Politics
New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
When Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the state legislature to pass a school phone ban in January, the pivotal question wasn’t whether the widely popular policy would pass but how far it would go.
Scott Brown announces bid for U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeanne Shaheen
By YAA BAME
Republican Scott Brown will run for the U.S. Senate seat he lost to Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen 11 years ago.
‘I want to bring positive’: Glenn Morrill wants to replace Desiree McLaughlin as Franklin mayor
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Glenn Morrill stood atop a soapbox as he addressed the residents of Franklin.
Roll call of NH delegation
Targeted News Service
WASHINGTON, June 13 – Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Immigration and the arts council: What to look for in the State House this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
As Gov. Kelly Ayotte works to deliver on her campaign promises, state lawmakers are approaching the finish line of the 2025 session.
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
In December, Concord’s work to clear the path for more housing hit a new level.
Ayotte signs ban on sanctuary cities, policies into law
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
New Hampshire Republicans have put their foot down: No more sanctuary cities.
Helen Hanks resigns as Department of Corrections commissioner
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Helen Hanks, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, resigned on Monday, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Hanks’ departure is effective immediately.
New Hampshire speech creates presidential buzz for Illinois governor
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HOLLY RAMER
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump, drawing a clear divide between himself and other high-profile Democrats seen as future presidential contenders.
On the trail: 2028 race gets underway in NH
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says his message to Democrats is that “we’ve got to be ready for the fight.”
On the trail: Gov. Ayotte says she delivered on her promises in her 100 days in office. Not everyone agrees
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
She’s made more than 100 stops across New Hampshire in her first 100 days.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference
By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI
Rosemarie Rung thinks of Elijah Lewis often.
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
Chris Sununu announced what many in New Hampshire’s political world had expected, that the popular former Republican governor would forgo a 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
On the Trail: Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed Shaheen in US Senate
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas will run to succeed fellow Democrat Jeanne Shaheen in a wide-open race for U.S. Senate.
On the trail: Pappas ready to launch, but what about Goodlander?
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
All systems are go for U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate in the 2026 race to succeed retiring longtime Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
By HOLLY RAMER, MICHAEL CASEY and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY
A voter in Milford, New Hampshire, missed out on approving the town’s $19 million operating budget, electing a cemetery trustee and buying a new dump truck. In Durham, an 18-year-old high school student did not get a say in who should serve on the school board or whether $125,000 should go toward replacing artificial turf on athletic fields.
‘Holy anger’ – Agitated voters demand answers from Maggie Goodlander at Concord town hall
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The interrogation started right out of the gate.
On The Trail: Pappas eyes run for senate, launches ‘Grounded in Granite’ Tour across NH
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
When it comes to whether he’ll launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas says he’ll take his cues from the people of New Hampshire.
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The New Hampshire Legislature advanced several key bills last week, including Republican overhauls on education funding, rollbacks on bail reform and more. Here’s what you need to know.
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.
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