NH Politics

The provision to make New Hampshire the 14th state to not require annual safety inspections was added to the budget to win the support of libertarian-leaning House members.

The bills now head to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's desk.

Brown's announcement is the latest turn in a political career that’s been marked by both high profile jobs and political reversals.

Ayotte said she plans to ask for a special session of the Legislature to address the likely ramifications of the state failing to meet a June 30 deadline to pass a new budget.

Bright sought this same seat last year and finished fourth in the GOP primary.

House and Senate leaders scrambled Thursday to reach a final deal, adding polices to shore up support for their plan before key votes next week.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has prioritized stiffening criminal penalties for fentanyl. This deal would also reduce them for personal use of psilocybin.

Republican-backed bills restricting puberty blockers, hormones and chest surgeries before age 18 are likely heading to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk in the coming weeks.

The governor cites the support of author Jonathan Haidt as she looks to get a deal on a "bell to bell" ban on phones in schools.

Thursday was a busy day at the State House, with both chambers in session. Here’s what else happened.