Tom Hayes retired as Ocean Spray CEO in March 2026 after more than five years at the company’s helm. He has led other global food industry brands over the past 30 years, including Tyson Foods, Sara Lee, and Kraft Foods.

More than 1,000 low-income New Hampshire students were working with federally-funded TRIO counselors on career and college preparation when the Trump administration cut funding in September. While the government has reinstated funding under a court order, it has cut funding for future grants and shifted the focus to workforce development.

Nearly 80 students have opted into Manchester’s language immersion program. Families cite many benefits, from being able to play with Spanish-speaking neighbors to future job opportunities.

Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow students to attend any public school in the state and require their community to pay the new district for the education. Schools could also have to accept students from outside their districts.

The plan is the latest effort by Republican leaders to slow growth in local spending. Critics say it will hurt schools by forcing arbitrary cuts.

The federal government cut funding for the academic support program this fall citing its diversity initiatives. The program remains in limbo because the Trump administration has not said when it will restore the funding.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill this week that amends the state’s parental rights law to allow schools to record students for academic assessments, sports, and public events without written permission from parents.

Diana Fenton’s husband, a judge, tried to use his position to expedite the couple’s guardianship case, according to a Judicial Conduct Committee reprimand.

The Attorney General’s Office plans to ask the state Supreme Court to overturn its two landmark Claremont school funding rulings from the 1990s, arguing they are an improper reading of New Hampshire's constitution.