NH Politics

If the Council on the Arts isn’t restored, New Hampshire would become the only U.S. state not to have such a council,

Backers of the legislation — "relative to prohibiting obscene or harmful sexual materials in schools" — said it would protect children from inappropriate material. Opponents contended it is tantamount to state-sanctioned book banning in New Hampshire.

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.

Helen Hanks had led the Department of Corrections since 2017. The department’s assistant commissioner has also been placed on leave.

Under proposed legislation, students would take one hour of gun safety lessons annually. The lessons would not include firearms, and parents could opt their child out.

Top Republicans see cryptocurrency as an opportunity to transform New Hampshire’s economy. The momentum is driven in part by libertarian-minded lawmakers and activists connected to the Free State Project.

Sununu's new gig is his first step back into the private sector since serving four terms in the governor's office.

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.

Critics ranged from medical providers, to arts groups, to prison guards, to firefighters.

The state’s settlement fund for victims abused at the state’s former youth detention center is nearly out of money, with two months left to file claims. Lawmakers have not fully funded it over questions about payments to lawyers.