In case you missed it, horse trainer Cherie DeVaux made history again Saturday night in Saratoga Springs, New York, winning the Belmont Stakes after becoming the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby earlier this year.

With victories in both races, DeVaux is now the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races in a single season. 🏇 

Here are some quick hits for you this evening:

Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:

🏄🏻‍♀️ Another Granite State dog takes a paddleboard ride

📰 What we’re reading, news from around the state

📢 Question of the week: How do you feel about New Hampshire’s primary moving from September to June?

P.S. Consider this a good-use-of-your-inbox moment. Know someone who’d appreciate it? Send it their way.

(Courtesy of Siena H.)

Turns out a lot of Granite State dogs are paddleboard enthusiasts.

If you missed last week’s newsletter featuring Cassie on a paddleboard, here’s more evidence.

Siena H. shared this photo of her dog Ava, who is almost 12 years old, enjoying a day on Nubanusit Lake in Nelson.

“She LOVES paddleboarding, and we’ve gone all over Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine,” Siena said.

If you have a picture you’d like to share, send it my way—it can be anything from your adventures, pets, favorite views, or just something that made you smile. 

Related: If your dog had a job, what would it be? Readers share their pup professions.

⚖️ New Hampshire’s long-running school funding lawsuit is heading toward another major legal showdown …

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald has declined requests to recuse himself from the Rand education funding appeal, rejecting arguments that his previous role as attorney general creates a conflict of interest. The case challenges whether New Hampshire’s current education funding system meets constitutional requirements and could have major implications for school funding statewide. InDepthNH

🏫 Speaking of schools, in Nashua, officials are weighing major changes to the city’s schools as enrollment continues to decline …

School leaders are considering a range of options that could include renovating aging buildings, closing schools, or constructing new facilities as part of an estimated $145 million improvement plan over the next decade. Enrollment is projected to drop by more than 10% during that period. WMUR

💰 Meanwhile, lawmakers have approved a proposal that could put school spending limits before voters across New Hampshire …

The bill would require every city and town to consider property tax caps tied to school spending at local elections. Supporters say it could help slow rising property taxes, while critics warn it may make it harder for communities to fund schools and special education services. New Hampshire Public Radio

Starting in 2028, New Hampshire’s state primary will move from September to June after years of bipartisan efforts to change one of the nation’s latest primary dates. Supporters say the earlier primary will give candidates more time to campaign before the general election, while critics worry a summer election could lead to lower voter turnout.

So this week’s question is:

How do you feel about New Hampshire’s primary moving from September to June?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“They say an activity must be repeated three times before it becomes a habit. In this case, if the state does a good job getting the word out, I have high hopes that it won’t be a problem. Folks in New Hampshire like having first-in-the-nation status, and particularly for 2028, there are an unlimited number of reasons to RUN to the polls!” — Diane Gioseffi

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from Colin Booth and WMUR. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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