Ethan DeWitt - New Hampshire Bulletin

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.

Tuesday's decision is a blow to New Hampshire taxpayers who had sued the state and alleged unfairness.

In its version of the budget, the NH House has stripped out funding for a program designed to encourage cities and towns to voluntarily change their zoning codes to be more housing friendly.

The New Hampshire House and Senate are aligned on a pair of anti-sanctuary bills. On Thursday, the Senate passed House Bill 511, which would require all municipalities to comply with immigration detainers by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “if safe to do so.”

In February, Ayotte presented an optimistic portrait of the state's economy and revenue forecasts. In April, the House took a less rosy approach. This week, the Senate recommended a middle ground.

New Hampshire spent proportionally less state money per student than any other state in the country, according to the report.