‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Janice Kelble bundled up to brave the biting wind Friday morning. At the intersection of Pleasant and South streets, in front of the James Cleveland Federal Building in Concord, she held up a sign to passersby that targeted Elon Musk: “Billionaires are the real parasites.”

On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is expected to announce later this month whether or not she’ll seek a fourth six-year term representing New Hampshire in the Senate when she’s up for re-election next year.

Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

On one hand, Weare Rep. Ross Berry’s bill to fold New Hampshire’s independent Office of the Consumer Advocate into the state Department of Energy has the backing of Republican leadership.

New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The option for terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication is moving forward to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, but not without strong opposition.

Delegation weighs first month with Trump

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

Thursday marked one month since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and began an eventful second presidential term that included a slew of controversial Cabinet nominees, a series of executive orders many have called illegal, and an attempt to excise chunks of the federal government that don’t fit his agenda.

Party politics already drive some school board elections. Some NH lawmakers want to make it official

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

For Eric Pauer, a former board member of the Hollis Brookline Cooperative School District, school board elections are already deeply rooted in party politics. So, why not make it official?

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In the State House this past week, cannabis legislation advanced through the House of Representatives while other legislative attempts by Democrats were shot down. Gov. Kelly Ayotte also had a direct message for the state’s prison system. Here’s what you need to know about New Hampshire government last week.

On the trail: Ayotte in DC but keeps focus on N.H., Buckley faces backlash

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Gov. Kelly Ayotte went to Washington D.C. this week to participate in her first major national conference since her inauguration last month as New Hampshire’s governor.

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Gov. Kelly Ayotte unveiled her policy and funding priorities this week in her draft of the state budget. Here’s what to know about her spending proposals, and other news from the State House this week.

On the Trail: Rating New Hampshire’s 2026 Senate race

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

A top non-partisan political handicapper predicts that New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 is already shaping up to be a very competitive contest.

Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As the results flashed on the House of Representatives screens – solidifying a vote to kill a bill that would’ve made New Hampshire a “right-to-work” state – union members and legislators alike erupted in applause.

Under proposed new law, undeclared voters could lose option to decide day-of in primary elections

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. 

House Republicans seek to dismantle state DEI offices, programs in New Hampshire

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

When doctors diagnosed her son with autism 15 years ago, Iraida Muñoz moved her family from Puerto Rico to the U.S. in hopes of accessing better healthcare.

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

It’s budget week in the State House. As Gov. Kelly Ayotte presents her draft of the next state budget, legislative priorities will begin to unfold.

With Canadian trade and rising prices at risk, Ayotte hopes Trump’s tariffs won’t come to pass

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.

Hundreds rally against Trump agenda at NH state house

Hundreds rallied in front of the New Hampshire State House on Wednesday as part of a national effort to protest the Trump administration and the Project 2025 agenda.

On the Trail: In NH, first-in-the-nation battle begins

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

An intra-party battle is now officially underway to protect New Hampshire’s cherished first-in-the-nation presidential primary in the Democratic Party’s 2028 nominating calendar.

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

It’s another busy week in the State House, with some legislation starting to take shape – and some front-runners emerging.

On the trail: NH native Karoline Leavitt makes debut as White House press secretary – and the world is watching

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

At 27 years of age, New Hampshire’s Karoline Leavitt made international headlines this week with her first formal briefing in the White House.

On the trail: Scott Brown sends 2026 campaign signal with trip to meet GOP leaders in DC

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Some high-profile meetings in the nation’s capital this week by former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown are fueling more speculation that the Republican from Rye will launch a 2026 run in New Hampshire for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by former governor and longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.