nhpolitics

From presidential primaries to veto-happy governors and a massive state legislature, there's nothing quite like politics in the Granite State.
Sep
07

Bleak economic and energy outlook dominates ahead of the election

Half of survey respondents believe their household finances are worse this year than last and that they expect their finances to further deteriorate in a year’s time.
3 min read
Sep
07

Grant to allow NH Legal Assistance to expand its work with domestic violence survivors

Victims and survivors of domestic violence are at greater risk for experiencing mental health and substance use conditions as a result of trauma.
2 min read
Sep
05

Pandemic challenges for NH workforce fell especially hard on women

The percentage of women ages 25 to 35 with jobs fell from 85.5% in early 2020 to about 76% in early 2022.
3 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
02

Too few teachers as NH schools deal with 'dire' staffing shortages

Educators hope the new school year will finally mark a return to normalcy. But finding staff has proven difficult.
7 min read
Sep
02

With big ad buy boost, can Chuck Morse catch up?

Some see poll numbers as a clear sign that Don Bolduc is headed for victory, but the GOP primary for U.S. Senate could still see a major shakeup.
14 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
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.
2 min read
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

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