NH Politics

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.

As for most governors, Ayotte's early days have been a blend of quick achievements, complications and looming challenges.

Goodlander has only been in Congress since January, but she looked hard at a run for Senate when Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced earlier this year that she would not be seeking reelection next year.

The concept of local control — that political decision making is best when it's closest to the people — may be gospel in NH politics. But that same idea is also increasingly under threat in the State House these days.

With Congressman Chris Pappas announcing his candidacy for the US Senate seat now held by Jeanne Shaheen, candidates in other 2026 federal races are beginning to line up.

The House’s budget now goes to the state Senate, which will spend weeks reviewing — and likely rewriting — the spending proposal.

The $16 billion spending proposal includes no tax hikes — but dozens of increased fees.

As they continue to tackle perennial questions about how the state pays for schools, lawmakers are also working on a range of other policies that could have significant impacts on young people, their families and the education system.

After weeks of flirting with the prospect and strong encouragement from national Republicans — including President Donald Trump — Sununu said it wasn’t the right choice for him and his family.

The proposed changes reflect the growing role gambling revenue has come to play in balancing the state’s books in recent years.