NH Politics

A federal judge is overturning a Republican-backed 2024 state law that mandated all new voters present proof of their U.S. citizenship at the polls, calling it unconstitutional.

The decision by the Libertarian National Committee at its convention over the weekend, followed a scathing speech and years of racist, threatening and controversial online commentary from the state party and newly-elected chairman.

The measure became an unexpected flashpoint between the NH House and Senate in the final weeks of the legislative session.

Negotiators have until Thursday to reach deals on more than 50 bills that touch state business taxes, children's mental heath services and public school open enrollment.

New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled House and Senate have mostly agreed on legislation this year. But on some of the most contentious issues, the single-party control of the Legislature and governor’s office has not translated to automatic alignment.

House Republicans wanted to forbid any college that receives government money from imposing any limit on students, employees or visitors from carrying guns. On Thursday, the state Senate decided to end negotiations over the bill.

Lawmakers from both parties delivered scathing testimony at a public hearing last month, saying Rep. Travis Corcoran's posts threatened members of the House and failed to uphold the standard of elected office.

Among the major issues still on the table are proposals dealing with gun rights on college campuses ,and the latest effort to create a statewide open school enrollment policy.

Jeremy Kauffman is facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly fighting and yelling racist insults after an April accident in Manchester.

Many NH progressives, including some running for office this year, say party leaders need to move past the brand of politics that has helped Democrats win the last dozen congressional races here.