NH Politics

Perennial issues like taxes and education funding are expected in the Legislature again in the new year, as well as the role of local government and reinstating the death penalty.

The ideas include ending work-from-home policies for state employees and reorganizing the Health and Humans Services Department.

Democrats have criticized the lack of meetings and argue it highlights the need for more transparency around the program.

Anger at Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan — in a "No Kings" political moment — raise questions about the Democrats' direction as party looks towards 2026

The state's two Democratic House members cited expiring health care subsidies in rejecting the spending plan that Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan helped negotiate.

The U.S. Senate has taken the first step towards a deal that would end the federal government shutdown. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has been negotiating with Republicans and was one of seven Democrats to vote in favor of the agreement on Sunday.

Sitting mayors in Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, Keene and elsewhere were returned to office in Tuesday's elections.

Granite State cities will choose new leaders and also consider a range of ballot questions, including whether to authorize “social districts,” where adults can purchase and consume alcohol in outdoor municipal spaces.

Advocates for housing in both parties have hailed the new changes that loosened some restrictions on new development, pointing to climbing home prices and low rental vacancy rates. But as the new laws take effect, opponents of the state-led measures are predicting a backlash.

Ruais’ approach to leading New Hampshire's largest city has mixed traditional boosterism, partnership with Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and marginalizing local antagonists.