Charlotte Matherly - Concord Monitor

New Hampshire state senators are tasked with weighing many “challenging” bills, but Loudon Republican Howard Pearl said the push to end annual vehicle inspections in New Hampshire was “one of the biggest ones” they’ve dealt with this year.

USNH Chancellor Catherine Provencher said she could manage Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s proposed 4% reduction — bringing state funding down from $95 million to $91.2 million each year — but the House’s reduction would tank annual funding to $66.2 million.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte set up the group at the start of her term.

The state's right-to-know ombudsman position was created in 2022. Now, it could be in limbo.

The bill now heads to the House Finance Committee.

The rally, centered around International Women’s Day, blossomed into a catch-all for people concerned about the Trump administration, Elon Musk, transgender rights and other issues.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican from Nashua, directed the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections to refer to incarcerated individuals as inmates, not 'residents.'

The bill would limit how independent, undeclared voters in New Hampshire can participate in state primary elections.

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte said Canada is a valuable trade partner. Ayotte says businesses worry about possible tariffs.

The money would go to nonprofits that provide services for people at risk of and experiencing homelessness.