
Aug
28

House Redistricting Committee has mapping software, plans listening sessions

The first round of listening sessions will be held in each county, starting as soon as mid-September and running through mid-October.
2 min read
Feb
15

Nevada bill threatens NH's #fitn presidential primary

It's unclear whether national party leaders will back Nevada's proposal. But some have said the time for change has come.
2 min read
Jan
04

Week ahead: Drive-in lawmaking, indoor inaugurating, and more

This is your Monday Morning Memo for Jan. 4, 2021, a look at how the coming week in NH politics
2 min read
Dec
30

Sununu moves inauguration indoors, citing protests at his home

Gov. Chris Sununu will be inaugurated next week for a third two-year term, but the ceremony won't be
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