State Politics
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Ayotte ghosts RFK Jr. as Trump’s NH poll numbers crater
As polls show dismal support for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, Kelly Ayotte did nothing to acknowledge the visit of one of the most senior members of his administration Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte was nowhere to be seen during Friday’s visit to the New Hampshire State House by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump’s controversial…
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Lawyer who defended NH GOP election tampering is Ayotte’s pick for top state election board
It’s the second time Ayotte has elevated a former NH GOP lawyer to a position with power over state legal disputes—and it comes as Trump moves to seize control of state election systems. Gov. Kelly Ayotte has tapped a longtime Republican operative with a documented history of defending election interference to help decide New Hampshire’s…
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Your May Day guide to taking action in New Hampshire
Your weekly roundup of New Hampshire political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.
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Ayotte calls for higher penalties for refusing breath alcohol test
The price you pay for refusing a Breathalyzer in New Hampshire could double under a bill supported by New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
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4 takeaways from Pete Buttigieg’s NH visit, from ICE to elections
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared alongside Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, Feb. 19 at the Puritan Backroom restaurant, where he was supporting Pappas’ campaign for Senate as well as stoking presidential run rumors.
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What to know about New Hampshire’s 2026 Town Meeting Day
New Hampshire’s 2026 Town Meeting Day takes place on March 10. Here’s everything you need to know.
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2 major moments in New Hampshire labor union history
Learn about two pivotal moments in New Hampshire labor union history: the 1920 Palmer Raids tragedy and the 1963 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard triumph.
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ACLU-NH sues ICE for records on NH police immigration training
The ACLU-NH is suing ICE for public records on how local police are trained to enforce immigration law, saying Granite Staters have a right to know what officers are being taught.
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As the DNC chooses the 2028 primary order, NH makes its case for first
New Hampshire is planning on holding the first-in-the-nation presidential primary once again in 2028 — whether the rest of the country likes it or not.
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OPINION: 3 policy decisions from 2025 that will shape the future of New Hampshire
As 2025 ended, many Granite Staters felt the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access. Too many of our neighbors feel it is a challenge to survive, let alone thrive. It’s easy to blame inflation or say, “That’s just how things are…
