Ethan DeWitt - New Hampshire Bulletin

"AI is a tool," the state's new education commissioner said at a recent hearing. "It doesn’t replace educators. It doesn’t replace learning.”

Republicans say the new registration requirements bring in needed oversight in New Hampshire’s elections, and make absentee voters face the same process as in-person voters. Disability rights groups say they could be difficult for some to comply with and could discourage them from voting.

The law allows K-12 schools to hire faculty from New Hampshire’s colleges and universities to teach up to 20 hours a week of classes.

Some of the new laws address accessory dwelling units, mixed-use developments and permitting for new construction.

The state's median income is $46,197.

In addition to vetoing a book ban, Ayotte rejected a bill dealing with exemptions to child vaccines and one that allowed businesses to separate people by biological gender in bathrooms, locker rooms, and other settings.

In an email to schools earlier this month, the New Hampshire Department of Education advised districts to use the funds they had but to not plan on the other funds while they are reviewed.

Supporters of the bill argued a partisan ballot system would “provide additional information on the school district elections to the voters, which should increase voter awareness and voter turnout.” Ayotte disagreed.

The New Hampshire real estate market continues to percolate, with housing prices soaring.

Advocates are concerned about proposed legislation in the NH State House that they say could make it harder for people with disabilities to vote.