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Under proposed new law, undeclared voters could lose option to decide day-of in primary elections
02-17-2025 11:01 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire voters have long valued their independent-mindedness by avoiding registering with either major political party except for the day of a primary.

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An Epsom state rep wants to make superintendents elected officials. Some people have concerns.
02-17-2025 9:42 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Judith Ackerson, a Franklin resident, thinks the idea of electing rather than appointing New Hampshire’s school superintendents is a “recipe for disaster.”


Ayotte’s budget would slash $150 million in state spending while advancing funds for law enforcement, education
02-14-2025 9:48 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

While pledging to cut state spending by $150 million, Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a former prosecutor and New Hampshire attorney general, put her money where her mouth is by law enforcement programs to address immigration and drug trafficking.


With Canadian trade and rising prices at risk, Ayotte hopes Trump’s tariffs won’t come to pass
02-10-2025 11:01 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

State leaders said they’re concerned over President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs on Canada, warning that they would pose a risk for state construction projects and higher energy prices for New Hampshire residents.


House Republicans seek to dismantle state DEI offices, programs in New Hampshire
02-10-2025 10:24 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

When doctors diagnosed her son with autism 15 years ago, Iraida Muñoz moved her family from Puerto Rico to the United States in hopes of accessing better health care.


Senate weighs stricter ban on student cellphones in schools
02-06-2025 12:02 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

A group of New Hampshire senators wants to tighten rules around cellphone use in schools.


House Republicans propose capping local school budgets as the education funding debate forges ahead
02-04-2025 10:18 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

With an increase in state aid to school districts to pay for an adequate education, Republicans want to cap how much local spending can increase to keep taxes down.


NH Dems push for waiting period on gun sales
02-03-2025 12:02 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Donna Morin told lawmakers a waiting period on gun purchases could have saved her son.


Senate passes mandatory minimums for fentanyl possession, deals
02-03-2025 12:01 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire is one step closer to establishing mandatory minimum sentences on fentanyl charges.


Speeding fines could increase on New Hampshire highways under proposed new law
01-30-2025 12:18 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Considering speeding in New Hampshire? Think again.


‘Life-changing’: Legislature weighs taking more from business taxes to nearly double base adequacy aid for education
01-28-2025 12:01 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Hopkinton Rep. David Luneau wants to nearly double New Hampshire’s contribution to public education.


‘They’re chemically, physically addicted’: Will New Hampshire require local schools to ban cell phones in the classroom?
01-28-2025 11:17 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

When Leah Wolczko began collecting her students’ cellphones during class, she became an “urban legend.”


As cannabis legalization falls flat, advocates focus on expanding New Hampshire’s medical marijuana program
01-28-2025 11:10 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

When the legislative committee opened the public hearing for a bill that would legalize cannabis in New Hampshire, no one stepped up to the microphone.


Without support from high-ranking members of state GOP, lawmaker seeks to withdraw 15-week abortion ban
01-28-2025 11:01 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Around 100 people gathered in Concord to testify and lobby lawmakers regarding a 15-week abortion ban on Monday, when they received an unexpected announcement: The bill is all but dead in the water.


State House Roundup: What to look for this week
01-27-2025 10:57 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In the second week of full-blown bill hearings, several big-ticket items have already come before the Legislature.


Avard proposes bill to allow cities and towns, at request of 100 voters, to conduct their own recounts by hand
01-23-2025 11:01 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

At the request of constituents, Sen. Kevin Avard said, he introduced a bill to make it easier to request a hand count of election ballots.


Lily Woo is the state’s new civic and voter education coordinator
01-21-2025 10:49 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Before working for the Secretary of State, longtime public school teacher Lily Woo admits she didn’t know much about the state’s election process.


Peterborough students testify in support of later start times
01-20-2025 12:01 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Chiara Cabrera switched schools this year.


House Republicans’ proposed 15-week abortion ban includes no exceptions for rape or incest
01-17-2025 12:58 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Nine Republican state representatives filed a bill this week that would make abortion illegal after 15 weeks. It includes exceptions for medical emergencies and fetal abnormalities that are “incompatible with life.”


‘They can do it elsewhere’: Advocates rally against special education cuts to local schools
01-16-2025 11:48 AM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Twelve-year-old Hunter Gebo clutched a sheet of paper and dragged his gloved index finger along the sentences, reading to a crowd of about 100 people outside the New Hampshire State House.


Proposal would split New Hampshire’s Electoral College votes
01-14-2025 3:45 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Senate conservatives are pushing a bill that would reallocate the state’s four electoral votes, splitting them up instead of allocating them completely to whichever candidate wins the popular vote.

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