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POTENZA: We Can—and Must—Do Better on Landfill Reform
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NHJOpinion on June 13, 2025
As members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, we’ve seen the House Environment and Agriculture (E&A) Committee spend years…
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POTENZA: We Can—and Must—Do Better on Landfill Reform
As members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, we’ve seen the House Environment and Agriculture (E&A) Committee spend years…
by NHJOpinion | June 13, 2025 Read More
BOLDUC: Israel, Iran, and the Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy
In recent years, the specter of military confrontation between Israel and Iran has loomed larger than ever. Israel’s threats to…
by Don Bolduc | June 12, 2025 Read More
UPDATED: NHDems Post Their Support for Padilla, Mostly Silent on Israel
New Hampshire's federal delegation generally stays out of national political fights, filling their social media feeds with comments about supporting…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2025 Read More
Group II Retirement Deal Is State Budget’s Biggest Math Problem
Politics ain’t beanbag. But math is brutal. And it’s the brutal math of a tight budget and even tighter labor…
by Evan Lips | June 12, 2025 Read More
Activists Have Blocked the Dalton Landfill. Why Are They Still Fighting the Deal?
Why are environmental activists trashing the latest budget deal on New Hampshire landfills? At first glance, the landfill legislation in…
by Michael Graham | June 11, 2025 Read More
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Liot Hill’s Highway Haul: EC Dem Collects $15k in Mileage Cash So Far This Year
Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill may or may not be “the top Democrat in state government," as she claims. But…
by Damien Fisher | June 11, 2025 Read More
GRANGER: Who Loves NH Vehicle Inspections? The People Who Profit
Somewhere in New Hampshire today, someone is going to be told they can’t drive their vehicle unless they shell out…
by Michael Granger | June 11, 2025 Read More
Opponents of Lifting Weight Limits on Trucks Say Road Safety Is at Risk
When it comes to tractor-trailers hauling America’s freight, bigger isn’t necessarily better. That’s the argument opponents of expanding the allowable…
by Chris Woodward | June 10, 2025 Read More
NHGOP’s Parental Bill of Rights (Finally) Signed Into Law
When Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed the Parental Bill of Rights Tuesday, nobody was happier than Speaker of the House Sherm…
by Michael Graham | June 10, 2025 Read More
WONTON: Trading Our Breath for a Buck; How NH Lawmakers Are Failing the Public on Vehicle Inspections
New Hampshire’s motto proudly proclaims “Live Free or Die,” but the way some of our lawmakers are governing today, that…
by Ed Wonton | June 10, 2025 Read More
In Blow to Income Tax Advocates, NH Supreme Court Upholds SWEPT
Advocates of a state income tax to fund public schools suffered a setback Tuesday when New Hampshire’s Supreme Court ruled…
by Damien Fisher | June 10, 2025 Read More
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Ruais Announces Major Fundraising Haul in Reelection Campaign
Queen City Democrats are already struggling to find even a token candidate to run for Manchester mayor in November, and…
by Michael Graham | June 09, 2025 Read More
SIMS: An Open Letter to Simone Biles
Simone Biles, you’re a gymnastics icon. As a former competitive gymnast and a gymnastics coach in southern New Hampshire to…
by Bronwyn Sims | June 09, 2025 Read More
As Riots Rage in LA, Goodlander Offers Advice to Illegals on Official Website
Violent, fiery riots may be raising questions about Democrats' opposition to increased immigration enforcement, but at least one New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | June 09, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Despite Pedigree, Stefany Shaheen Stumbling Out of Gate
How badly is Stefany Shaheen blowing the early days of her campaign for Congress? It's so bad, national political reporters…
by Michael Graham | June 09, 2025 Read More
LA Riots Targeting ICE Light Up Immigration Issue in New Hampshire
The fiery riots may be happening on the streets of L.A., but they are raising the temperature on the border…
by Michael Graham | June 08, 2025 Read More
‘My Father Is a Patriot:’ Stefany Shaheen Defends Dad From Biden Admin DHS
News that the Biden administration put the husband of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on a TSA watchlist for traveling with…
by Michael Graham | June 05, 2025 Read More
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NH Dems Anti-Parent Rhetoric Fails to Block Parental Bill of Rights
Granite State Democrats renewed their anti-parent rhetoric, warning of the danger posed to children by their moms and dads, but…
by Evan Lips | June 05, 2025 Read More
DUREN: Institutional Investors Aren’t Driving the NH Housing Crisis
Rent prices are starting to stabilize, according to recent data from Redfin. But even with this positive development, housing costs remain…
by Tirzah Duren | June 05, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Ruais’ Reelection Campaign Reminder of NH Dems’ Malaise
When Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais held a press conference Wednesday to announce the latest endorsement in his reelection bid, he…
by Michael Graham | June 04, 2025 Read More
Vandals Who Hit Elbit Systems in Merrimack Celebrate Antisemitic Murders in DC
When radical leftist Elias Rodriguez murdered Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on May 22 in Washington, D.C.,…
by Damien Fisher | June 04, 2025 Read More
RICE: On Local Control of Zoning, Don’t Fix What Isn’t Broken
We have seen a significant push this year in the New Hampshire legislature to limit local control of zoning and…
by Kim Rice | June 04, 2025 Read More
DHS Accuses Jeanne Shaheen of ‘TSA Corruption’ in Securing Special Treatment for Her Husband
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s husband received special treatment from the Biden administration after he traveled with a “known or suspected…
by Michael Graham | June 04, 2025 Read More
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CUSHMAN: New Hampshire’s State Government Puts Cash Ahead of Kids
In the headlines again: two restitution settlements, $2.25 million each. Dead children, guardianships, and family members who repeatedly complained and…
by Leah Cushman | June 03, 2025 Read More
Report: Sen. Shaheen Got Husband Special TSA Treatment After He Was Put on Travel Watch List
In the days after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead, airports were on…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2025 Read More
Business, Taxpayer Groups Speak Out Against SB 128’s ‘Stealth Tax’
A proposal to fund a new state health care bureaucracy with what critics are calling a stealth fee or tax…
by Evan Lips | June 03, 2025 Read More
Disgraced New London Investment Guru Still Owes $5 Million to Victims
Disgraced financial advisor Thomas Chadwick agreed to pay more than $5 million last year for unethical investment practices that cost…
by Damien Fisher | June 03, 2025 Read More
New Durham Moderator Opposes Proof of Citizenship Mandate for NH Voting
At a forum to promote confidence in New Hampshire's elections, one local election official said it's time for New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | June 02, 2025 Read More
Another Fiscal Fiasco for Dem Liot Hill as Court Declares Her in Default
Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill calls herself "the top Democrat in state government." But a New Hampshire court just called…
by Damien Fisher | June 02, 2025 Read More
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Boulder Attack Highlights Dems’ Twin Policy Problems: Open Borders and Antisemitism
Events in Boulder, Colo., read like a scene from a Republican campaign speech: An illegal immigrant allowed into the country…
by Evan Lips | June 02, 2025 Read More
STEPHEN: PDIP Reforms Support New Hampshire’s Communities
In a small New Hampshire town, a family dreams of opening a bakery, but their local bank can’t offer the…
by John Stephen | June 02, 2025 Read More
Goodlander Finally Moves Into the Second Congressional District
One of the biggest stories in New Hampshire politics was buried in the real estate listings in Concord. According to…
by Michael Graham | June 01, 2025 Read More
Partisanship Not a Problem as GOP Operative Opens Home for Adults With Disabilities in Concord
Taylor is very into fashion. “I’m a fashion queen,” she told NHJournal. “And wrestling. I’m also really into wrestling.” Taylor…
by Michael Graham | June 01, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: June 2-6, 2025
For the Senate, the budget is all. Expect some good news for Gov. Kelly Ayotte (who dislikes the House budget)…
by NewsNHJ | June 01, 2025 Read More
GRAY: The Fiscally Responsible Path to Retirement Reform
I was taught at a young age that saving up for something I wanted was always going to be less…
by James Gray | June 01, 2025 Read More
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Feds’ Official Sanctuary Cities List Includes Two NH Communities
Granite State Democrats insist there aren’t any in New Hampshire. Left-wing media outlets like New Hampshire Public Radio use ‘scare…
by Michael Graham | May 29, 2025 Read More
Stefany Shaheen Supports Males in Women’s Sports on ‘Case by Case’ Basis
In a rambling, difficult-to-follow answer to a direct yes-or-no question, Democratic candidate for Congress Stefany Shaheen said she supports allowing…
by Michael Graham | May 29, 2025 Read More
PETERNEL: Building a Brighter Future for New Hampshire Families
The heart of the American Dream lies in family—the freedom to raise children in a safe, supportive community, to build…
by Katy Peternel | May 29, 2025 Read More
In Their Own Words: Stefany Shaheen on Whether She Supports Allowing Males to Compete in Girls’ Sports
When Democrat Stefany Shaheen -- daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen -- appeared on the Jack Heath radio show last…
by Michael Graham | May 29, 2025 Read More
Ayotte’s Judicial Selection Commission a Mixed Bag, Conservatives Say
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced the creation of her Judicial Selection Commission Wednesday, the body that will help her…
by Michael Graham | May 28, 2025 Read More
Addison Asks Supreme Court to Drop Death Penalty
New Hampshire’s sole death row inmate, Michael "Stix" Addison, is asking the state Supreme Court to lift his sentence for…
by Damien Fisher | May 28, 2025 Read More
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Stefany Shaheen Steps Into NH01 Dem Primary
Stefany Shaheen, daughter of retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, launched her long-rumored campaign for Congress on Wednesday morning. The news…
by Michael Graham | May 28, 2025 Read More
After Biden ’24 Fiasco, Defiant NH Pols Celebrate 50th Anniversary of FITN Law
In 1968, a primary challenge to a sitting Democratic president nearly cost New Hampshire its First in the Nation presidential…
by Michael Graham | May 27, 2025 Read More
Bill to Move NH’s ‘Incumbent Protection’ Late Primary Passes House Committee
A second version of a bill to bump New Hampshire’s last-in-the-nation state primary from September to June passed in a…
by Evan Lips | May 27, 2025 Read More
MANDELBAUM: Bipartisan Health Policy Can Rebuild Trust Lost During Pandemic
Seeing this year’s health-related legislation move through the State House, it’s clear we are at a crossroads. In a post-pandemic…
by Jennifer Mandelbaum | May 27, 2025 Read More
Sanborn Can Ask About Being Called “Lying Sack of Trash” at Trial
Prosecutors did not hide evidence by failing to ask New Hampshire Lottery Executive Director Charles McIntyre about calling Concord Casino…
by Damien Fisher | May 27, 2025 Read More
New Biden Book Not Good for Maggie Goodlander
There is a scene from January 2024 in the new Joe Biden scandal book "Original Sin" in which the commander-in-chief…
by Michael Graham | May 26, 2025 Read More
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KING: The Problem of Old Leaders — Churchill’s Sad Last Years in Office
Old age is a thorny issue. I can attest to that. As someone told my wife about me, “He’s got…
by Llewellyn King | May 26, 2025 Read More
Consumer Group Says NH Hospitals Failing Trump’s Price Transparency Mandate
The Ayotte administration and New Hampshire's hospitals are touting a compromise deal on their Medicaid Enhancement Tax (MET) lawsuit, an…
by Michael Graham | May 26, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: May 27-30, 2025
A relatively quiet week at the State House leading up to next week's budget deadline. House committees will give their…
by NewsNHJ | May 26, 2025 Read More
Point: Yes, We Can Still Count on the Young to Defend America
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: No, Young Americans Would Not Rally Around Our Nation, but It's Not Their Fault.”…
by Chris Talgo | May 25, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: Young Americans Would Not Rally Around Our Nation, But Don’t Blame Them
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Yes, We Can Still Count on the Young to Defend America.” As we approach…
by Richard D. Kahlenberg | May 25, 2025 Read More
FISHER: Support Veteran Suicide Prevention to Honor Fallen Heroes
According to Veterans Affairs’ 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, nearly 20 veterans die by suicide daily, but more than…
by Ken Fisher | May 25, 2025 Read More
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A Memorial Day Quiz: ‘The Last Full Measure …’
Memorial Day is when we pause and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Some were famous men…
by Michael Graham | May 25, 2025 Read More
BOLDUC: Honoring Sacrifice: A Memorial Day Reflection
Memorial Day is a poignant time for reflection on the sacrifices made by countless individuals who have donned the uniform…
by Don Bolduc | May 25, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: Tragedy at DC Jewish Museum, Farce in Biden White House
Tracy Richmond, Chair of the Board for The Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, talks to NHJournal's Michael Graham about life…
by NHJOpinion | May 22, 2025 Read More
Whistleblower Lawsuit: Lionheart Fired Director Over $10 Million Warning
Kerry Bedard says in a lawsuit filed this week that she was fired as Lionheart Classical Academy’s first executive director…
by Damien Fisher | May 22, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Signs New England’s First Sanctuary City Ban
“There will be no sanctuary cities in New Hampshire. Period. End of story.” And with a few strokes of her…
by Evan Lips | May 22, 2025 Read More
Ayotte On Board With ‘Bell to Bell’ Classroom Cellphone Ban
House Democrats balked, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte is on board with a GOP proposal to mandate a statewide "bell-to-bell" ban…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2025 Read More
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Pennichuck Says Chinese Billionaire Just Buying Water, But Concerns Remain
Fears that Chinese billionaire Zhong Shanshan planned to buy his way into controlling Nashua’s water supply are giving way to…
by Damien Fisher | May 21, 2025 Read More
NH Lawmakers Reach (Temporary) Deal on Ambulance Reimbursement Rates
Granite State lawmakers have reached a compromise on how to set rates for ambulance services, bringing an end to “balance…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2025 Read More
CHRISAFIDES: NH Senate Adopts Landmark Proclamation Promoting Religious Freedom for Orthodox Christian Leader
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople is the spiritual leader of the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians. Yet he lives humbly…
by Chris Chrisafides | May 21, 2025 Read More
Is Pennichuck Water Board Poised to Approve Selling Nashua’s Water Supply to Chinese Company?
China’s largest beverage company, Nongfu Spring, is setting up operations in Nashua after spending $67 million on an industrial building.…
by Damien Fisher | May 21, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Advisor John Corbett Makes AAPC’s ’40 Under 40′ List
Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s spokesman is making news of his own. John Corbett, who serves as senior advisor to Ayotte, has…
by NewsNHJ | May 20, 2025 Read More
Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With Joshua Reap at the Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT
Whether it’s workforce housing or the worksite itself, every building in New Hampshire starts with the professionals who design and…
by NewsNHJ | May 20, 2025 Read More
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BRADLEY: Costly Changes To Public Employee Retirement Benefits Being Pushed
The state budget passed by the New Hampshire House includes major increases in retirement benefits for a limited group of…
by Jeb Bradley | May 19, 2025 Read More
NH Named America’s 3rd Best State for Military Veterans
As Granite Staters prepare for the Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember those military members who lost their lives…
by Michael Graham | May 19, 2025 Read More
Hanks Yanked From Dept. of Corrections as Financial Scrutiny Continues
Embattled Commissioner Helen Hanks is out at the Department of Corrections, and her second in command, Paul Raymond Jr., is…
by Michael Graham | May 19, 2025 Read More
Brave’s Love Life Got Him in Trouble, But His Lies Put Him in Jail
After all his lies, his cheating, and his criminal convictions, former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave was still trying to…
by Damien Fisher | May 19, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s Cancer News Highlights Need to Confront Age in US Politics
Remember when the rent was too damn high? Today, America’s politicians are too damn old. And President Joe Biden’s greatest…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2025 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Flip (Again) on Filibuster to Support Gas-Powered Car Ban
U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen spent President Donald Trump's first term supporting the Senate's filibuster rule. In 2017,…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2025 Read More
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DAVIS: Safety Training Opposition Highlights Hypocrisy Among Gun Control Groups
For years, gun-grabbing politicians have pontificated about the need for “gun safety” in New Hampshire. Now, as they are faced…
by Justin Davis | May 18, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: May 19-23, 2025
Monday, May 19 Senate Finance Committee- State House, 1:30 p.m. The Senate Finance Committee meets every day this week as…
by NewsNHJ | May 18, 2025 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Why President Pierce Drank
Historians love ranking presidents. You’ve seen the lists. There are the Greats, the Near Greats, and the Mediocre. Then there…
by J. Mark Powell | May 16, 2025 Read More
Big Win For NHGOP As Sanctuary City Ban Heads to Ayotte’s Desk Over Dem Objections
As the state Senate prepared to take its final votes approving a ban on sanctuary city policies Thursday, Majority Leader…
by Michael Graham | May 15, 2025 Read More
Kearsarge School Board Chair Threatens Citizen with Arrest for ‘Misgendering’ Trans Athlete
Why would Kearsarge School Board Chair Alison Mastin threaten to have a member of the public arrested for speaking at…
by Damien Fisher | May 15, 2025 Read More
Formella For Congress Web Link Sparks NH-01 Speculation
Is Attorney General John Formella considering a run for Congress? Rumors that the state's top cop might enter the First…
by Michael Graham | May 15, 2025 Read More
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Biden Couldn’t Remember Her Husband’s Name. Goodlander Backed Him Anyway.
What did Maggie Goodlander know and when did she know it? When the longtime D.C. insider rented an apartment in…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2025 Read More
UNH Swats Down Sweeney on Illegal Immigrant Student Complaints
It turns out there are far fewer illegal, or undocumented, students in the New Hampshire college system than Rep. Joe…
by Damien Fisher | May 14, 2025 Read More
Senate to Vote Thursday on Pro-Housing Legislation Limiting Local Government Power
In a recent NHJournal podcast interview, Matt Mayberry with the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association was asked, "If you had a…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2025 Read More
In New Book, Kuster Admits She Knew Biden Unfit in ’24, Backed Him Anyway
After years of having Joe Biden's back, New Hampshire Democrats are officially done. For years, New Hampshire Democratic Party chair…
by Evan Lips | May 13, 2025 Read More
UNH Hides Web Data About Tuition Breaks for DACA Students
The University of New Hampshire isn’t saying how many of its enrolled students are in the country illegally, and the…
by Damien Fisher | May 13, 2025 Read More
More Charges Coming for ‘Ziz’ Cultist Held in Border Agent Murder
Prosecutors are working to bring more charges soon against Teresa Youngblut, the Zizian cultist arrested after a shootout that left…
by Damien Fisher | May 13, 2025 Read More
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THOMAS/PRENDERGAST: A Uniform Statewide Building Code Could Speed Development but Could Raise Costs
An all-encompassing uniform statewide building code might speed development, but it could also raise costs. The state does have a…
by NHJOpinion | May 13, 2025 Read More
Nashua Renter or Portsmouth Resident? Goodlander’s Carpetbagger Questions Linger
According to the Portsmouth Herald, UNH’s Law School commencement speaker this Friday will be President Joe Biden’s national security advisor…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2025 Read More
MA’s Healey Has Competition, but NH Dems A ‘No Show’ Against Ayotte
Massachusetts typically holds its state primary election a week before New Hampshire's, so the 2026 governor's races are likely on…
by Evan Lips | May 12, 2025 Read More
FITZSIMMONS: Support Cops This National Police Week
Data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey, which tracks reported and unreported crimes, has put to…
by Paula Fitzsimmons | May 12, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: May 12-16, 2025
Monday, May 12 Senate Finance Committee - State House 1:00 p.m. The Senate Finance Committee continues its work on the…
by NewsNHJ | May 11, 2025 Read More
SPILLANE: What Prohibitionists Get Wrong About Flavors and Youth Vaping
New Hampshire, like many states, is grappling with how best to protect youth while addressing adult smoking, still the leading…
by James Spillane | May 11, 2025 Read More
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Trump Signs Executive Order ‘Unleashing’ New England Fishing Industry
President Donald Trump continues his record-setting pace of issuing executive orders, and his latest is designed “to unleash commercial fishing…
by Michael Graham | May 09, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Dems Owe Their Woes to Gen Z Women
Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. And White, suburban Gen-Z women are from La La Land. That’s the…
by Michael Graham | May 08, 2025 Read More
Immigration Enforcement, EFA Expansion Pass House Over Dem Opposition
Fans of school choice and border security cheered big wins in the New Hampshire State House on Thursday as legislators…
by Evan Lips | May 08, 2025 Read More
Ex-Manchester Teacher Found Guilty in Child-Sex Sting
Jurors found a former Manchester teacher who solicited sex with a child during work hours guilty Thursday on one count…
by Damien Fisher | May 08, 2025 Read More
Social Media Push Urges MA Progressives to Boycott NH Over ‘ICE Raids’ and School Choice
Haters gonna hate. That was the response in the Granite State to a social media post making the rounds this…
by Evan Lips | May 07, 2025 Read More
Manchester School Budget Gets Job Done, Holds Line for Taxpayers Ruais Says
The Manchester School District is getting more money than last year, but not as much as school bureaucrats requested. And…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2025 Read More
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New Hampshire Near Top of U.S. News ‘Best State’ Rankings Once Again
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is maintaining the trend set by her Republican predecessor, Chris Sununu, keeping the Granite State near the…
by Evan Lips | May 06, 2025 Read More
Truck Driver in Fatal Jarheads Crash Loses Suspension Appeal
He was acquitted of criminal charges, but Volodymyr Zhukovskyy is still deemed responsible for the horrific crash that killed seven…
by Damien Fisher | May 06, 2025 Read More
Bow Parents Appeal Ruling as Civil Rights Investigation Looms
The Bow soccer parents booted from a game by school district officials for wearing pink, XX wristbands to protest biological…
by Damien Fisher | May 06, 2025 Read More
LAYON: Pulling Back the Curtain on Administrative Rules
The New Hampshire Senate recently killed HB357, which would return the authority to require vaccines to the legislature instead of…
by Erica Layon | May 06, 2025 Read More
State Says Brave’s Lies Should Send Ex-Sheriff to the Slammer
Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave earned at least seven years in prison for the multitude of lies he spun…
by Damien Fisher | May 05, 2025 Read More
April’s Poor Revenue Numbers Worsen Ayotte, House GOP Budget Fight
Could April’s sagging business tax revenue numbers put a dent in Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s hopes for a less painful budget?…
by Evan Lips | May 05, 2025 Read More
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GULLA: In the Name of Government Efficiency, Restore the Governor’s Budget
New Hampshire is blessed with one of the most efficiently run states in the union. New Hampshire ranks sixth in…
by Rich Gulla | May 05, 2025 Read More
Liberal DC Journo Moves Home to NH, May Run to Replace Pappas
U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander and liberal reporter Hanna Trudo have a lot in common. Both are Democrats. Both lived and…
by Michael Graham | May 05, 2025 Read More
Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With John Casella of Casella Waste Systems
Waste management is more than just taking out the trash—it's a critical part of New Hampshire's future. In this episode…
by NewsNHJ | May 05, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: May 5-9, 2025
The following are highlights from the upcoming week at the New Hampshire State House: Tuesday, May 6 Senate Energy…
by NewsNHJ | May 04, 2025 Read More
NHPR Denounces Trump’s ‘Campaign Against Press Freedom,’ Denies Any Partisan Bias
Executives at New Hampshire's taxpayer-subsidized media outlets are responding to President Donald Trump's attempts to end federal funding by claiming…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2025 Read More
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: NHPR’s Schachter/NHPBS’s Frid On Why Taxpayers Should Keep Paying
Two weeks ago, Jim Schachter, New Hampshire Public Radio President & CEO, and Peter Frid, New Hampshire PBS President &…
by NewsNHJ | May 04, 2025 Read More
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NORMAN: Pass HB60 and Promote More Rental Housing in NH
Did you know that when you rent an apartment in New Hampshire, and your lease runs out, the tenants are…
by Nick Norman | May 04, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Dems Are Suffering A Reverse ‘Sally Field’ Moment
"You like me! You really like me!" So said Sally Field* at the 1985 Oscars as she won her second…
by Michael Graham | May 01, 2025 Read More
Point: Attending College Has a New Mission — Help Save Democracy
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Too Radical, Too Expensive: Are University Degrees Still Worth the Cost?” When I grew up,…
by James Rosen | May 01, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: Are University Degrees Still Worth the Cost?
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Attending College Has a New Mission — Help Save Democracy.” For generations, an American university…
by Adam Guillette | May 01, 2025 Read More
HAMILTON: A Simple Fix for NH High Housing Costs
New Hampshire faces one of America’s most acute housing affordability squeezes. Only 13 percent of its households can afford the…
by Emily Hamilton | May 01, 2025 Read More
A Uniform Statewide Building Code Would Speed Development And Lower Costs
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. Home building is tough throughout New England, but Massachusetts gives its builders an…
by Andrew Cline | May 01, 2025 Read More
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Pappas Touts Bill Overriding NH Ban on Males in Women’s Spaces
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) was one of a handful of Democrats who took the microphone at a D.C. press…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2025 Read More
After Years of Losing Opioid Fight, NH Now Among Lowest States for Drug Use
One of Donald Trump's first political successes was his embrace of the opioid addiction issue in New Hampshire during the…
by Damien Fisher | April 30, 2025 Read More
REYNOLDS: Shine a Light on Big Money in New Hampshire’s Courts
As an organization that represents more than 1,700 small businesses in New Hampshire, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)…
by John Reynolds | April 30, 2025 Read More
Sununu Stars in Dem Video Targeting NRSC HQ
It’s not the Chris Sununu star turn the National Republican Senatorial Committee was hoping for. Just a few weeks ago,…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2025 Read More
Altschiller Defends ‘Alleged’ Mass Murderer Illegally Living in NH
As the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a guilty plea in a case involving an illegal immigrant crossing the border into…
by Damien Fisher | April 29, 2025 Read More
COLES: We’re Making Progress on NH’s Housing Problems
New Hampshire is at a crossroads. Rising housing costs, workforce shortages, and the growing difficulty young families face in finding…
by Brian Cole | April 29, 2025 Read More
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GOP Leaders Host Gun Safety Training Session For House Members
With great power -- or a concealed weapon -- comes great responsibility. Which is why the New Hampshire House held…
by Evan Lips | April 29, 2025 Read More
Mills’ Push to Hike Maine’s Tobacco Tax Makes NH Retailers Happy
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) may have made an enemy of President Donald Trump, but her push to hike cigarette…
by Chris Woodward | April 29, 2025 Read More
Manchester Dems Defend Race-Based DEI Instruction: It ‘Fosters Understanding’
The controversy over Manchester School District’s use of DEI materials in middle school -- and a school administrator urging teachers…
by Michael Graham | April 28, 2025 Read More
POINT: Trump’s First 100 Days: The Start of a Golden Age
For an alternate viewpoint, see Counterpoint: Trump’s First 100 Days: A MAGA Mess and Authoritarian Overreach. President Trump’s first…
by Adam Gibbs | April 28, 2025 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s First 100 Days: A MAGA Mess and Authoritarian Overreach
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Trump’s First 100 Days: The Start of a Golden Age.”. As we quickly approach…
by Don Kusler | April 28, 2025 Read More
COLLINS: First 100 Days at VA: Putting Veterans First
About 100 days ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was led by Biden administration officials who had lost sight…
by Doug Collins | April 28, 2025 Read More
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Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With John E. Sununu and Dick Swett on the State of Our Elections
Ask Granite Staters why they think the U.S. is on the wrong track, and a top concern (according to the…
by NewsNHJ | April 28, 2025 Read More
The Week at the State House: April 28 – May 2, 2025
The following are highlights from the upcoming week at the New Hampshire State House: Tuesday, April 29 House Election…
by NewsNHJ | April 28, 2025 Read More
Hantz Marconi Attorneys Say It’s Time for State to Put Up or Shut Up
State prosecutors claim they have witnesses who can prove Associate Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi committed crimes. But…
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Manchester School Official Urges Staff to Hide Training Materials Due to DEI Scrutiny
Emails and handouts from Manchester School District staff make two things clear. The school district is still embracing Diversity, Equity…
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Pappas Backs Filibuster, Calls It ‘Important Tool to Stop Bad Policy’
In his first break with the Senate Democrat he hopes to replace, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) threw his support…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2025 Read More
AGER: Trump II First 100 Days – Lots for NH to Celebrate
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of non-stop action give Granite Staters much to celebrate. So much so that local…
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The (Celebrity!) Centenarian White House Correspondent
Springtime in Washington is famous for two things: the Japanese cherry blossoms and the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. It’s…
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Billionaire Pritzker Bringing Deep-Blue Illinois Politics to NHDem Fundraiser
The billionaire governor of the “Vote Early and Often!” State is bringing his progressive politics to “Live Free or Die”…
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NH Judge Blocks Trump Effort to End Race-Based DEI Policies in Public Schools
President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI agenda hit a road bump Thursday as United States District Court Judge Landya McCafferty issued a…
by Damien Fisher | April 24, 2025 Read More
Poll Says Trump Should Slow His Roll on Tax Hike Talk
President Donald Trump has said he’s open to the idea of raising taxes, particularly on America’s top earners. According to…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Says Reform Is Coming to HRC as Emails Reveal No-Show Director Out For Months
New Hampshire’s embattled Human Rights Commission (HRC) is getting two new members and, according to Gov. Kelly Ayotte, their first…
by Damien Fisher | April 23, 2025 Read More
Advocate for Child Trans Surgery Says Legislature Shouldn’t Regulate Procedure
Wednesday’s state Senate Health and Human Services Committee hearing on legislation banning puberty blockers and sex-change surgery for minors appeared…
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PODCAST: ‘The Tide Is Turning’ on Protecting Girls Sports, Says Tiffany Justice
Tiffany Justice has been fighting for years to keep biology and gender in tandem, rejecting progressive arguments that sex is…
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Tiffany Justice Says Parents and Science Are Winning Trans Debate
Tiffany Justice has been fighting for years to keep biology and gender in tandem, rejecting progressive arguments that sex is…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2025 Read More
Ambulance Reimbursement Rates Debate Continues
There are no free rides. Not even to the hospital. Which is why, for the second year in a row,…
by Evan Lips | April 22, 2025 Read More
NH Sees Highest Surge in Antisemitism in New England
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found the number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. hit a new…
by Damien Fisher | April 22, 2025 Read More
SIMS: I Agree With The Progressives — Hands Off!
To all the “Hands Off” protesters (Democrats, liberal leftists, progressives): Congratulations on unwittingly being a part of a color revolution…
by Bronwyn Sims | April 22, 2025 Read More
GOP Offers to Send Congressional Dems to El Salvador; No Comment From NH Delegation
When it comes to congressional Democrats caravaning to visit illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego-Garcia in an El Salvador prison, Republicans have…
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Ayotte’s Medicaid Premium Plan Would Protect State’s Generous Benefits, Supporters Say
Almost everything Granite Staters are hearing about Medicaid in New Hampshire is wrong. So say supporters of the Medicaid reforms…
by Damien Fisher | April 21, 2025 Read More
This Week at the State House: April 21-25, 2025
The following are highlights from the upcoming week at the New Hampshire state house: Monday Senate Finance Committee: State…
by NewsNHJ | April 21, 2025 Read More
BLAKELY: The Constitution Takes a Beating in Karen Read Case
In February, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) found that Karen Read, the Mansfield, Mass., woman accused of killing Boston…
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Pappas Trashes Leavitt in Senate Fundraising Appeal
She lives in Washington, D.C. She has a job in the White House. And she’s too young to serve in…
by Michael Graham | April 20, 2025 Read More
Point: A Defense of Birthright Citizenship
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Counterpoint: Conventional Wisdom Behind Birthright Citizenship Is Wrong
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Goodlander Stays Out of U.S. Senate Race, Sparing NH Dems a Messy Primary
Maggie Goodlander had to decide: Barack Obama, or Chris Christie? On Thursday, she chose the latter. Goodlander, the freshman congresswoman…
by Michael Graham | April 17, 2025 Read More
FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Did House Republicans Just Pass a ‘Medicaid Income Tax’?
New Hampshire Democrats say Gov. Kelly Ayotte and House Republicans are pushing an income tax. And this time, it’s an…
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BIRDSELL: Protecting Our Land From Foreign Adversaries
Two years ago, I was surprised to learn the extent to which foreign governments were buying up American land near…
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You Can Ask, I Won’t Tell: Stefany Shaheen Won’t Reveal Her Position on Guys in Girls Sports
Democrat Stefany Shaheen is happy to acknowledge that she’s seriously thinking about jumping into the 1st Congressional District race. But…
by Michael Graham | April 16, 2025 Read More
False Claims About Married Women and Voter ID Are ‘Suppression,’ House Republicans Say
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ALAM: Democrats Are Choosing Ideology Over Electability
In the shifting sands of American politics, the Democratic Party stands at a pivotal moment. Frequently cast as the Party…
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Bridges, Budgets Keep America’s Infrastructure Experts Up At Night
One year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, killing six people, the American…
by Chris Woodward | April 16, 2025 Read More
Parents Protest as Weare Middle School Allows Boy to Use Girl’s Bathroom
Angry parents turned out at Weare Middle School on Tuesday night to protest the school’s decision to allow a biological…
by Damien Fisher | April 15, 2025 Read More
NH Dems Continue Attacks Education Freedom Accounts
Universal access to Education Freedom Accounts has passed the House. Now the legislation, SB 295, is in the House Education…
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AG Bondi Says Feds Are Looking Into Bow High School ‘XX’ Wristband Case
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday night her department is looking into the Bow High School free speech case…
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Judge Rules School Can Ban ‘XX’ Protests Over Males in Girls’ Sports
The Bow School District was acting within its authority to kick two soccer dads out of a girls game for…
by Damien Fisher | April 14, 2025 Read More
As Tax Day Looms, NH Delegation Urged to Preserve Trump Tax Cuts
On the eve of Tax Day, a quartet of free-market state lawmakers and policy gurus used the occasion to call…
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Shaheen’s Daughter Stefany Eyeing NH-01 Congressional Seat
Stefany Shaheen, a former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D), told WMUR Monday she…
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ELLIS: Check Your Math, Bernie: The Rich Pay the Most in Taxes
If you’ve just filed your income taxes, it might interest you that the U.S. tax code is incredibly progressive. That’s…
by Ryan Ellis | April 14, 2025 Read More
Critics Call Out Goodlander’s ‘Dangerous’ Voter Registration Falsehoods
The chair of the New Hampshire House Election Law Committee is calling out U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D) over what…
by Michael Graham | April 13, 2025 Read More
Dem Sullivan Dodges Girls-Only Sports Issue, Declines to Say How She’d Vote
Democrat Maura Sullivan says her party is in trouble because Democrats "lost our way in 2024" and "were not in…
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HOLY COW! History: How the Jacksonian Banking Debate Spawned a Deadly Duel
The one (and perhaps only) thing Americans seem to agree on these days is political rhetoric is too toxic. They…
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‘Lifelong Carpetbagger’ Sullivan Stumbles at Gate
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GOP Budget Gets Banged Up On Way To House Passage
If anyone was happy with the biennial budget passed by the GOP-controlled House Thursday, it didn't show. While the $16.3…
by Evan Lips | April 10, 2025 Read More
‘A Border Is Only a Line On A Map’: House Dems Denounce Sanctuary City Ban
Declaring "A border is only a line on a map" and comparing immigration enforcement to Nazi Germany and terrorism, House…
by Michael Graham | April 10, 2025 Read More
Goodlander, Pappas Say No to SAVE Act, Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
They may eventually face off in the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, but on Thursday, Democrats Maggie Goodlander and Chris Pappas…
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House GOP Budget Gets Little Love From Ayotte, Lots of Anger From NHDems
Some 200 protesters gathered outside the New Hampshire State House Wednesday to blast the budget Republicans are hoping to pass…
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March Numbers Bring More Good News in Manchester’s Opioid Fight
While every death is tragic, the fact that there was only one fatal opioid overdose in the city of Manchester…
by Damien Fisher | April 09, 2025 Read More
Lily Tang Williams Enters 2nd CD Race as Goodlander Considers Senate Run
Lily Tang Williams, the proudly pro-America, anti-China Republican activist whose 2024 campaign for Congress garnered national attention, is back for…
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CLINE: House Finance Budget Rolls Back Post-COVID Growth in State Spending
Note: This analysis is based on the Legislative Budget Assistant’s Surplus Statement published on April 3. Any adjustments made after…
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PODCAST: Mark Halperin on What’s Next In NH Senate Race
Gov. Chris Sununu says he's going to sit out the 2026 U.S. Senate race -- what does that mean for…
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Dems Decry Proposed Cuts in House Budget; Fiscal Hawks Ask if It Cuts Enough
New Hampshire Democrats say it cuts too much, while members of the House Freedom Caucus complain it's still full of…
by Evan Lips | April 08, 2025 Read More
2026 NH Senate Race: Sununu’s Out, So Who’s In?
As expected, former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has decided to sit out the 2026 U.S. Senate race. What does…
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‘It’s Just Not For Me:’ Sununu Takes Pass on U.S. Senate Race
Gov. Chris Sununu will not enter the 2026 U.S. Senate race, telling New Hampshire radio host Jack Heath, “It’s just…
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Liot Hill’s Legal Troubles Continue as AG Looks into Campaign Finances
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Sununu Is On The Sidelines, But Already Under Dem Attack
Former Gov. Chris Sununu has said publicly -- and repeatedly -- that if he gets into the 2026 U.S. Senate…
by Michael Graham | April 07, 2025 Read More
In Their Own Words: Is Chris Pappas Open to Killing the Filibuster?
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas just announced he wants to be New Hampshire's next U.S. senator. If he wins next year,…
by NewsNHJ | April 07, 2025 Read More
INNIS: Out-Of-State Companies Are Exploiting NH’s Timber Tax
If I told you that there was a state in New England that was giving away tax breaks to out-of-state…
by Dan Innis | April 07, 2025 Read More
Trump: I Hope Sununu Runs for US Senate
President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One Sunday night that he hopes his one-time political foil, former New…
by Michael Graham | April 06, 2025 Read More
RUBIN: Liberation Day – Blunder or Brilliance?
Now that April 2 is in the rearview mirror (what President Trump calls “Liberation Day” for American trade policy), the…
by Les Rubin | April 06, 2025 Read More
‘Hands Off’ Protests Draw Thousands in NH, But Pappas Stumbles at State House
Hundreds of thousands of Americans turned out Saturday for “Hands Off” protests held at more than 1,200 locations across the…
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Nashua’s Pine Tree Flag Dispute Is Heading to Appeals Court
It’s not an Appeal to Heaven, but to the First Circuit Court of Appeals for Nashua residents Beth and Stephen…
by Damien Fisher | April 06, 2025 Read More
‘We’re Here to Fight’: Pappas Announces Senate Campaign
No more Mr. Nice Guy? U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas has long groomed his reputation as a low-key politician with a…
by Michael Graham | April 03, 2025 Read More
Both Parties Optimistic About NH01 Fight in 2026
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas’ decision to run for U.S. Senate and create a vacancy in the 1st Congressional District is…
by Evan Lips | April 03, 2025 Read More
NRSC Memo Says NH Senate Seat Is In Play for GOP
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) knows the GOP has struggled to win federal races in the Granite State, but…
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Point: Deport Aliens Advocating Evil
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Counterpoint: Crackdown on International Students Is a Self-Inflicted Wound
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IN HIS OWN WORDS: Chris Pappas Announces U.S. Senate Bid
Below is a verbatim transcript of the video released by U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas announcing he's running for U.S. Senate…
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Pappas to Announce Senate Run at Puritan Backroom Thursday
"I'm in!" In a social media post Thursday morning, four-term U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D) announced he's running for U.S.…
by Michael Graham | April 02, 2025 Read More
DEMPSEY: Trump Can Fix Medicare Cuts
During his campaign, Donald Trump promised to protect Medicare. After Joe Biden’s Medicare Advantage, President Trump had his work cut…
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After 1,200 Days and Billions of Dollars, Biden’s NH Bridge Still Needs Repairs
On an icy morning in November 2021, then-President Joe Biden picked a tied-arch bridge with a rusty steel-grid deck spanning…
by Evan Lips | April 02, 2025 Read More
House Finance Committee Kills — Then Resurrects — DEI Budget Ban
A GOP amendment to ban DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates from New Hampshire state contracts was killed in the…
by Evan Lips | April 01, 2025 Read More
NH Dem Compares Sanctuary City Ban to Nazi Germany
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CLINE/SCHWALBACH: Universal Open Enrollment Can Help Students and School Districts
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. In the “Live Free or Die” state, switching public schools is surprisingly difficult.…
by Andrew Cline | April 01, 2025 Read More
House Dems Object to Amendment Banning DEI Mandates From State Contracts
Inspired by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, Republicans on the House Finance Committee proposed an amendment banning…
by Evan Lips | March 31, 2025 Read More
Major Overhaul Coming to Fix NH Human Rights Commission Mess
After years of operating with little oversight and producing even fewer results, New Hampshire’s Human Rights Commission (NHHRC) is now…
by Damien Fisher | March 31, 2025 Read More
Ruais Announces $400k Raised for Mayoral Reelection Campaign
He may not have a major Democratic challenger, but first-term Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais isn't taking any chances. On Tuesday,…
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ROCHEFORT: It’s Time to Close the ‘Carbon Credit’ Loophole
As a free-market Republican, I certainly would not fault anyone for trying to make a dollar as long as they…
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Not A Candidate, But Already A Target: New NRSC Website Hits Pappas’ Record
The filing period for the 2026 U.S. Senate primaries doesn't open for another 14 months, but the national GOP is…
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LABRIE: Fool’s Gold on Four Wheels: Why NH Must Scrap Vehicle Inspections
As a state representative in New Hampshire, my job is simple: listen to my constituents and fight for their voices…
by Brian Labrie | March 30, 2025 Read More
Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With Steve Saltzman and the NH Community Loan Fund
There's more than one way to help middle-class Granite Staters become homeowners, and Steve Saltzman of the New Hampshire Community…
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Judge Rules Nashua Had Right to Ban Pine Tree Flag; Plaintiffs to Appeal
A federal judge ruled Friday the City of Nashua did not violate resident Beth Scaer’s First Amendment rights when it…
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Trump Wasn’t First Populist POTUS to Dodge a Bullet
After a four-year absence, Andrew Jackson is back in the Oval Office. Not the actual Jackson, of course. After all,…
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Activists Say League of Women Voters Ambushed Wheeler
After Tuesday night’s League of Women Voters “listening session” in Peterborough devolved into an hour of angry White liberals shouting…
by Damien Fisher | March 27, 2025 Read More
Senate OKs Bill Allowing Women-Only Sports and Spaces; Dems Unanimously Opposed
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill Thursday giving Granite State businesses and institutions the right to do what they've…
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ANALYSIS: In Concord, the Taxpayer Beatings Will Continue Until Their Math Improves
Everything you need to know about New Hampshire politics you can learn from the Concord school board. This week, the…
by Michael Graham | March 27, 2025 Read More
A Perfect 10! NH Is Named #1 in Taxpayer ROI for Tenth Year in a Row
For the tenth year in a row, a national data analysis declares New Hampshire the state with the best taxpayer…
by Michael Graham | March 27, 2025 Read More
NOVELETSKY: Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Fair Trade
My family has been in the structural steel fabrication industry for three generations. During that time, we saw the implementation…
by Hollie Noveletsky | March 26, 2025 Read More
Report: Pappas Will Run for U.S. Senate in 2026
New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas is telling his fellow members of Congress he's running for U.S. Senate to fill the…
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YANDLE: Tariffs, Tribute, Bootleggers and Baptists
Since resuming office, President Trump has not for one minute parted from his promise to leverage tariffs to ignite a…
by Bruce Yandle | March 26, 2025 Read More
The End of ‘Incumbent Protection?’ House Passes June Primary in Landslide Vote
After years of using New Hampshire's last-in-the-nation state primary date to help protect their party's incumbents, House Democrats joined their…
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Free Market Groups Warn: If Trump Tax Cuts Aren’t Renewed, New England Will Pay
Free-market think tanks across New England joined together Tuesday with a message for the region's blue-state voters: If the Trump…
by Evan Lips | March 25, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Signs Bail Reform Fix, Ready To Add Sanctuary City Ban
Surrounded by legislators and law enforcement, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a new bail reform bill into law Tuesday, a…
by Michael Graham | March 25, 2025 Read More
Anger, Personal Attacks and Porn: Dem Wheeler Takes the Heat at LWV Event in Peterborough
Democrat Jonah Wheeler stood alone before a capacity crowd in the Peterborough Town Hall as critics, leaders in his own…
by Damien Fisher | March 25, 2025 Read More
Brave Faces Possible Prison Time at Upcoming Sentencing Hearing
Former Stafford County Sheriff Mark Brave has a date with destiny. His upcoming sentencing hearing will determine whether the lascivious…
by Damien Fisher | March 25, 2025 Read More
EVANS: It’s Time To Put Vaccine Mandates to the (Clinical) Test
HB 679 addresses the question of when, if ever, a government can mandate a medical intervention. By proposing to prohibit…
by Risa Evans | March 25, 2025 Read More
Formella To Remain Ayotte’s Attorney General — For Now
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella was scheduled to be out of a job as of March 31, but he’s…
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Ayotte Says MA Sanctuary Policies ‘Put Region at Risk’ as ICE Rounds Up 370 Illegals
Last month, President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan said he was "coming to Boston and bringing hell with him."…
by Evan Lips | March 24, 2025 Read More
CERUNDOLO: Let HB254 Die a Natural Death
HB 254 is tabled and should be allowed to die a natural death - just like every citizen of New…
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ANALYSIS: Democrats Are The Party That Hates — Each Other.
In this time of deep political divisions, Americans of all political stripes have found something to unite them. Everybody hates…
by Michael Graham | March 23, 2025 Read More
Shaheen Calls Guys in Girls Sports ‘Unfair,’ Defends Vote for GOP CR
Under fire from her party's progressive base and on the wrong side of high-profile political policies, retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne…
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CUSHMAN/BLASEK: HB 553 Would Turn Good Parents into Targets in NH
New Hampshire’s HB 553, up for a House vote this week, promises to protect children from abuse and neglect. Instead,…
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Point: Public Unions Are Not Like Private Unions
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Counterpoint: America Needs Public-Sector Unions
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Public Unions Are Not Like Private Unions.” Public-sector unions have long supported American workers,…
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PODCAST: NHDems Have Anger Issues
New Hampshire Democrats are as mad as hell, and they're not gonna take it anymore! Not from their members of…
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House Passes Parents Bill of Rights in Bipartisan Vote
An early sign that the Parental Bill of Rights was headed for success just a year after its ignominious defeat…
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NHDems Invoke ‘Jim Crow’ In Attack on Black Progressive Over Bathroom Bill Vote
Angry House Democrats unleashed public attacks on a member of their own caucus Thursday over his support for legislation protecting…
by Evan Lips | March 20, 2025 Read More
Civil Rights Complaint Targets UNH Over Race-Based Faculty Rewards Program
A new complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights says the University of New Hampshire…
by Damien Fisher | March 20, 2025 Read More
FORCELLI: Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers Misses the Target
In the shadowy world where drug cartels reign and violence dictate the daily rhythm of life, Mexico’s government has chosen…
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AVARD/KOFALT: GOP Is Protecting Women, While Democrats Endanger Them.
Last November, the voters sent a strong message at the polls. The American people were tired of being talked down…
by Kevin Avard | March 19, 2025 Read More
With Goodlander vs. Pappas Looming, Are NHDems Learning to Love June Primaries?
For years, Granite State Democrats have opposed moving up New Hampshire's last-in-nation state primary date. The current calendar gives newly…
by Michael Graham | March 19, 2025 Read More
Muslim Group Demands UNH Dump Former Biden Advisor Jake Sullivan
Accusing him of “failing up” and “cashing out,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations says there should be no place at…
by Damien Fisher | March 19, 2025 Read More
NHDems Hit GOP Over Proposed Cap on Local School Taxes
New Hampshire Democrats have seized on comments by House Republicans critical of Granite Staters calling to spend more money on…
by Evan Lips | March 18, 2025 Read More
Ayotte, Ruais Tout Success as NH Opioid Deaths Fall to 2020 Levels
The city of Manchester suffered the fewest opioid overdose fatalities in February since 2020, part of a statewide trend of…
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BROWN: Dems Defended Unfit Biden, Now Back His Failed Policies
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HUYETT: NH Could Become a National Leader in Biotechnology
The phrase “right-to-try” is nothing new. A “right to try” means that terminally-ill people should be able to waive ordinary…
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SPILLANE: Protecting Families and Children: Why New Hampshire Needs HB243
In New Hampshire, pulling a fire alarm falsely or filing a fraudulent police report can land you in legal hot…
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NH Republicans Eying Possible Open Congressional Seats Amid Goodlander-Pappas Chatter
While political observers are practically salivating over the prospect of a Democratic Party primary royale between Reps. Maggie Goodlander and…
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NRCC Puts Pappas on 2026 Target List
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Monday morning it put U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) on its target list. The…
by Michael Graham | March 17, 2025 Read More
Dem Party Approval Hits Record Low, But NHDems Stay The Course
On Saturday, Granite State Democrats overlooked a decade of State House losses and reelected Ray Buckley to another two-year term…
by Michael Graham | March 16, 2025 Read More
In Their Own Words: Maggie Goodlander on US Senate, Current State of Democrats
U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.) is reportedly considering running for U.S. Senate next year to fill the upcoming opening when…
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Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With Matt Mayberry and the NH Homebuilders Assn.
Polls show housing -- or the lack of it -- is the top public policy concern of Granite State voters.…
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MA Courts Ignore ICE Detainer, Release Alleged Rapist — TWICE
When Bilal Karayigit was arrested in December 2023 on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery, the city of…
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McGINLEY: From Choice to Coercion: How HB 254 Empowers Government Over Life and Death
HB 254, relative to end of life options, is out of committee and is headed to full House consideration. You…
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NHGOP Launches ‘Republicans for Ray,’ Thanks Dem Chair For GOP Success
“Thanks, Ray!” New Hampshire House Republicans held a press conference Thursday morning before the session began to tout their recent…
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Sununu: If I Run For Senate, I’ll Win
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House Passes Ayotte-Backed Bail Reform Fix Over Dem Opposition
House Republicans celebrated “promises made, promises kept” when the bail reform fix backed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte passed in a…
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KAROUTAS: Ayotte Is Leading Charge to Solve NH Housing Crisis
New Hampshire’s housing crisis has made it increasingly difficult for working families, seniors, and young people to find attainable homes.…
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EFA Expansion Gets Backing in NH House, Senate
GOP lawmakers on Thursday took another step toward making taxpayer-funded Education Freedom Accounts available to all families regardless of income,…
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SPECIAL PODCAST! Shaheen Is Out! What Does That Mean for US Senate, NHGOP in 2026?
On this special edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, the news just broke that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen will…
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ANALYSIS: Why Shaheen’s Bailout Is Bad News For the NHGOP
It's a lesson the Granite State GOP must learn every two years, and it appears it is about to learn…
by Michael Graham | March 12, 2025 Read More
Shaheen’s Retirement Starts Round of NHDems Musical Chairs
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's decision to retire rather than seek a fourth term appeared to catch many New Hampshire Democrats…
by Michael Graham | March 12, 2025 Read More
Ayotte, Allies For Final Bail Reform Push on Eve of Vote
Flanked by dozens of law enforcement officers from across New Hampshire, Gov. Kelly Ayotte on Wednesday urged House lawmakers to…
by Evan Lips | March 12, 2025 Read More
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Shaheen Is Out! Won’t Run in 2026
After weeks of speculation, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek a fourth term in 2026, setting back…
by Michael Graham | March 12, 2025 Read More
Report: Sununu ‘Considering’ Challenging Shaheen in 2026
After years of insisting he has no interest in serving in the U.S. Senate, former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Michael Graham | March 11, 2025 Read More
Marconi Gets Date for Criminal Trial
A trial date is now set for former New Hampshire’s longtime ports and harbors director Geno Marconi, accused of retaliating…
by Damien Fisher | March 11, 2025 Read More
Massachusetts Top Court Upholds Arrest of NH Gun Owner Who Crossed State Line
New Hampshire gun owners got a message from Massachusetts' highest court: "Constitutional carry" doesn't count across the state line. That…
by Evan Lips | March 11, 2025 Read More
CLINE: House Bill 123 Creates an Income Tax Disguised as a Property Tax
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. New Hampshire legislators have devised various schemes over the years to protect the logging…
by Andrew Cline | March 10, 2025 Read More
Peterborough Invokes Sanctuary Status In Response to ICE Investigation
Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D-Portsmouth) insist “there are no sanctuary cities in New Hampshire.” They apparently…
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Bipartisan Group of Mayors Back Ayotte’s Bail Reform Push
Mayors from across the Granite State, as well as the entire Manchester Board of Aldermen, are joining in a bipartisan…
by Damien Fisher | March 10, 2025 Read More
Massachusetts Tried to Drive Down Nicotine Use; Smuggling Soared Instead
A new report should make state legislators across America think twice about following Massachusetts’ example on tobacco policy. After raising…
by Chris Woodward | March 10, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: EV Chargers, New Hampshire Tourism and The Real Story of the Granite State Grid
An article quoting Sam Evans-Brown of Clean Energy NH led to a tweet by host Michael Graham which led to…
by NHJOpinion | March 09, 2025 Read More
AYOTTE: Let’s End the Failed Social Experiment of Bail Reform
New Hampshire is the safest state in the nation thanks to the hard work of our law enforcement officers. From…
by Kelly Ayotte | March 09, 2025 Read More
Shaheen: Local Groups Should ‘Police’ Trans Athletes, Not Federal Law
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who voted against banning biological males from girls sports, now says it’s an issue…
by Michael Graham | March 09, 2025 Read More
Progressives Gather In Concord to Protest, Well, Just About Everything
Hundreds of Granite State progressives gathered at the State House in Concord on Saturday to express their anger at President…
by Damien Fisher | March 09, 2025 Read More
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ANALYSIS: NHDems House Walkout Latest Example of Party’s Struggle With Gender Politics
It sounds like politics at its most typical. At the end of the first House session of the month, Rep.…
by Michael Graham | March 06, 2025 Read More
NH Teachers Sue Trump, Defend DEI in Classrooms
New Hampshire’s largest teacher’s union supports so-called "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) policies so much that it's going to court…
by Damien Fisher | March 06, 2025 Read More
FRIEDRICHS: Right to Live, Right to Die
Judy was more than a colleague to me. She was a mentor and a friend. I cried when I learned…
by Peter Friedrichs | March 06, 2025 Read More
REPORT: Shaheen Announcement on Reelection Bid Expected Soon
Punchbowl News, the DC-insider media outlet, reported Thursday that U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) “is expected to announce this month…
by Michael Graham | March 06, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Scores Win as Newcomb Holds Hillsborough Sheriff’s Job for GOP
Brian Newcomb steps into the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as leader, having outrun Bill Barry 63-56 in a Tuesday secret…
by Staff Writer | March 05, 2025 Read More
GOP Backs Resolution Declaring Legislators, Not Courts, Should Set Ed Funding
Lawmakers are considering a new solution to New Hampshire’s (potential) $500 million education funding dilemma: Ignore the state Supreme Court.…
by Damien Fisher | March 05, 2025 Read More
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Boston Mayor Wu Compares Illegal Aliens to Red Sox Players in Contentious Testimony
Who are you going to believe -- Wu, or your lying eyes? That was the challenge presented by Boston Mayor…
by Evan Lips | March 05, 2025 Read More
Why Didn’t Shaheen Stand And Honor Child Cancer Survivor During Trump Speech?
When President Donald Trump delivered his speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, all four Democrats in New…
by Michael Graham | March 05, 2025 Read More
BALZANO: Why New Hampshire Needs the Jones Act
There has been a lot of discussion in New Hampshire lately about the effectiveness of a pro-American law that has…
by Richard A. Balzano | March 05, 2025 Read More
SMITH: In Texas, a New Model for Foster Care
The foster care system is facing an undeniable crisis. Thousands of children nationwide need stable, nurturing homes, but the available…
by Rebecca Smith | March 05, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Trump Speech Divides NH Pols Down Partisan Lines
Reaction from Democrats on the House floor watching President Donald Trump speak Tuesday night was so heated, one Texas congressman…
by Michael Graham | March 05, 2025 Read More
Parental Bill of Rights Voted Out of Committee Over Unanimous NHDem Opposition
Despite their setback at the polls last November, New Hampshire Democrats continue to defend positions on families and children that…
by Evan Lips | March 04, 2025 Read More
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Housing Coalition Makes Case for Reform as Crisis Continues
Build, baby, build. That was the message from business and industry leaders at a press conference Tuesday urging state officials…
by Michael Graham | March 04, 2025 Read More
HOYT: America Can Save Trillions by Reforming Medicaid
The legacy media have been in a tailspin covering the second Trump administration. The American people voted for government reform…
by Martin Hoyt | March 04, 2025 Read More
MENNING: How Zoning Laws Are Undermining New Hampshire’s Future
New Hampshire’s motto, “Live Free or Die,” embodies a proud tradition of independence. Yet, excessive zoning regulations have eroded property…
by Matt Menning | March 04, 2025 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Join Filibuster Against Bill Protecting Women’s Sports From Male Athletes
Both New Hampshire Democrats in the U.S. Senate joined a filibuster to block the Protection of Women and Girls in…
by Michael Graham | March 03, 2025 Read More
Trump Tariff on Canada Energy Raises Question: Why Isn’t NH Using US Natural Gas Instead?
President Trump's decision to slap a 10 percent tariff on oil and gas imports from Canada is shining an uncomfortable…
by Michael Graham | March 03, 2025 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: How the State of the Union Became Prime-Time TV
The eyes of the nation will soon be glued to the U.S. House chamber once more for America’s annual spectacle:…
by J. Mark Powell | March 03, 2025 Read More
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Committee Dems Speak Out Against Ban on Sex Change Surgery for Children
A state house debate over banning sex-change procedures for minors fell largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the law…
by Evan Lips | March 03, 2025 Read More
A State of the Union Quiz
It’s a uniquely American institution. Early each year, the president delivers a much-anticipated State of the Union address. Then it’s…
by J. Mark Powell | March 03, 2025 Read More
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Age Issue Dogs Shaheen, Trails Sununu by 9 Points
A solid majority of New Hampshire voters — including almost half of Democrats — say they are concerned about Sen.…
by Michael Graham | March 02, 2025 Read More
Two Turkish Men Caught at NH Border Even As Illegal Crossings Plunge to Record Low
On Feb. 26, two Turkish nationals were apprehended while trying to illegally cross into New Hampshire from Canada. Three days…
by Michael Graham | March 02, 2025 Read More
Goodlander Tells Town Hall She’ll Fight DOGE, but Won’t Commit to Gov’t Shutdown
First-term Democrat U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) told a town hall in Keene Friday that while she is determined to…
by Damien Fisher | March 02, 2025 Read More
MOFFETT: America’s Future Depends on an Article V Convention
April 15 marks not only our annual “Tax Day” but also the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.…
by Mike Moffett | February 27, 2025 Read More
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Ayotte on Board as State, Local Cops Sign Up to Enforce Immigration Laws
At least three New Hampshire law enforcement agencies want to help enforce immigration law, and the return of a “task force…
by Evan Lips | February 27, 2025 Read More
Lawyers for Pink Wristband Parents Say Court’s Delay Denies First Amendment Rights
With spring sports starting soon, the parents suing the Bow School District over their silent protest want a ruling before…
by Damien Fisher | February 27, 2025 Read More
Gender Clinic Whistleblower to Testify Before NH House Committee Monday
Jamie Reed doesn't fit the stereotype of an expert witness speaking on behalf of Republican legislation dealing with sex and…
by Michael Graham | February 27, 2025 Read More
No Fireworks as COGE Holds Its First Meeting at NHIOP
The first-ever meeting of the COGE -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s new Commission on Government Efficiency -- lasted barely half an…
by Evan Lips | February 26, 2025 Read More
Claremont School Board Blames NHJournal for Public Outcry Over Stalking Teacher Case
Fired after she was arrested for stalking a student, former Claremont Middle School teacher Erin Mullen reportedly told a judge…
by Damien Fisher | February 26, 2025 Read More
NRCC Hits Goodlander, Pappas Over Vote Against Tax Cuts, Border Security
The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting New Hampshire Democrats U.S. Reps. Maggie Goodander and Chris Pappas for voting against…
by Michael Graham | February 26, 2025 Read More
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SNAP Poll: Americans Don’t Want To Play ‘Big Brother’ on Sodas
When it comes to how low-income families use their benefits, it turns out Americans don’t want to play Big Brother…
by Taylor Millard | February 26, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: Gender Clinic Whistleblower Coming to NH to Support Ban on Sex Changes for Children
Jamie Reed describes herself as a "queer woman who's politically to the left of Bernie Sanders." For years, she worked…
by NewsNHJ | February 26, 2025 Read More
Bipartisan Support in House Committee to Move Up NH’s ‘Last in the Nation’ Primary
From worst to -- well, not quite first. But at least New Hampshire’s state primary would no longer be last.…
by Evan Lips | February 25, 2025 Read More
Opponents of New Boston Spending Cap Heading to Court
New Boston residents opposed to a two percent spending cap warrant article are going to court to stop voters from…
by Damien Fisher | February 25, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Portsmouth Spending Story Explains How You Get DOGE
The Portsmouth Herald ran an attention-grabbing headline Tuesday: “Portsmouth teachers warned of layoffs in budget crunch.” But is it true?…
by Michael Graham | February 25, 2025 Read More
SPILLANE: Let’s Give Rehabilitated Raccoons and Squirrels a Chance at a Loving Home
Imagine a raccoon, its tiny paws bandaged from an injury - or a squirrel, frail after a rough winter, nursed…
by James Spillane | February 25, 2025 Read More
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Game On: Two NH Girls Forced to Compete Against Males Want to Join Suit Over State Law
Two Granite State high school girls are so frustrated at having to compete against biological males in all-girls sports competitions…
by Damien Fisher | February 24, 2025 Read More
Ongoing Fight With Trump Admin. Over Immigration Pits Dems Vs. Voters
As the federal border czar calls out Boston over its sanctuary city policies, Democrats across the state line in New…
by Evan Lips | February 24, 2025 Read More
UNH Poll Finds Ayotte Enjoys Majority Support From NH Voters
The first University of New Hampshire survey released since Gov. Kelly Ayotte took office shows a majority -- 52 percent…
by Michael Graham | February 24, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Is All (N.H.) Business at the National Governors Assn.
For a newly-elected chief executive making her first appearance at the National Governors Association, New Hampshire's Gov. Kelly Ayotte saw…
by Michael Graham | February 23, 2025 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Box Brown’s Strange Trip to Freedom
They say getting there is half the fun. But that wasn’t the case for one man over 175 years ago.…
by J. Mark Powell | February 23, 2025 Read More
NH House Votes to Legalize Pot, but Bill Unlikely to Fire Up Senate
Supporters of legal weed may have felt a bit of buzz on the state House floor last week when members…
by Evan Lips | February 23, 2025 Read More
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Point: It’s Time to Get Tough on Wasteful Spending, Starting With USAID
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: First, They Came for USAID.” The opening month of the second Trump administration has…
by Scott Brown | February 23, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: First, They Came for USAID
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: It’s Time to Get Tough on Wasteful Spending, Starting With USAID.” It wasn’t until…
by Diana Ohlbaum | February 23, 2025 Read More
NRSC Hits Shaheen Over Claim USAID Wasteful Spending Is ‘Made Up’
In the latest sign that the GOP believes New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat is in play for 2026, the National…
by Michael Graham | February 20, 2025 Read More
Trump to GOP Govs: ‘We’re a Bigger, More Powerful Party’
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte's first-ever Republican Governors Association meeting began with an unexpected surprise: A shoutout from the President…
by Michael Graham | February 20, 2025 Read More
Audit Finds NH Commission on Human Rights in Disarray, Unresolved Cases Back to 1980s
For years, supporters of parents rights and opponents of race-based education materials have complained that the state's Commission for Human…
by Damien Fisher | February 20, 2025 Read More
Ex-Sheriff Mark Brave Pleads Guilty
Love hurts. Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges he stole $19,000 in taxpayer money…
by Damien Fisher | February 20, 2025 Read More
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Judge Refuses to Revoke Alleged Stabber’s PR Release
The alleged stabber at the center of the bail reform firestorm remains free after a Hillsborough Superior Court judge refused…
by Damien Fisher | February 19, 2025 Read More
Ayotte to DOC: They’re ‘Prisoners,’ Not ‘Residents’
Continuing her tough-on-crime approach to public policy, Gov. Kelly Ayotte told the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) Wednesday to…
by Michael Graham | February 19, 2025 Read More
‘What is Biological Sex?’ NH Dems Puzzled by Bill Protecting Single-Sex Spaces
For supporters of HB 148, the issue is simple and straightforward: Cities, counties and school districts should be able to…
by Evan Lips | February 19, 2025 Read More
New Boston Backs Down in Tax Cap Fight
With his town facing skyrocketing local taxes, state Rep. Keith Ammon (R-New Boston) had enough of the annual spending sprees.…
by Damien Fisher | February 18, 2025 Read More
GOP-Backed Parents Bill of Rights Faces Dem Opposition in Committee
New Hampshire Democrats doubled down on their opposition to parental rights Tuesday, reviving their previous arguments against a newly-revamped Parents…
by Evan Lips | February 18, 2025 Read More
Disappointed NH Dem Leaders Release Memo Criticizing Party’s Failures Under Buckley
Frustrated New Hampshire Democratic Party leaders have released a memo calling out the party’s record of failure under state chairman…
by Michael Graham | February 18, 2025 Read More
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After Trump EO, NHIAA Drops Rule Letting Biological Males Play Girls Sports
For months, the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association has defended its policy of allowing student-athletes to decide their gender for…
by Michael Graham | February 17, 2025 Read More
Leader of Trans-Vegan Cult Linked to VT Border Patrol Murder Arrested
The man behind the Zizians -- a violent AI-vegan-rationalist-transgender cult linked to six deaths -- has been arrested in Maryland. …
by Damien Fisher | February 17, 2025 Read More
SEMPREVIVO: Lawmakers Should Make the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Permanent
Donald Trump has an ambitious policy agenda. Small businesses’ top priority should be making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…
by Joseph Semprevivo | February 17, 2025 Read More
MUIRHEAD: The Single-Ballot Primary: The Freedom To Vote for Any Candidate
Why should taxpayers finance the way political parties, which are private organizations, select their candidates for public office? That’s what…
by Russell Muirhead | February 17, 2025 Read More
‘I Couldn’t Believe It:’ Ayotte Slams Dem Reax to Manchester Stabbing Case
Her budget speech may have been focused on fiscal issues like education funding and spending cuts, but it was Gov.…
by Damien Fisher | February 16, 2025 Read More
BOWLER: The Fruits of Democrats’ Soul Searching – There Are None
For all of the soul searching that came out of their losses at the polls in November, the Democrats haven't…
by Tom Bowler | February 16, 2025 Read More
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Testy Shaheen Lashes Out at Reporter Over Age Question
A testy U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen did not like a national reporter’s question about her age and the upcoming 2026…
by Michael Graham | February 16, 2025 Read More
A Presidents Day Quiz: ‘I Do Solemnly Swear …’
Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States, but only 45 have served in the office. Trump is…
by Kirk Higgins | February 16, 2025 Read More
NH House Gives Right To Work The Boot in Bipartisan Vote
It was 'Charlie Brown and the football' once again for Republicans and right-to-work legislation -- if Charlie Brown landed in…
by Michael Graham | February 13, 2025 Read More
FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Did GOP Tax Cuts ‘Downshift’ Costs Onto Local Taxpayers?
Stop the GOP 'Downshifting!’ The cry can be heard from Democrats in the State House. Republicans are “shifting the tax…
by NewsNHJ | February 13, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: Ayotte on the Budget: Real Cuts, But Protected Priorities
Just hours after delivering her budget address to the New Hampshire legislature, Gov. Kelly Ayotte talks to NHJournal about the…
by Michael Graham | February 13, 2025 Read More
HUYETT: NH Conservatives Have a Personnel Problem
In January, news broke that Shannon Buttermore—a Gilford mother of three—had been denied a kidney transplant by Dartmouth Hitchcock because…
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Claremont SAU Knew Teacher Was Under Investigation, Didn’t Remove Her From School
Claremont school officials have known for months that Claremont Middle School teacher Erin Mullen was under investigation for sexual misconduct…
by Damien Fisher | February 12, 2025 Read More
EDWARDS: Will Elon Musk Find the Blue Dress?
We know the play the Democrats will run. They’ll lock arms with each other and the corporate media and accuse…
by Jess Edwards | February 12, 2025 Read More
Budget Address Preview: Ayotte to Pledge No Tax Hikes, Record School Funding
Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s budget plan for the next biennium echoes the themes of last year’s campaign: No tax increases, a…
by NewsNHJ | February 12, 2025 Read More
Mayor Ruais Sees Crime, Broken Bail Laws As Challenges Facing Queen City
“I genuinely love every single second of this job.” And with that, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais began his second “State…
by Michael Graham | February 12, 2025 Read More
NHDems Propose Property Tax Hike, Return of I&D Income Tax
Rep. Tom Schamberg (D-Wilmot) told the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee he would need 15 minutes to…
by Michael Graham | February 12, 2025 Read More
Obsessed NH Teacher Tried to Take Boy, But Was Allowed To Continue Teaching
While many Granite Staters may have been shocked by the story of a Claremont Middle School teacher arrested last week…
by Damien Fisher | February 11, 2025 Read More
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Birdsell Bill Would Ban China From Buying Land Near NH Military Sites
Should someone representing Russia or China be able to buy land near sensitive military sites in New Hampshire? Senate Majority…
by Evan Lips | February 11, 2025 Read More
REAP: Protecting Fair Competition in NH’s Public Construction Sector
New Hampshire has long prided itself on a competitive, business-friendly environment that fosters growth, innovation, and economic prosperity. However, that…
by Josh Reap | February 11, 2025 Read More
National Dems Drop NH State House From Battleground List
National Democrats are throwing in the towel in the fight for control of the Granite State legislature next year. Flipping…
by Michael Graham | February 11, 2025 Read More
NH Public School Teacher Arrested for Stalking Middle Schooler
A Claremont Middle School teacher arrested for stalking a student was fired from SAU 6, and police continue to investigate…
by Damien Fisher | February 10, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Teams Up With Lawrence, Ma. Mayor DePeña In Fight Against Fentanyl
In the early days of his first term as governor, Republican Chris Sununu denounced the criminal culture across the state…
by Michael Graham | February 10, 2025 Read More
MOTTL: U.S. Must Impose Tariffs on Steel Imports
On his first day back in the White House, President Trump unveiled a sweeping plan to “put the American economy, the American…
by Zach Mottl | February 10, 2025 Read More
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NHIAA Could Lose Federal Funds for Allowing Males in Female Sports
Federal funding for school sports in New Hampshire will be shut off if the state’s interscholastic athletic association continues to…
by Evan Lips | February 10, 2025 Read More
Trump Dumps Shaheen From Naval Academy Board
In 2021, President Joe Biden removed all 18 of Donald Trump’s appointees from the boards of the nation’s military academies,…
by Michael Graham | February 10, 2025 Read More
OSBORNE: Worker Freedom Will Bring Manufacturing Back to NH
New Hampshire stands as a beacon of freedom and fairness, yet thousands of private-sector workers are still forced to pay…
by Jason Osborne | February 10, 2025 Read More
#SaveUSAID: Shaheen Emerges As Top Defender of Troubled Foreign Aid Spending
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been fighting off allegations of wasteful spending funding a ‘woke’ agenda for…
by Michael Graham | February 09, 2025 Read More
Murder Cult Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in VT Border Agent Shooting
The suspect in the death of Vermont U.S. Border Patrol agent David C. Maland pleaded not guilty Friday, the latest plot…
by Damien Fisher | February 09, 2025 Read More
HOMOLA: Marijuana Expansion – Watch the Stitches on This Fastball
Due to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s common-sense leadership toward Granite State public health, the State House effort to legalize recreational marijuana…
by Sue Homola | February 09, 2025 Read More
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Point: We Need More Workers, Not Fewer
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Does America Need More Foreign Tech Workers? No.” Outrage over immigration is a primary…
by Nick Gillespie | February 09, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: Does America Need More Foreign Tech Workers? No
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: We Need More Workers, Not Fewer.” Ten years ago, Disney fired its American IT staff in…
by Mark Krikorian | February 09, 2025 Read More
NHDems Who Vocally Supported Trans Athletes Silent After Trump Executive Order
New Hampshire's all-Democrat federal delegation has not been shy about calling out President Donald Trump during his first two weeks…
by Evan Lips | February 07, 2025 Read More
Stratham Dem Party Leaders Charged With Stealing Political Signs
Facing criminal charges for stealing political signs he didn’t like, Stratham Democrat Committee Chair Jonathan Caldwell claims Democrats have special…
by Damien Fisher | February 06, 2025 Read More
LANCIA: New Hampshire Leads the Way in Supporting New England’s Veterans
As Doug Collins takes the helm of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as part of the new Trump Administration,…
by Bob Lancia | February 06, 2025 Read More
NH House Dems Reverse Course, Overwhelmingly Back Sanctuary City Ban
After years of insisting New Hampshire has no sanctuary cities and that Republicans were whipping up racist fears by pushing…
by Michael Graham | February 06, 2025 Read More
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Protesters Descend on State House to Denounce Trump, Defend DEI and Foreign Aid
With signs reading "Deport Musk" and "Stop the Steal," and shouts of "No fascist USA," some 200 protesters descended on…
by Michael Graham | February 05, 2025 Read More
NH Dem Caught — Again — Falsely Claiming Immigrant Groups Back Sanctuary City Ban
A progressive Portsmouth Democrat known for his opposition to immigration enforcement is falsely claiming immigrant rights groups supported his vote…
by Michael Graham | February 05, 2025 Read More
Former Sununu COS Jayne Millerick Joins DC-Based DCI Group
DCI Group tapped Jayne Millerick, former chief of staff for Gov. Chris Sununu (N.H.), to lead its engagement with state…
by NewsNHJ | February 05, 2025 Read More
WALD: Should Medicaid Cover Religious Circumcisions?
Why does insurance cover infant circumcision in the hospital but not by a mohel, a Jewish ritual circumciser? After all,…
by Rebecca Wald | February 05, 2025 Read More
LANG: NHDems Cry Crocodile Tears Over ‘Reckless’ Spending
Hallelujah, New Hampshire Democrats have finally seen the light and want to join Republicans in cutting spending! Well, probably not.…
by Sen. Timothy Lang | February 05, 2025 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a Kids’ Toy Named the Super Bowl
Lamar Hunt had a problem. The big game, the biggest of its kind ever held, was being planned. And it…
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Dems Want to End NH Ban on Traffic Enforcement Cameras
Smile, New Hampshire drivers -- you could soon be on a red light camera. That's the goal of Keene Democrat…
by Michael Graham | February 04, 2025 Read More
WOODWARD: FDA’s Zyn Approval A Good Sign in Fight Against Smoking, Public Health Pros Say
For years, health professionals have debated “harm reduction” vs. “abstinence-only” when it comes to smoking and tobacco use. Groups like…
by Chris Woodward | February 04, 2025 Read More
Ban on Cellphones in Classroom Gets Bipartisan Backing in Senate Hearing
A GOP proposal to take cellphones out of New Hampshire public school classrooms is picking up support from lobbyists representing…
by Evan Lips | February 04, 2025 Read More
McGINLEY: HB 476 and Our Preborn Deserve Better
The fight for preborn life should not be a political punching bag, but that is exactly what it has become…
by Shannon McGinley | February 04, 2025 Read More
Judge Weighs Dismissing Hantz Marconi Charges
Associate Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz-Marconi continues to push for a dismissal of the criminal charges against her, saying…
by Damien Fisher | February 03, 2025 Read More
Shaheen’s ‘Measly’ Fundraising Raises Questions About Her 2026 Plans
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen remains silent about seeking a fourth term, shrugging off the frequent question by saying she has…
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AUMANN/BORLAND: It’s Time to Fully Fund Ambulance Service in NH
"Let local property taxes make up the difference in funding shortfalls for ground ambulance services rather than for-profit health insurance…
by Derick Aumann | February 03, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Mule-Headed Dems Refuse to Learn From Mistakes
Democrats, it's time to step away from the mule. There's an old saying down South that there's no lesson in…
by Michael Graham | February 02, 2025 Read More
Study Exposes Ugly Side of Barber and Beauty School Mandates
Barbershop owner Jerrae Lindsey has skills with scissors, but not because of state-mandated schooling. Long before his forced enrollment, he was…
by Daryl James | February 02, 2025 Read More
Progressive Law Firm Denies Encouraging Schools to Obstruct ICE
Premier New England law firm Drummond Woodsum (DW) says it did not tell the school districts it represents in New…
by Damien Fisher | February 02, 2025 Read More
PETERNEL: We Need Pro-Life Legislation That Matters, Not Political Posturing
My recent decision to withdraw House Bill 476 has prompted a prominent pro-life group to attack me and question my…
by Katy Peternel | February 02, 2025 Read More
Trans Murder Cult Linked to VT Border Patrol Killing
The woman accused in the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David C. Maland near the Canadian border in Vermont…
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BANEY: Congress Should Make 2025 the Year of National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
There is an unfortunate reality that law-abiding gun owners routinely face. Responsible gun owners are forced to navigate a complex…
by Katie Pointer Baney | January 30, 2025 Read More
NH Senate Passes Sanctuary City Ban Over Unanimous Dem Opposition
A day after President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act -- supported by all four Democrats in the state's…
by Michael Graham | January 30, 2025 Read More
FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Have NH Republicans Been ‘Spending Like Drunken Sailors?’
At a press conference Wednesday, Deputy Senate Minority Leader Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) blamed the looming budget deficit on “reckless Republican…
by NewsNHJ | January 30, 2025 Read More
NHDem Chair Buckley Accused of Sexism After ‘Classless’ Attack on NH’s Leavitt
While New Hampshire native Karoline Leavitt was winning rave reviews for her performance in her first-ever press briefing as White…
by Michael Graham | January 29, 2025 Read More
NH Senate Dems Blame ‘Reckless GOP Spending’ For Looming Budget Crisis
State Senate Democrats blamed “reckless Republican spending” for New Hampshire’s projected state budget shortfalls at a Wednesday morning press conference…
by Michael Graham | January 29, 2025 Read More
ALTSCHILLER: Democrats Stand For Freedom
Below is a transcript of remarks made by state Sen. Debra Altschiller (D-Stratham) at a Democratic caucus press conference on…
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Wu Says Boston Doesn’t Have a Criminal Immigrant Problem; ICE Arrests Say Otherwise
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has asked Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to testify at a hearing regarding…
by Evan Lips | January 28, 2025 Read More
NH Native Leavitt Makes News — and History — at First White House Press Briefing
When Atkinson, N.H. native and former NH-01 congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt took the podium in the White House briefing room…
by Michael Graham | January 28, 2025 Read More
Trump’s Economic Team Puts Low Taxes, Small Government Ahead of Populism
For months, national populists like Oren Cass with American Compass have been predicting Trump 2.0 would embrace a new approach…
by Taylor Millard | January 28, 2025 Read More
Local Law Firm Is Helping Schools Obstruct ICE
The law firm that represented Manchester public schools in a lawsuit over its policy of keeping students’ gender-related behavior secret…
by Damien Fisher | January 28, 2025 Read More
Happy 78th Birthday, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen!
Happy 78th Birthday, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen! To celebrate the senior senator's birthday, NHJournal presents a…
by NewsNHJ | January 27, 2025 Read More
NH Dem Forced to Retract Claim NH-ACLU Backs Sanctuary City Ban
When Democrats on the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to support the GOP's proposed ban on…
by Michael Graham | January 27, 2025 Read More
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CLINE: The Right-To-Work Free Loader Fallacy
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. Labor unions negotiate benefits on behalf of all employees of a collective bargaining…
by Andrew Cline | January 27, 2025 Read More
15-Week Abortion Ban Is DOA, But Still Hands Dems Political Win
Just hours before a hearing on her legislation, state Rep. Katy Peternel (R-Wolfeboro) announced Monday she was withdrawing her bill…
by Evan Lips | January 27, 2025 Read More
German National Involved in CBP Death Was Heavily Armed, In U.S. Illegally
After conflicting reports about his immigration status, it's not been confirmed that the German national involved in a shootout with…
by Evan Lips | January 26, 2025 Read More
Shaheen’s Anti-Israel Stance Sends Dems Into Emergency Meeting
The increasingly anti-Israel sentiment of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is creating headaches for her Senate colleagues. And based on…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2025 Read More
At State NHGOP Meeting, Ayotte Asks Legislators to Send Her Sanctuary Ban, Parents’ Rights Bill
Gov. Kelly Ayotte showed up at the 2025 annual New Hampshire Republican State Committee meeting in Meredith on Saturday with…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2025 Read More
State House Stunner: Committee Dems Unanimously Back Sanctuary City Ban
When a bill banning sanctuary city policies came up for a vote last April, state Rep. Jodi Newell (D-Keene) denounced…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2025 Read More
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‘Hell, No!’ NHGOP Rejects Dem Calls to Raise Taxes
Democrats, read their lips. When state Rep. Thomas Schamberg (D-Wilmot) filed legislation reviving the defunct income tax on income and…
by Michael Graham | January 23, 2025 Read More
FACT CHECK FRIDAY: Does New Hampshire Have ‘Sanctuary Cities?’
New Hampshire Republicans, led by Gov. Kelly Ayotte, have pledged to ban sanctuary cities in the Granite State. The response…
by NewsNHJ | January 23, 2025 Read More
ANDRIOLA: Americans Put Their Trust in Trump, but Urge Caution on Tariffs
Donald Trump’s win in November brought with it a mandate from the American people. He has the opportunity to keep…
by Clara Andriola | January 23, 2025 Read More
ARENSMEYER: Forget Greenland, Congress Should Pledge to Support Small Businesses in 2025
It’s a new year and new Congress. While most legislation we’ll see this term has yet to be introduced, some…
by John Arensmeyer | January 22, 2025 Read More
Supporters Say It’s the Right Time for ‘Right to Work’ in NH
After years of coming up short, could this be the legislative session when Republicans finally make New Hampshire the only…
by Evan Lips | January 22, 2025 Read More
Trump’s Anti-DEI Push Likely to Have Little Impact in NH, Officials Say
President Donald Trump’s executive orders ending so-called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) regulations at the federal level made big headlines…
by Damien Fisher | January 22, 2025 Read More
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CLINE: Education Freedom Accounts Are Public Education, Not an Anti-Poverty Program
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. The State of New Hampshire and its towns and cities provide the opportunity…
by Andrew Cline | January 22, 2025 Read More
Shooting Death of CBP Agent in Swanton Sector Brings Border Dangers Home
The shooting death of 44-year-old U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland in Vermont on Monday inspired messages of condolences…
by Evan Lips | January 21, 2025 Read More
Ayotte: NH ‘Will Not Comply’ With Lobster Fishing Regulations
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday that local fishermen would not be complying with a new mandate regarding the…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2025 Read More
MOFFETT: Comets, Cutt, Constitutions, and Governors
Remember New Hampshire colonial president John Cutt? Remember Fast Day? Cutt became the first president of the royal province of…
by Mike Moffett | January 21, 2025 Read More
Point: In Second Inaugural, Trump Skips ‘Carnage,’ Embraces Optimism
For an alternate viewpoint, see Counterpoint: Trump’s Empty Words Ignore the Heavy Price Americans Could Pay for His Presidency.” The…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: Trump’s Empty Words Ignore the Heavy Price Americans Could Pay for His Presidency
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: In 2nd Inaugural, Trump Skips ‘Carnage,’ Embraces Optimism.” As Donald J. Trump returns to…
by Laura Rodriguez | January 21, 2025 Read More
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Ayotte Announces COGE Members
From a press release: Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced the members of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE). “I am…
by NewsNHJ | January 21, 2025 Read More
NH’s Fed Delegation Has Flipped on Immigration; Will State House Dems Follow?
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has completed her reversal on the Laken Riley Act, but she's hardly alone. Democrats across the…
by Michael Graham | January 20, 2025 Read More
NH Republicans Thrilled By Trump’s ‘Epic’ Inaugural Address
President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address prompted a range of reactions from the Granite State’s political class. Republicans celebrated Trump’s…
by Evan Lips | January 20, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: Special Inauguration Day Edition — Trump Triumphant
Trump storms back into Washington, D.C. and Granite State Republicans are pumped! While they were forced watch from ballrooms or…
by NewsNHJ | January 20, 2025 Read More
GRAHAM: NHDems Embrace Biden’s Embarrassing Goodbye
The biggest surprise of the past four years is not that Joe Biden is a corrupt, two-bit political hack whose…
by Michael Graham | January 19, 2025 Read More
BRIGHT: It’s Time for Critics to Give President Trump a Chance
With the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, America has closed the door on a disastrous four years that saw…
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Inauguration Day Quiz: ‘Ask Not …’ and Much More
Millions will watch President Trump deliver his second inaugural address on Monday. Over the years, some of those speeches contained…
by J. Mark Powell | January 19, 2025 Read More
Goodlander, Pappas Break With Party, Back Bill Targeting Illegal Immigrant Sex Offenders
Despite months of horrifying headlines in Massachusetts about illegal immigrants charged with sex offenses -- often victimizing minors -- only…
by Michael Graham | January 17, 2025 Read More
Point: The Electoral College Protects Minority Views and Discourages Fraud
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: The Electoral College Must Be Reformed.” The Framers of the U.S. Constitution designed a unique…
by Dan Greenberg | January 16, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: The Electoral College Must Be Reformed
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: The Electoral College Protects Minority Views and Discourages Fraud.” How we elect our presidents has…
by Rob Richie | January 16, 2025 Read More
Dartmouth Hitchcock Reverses Policy Banning Kidney Transplants Over COVID Status
Attorney General John Formella announced Wednesday that "Dartmouth Health has officially revised its kidney transplant policy" that barred a Gilford…
by Evan Lips | January 15, 2025 Read More
Ayotte, NHGOP Join National Trend, Push Ban on Cellphones in Class
At her first press conference as governor, Republican Kelly Ayotte reiterated her support for a ban on cellphones in New…
by Evan Lips | January 15, 2025 Read More
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AG’s Office Slammed For ‘Gross Negligence’ in Sanborn Case
A Superior Court judge slammed the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office for prosecutorial misconduct in the Andy Sanborn criminal case,…
by Damien Fisher | January 15, 2025 Read More
Goodlander, Pappas Vote Against Bill Protecting Girls Sports From Biological Males
With polls showing Americans overwhelmingly support protecting girls’ sports from male athletes, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection…
by Michael Graham | January 14, 2025 Read More
Lobster Rolled? Lawsuit Says Marconi Abused Power to Target Rival Chowder Biz
Geno Marconi used his authority as the New Hampshire Ports Director in an attempt to drive a rival business out…
by Damien Fisher | January 14, 2025 Read More
Goodlander To Serve on House Armed Services, Small Biz Committees
New Hampshire's first new member of Congress since 2018, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, will be serving on the House Armed Services…
by Michael Graham | January 14, 2025 Read More
BOLDUC: Our Political Landscape
Throughout American history, certain presidents have stood out for their leadership and ability to foster consensus and compromise. Among these…
by Don Bolduc | January 14, 2025 Read More
PODCAST: Ayotte Talks Budget, Backs Vote to Protect Girls Sports in First Podcast as Gov
In her first podcast interview as New Hampshire's governor, Republican Kelly Ayotte talks about the budget challenges facing the Granite…
by NewsNHJ | January 14, 2025 Read More
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REPORT: Shaheen ‘Undecided’ On Seeking Fourth Term
New Hampshire’s senior U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told a Washington, D.C. news outlet she’s “undecided” about seeking a fourth term…
by Michael Graham | January 14, 2025 Read More
Concord City Councilors Defend ‘Cash Cow’ DEI Consultant, Approve $40k Contract
Complaining about news coverage from the “anti-progressive New Hampshire Journal,” the Concord City Council approved a $40,000 contract for a…
by Michael Graham | January 13, 2025 Read More
Transcript Shows Sununu Denied Crime in Hantz-Marconi Probe
Lawyers for Associate Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz-Marconi say the state’s key witness, former Gov. Chris Sununu, doesn’t think…
by Damien Fisher | January 13, 2025 Read More
A Gilford Mom Declined 2nd COVID Shot, Now Dartmouth Hitchcock Is Denying Her a Transplant
Despite a 2022 state law barring healthcare providers from withholding treatment based on an individual's vaccination status, a Gilford, N.H.,…
by Evan Lips | January 13, 2025 Read More
NHDems Want Feds to Tax NH Families Who Get EFA Funding
How do Democrats in a state without any income taxes find a way to force residents to pay more income…
by Michael Graham | January 12, 2025 Read More
Concord Hires ‘Cash Cow’ DEI Consultant, Will Taxpayers Gets Milked?
Before he signed a $40,000 contract as a DEI consultant for the City of Concord, James Bird Guess was a…
by Damien Fisher | January 12, 2025 Read More
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Point: TikTok – a Chinese Weapon of Social Destruction
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Defending TikTok Defends the First Amendment.” President-elect Trump is correct in stalling the decision to…
by Brooke Taylor | January 12, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: Defending TikTok Defends the First Amendment
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: TikTok – a Chinese Weapon of Social Destruction” Donald Trump is no stranger to making…
by Shaun McCutcheon | January 12, 2025 Read More
Buckley’s Pick for DNC Chair Voted to Kill FITN, Wanted MN To Go First
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley is backing his Minnesota counterpart, Ken Martin, in the high-stakes race for chair…
by Evan Lips | January 10, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Pledges Bipartisanship, Promotes GOP Policies in Inaugural Address
In an inaugural address that ranged from broad themes of unity to specific proposals on housing and education, New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | January 09, 2025 Read More
ANALYSIS: Ayotte’s Speech Hints at the Budget Battle Ahead
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte gave a workmanlike (workperson?) inaugural address Thursday. The former U.S. senator has never been mistaken…
by Michael Graham | January 09, 2025 Read More
HAMLEN: The Party of Facts — Why Republicans Must Double Down on Truth
In early January, a friend called me from California to wish me a happy new year and discuss the election.…
by Bill Hamlen | January 09, 2025 Read More
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Former GOP Rep Loses Defamation Lawsuit Targeting Dem Chair Buckley
It may not have been entirely true when the New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) Chair Ray Buckley told voters former…
by Damien Fisher | January 09, 2025 Read More
Text of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s Inaugural Address
Below is the prepared text of Gov. Kelly Ayotte's inaugural address, delivered to a joint session of the New Hampshire…
by NewsNHJ | January 09, 2025 Read More
Report: Shaheen To Reverse Stance, Back Laken Riley Act
In the latest sign she intends to seek another term, New Hampshire senior U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) reportedly plans…
by Michael Graham | January 08, 2025 Read More
Bow Soccer Ref Apologizes to Dad in XX Pink Wristband Lawsuit
The high school soccer referee who reportedly threatened to cancel a Bow girl’s soccer game because parents wore pink “XX”…
by Damien Fisher | January 08, 2025 Read More
Budget, Immigration and Parental Rights Top Senate GOP’s Priority List
Republicans in the New Hampshire Senate acknowledge the state budget battle will be the biggest challenge of the upcoming session,…
by Michael Graham | January 08, 2025 Read More
NHGOP Tells Dems ‘Y’all Need Jesus’ After Effort to Ban ‘Prayer’ From House Invocation
Just weeks after getting a Satanic Temple statue mounted outside the State House, Newmarket Democrat Rep. Ellen Read asked her…
by Evan Lips | January 08, 2025 Read More
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KING: Trump, Who Thinks He Bought the Nation, Now Eyes the World
When Donald Trump began his first term as president in 2017, I wrote that he came to office not as…
by Llewellyn King | January 08, 2025 Read More
No More ‘Wu Tang Forever’ T-Shirts Under the Dome? House GOP Proposes Dress Code
Showing up to work wearing “farmer jeans” and t-shirts with questionable slogans will keep House members from participating in key…
by Evan Lips | January 07, 2025 Read More
NHDems Denounce I&D Income Tax Repeal, But Won’t File Bill to Bring it Back
House and Senate Democratic leaders held a press conference Tuesday accusing Republicans of “botched leadership” that has led the state…
by Michael Graham | January 07, 2025 Read More
SWEENEY: In Salem We’re Building Homes, Strengthening Freedom, and Solidifying Our Republican Values
Over the past two decades, Salem, N.H., has not only grown in population but has solidified itself as a Republican…
by Joe Sweeney | January 07, 2025 Read More
Goodlander Breaks With Party in First Vote, Backs Laken Riley Act
In her first vote as a member of Congress, New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Goodlander broke her party to help pass…
by Michael Graham | January 07, 2025 Read More
State Approves HCA’s $110 Million CMC Acquisition
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office gave its blessing Monday to the takeover of Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center by for-profit…
by Damien Fisher | January 06, 2025 Read More
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House GOP Leaders Support Rule Change to Let Committees Table ‘Fringe’ Legislation
House Republican leaders are proposing a rule change giving committees the power to table legislation using a supermajority vote. Tabling…
by Evan Lips | January 06, 2025 Read More
BLASEK: Protect the True New Hampshire Advantage — Reject the Proposed House Rule Change
For decades, the “New Hampshire Advantage” has been celebrated, often framed as our low tax burden. But the real New…
by Melissa Blasek | January 06, 2025 Read More
Ayotte Announces Staff Hires
Governor-elect Kelly Ayotte announced several hires for the Governor’s office ahead of her inauguration on Thursday. It's a list of…
by NewsNHJ | January 06, 2025 Read More
Marconi’s Lawyers Ask — Where’s The (Discovery) Beef?
Prosecutors are more than two months late producing evidence against Ports Director Geno Marconi, his lawyers say, and they’ve filed…
by Damien Fisher | January 05, 2025 Read More
Point: Democrats Are Leaderless, Should Look for New Voices
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: GOP Disarray Is a Positive for Democrats.” As this historic 2024 political year comes…
by Dan Turrentine | January 05, 2025 Read More
Counterpoint: GOP Disarray Is a Positive for Democrats
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by T.J. Rooney | January 05, 2025 Read More
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CLINE: NH Should Prioritize Deregulation in 2025
This article first appeared at JBartlett.org. New Hampshire is the freest state in the country and on the continent. But on…
by Andrew Cline | January 02, 2025 Read More
BOWLER: 2024 in Review – What a Year
January A tone was set when Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin disappeared for several days in early January. He had…
by Tom Bowler | January 02, 2025 Read More
LOMBORG: Want to Make the World Better in 2025?
The end of the year is a time when we reflect on the best ways to give back in the…
by Bjorn Lomborg | January 01, 2025 Read More
EBSTEIN: Preparing for 2025 With a Positive State of Mind
It would be easy to argue against making New Year’s resolutions. They’re hard to keep and, often, too narrow in…
by Jill Ebstein | January 01, 2025 Read More
Republicans Mock, Dems Mourn as NH’s I&D Income Tax Ends
New Hampshire Republicans joined fiscal conservative groups Monday for a mock funeral marking the end of the state’s last remaining…
by Michael Graham | December 30, 2024 Read More
Father of Trans Athlete Charged Again for Child Porn Possession
Marc Jacques, the convicted child porn felon who has been lurking at local girls high school sports events for months,…
by NewsNHJ | December 30, 2024 Read More
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New Year’s Quiz: What Happened 100 Years Ago
Americans celebrating New Year’s on January 1, 1925, were just as excited about their futures as we are today, 100…
by J. Mark Powell | December 30, 2024 Read More
BROWN: Biden’s Ugly Exit Leave Dems in Political Winter
As Americans gathered with their families this Christmas season, two political topics were buzzing around dining room tables: shocking new…
by Scott Brown | December 30, 2024 Read More
Winners! Losers! Biggest Story of 2024! It’s All in the Year-End Reader Survey!
You didn't have to be a political junkie to enjoy the wild ride that was the 2024 election cycle --…
by Michael Graham | December 29, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Jimmy Carter Helped Create the FITN Primary Story
The First in the Nation presidential primary has been around for more than a century, with hundreds of candidates campaigning…
by Michael Graham | December 29, 2024 Read More
MSNBC Host Hits Shaheen Over Age Issue
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is New Hampshire’s senior senator -- and a senior citizen. And it’s the latter aspect of…
by Michael Graham | December 29, 2024 Read More
BROTMAN: How to Achieve an Early Win for the Department of Government Efficiency
One of the most-discussed reforms that the new Trump administration is an advisory group with no budget or paid staff.…
by Stuart N. Brotman | December 26, 2024 Read More
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Point: The Top Five Moments of 2024
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Five Signs Our Country Isn’t Lost.” For those on the right side of the…
by Chris Talgo | December 26, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: Five Signs Our Country Isn’t Lost
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: The Top Five Moments of 2024.” On the one hand, there’s no sugarcoating how…
by Peter Certo | December 26, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Nuts! To the Germans
Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe was in a tough spot exactly 80 years ago this month. The handful of American soldiers…
by J. Mark Powell | December 24, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: This Christmas, Dems Are Party of Protests, Pardons and Paganism
So who are Granite State Democrats celebrating this Christmas season? Could it be... Satan? Technically the ghoulish, goat-headed statute outside…
by Michael Graham | December 24, 2024 Read More
As Hanukkah Approaches, Controversy Over Concord’s Observance of Anti-Israel ‘Nakba Day’
Several Jewish residents of New Hampshire were surprised to see last week that, along with Wednesday night's celebration of Hanukkah,…
by Michael Graham | December 23, 2024 Read More
Story of Migrant Who Set Sleeping Woman Ablaze Adds to Border Security Debate
Just days before Christmas, the story of a migrant from Guatemala setting a sleeping woman on fire while riding the…
by Evan Lips | December 22, 2024 Read More
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NHDems Try to Turn Ayotte’s ‘Don’t Mass Up’ Message Against Brown
If, as Oscar Wilde said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” then the Kelly Ayotte campaign should be blushing.…
by Michael Graham | December 22, 2024 Read More
KING: The Crisis in Journalism — More Reporting Needed
There is a lot of dither about the future of journalism. Make no mistake, it is the essential commodity. If you know…
by Llewellyn King | December 22, 2024 Read More
As Scott Brown Hints at ’26 Senate Race, NRSC Chief Puts NH on Pick Up List
On Thursday afternoon, WMUR posted a clip of an upcoming interview with former U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown, hinting strongly that…
by Michael Graham | December 19, 2024 Read More
Progressive Groups Target Ayotte Over Support for Deporting Illegals
New Hampshire progressives who released an open letter to Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte challenging her pro-deportation stance got the facts wrong…
by Michael Graham | December 19, 2024 Read More
NH Judge Sides With Nashua on Banning Pine Tree Flag
The City of Nashua did not violate the First Amendment when it rejected resident Beth Scaer’s application to fly the…
by Damien Fisher | December 19, 2024 Read More
Judge Rejects Request to Boot Formella From Hantz Marconi Case, Sununu Claims No Conflict
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella may owe his career to Gov. Chris Sununu, but that doesn’t stop him from…
by Damien Fisher | December 18, 2024 Read More
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Liot Hill Appears at Final Exec Council Meeting as Ethics Questions Loom
Incoming District 2 Executive Council Karen Liot Hill was on hand Wednesday as the Democrat she's replacing, Cinde Warmington, participated…
by Michael Graham | December 18, 2024 Read More
Sununu Offers Advice for Kelly Ayotte (and Elon Musk!) in Final Exec Council Meeting
After participating in 335 Executive Council meetings and reviewing tens of thousands of state contracts, outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu knows…
by Michael Graham | December 18, 2024 Read More
HENCK: Looking for Waste? The IRS Should Be the Target
Like other federal agencies, the IRS has come to the attention of Elon Musk. He is polling X users about…
by William Henck | December 18, 2024 Read More
Shaheen Mocks Calls to Eliminate Federal Dept. of Education
It's been a policy goal of conservatives since the Reagan administration, but U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen says lawmakers who want…
by Michael Graham | December 17, 2024 Read More
Formella To Head National AG’s Organization Next Year, But Will He Still Be an AG in NH?
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) during the organization’s…
by Michael Graham | December 16, 2024 Read More
Hassan Touts Dem-Backed Broadband Spending That Hasn’t Connected Anyone to Internet
More than three years after President Joe Biden signed off on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that directed a whopping…
by Evan Lips | December 16, 2024 Read More
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Right-to-Work Would Boost N.H. Manufacturing Jobs
Reviving American manufacturing is a hot topic in the nation and New Hampshire once again. A new Department of Business…
by Andrew Cline | December 16, 2024 Read More
‘Timing Is Off:’ Ayotte Dashes NHGOP Hopes for New CD Maps
Gov.-elect Kelly Ayotte says "the timing is off" for the GOP-controlled legislature to draw new congressional maps for the Granite…
by Michael Graham | December 15, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: From Killington to the Confederacy, Secession Is An American Tradition
Nothing succeeds like … secession. Oregon’s conservative eastern counties want to break away from their deep-blue state and become part…
by J. Mark Powell | December 15, 2024 Read More
Already Facing Ethics Questions, Dem Liot Hill Failed to Meet Filing Deadlines
Democrat Karen Liot Hill, whose unorthodox campaign spending in her Executive Council race has already raised ethical questions, failed to…
by Damien Fisher | December 15, 2024 Read More
PACKARD: Speaker’s Office Leadership, Caucus Leaders, Chair and Vice Chair Announcement
From a press release: Concord, NH: Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) announces Speaker’s Office Leadership team and House Leaders for the…
by NewsNHJ | December 15, 2024 Read More
Formella Touts Win In Case Blocking Obamacare Subsidies for Illegal Immigrants
Attorney General John M. Formella announced Wednesday that a federal court blocked a Biden administration attempt to make a select…
by Michael Graham | December 12, 2024 Read More
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GULLA: Advocates For ‘Right to Work’ Are Wrong
I want to take a moment to address arguments make by those promoting so-called “Right to Work” (RTW) laws and…
by Rich Gulla | December 12, 2024 Read More
In Latest Slap at US Ally, Shaheen Accuses Israel of ‘Starving’ Gaza
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen followed up her vote against selling offensive weapons to Israel by accusing America’s closest ally in…
by Michael Graham | December 12, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: National Dems Go Nuts, NH Dems Pay The Price
Granite State Democrats are learning a lesson their GOP counterparts had beaten into them long ago. Politics, like life, isn't…
by Michael Graham | December 11, 2024 Read More
UNH Takes A Star Turn in Times Square — And On a Budget, Too!
When images of a flashy, digital billboard overlooking Times Square and touting the University of New Hampshire began appearing on…
by Michael Graham | December 11, 2024 Read More
Nashua City Attorney: Israeli Flag Too Controversial to Fly at City Hall
The Israeli flag, the white and blue banner with the Star of David, is the official symbol of the state…
by Damien Fisher | December 11, 2024 Read More
MENGE: Is the Trump Administration Planning Massive Increase in Legal Immigration?
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a mass deportation effort that will remove all undocumented immigrants from the country. However, is…
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Right To Work Would Boost NH Jobs, Economy, Advocates Say
Passing right-to-work legislation in New Hampshire would be a boon to the state's economy, in part thanks to its political…
by Michael Graham | December 10, 2024 Read More
LOMBORG: Innovate the Price of Green Energy
Amid geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and with the entire world focused on the transition to Donald…
by Bjorn Lomborg | December 10, 2024 Read More
The $500 Million ConVal Question Back Before Supreme Court
The New Hampshire Supreme Court could soon decide whether judges, or elected officials, should determine how much the state kicks…
by Damien Fisher | December 10, 2024 Read More
Demonic Christmas Display at State House Destroyed
Forget St. Nick; someone in Concord may end up on Satan’s naughty list after The Satanic Temple’s Baphomet statue was…
by Damien Fisher | December 10, 2024 Read More
NHGOP Chair Ager Not Seeking Another Term
With the New Hampshire GOP’s unexpectedly strong showing behind him, state party chair Chris Ager announced Monday he’s not seeking…
by Michael Graham | December 09, 2024 Read More
Vice Chair MacEachern Announces Bid for NHGOP Top Job
Just hours after state GOP chairman Chris Ager announced he’s not seeking a second term, the party’s vice chair announced…
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Manchester Mayor Ruais Wants City Auditor Brought Back
Manchester has been operating without an independent auditor for years, despite a city charter requirement, and Mayor Jay Ruais said…
by Damien Fisher | December 09, 2024 Read More
BENSMAN: What Did Canada Do to Draw Trump Tariff on Immigration? Plenty.
Much furled-eyebrow puzzlement and perplexed pearl-clutching have followed President-elect Donald Trump’s recent vow to inflict 25-percent trade tariffs against Canada…
by Todd Bensman | December 09, 2024 Read More
Goodlander Opposes Mass Deportations, Supports Sex Changes for Minors
New Hampshire’s newest member of Congress is a “no” to mass deportations of illegal immigrants, including aliens who’ve been convicted…
by Michael Graham | December 08, 2024 Read More
Hail Santa and Merry Satan — Satanic Temple Post Display at State House
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better look out, I’m telling you why: Satan is coming to…
by Damien Fisher | December 08, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Meet the Real James Bond
He is dashingly handsome, dazzlingly sophisticated, and equally handy with firearms and female admirers. He prefers martinis and loves the latest…
by J. Mark Powell | December 08, 2024 Read More
DC Insider: NHDem’s FITN Is DOA With DNC
Veteran political reporter Mark Halperin scored quite a few scoops during the 2024 campaign season, including President Joe Biden's decision…
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Point: Working-Class Men Have Abandoned the Democratic Party; Here’s What We Should Do About It
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: How Conservatives Can Win Over Women.” I know the moment when I knew in my…
by J.D. Scholten | December 05, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: How Conservatives Can Win Over Women
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SMITH: How America’s Borrowing Habits Threaten Our Future
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Point: How Super Glue Saved My Childhood Thanksgivings
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Counterpoint: I Discovered the Meaning of Thanksgiving in a Paris Apartment
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BARTLETT: Divided by Politics, United by Leaf
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Point: Mass Deportations — Unfeasible, Expensive and Would Undermine Other Goals
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Counterpoint: Deportation Will Restore Faith in America’s Immigration System
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SCHOENING: Congress Should Keep Taxes Low for Small Businesses
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EBSTEIN: Going Small This Thanksgiving
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Bow Official Who Banned Pink ‘XX’ Wristbands Says Gay Pride Symbols Welcome
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Ayotte Announces Public Safety Task Force
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PACKARD: The GOP’s Agenda: Fiscal Responsibility and Empowering Families
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Lee Harvey Oswald’s Unintended Victim
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ANALYSIS: New Hampshire Democrats Just Can’t Lose
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Shaheen Votes to Block U.S. Arms Sales to Israel
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‘Now Hiring!’ Ayotte Throws Open Application Process to Fill Administration Jobs
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Sanborn’s Big Gamble: Former Lawmaker Wants Crime Waiver for Casino Sale
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PODCAST: Gov-Elect Ayotte on Keeping NH From Becoming MA
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TOWHEY: Trump’s Win Shows Native Americans Are Off The Democrats’ Reservation
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Mass Dems Pledge to Protect Illegal Aliens From ICE. Not Kelly Ayotte.
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Dems’ Massive Cash Advantage Doesn’t Pay Off in State House Fights
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Populist Policy Solutions to Empower Outsiders
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TAYLOR: Manifesting America’s Golden Age with Peace Through Strategy
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Progressives Gather Outside MA Rep. Moulton’s Office to Protest ‘Hate’
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Baby Bump That Wasn’t
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Point: Trump Delivered a Win for Common Sense
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‘Never Trump’ POTUS Candidate Came to New Hampshire. Now He’s Going to Prison.
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SORENS: The Prospects for Property Rights in the Upcoming Session
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Shaheen Spreads ‘Election Denial’ Messaging About PA U.S. Senate Race
The Associated Press declared Republican Dave McCormick the next U.S. senator from Pennsylvania last week, but U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen…
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Dem Liot Hill’s Amended Campaign Filings Raise More Questions
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MA Gov Healey Joins Backlash Against Moulton Over Trans Stance
Fresh from her tour of New Hampshire hoping to help her friend Joyce Craig become that state's next governor, Gov.…
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Legal Memo Lays Out Precedent for Passing New NH Congressional Maps
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LUCAS: United We Stand
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Report: Wilhelm Out as House Dem Leader In Wake of Big GOP Wins
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ALAM: It’s Time To Hold the Democratic Party Accountable for Joe Biden
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BOWLER: A Granite Stater’s Election Reflections
I am immensely relieved at Donald Trump's victory. I was quite worried about it, so much so that I did…
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NH Progressive Leader: Trump Should Not Be Sworn In as President
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O’Rourke: Delta’s Misstep and America’s Duty to Veterans
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BOLDUC: A Call for Dignity and Respect During a Time of Political Divisiveness
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Republicans will remember Nov. 5, 2024 as the day Donald Trump won the biggest victory by a GOP presidential candidate…
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‘Die’ Councilor Stevens? Dem Campaign Signs Spark Backlash
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New Hampshire Passes Texas on Tax Competitiveness
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MULLEN: Inflation May Be Cooling, but the Damage Has Been Done
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Final Numbers Show Ayotte Scored 10-Point Rout Over Craig
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Dad of Trans High School Athlete Starts Child Porn Prison Sentence
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The NHJournal Election Day 2024 Winners and Losers Podcast!
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ANALYSIS: 2024’s Biggest Winners and Losers in NH Politics
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Critics Say Healey AWOL in NH As Mass Suffers Election Setbacks
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Mone Takes Over as Strafford Sheriff, Brave Takes Spot on Laurie List
Strafford County’s race for sheriff provided Democrats with one of the few bright spots in Tuesday’s otherwise dismal election, as…
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ANALYSIS: NH Dems Lost The Old-Fashioned Way. They Earned It.
On paper, Tuesday should have been a good night for New Hampshire Democrats and their chairman Ray Buckley. They got…
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Soucy Out, GOP Wins Blue Seats With Big Legislative Wins
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Craig Crushed! Ayotte Outperforms Polls, Wins NH Gov. Race
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte outperformed the rest of her party to win the race for New Hampshire governor, handily…
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From Running to SpongeBob Reruns: How NH Pols Pass the Time on Election Day
The waiting is the hardest part. Tom Petty sang those prophetic words in 1981 on a track that helped define…
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Craig Closes Campaign With MA Gov; Ayotte Sticks With Sununu
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A Kamala Harris Quiz for Election Day
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A Donald Trump Quiz for Election Day
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FINAL NHJournal Reader Survey: Ayotte’s a Lock, Trump Has a Shot in NH
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HODES: Trump’s Neo-Fascist Campaign is Modeled on Nazi Playbook
This election feels like a national nightmare. I woke up from my own nightmare last night in a cold sweat.…
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Vance Says NH Campaign Stop Shows ‘We’re Expanding the Map’
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Top Stratham Dem Caught Stealing Pro-Girls Sports Campaign Sign
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by Damien Fisher | November 03, 2024 Read More
NHGOP Files Complaint Over Illegal Mailers From Dem Shop
The New Hampshire Republican Party is calling foul on Democrat-aligned groups ahead of Election Day, alleging in a complaint filed…
by Evan Lips | November 03, 2024 Read More
EATON: New Hampshire’s Law Enforcement Community Wants Safe, Legal Vapes
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Point: Even When on Target, Polls Hurt Our Democracy
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Counterpoint: Polls Provide Data Voters Need for Informed Decisions
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Craig, Goodlander Campaign With Bill Clinton, NHGOP Women Decry ‘Hypocrisy’
Former President Bill Clinton came to the Granite State Friday to campaign for Democratic women up and down the ballot.…
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Goodlander, Tang Williams Land Blows in NH-02 Debate
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BRIGHT: To Protect Kids Next President Must Crack Down On Illegal Chinese Vape
As a father, there are certain things you never expect to worry about. I’ve worked to teach my kids about…
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Hantz Marconi Wants AG Formella Booted From Corruption Case
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Student Performance Fell in Manchester Schools on Craig’s Watch
Manchester High School students dropped out at an alarming rate under former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig’s watch, but that isn't…
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Bill Clinton’s Bad Behavior Got Him Booted From NH Event. Now NHDem Women Campaign With Him.
Two New Hampshire Democratic women are bringing in the big gun to help pump up their support among hardcore voters:…
by Michael Graham | October 31, 2024 Read More
Pappas Doesn’t Pull His Punches in Debate With Prescott
Wednesday night’s primetime debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and GOP challenger Russell Prescott saw the three-term incumbent unafraid…
by Evan Lips | October 31, 2024 Read More
St A’s Poll: Harris, Ayotte Both Hold Single-Digit Leads in Race Slowly Tilting Toward GOP
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ANALYSIS: WMUR Gov Debate Skips Taxes, Economy for Abortion, Trump
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PODCAST: The Current State of POTUS Race — and Polling — With Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group
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Biden Calls Trump Supporters ‘Garbage,” NH Pols React
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New Hampshire Named Number One for Jobs
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NHSOS Scanlan Predicts High Turnout, Few Problems on Election Day
After a series of election cycles featuring troubling mishaps, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan sees smooth sailing on…
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National GOP Group: Dems Chandley, Soucy Vulnerable in NH Senate Races
Another round of ads paid for by a national GOP organization targeting two down-ballot Democratic state senators has the New…
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‘Jeanne Shaheen, Taxing Machine?’ Senator Endorses Craig Income Tax Plan
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PRESCOTT: I Will Take On Open Border, High Prices in Congress
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New Poll Shows NHDems Still on Wrong Side of Girls’ Sports Issue
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EDWARDS: Ayotte Will Use ‘Collaboration, not Confrontation’ to Expand Housing
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Court Docs Show Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office Let Rape Suspect Go Free
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EMERGENCY POLL PODCAST! Trump Winning in NH?
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POLL SHOCKER: Trump Leads Harris in New Hampshire
Amid signs that former President Donald Trump is slowly gaining momentum in the race for the White House, a new New…
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Grand Jury Indicts Sanborn, Casino Co. Over COVID Fraud Scheme
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PODCAST: NH in Play for Trump? James Pindell on 2024 POTUS Race and NH Politics
After breaking news of Trump momentum in the Granite State and talk that New Hampshire may be in play, NHJournal…
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Craig Cracks: Dem Admits Income Tax Plan, ‘Open’ to Raising Exemption Threshold
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Trump Pops in Emerson Poll — Is NH Back in Play?
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Kearsarge Schools Says Law Won’t Let It Keep Convicted Sex Offender Off Campus
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Point: A Vote for Donald Trump Is a Vote for Free Speech
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Counterpoint: Kamala Harris Is the Best Choice to Lead the United States
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CONTEST: Predict the Election Day Winners And Win!
Enter the NHJournal "Granite State Guru" 2024 election prediction contest for your chance to win fame, fortune and a valuable…
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Supreme Court Members Recuse Themselves En Masse From Hantz Marconi Case
The four remaining New Hampshire Supreme Court justices won’t hear any arguments related to Associate Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara…
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Meet the Lone Protester at Biden’s Concord Campaign Stop
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The top two issues in the New Hampshire governor's race are abortion and income taxes, but only one made the…
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NH Ranked #1 For Personal Safety, #2 Overall Safest State in U.S.
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MOFFETT: Sailors, Ships, Security, and Solar Panels
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Supreme Court Justice’s Husband Hit With Felony Charges as Scandal Spreads
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Supreme Court Justice Indicted For Contacts With Governor, Attempt to Influence Case
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Goodlander Defended Aging Biden as Good to Go Long After Others Admitted Decline
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PAPPAS: We Must Remember the Horrors of Oct. 7 and Say ‘Never Again’
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MAYBERRY: Homebuilders Endorsements Reflect Importance of Housing in 2024 Campaigns
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Walz Wipe Out: ‘Knucklehead’ Dem Nominee Struggles in VP Debate
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PORTUESE: Bad Government Policies, Not Algorithms, Cause Rents to Rise
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Hillsboro-Deering Girls Players Refused to Take Field Against Male Tuesday
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New Reports on Illegal Immigrants and Crime Keep Border Issue Hot in NH Politics
Dozens of arrests of illegal aliens on sex-related charges across the state line in Massachusetts in just the past few…
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Craig Doubles Down on Support for I&D Income Tax in Presser With Union Leaders
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Bow High School Hit With Lawsuit Over Treatment of ‘Pink-Wristband’ Parents
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ARMENTANO: Marijuana Prohibition Has Been a Fraud from the Get-Go
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Anti-Israel Group Says Felony Charges Dropped Against Elbit Merrimack Protesters
The four anti-Israel protesters who broke windows, blocked access and brandished “incendiary devices” at Elbit Systems in Merrimack last year…
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HEATH: It’s Time for Parents to Speak Up Against ‘Woke’ School Bureaucrats
Speaking of events at Bow High School, one of the things I think is totally incorrect -- speaking of political…
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FCC Hits Dem Behind Bogus Biden FITN Robocall With $6M Fine
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FISHER: Is Kamala Anti-Catholic? No More So Than Catholics Themselves
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Dem Woodburn’s Domestic Abuse Drama Ends With Jail
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Goodlander, Pappas Claim GOP Opponents Back Project 2025, But Offer No Evidence
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Craig’s Support for I&D Income Tax Raises Questions About Her ‘Intentions’
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Hassan Says Northern Border Is A Problem. And That’s a Problem for Joyce Craig.
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan says illegal crossings at America’s northern border, particularly in the sector that includes New Hampshire, are…
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Cop Killer Addison Still Wants Death Sentence Commuted
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Former Dem Congressional Hopeful Hit with 15 Felony Theft Counts
Former Portsmouth attorney and one-time congressional hopeful Justin Nadeau is now indicted on 15 felony counts related to his alleged…
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HOYT: COVID Showed Americans the Cost of Bureaucratic Incompetence
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Lionheart Landlord Promises to Make Good on $1 Million Donation
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Bow High Slaps Parents With ‘No Trespass’ Order Over Pink Armbands Supporting Girls Sports
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National GOP Group Hits Chandley Over Sanctuary Cities Support
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Kelly Ayotte was campaigning in Joyce Craig’s backyard Wednesday, holding court at a local bar where she listened to local…
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Clock Ticking on Sanborn Document Release in Casino Case
The public may get to see Andy Sanborn’s cards before he’s forced to fold ’em. The former state senator and…
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All Math, No Drama: State Board of Ed Renews PragerU Finance Course Without Uproar
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BOLDUC: Response to Sexual Assault Allegations in NH National Guard
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Strafford County Dem Sheriff Nominee Involved in $150k Wrongful Arrest Case
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ICE Busts Another Illegal in Massachusetts on Sex Assault Charges
An illegal immigrant from Brazil has been apprehended by federal immigration authorities in Massachusetts after being charged with sexual assault…
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MA Gov Taking Craig on CA Road Trip to Raise Big Bucks in Berkeley
With the campaign for New Hampshire governor in its final weeks, Democrat Joyce Craig and her ally Gov. Maura Healey…
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Board of Ed Talks Lionheart Academy Behind Closed Doors
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NHGOP House Candidates Pledge: More Housing, Lower Taxes, No Change on Abortion
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Ayotte Holds 3 Point Lead Over Craig in New St. A’s Poll
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Multi-Million-Dollar Gift Lifts Lionheart’s Finances, But Fundamental Problems Remain
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MA Activist Shot in Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstrators Has X Account Suspended
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New St. A’s Post-Debate Poll Finds Harris Holds 8-Point Lead in NH
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NHDems: Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote Is ‘Anti-American’
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She may be the Democratic nominee for governor, but former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig made quite a few cameo appearances…
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Your 2024 NHGOP Primary Election Roundup
Thanks to New Hampshire's last-in-the-nation state primary date, many Granite State voters are just now beginning to inform themselves about…
by NewsNHJ | September 07, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Debate Debacle Adds to Van Ostern’s Very Bad Week
When U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster announced she wasn't running for another term and promptly endorsed Colin Van Ostern last April,…
by Michael Graham | September 05, 2024 Read More
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Once A Bastion of Free Speech, UNH Falls in Latest Ranking
For years, the University of New Hampshire had a reputation for fostering free speech and a diversity of ideas on…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2024 Read More
GOP Lawmakers Ask High Court to Dump Claremont Decisions
As the New Hampshire Supreme Court considers the $500 million ConVal education funding decision, GOP lawmakers have come up with…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2024 Read More
NH-01 GOP Profile: Prescott Says Experience Gives Him the Edge
He’s racked up a series of high-profile endorsements, including U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and has outraised his closest GOP…
by Evan Lips | September 05, 2024 Read More
DEMERS: Partisan Attacks on EFAs Aren’t Supported by Facts
The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) operates New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program with accountability and attention to detail so…
by Kate Baker Demers | September 05, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Cringeworthy Craig Dominated by Warmington in Dem Debate
Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington dominated the WMUR Democratic gubernatorial primary debate Wednesday night, effectively making the case that nominating former…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2024 Read More
NH-01 GOP Profile: Noveletsky ‘Aiming High’ in Primary Race
Hollie Noveletsky was already wearing many hats before she threw hers in the ring and joined the First Congressional District…
by Evan Lips | September 04, 2024 Read More
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BIRDSELL: The Importance of Community Input With Hampstead Hospital and YDC
As Hampstead state senator, I want to make it clear, I was not made aware of the plan which would…
by Regina Birdsell | September 04, 2024 Read More
In Debate, Morse Slammed Pence for Certifying 2020 Election, But Backed It in 2022
One of the few questions that divided the two Republican candidates in Tuesday night’s televised gubernatorial primary debate was whether…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2024 Read More
Morse Stays On Offense Against Ayotte in WMUR Debate
He may be trailing in the polls, but Chuck Morse wasn't showing any signs of slowing down in Tuesday night's…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2024 Read More
Judge to AG’s Office: How Did You Get Privileged Information in Sanborn Case?
Prosecutors involved in the Andy Sanborn criminal probe may have copies of potentially sensitive attorney-client communications. Sanborn, a former Republican…
by Damien Fisher | September 03, 2024 Read More
NH-01 GOP Primary Profile: Levasseur Says ‘Trump or Bust!’ in Primary Battle
Alderman At-Large Joe Kelly Levasseur acknowledged during an interview Tuesday that he was a late entry to the crowded GOP…
by Evan Lips | September 03, 2024 Read More
NH Small Biz Owners Skeptical as Harris Comes to Deliver Campaign Pitch
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to bring her presidential campaign to Portsmouth on Wednesday with a message for small…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2024 Read More
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SWEENEY: Illegal Immigration Is a Local Issue, and NH Lawmakers Should Act
My foremost responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of the people of New Hampshire. Over the past few…
by Joe Sweeney | September 03, 2024 Read More
LESLEY: JD Vance Wants a Better Child Tax Credit. Why Not Do It?
Politicians often talk a good game about children, but they rarely deliver. Kids need actions more than words. It is…
by Bruce Lesley | September 03, 2024 Read More
Harris Is Headed to New Hampshire, and Nobody Knows Why.
Poll after poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris locked in a margin-of-error wrestling match with former President Donald Trump over…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2024 Read More
VP Nominee With ‘Rural Appeal’ Signed Law Hurting Rural Healthcare Providers
While Democrats tout Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' "rural appeal" as Vice President Harris’ running mate, rural health providers in his…
by Jessica R. Towhey | September 02, 2024 Read More
McAuliffe Statue Unveiled at NH State House
For sculptor Benjamin Victor, the most challenging part of creating the statue of New Hampshire native -- and American hero…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2024 Read More
NH-01 GOP Primary Profile: Bright Brings West Point Background to Race
This is part of a series of profiles NHJournal is publishing of the leading candidates in the NH-01 GOP primary.…
by Evan Lips | September 02, 2024 Read More
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Labor Day Quiz: Before They Were Famous …
You know these titans of entertainment for their acting and singing abilities. Long before they reached stardom, each worked a…
by J. Mark Powell | September 01, 2024 Read More
Point: Workers Are Far Better Off Than Four Years Ago
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Workers Are Not Better Off.” This is not a tough one. First and foremost,…
by Dean Baker | September 01, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: Workers Are Not Better Off
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Workers Are Far Better Off Than Four Years Ago.” The perennial question in presidential…
by Sean Higgins | September 01, 2024 Read More
Goodlander Under Fire Over ‘Bizarre’ Financial Filing Omissions
Second Congressional District Democrat Colin Van Ostern says his opponent Maggie Goodlander needs to tell the truth about her financial…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2024 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Lily Tang Williams
Live from the Airport Diner in Manchester, NHJournal presents Diner Table Economics! Want to hear the specific economic proposals from…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2024 Read More
NH Supreme Court Rejects Mom’s Lawsuit Over School Keeping Secrets From Parents
The New Hampshire Supreme Court sided with the Manchester Public School system Friday, ruling parents have no right to know…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2024 Read More
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Cutting Healthcare Red Tape Should Not Mean Cutting Corners on Consumers’ Health
The quest to cut overly burdensome government regulations as a means to spark economic activity is a cause to which…
by Gerard Scimeca | August 29, 2024 Read More
VT Health Dept. Declares Words ‘Son,’ ‘Daughter’ Harmful, but ‘Kids’ Are Alright
Vermont’s Department of Health wants to stop Green Mountain Staters from unintentionally harming each other in conversations about family, so…
by Michael Graham | August 29, 2024 Read More
Buckley Pleads Ignorance in Defamation Lawsuit; Judge Lets Case Proceed
New Hampshire Democrat Party chair Ray Buckley signed off on a hit piece political mailer six years ago, but a…
by Damien Fisher | August 29, 2024 Read More
NHGOP Launches Push To Connect With Union Voters
The New Hampshire Republican Party is working hard to court union voters, long a core constituent of the Democrat Party.…
by Evan Lips | August 29, 2024 Read More
GOP Gov Group Touts Craig v. Warmington Trash Talk
Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington says she's "disgusted" by the campaign Joyce Craig is running. "She can't defend her record in…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2024 Read More
Belichick Says Patriots’ Recruiting Hurt by ‘Taxachusetts’
Massachusetts’ millionaires tax makes it harder for the New England Patriots to recruit top players, former Patriots coach Bill Belichick…
by Andrew Cline | August 28, 2024 Read More
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Bedford Man Making A Difference – And Getting Great Deal on Rent – In Ukraine
He’s currently renting a $200 per-month apartment in the middle of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city located less than 20 miles…
by Evan Lips | August 28, 2024 Read More
Beyond Court Challenge, Next NH Governor May Decide on Protecting Girls Sports
United States District Court Judge Landya McCafferty ruled again Tuesday to prevent New Hampshire from enforcing its law keeping biological…
by Damien Fisher | August 27, 2024 Read More
Craig, Warmington Earn ‘F’ on Gun Rights From NRA
Both Cinde Warmington and Joyce Craig have failed the test on protecting the rights of New Hampshire gun owners. That's…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2024 Read More
GOFFE: Not Enough Domestic Detection Dogs
The assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, the broadly elevated terrorism threat in the United States, and now heightened concerns heading into…
by Sheila Goffe | August 27, 2024 Read More
Harris Isn’t Only Democrat With Confusing Stance on Border Wall
When the headline “Harris Flip-Flops on the Border Wall” hit at Axios Tuesday, the Trump campaign pounced. Republicans released a litany…
by Evan Lips | August 27, 2024 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Kelly Ayotte!
Live from the Airport Diner in Manchester, NHJournal presents Diner Table Economics! Want to hear the specific economic proposals from…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2024 Read More
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Ayotte, Morse Mix It Up in GOP Primary Debate
It didn’t take long for the two Republican candidates for governor to make it clear they came to the first…
by Damien Fisher | August 26, 2024 Read More
Wide-Open NH-01 Field Means Unknown McFarlane May Have a Shot
Republican residents of New Hampshire's First Congressional District have been getting political mail from Walter McFarlane, a name even Granite…
by Evan Lips | August 26, 2024 Read More
HOWARD: I Never Considered Myself Anti-Union. But Wrong Is Wrong.
I’ve never considered myself anti-union. In fact, if you had asked me a couple of years ago to describe my…
by Kim Howard | August 26, 2024 Read More
Craig Injects Oxy Issue into NHDem Gov Primary, Warmington Hits Back
Democratic candidate for governor Joyce Craig dropped an attack ad Sunday targeting her primary opponent, Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington, for…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2024 Read More
Airtag Tech Takes Classic ‘Stolen Campaign Signs’ Story to New Level in NH-02
Accusations of stolen yard signs and campaign dirty tricks are nothing new in New Hampshire politics. But the addition of…
by Damien Fisher | August 26, 2024 Read More
Phillips Ousted From House GOP Leadership Position After Endorsing Democrat
House GOP leadership has ousted Rep. Emily Phillips (R-Fremont) as Assistant Majority Leader in response to her public endorsement of…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2024 Read More
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Kuster Goes on Offense Against Goodlander in NH-02 Dem Primary
Incumbent Congresswoman Annie Kuster is taking the gloves off in the Democratic primary to succeed her in New Hampshire's Second…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2024 Read More
The First Debate of NHGOP Gubernatorial Primary Is Tonight!
On Monday, August 26, New Hampshire Journal is hosting the first debate of the Republican gubernatorial primary campaign. The debate,…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2024 Read More
Point: Beware Bias by Omission
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Media ‘Bias’ Is a Perennial Part of Elections.” A long time ago, the American…
by Tim Graham | August 25, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: Media ‘Bias’ Is a Perennial Part of Elections
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Beware Bias by Omission.” Donald Trump’s esteem for Vladimir Putin is well known. For…
by James Rosen | August 25, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: From Kamala To Kyiv, An Update From The Frontlines
The NHJournal podcast starts with UNH political science professor Dante Scala and a look at the New Hampshire political battlefield…
by NHJOpinion | August 23, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: No Beyonce’, But Dems Did Get A Surprise Speaker Thursday Night
The hours leading up to Vice President Kamala Harris's Thursday night convention speech were filled with rampant speculation about a…
by Michael Graham | August 23, 2024 Read More
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New UNH Poll Gives Ayotte Big Lead; Other Races Wide Open
For the second time in a week, a poll finds New Hampshire's Republican primary voters are solidly behind Kelly Ayotte,…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2024 Read More
BLS Revises Job Numbers Under Biden Down by 818k, but NH Largely Unscathed
While their party was spreading the "joy" at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, news on the job front was not…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2024 Read More
Out-Of-State Union Trying to Stop Private Sector CMC Rescue
National Nurses United (NNU) backs Bernie Sanders, supports socialized medicine, and wants to stop a private healthcare company from buying…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2024 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Chuck Morse!
Live from the Airport Diner in Manchester, NHJournal presents Diner Table Economics! Want to hear the specific economic proposals from…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2024 Read More
GOP Rep. Phillips Endorses Dem, Sparks Backlash in Senate Primary
State Rep. Emily Phillips (R-Fremont) wants to replace Sen. Bill Gannon (R-Sandown) in the New Hampshire state Senate. She also…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2024 Read More
Formella Fights MA’s Prosecution of Lawful NH Gun Owners Who Cross State Line
Should a New Hampshire resident who drives across the state line into Massachusetts be arrested for bringing his legally-owned firearm…
by Evan Lips | August 21, 2024 Read More
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SWETT: What I Hope To Hear From Kamala Harris
When Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, voters will be listening…
by Richard Swett | August 21, 2024 Read More
RGA Donates $1M to Ayotte Campaign as Her Fundraising Approaches $6M Mark
The Republican Governors Association reported donating more than $1 million to Kelly Ayotte's campaign for governor on Wednesday, calling it…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2024 Read More
Craig Lashes Out Over ‘Misleading’ Ad Targeting Her Record in Manchester
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig lashed out at Republican opponent Kelly Ayotte over a new TV ad targeting her record…
by Michael Graham | August 20, 2024 Read More
Formella Joins National Effort Urging SCOTUS to Protect Girls Sports
While his office is in court defending the state's new law protecting girl's sports from biological males, New Hampshire Attorney…
by Evan Lips | August 20, 2024 Read More
Bedford Substitute Teacher Busted for Child Porn
A substitute teacher in the Bedford School District now faces three felony charges for possession of child sex abuse images…
by Damien Fisher | August 20, 2024 Read More
ANTONI: The Coming Recession May Have Already Arrived
More than half of Americans think the nation is already in recession, and for good reason. Countless families have had their…
by E.J. Antoni | August 19, 2024 Read More
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After Weeks of Dem Attacks, Ayotte Targets ‘Craigville’ in New TV Ad
The primary election is still three weeks away, but Republican Kelly Ayotte is already firing back at a potential general…
by Michael Graham | August 19, 2024 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Vikram Mansharamani
Live from the Airport Diner in Manchester, NHJournal presents Diner Table Economics! Want to hear the specific economic proposals from…
by Michael Graham | August 19, 2024 Read More
Judge Issues TRO Blocking NH Law Protecting Girls Sports
A federal judge ruled Monday that a male Plymouth Regional High School who identifies as a girl can still play…
by Damien Fisher | August 19, 2024 Read More
GRAHAM: Buh-Bye, Biden!
Tonight, the acting President of the United States will give the last significant speech of his political career. OK, that's…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2024 Read More
Amid ’20 Riots, Goodlander Backed Cash for ‘Defund the Police,’ Pro-Reparation Orgs
As fiery riots swept across American cities in the summer of 2020, a group of outraged graduates of Groton, an…
by Evan Lips | August 18, 2024 Read More
Sanborn Files Mystery Lawsuit Against Attorney General
He’s accused of COVID fraud and under orders to sell his Concord Casino. But former state Sen. Andy Sanborn just…
by Damien Fisher | August 18, 2024 Read More
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Point: Political Conventions Still Matter
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: The Party’s Over for Political Conventions.” The consensus that conventions are an anachronism, a…
by Robert M. Shrum | August 18, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: The Party’s Over for Political Conventions
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Political Conventions Still Matter.” Talk about unintended consequences. Democrats may not know it, but…
by J. Mark Powell | August 18, 2024 Read More
State Rep Who Resigned After Child Grooming Probe Running Again Using New Name
While Democrat Andrew Kennedy is a new name in New Hampshire politics, the candidate running for state House in Lee,…
by Damien Fisher | August 15, 2024 Read More
Do Not Pass Go: Court Rejects Woodburn Plea to Avoid Jail
Former Democratic State Senate Minority Leader Jeffrey Woodburn is about to check in at the crowbar motel as Coos Superior…
by Damien Fisher | August 15, 2024 Read More
SCIMECA: The Biden-Harris IRA Anniversary Is Nothing To Celebrate
Two years after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, the grim reality of its impact…
by Gerard Scimeca | August 15, 2024 Read More
Ayotte Leads Morse by 34 Points in Latest St. A’s Poll
Republican Kelly Ayotte holds a 59-25 percent lead over Chuck Morse in the latest St. Anselm College Survey Center poll…
by Michael Graham | August 15, 2024 Read More
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Van Ostern Talks Geography, Goodlander Plays Gender Card in Radio Debate
It was geography vs. gender when Democrats Maggie Goodlander and Colin Van Ostern faced off on Jack Heath's radio show…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2024 Read More
PITTS: Drug Price Controls Lead to Higher Costs and Fewer Choices
When the Biden administration announces its first round of price caps on prescription drugs this summer, Democrats will declare it…
by Peter J. Pitts | August 14, 2024 Read More
Craig, Morse Team Up in Attacks on Ayotte Over Service on Blackstone Board
Republican frontrunner Kelly Ayotte is facing criticism from both sides of the aisle over her role on the Blackstone board…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2024 Read More
School Funding Ruling Could Kill NH Advantage, Group Warns
New Hampshire could see economic growth grind to a halt, tax rates explode, and the state government take control of…
by Damien Fisher | August 14, 2024 Read More
Ex-Rep. Laughton’s Girlfriend Gets Competency Evaluation in Child Sex Case
The daycare employee accused of sending thousands of child sex abuse images to her romantic partner, former state Rep. Stacie…
by Damien Fisher | August 13, 2024 Read More
Migrant Crime Cases Continue to Make Headlines in Massachusetts
As New Hampshire Democrats continue to insist that GOP concerns about illegal immigration are overblown, high-profile cases of migrant crime…
by Evan Lips | August 13, 2024 Read More
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Cowabummer: Skateboarding Anti-Trump Vandal Sentenced to Jail
The Concord man charged with vandalizing cars outside this year's state GOP convention, Lawrence Dunlap, agreed to jail time as…
by Damien Fisher | August 13, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Primary Election Day Is Four Weeks Away. Someone Should Tell the Candidates.
A Seacoastonline news article published 44 days before the 2002 GOP primary for governor described the campaign as a "mud-slinging,…
by Michael Graham | August 12, 2024 Read More
MACKENZIE: A Look at Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips Act’
Former president Donald Trump, who has offered little details surrounding his planned economic policies for a possible second presidency, has…
by Janie Mackenzie | August 12, 2024 Read More
Van Ostern Plays Carpetbagger Card Against ‘Renter’ Goodlander. Will It Work?
Democrat Maggie Goodlander may have spent the past decade working in Washington, D.C., and she may have had to recently…
by Michael Graham | August 11, 2024 Read More
Plea Deal Working for Skateboarding Anti-Trumper Who Attacked NHGOP Event
Locked up since his arrest in April on charges he vandalized cars outside the state GOP convention, skateboarding anti-Trumper Lawrence…
by Damien Fisher | August 11, 2024 Read More
HOYT: COVID Censorship Began, but Didn’t End, With Lab-Leak Theory
Nothing has damaged to the public’s trust in the public health bureaucracy more than the government’s response to the COVID-19…
by Martin Hoyt | August 11, 2024 Read More
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AG Formella Joins Lawsuit to Stop Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare for Illegal Aliens
Should people in the United States illegally be eligible for taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits? New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says…
by Michael Graham | August 09, 2024 Read More
Sununu, Ayotte Talk Endorsement, Dems, and Morse in NHJ Interview
Just 24 hours after endorsing her in the Republican gubernatorial primary, Gov. Chris Sununu and former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2024 Read More
Students First Act May Break School Spending Paradox
Granite Staters are about to get more information about school spending thanks to the pro-transparency Students First Act that Gov.…
by Damien Fisher | August 08, 2024 Read More
Point: Biological Males Competing Against Females Is a Farce
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: There’s an Equality Issue in Women’s Sports — and It’s Not About Transgender Women.” On…
by Chris Talgo | August 08, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: There’s an Equality Issue in Women’s Sports — and It’s Not About Transgender Women
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Biological Males Competing Against Females Is a Farce.” 2024 might be the year of women’s…
by Cait Smith | August 08, 2024 Read More
NH Vets React to Gov. Walz ‘Stolen Valor’ Controversy
Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick to serve as her running mate is running into trouble over allegations he’s misrepresented --…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2024 Read More
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LESLIE: Why Combat Vet Are Up in Arms Over Walz’s National Guard Record
Gov. Tim Walz, newly selected to be Kamala Harris’ running mate, served in the Army National Guard for 24 years…
by Jon Leslie | August 08, 2024 Read More
Jewish Federation to Dartmouth UNH: Keep Jewish Students, Faculty Safe
As Granite State college campuses prepare for a new semester to begin in the coming weeks, the Jewish Federation of…
by Damien Fisher | August 07, 2024 Read More
Harris-Walz Double Down on ‘Green New Deal’ Policies, and NHDems Join In
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig is slated to announce her Energy Independence and Climate Protection Plan in Nashua on Thursday…
by Evan Lips | August 07, 2024 Read More
PATTERSON: Kamala Harris Failed My Family
I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area while Kamala Harris was California’s attorney general. Bay Area residents admired Harris.…
by James Patterson | August 07, 2024 Read More
Sununu Endorses Ayotte in GOP Gov Primary; Morse Fires Back
Gov. Chris Sununu is finishing up his fourth and final term as governor, and he wants to hand the keys…
by Michael Graham | August 07, 2024 Read More
Disgraced Sheriff Brave Still Shaking Off Deals; Prosecutors Warn More Charges May Follow
Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave’s criminal case is in limbo as prosecutors push back the trial that was set…
by Damien Fisher | August 06, 2024 Read More
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Republicans ‘Ecstatic’ Over Walz VP Pick
While Granite State Democrats like Joyce Craig say they are "thrilled" by the selection of Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) as…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2024 Read More
BLASEK: Gannon Is Lying and Hiding
The most critical race in New Hampshire this election cycle isn't the gubernatorial or congressional contests—it's the state senate primary…
by Melissa Blasek | August 06, 2024 Read More
NHDems ‘Thrilled’ By Harris Pick of Progressive MN Gov Walz as VP
New Hampshire Democrats cheered the news progressive Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick to be her…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2024 Read More
News of DHS Releasing 99 Terror-Watch Illegals Into U.S. Sparks Outrage
Nearly 100 illegal immigrants on the FBI's terror watch list were released into the U.S. after being apprehended by the…
by Evan Lips | August 05, 2024 Read More
Despite Losing His Appeals, Woodburn Still Fighting to Stay out of Jail
Disgraced former Democratic leader Jeff Woodburn is out of appeals, but he’s still trying to avoid jail time on two…
by Damien Fisher | August 05, 2024 Read More
SEIDEL: Morse Is Only Leader We Can Trust to Protect Women’s Sports and Spaces
In today's rapidly changing social and political landscape, it's critical that we elect leaders who stand firm on protecting the…
by Sheila Seidel | August 05, 2024 Read More
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Look, Ma! NH Ranked Most Affordable State To Have a Baby
New Hampshire is the most affordable state to have a baby, and it’s the fifth-best state overall to become a…
by Michael Graham | August 05, 2024 Read More
XX is Not XY: Riley Gaines Defends Women’s Sports, Dings Sununu Veto at NHFRW Event
Former NCAA women’s swimmer Riley Gaines had a simple message for New Hampshire Republicans on Saturday: “XX is not XY.”…
by Michael Graham | August 04, 2024 Read More
Supreme Court Mystery Continues as Marconi’s Past Comes Into View
Why is state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Hantz Marconi is on administrative leave -- a drastic action rarely taken by…
by Damien Fisher | August 04, 2024 Read More
Women’s Group Raises Concerns About Shapiro as VP Pick
A women’s organization is asking Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign to consider Gov. Josh Shapiro’s record on sexual harassment…
by Linda Stein | August 04, 2024 Read More
Manchester’s Ruais Cheers as Sununu Signs Bail Reform Bill
The revolving door that lets criminals loose hours after their arrest is getting shut down as Gov. Chris Sununu signed…
by Damien Fisher | August 01, 2024 Read More
Olympic Women’s Boxing Beatdown Helps Keep Girls’ Sports Issue Hot in NH Politics
After a video went viral of a biologically male boxer's vicious takedown of a female competitor in Olympic women's boxing,…
by Michael Graham | August 01, 2024 Read More
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Point: 50 Years After Nixon Resigned, Impeachment Has Become a Political Weapon
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: And We Thought Nixon Took Huge Risks.” Fifty years have passed since President Richard Nixon…
by Hans von Spakovsky | August 01, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: And We Thought Nixon Took Huge Risks
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: 50 Years After Nixon Resigned, Impeachment Has Become a Political Weapon.” If the effort by…
by James Rosen | August 01, 2024 Read More
AG Forces Hampton Town Clerk to Resign Over Mishandled Ballots
When Shirley Doheny ran for Hampton Town Clerk in 2019, her slogan was “Experience Matters.” Apparently, she was right. The…
by Evan Lips | August 01, 2024 Read More
Pelosi-Linked PAC Behind Illegal Campaign Mailers in NH-02 GOP Primary
The top congressional Democratic political action committee was behind the illegal campaign mailers sent in the Second Congressional District 2022…
by Michael Graham | August 01, 2024 Read More
Does New Hampshire ‘Ban’ Abortion? NHDems Say Yes. Kamala Harris Says No.
For years, New Hampshire Democrats have claimed the state has an “abortion ban” -- or as they often describe it,…
by Michael Graham | July 31, 2024 Read More
As Illegal Immigrants Swamp MA’s Emergency Shelters, Healey Reverses Course
After months of sanctuary policies welcoming illegal immigrants to the Bay State, the consequences are forcing Democratic Gov. Maura Healey…
by Evan Lips | July 31, 2024 Read More
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Disbarred Dem Lawyer Arrested on Fraud Charges
A Democratic lawyer who once had dreams of elected office is facing prison time for allegedly stealing money from a…
by Damien Fisher | July 31, 2024 Read More
Ayotte, Craig Hold Leads in New Emerson College Poll
A new Emerson College Polling/WHDH survey of New Hampshire voters finds 50 percent of voters support Vice President Kamala Harris…
by Michael Graham | July 30, 2024 Read More
Woodburn Appeal Rejected, Former Dem Senate Leader Faces Jail
Disgraced Democrat Jeff Woodburn is heading to jail after the New Hampshire Supreme Court rejected the appeal of his criminal…
by Damien Fisher | July 30, 2024 Read More
Innovation Means Bulldozing Places Like Steeplegate Mall
This originally appeared at JBartlett.org. Steeplegate Mall in Concord is coming down. The city granted approval this month for the…
by Andrew Cline | July 30, 2024 Read More
Warren to Appear With Progressive Org Linked to Antisemitic Protests
Despite criticism over its alarming ties to pro-Hamas protesters, the George Soros-backed Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) continues to win…
by Evan Lips | July 30, 2024 Read More
Dem Govs TV Buy Targets Ayotte Six Weeks Before GOP Primary
New Hampshire Republican primary voters won’t pick their gubernatorial nominee for another six weeks, but the national Democratic Governors Association…
by Michael Graham | July 30, 2024 Read More
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Goodlander, Van Ostern Back Biden’s ‘Radical’ SCOTUS Plan
With just six months left in office, President Joe Biden announced an aggressive plan to have Congress impose term limits…
by Michael Graham | July 29, 2024 Read More
As NH Dems Embrace Crypto, Pappas Opts Out
Democratic candidates are scrambling for support in the growing crypto currency sphere, and many want their party's leadership to change…
by Damien Fisher | July 29, 2024 Read More
NH Dem Activist Posts Antisemitic Images In Attack on Warmington
Sonia Prince is well known in New Hampshire Democratic circles. The Nashua Democrat was a diehard advocate for Hillary Clinton,…
by Michael Graham | July 29, 2024 Read More
AFP-NH Endorses Gannon’s Challenger in NHGOP Primary
Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire is announcing its first slate of endorsements in the GOP state primaries, and while they’re backing…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2024 Read More
Morse Ad Hits Ayotte on Immigration, Trump. Will Voters See It?
With just over six weeks to go until the GOP gubernatorial primary, Chuck Morse released an ad targeting frontrunner Kelly…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2024 Read More
At ‘Trump Train’ Rally, NH Supporters Still Confident of Victory
Hundreds of Granite State Donald Trump fans brought their trucks, Harleys, and high spirits to Manchester Sunday morning for a…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2024 Read More
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Anti-Israel Activists Launch ‘No Genocide Josh’ Targeting PA’s Shapiro
Reports that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate have already sparked a backlash from…
by Taylor Millard | July 26, 2024 Read More
Sununu Ranked 6th Most Popular Gov in U.S. As He Wraps Up Final Term
At the end of his first term in office, Morning Consult polling ranked Gov. Chris Sununu as the fourth most…
by Michael Graham | July 25, 2024 Read More
Two Polls, One Outcome: Harris Leads Trump by Six in NH
In the first public polls of Granite State voters since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, presumptive…
by Michael Graham | July 25, 2024 Read More
On Housing, Granite Staters Want More Development, Less Gov’t Interference
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Point: Why Gender Matters in Politics, and What Has to Change
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Counterpoint: Bad Policies, Not Gender, Will Cost Harris the Presidency
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Kuster, Pappas Attend Netanyahu Speech as ‘Useful Idiots’ Protest Outside
While nearly half of the Democrats in Congress boycotted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appearance before Congress, the entire New…
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Sununu Admin Appeals Ruling Against Anti-Discrimination Law
The federal court ruling that struck down New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law is “misguided” and needs to be overturned, New Hampshire…
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Poll Finds NHDems and Independent Voters Divided on Top Issues
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Warmington Accuses Craig of Dodging Debates, But Manch Mayor Says She’s In for WMUR
Sparks are starting to fly in the Democratic gubernatorial primary as Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington accuses former Manchester Mayor Joyce…
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Maggie Goodlander’s Sketchy Voting History Highlights ‘Carpetbagger’ Issue
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Will Harris on Ticket Help or Hurt NHDems?
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Judge Mocks School’s Defense in ‘Two Genders’ Case, but Legal Loophole Lets Exeter Off Hook
A former Exeter High School student disciplined after he was falsely accused of using the wrong pronouns lost his lawsuit…
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Craig Campaign Kicks NHPR Reporter Out of Interfaith Forum
To quote John McClane of "Die Hard" fame, “Welcome to the party, pal.” New Hampshire Public Radio reported Monday that…
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Biden’s Plan to ‘Trump-Proof’ Government Undermines Democratic Process, Critics Warn
Some American were stunned – and angry – when they heard Dr. Anthony Fauci tell Congress that the six-foot social…
by Taylor Millard | July 22, 2024 Read More
GRAHAM: Hey, Buttercups! The Sucking Has Just Begun.
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by Michael Graham | July 22, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: What Does Biden Bailout Mean for NHPolitics? Can Kamala Harris Compete?
What does Joe Biden's decision to bail mean for New Hampshire politics this November? Would Kamala Harris on the ticket…
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EXCLUSIVE POLL: Trump, Harris Neck-and-Neck in New Hampshire
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READ: President Joe Biden’s Withdrawal as Democratic Nominee
Below is the verbatim text of President Joe Biden's X announcement that he will not be the 2024 Democratic nominee…
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Sununu Signs Bills Protecting Girls Sports, Banning Sex Change Operations for Minor Children
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) announced Friday he has signed two bills addressing hot-button issues related to girls’ sports and sex…
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Subdued Trump Delivers Mix of Personal Reflection and MAGA Politics in Convention Speech
Suit-wearing Republican seniors awkwardly trying to “get down” to Kid Rock. Hulk Hogan ripping off his shirt, followed by a…
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Jubilant GOP vs Dour Dems: Dueling Pressers Tell Tale of Two NH Political Parties
When news broke that the Biden for New Hampshire campaign had canceled a Thursday morning event at the state Legislative…
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Point: Right-Wing Politicos Must Relinquish Their Violent Rhetoric
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Counterpoint: Assassination Attempt Will Not Be the End of Leftist Violence
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Hairy History of J.D. Vance as VP
What’s old is new again in presidential politics. And it’s been a mighty long wait. For the first time in…
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Rent Control Idea Undermines Affordable Housing in the Long Run
The Biden administration has called for imposing federal limits on rent increases. This is a profoundly misguided policy from an economic…
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NHDems Won’t Back Biden as Polls Collapse, COVID Strikes
On a day filled with bad news for President Joe Biden -- including collapsing poll numbers and a report that…
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Anti-Israel Elbit Vandals Offered Criminal Mediation, Could Avoid Trial
The four women charged with vandalizing the Elbit Systems facility in Merrimack last year may not go to trial. Calla…
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Sununu: ‘Brilliant Marine’ Vance Great VP Choice, NH a ‘Toss Up’ in POTUS Race
Minutes before addressing a Granite State Taxpayers gathering in Bedford, Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal that the Granite State is…
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Anti-Israel Groups Behind UNH Protests Allegedly Tied to Hamas
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ROSADO: Replacing Biden Is a Democratic Mistake and a Republican Dream
For the Democratic Party, any murmurs of an anti-Biden insurgency after the June presidential debate seemed absurd. Now, several House…
by Alex Rosado | July 16, 2024 Read More
NHDem Rep Says Project 2025 Would ‘Deport’ Vance’s Wife. She Was Born in San Diego
New Hampshire state Rep. Wendy Thomas (D-Merrimack) is a dedicated progressive, a die-hard Biden backer, and a self-declared enemy of…
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MITCHELL: SAVE Act Can Stop Foreign Nationals From Stealing Votes
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by Cleta Mitchell | July 16, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Will Trump’s VP Pick Ad-‘Vance’ His Granite State Campaign?
Now that Donald Trump has named U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) his running mate, what does it mean for the…
by Michael Graham | July 15, 2024 Read More
NHJ Readers Give Vance Pick a Thumbs Up (Mostly)
New Hampshire Journal readers say they like former President Donald Trump's pick of J.D. Vance as his running mate, though…
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What Does VP Vance Mean for NH Race: ‘Strong Choice’ or ‘No Impact’?
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Edgington Bows Out of House Race After NHJournal Reports on Murder Conviction
Republican candidate and convicted murderer Mark Edgington is dropping out of his race for the State House, and he's blaming…
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BOSEN: Biden Keeps Dems Trapped in Political ‘Suicide Pact’
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Granite State Republicans Talk Conventions Past, Historic Politics of Upcoming Convention
The Granite State GOP activists in Milwaukee for Monday's launch of the Republican National Convention will be participating in one…
by Michael Graham | July 14, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Assassin, Automaker, and Academy Award-Winning Actress
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UPDATE! After NHJ Report, NHDems Cancel Post-Assassination Event Attacking ‘Dictator’ Trump
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Granite State Pols React to Deadly Assassination Attempt Targeting Trump
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BERRY: Why Are NHDems Determined to Let Non-Citizens Vote?
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the SAVE Act, a significant legislative step requiring all new voter registrants to…
by Ross Berry | July 12, 2024 Read More
Convicted Murderer Wants to Represent Hudson in House, But Address is UPS Box
Free State talk radio host and convicted murderer Mark Edgington, candidate for a House seat representing Hudson and Litchfield, appears…
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Hassan Is ‘Ridin’ With Biden,’ Says Biden ‘Most Successful POTUS in my Lifetime’
Hours before President Joe Biden’s post-NATO summit press conference Thursday night, he met with a group of Democratic U.S. senators…
by Evan Lips | July 11, 2024 Read More
MILLER: Is Biden Presidential Material?
As a longtime baseball fan and an observer of politics, I often hark back to Yogi Berra’s memorable quip, “It’s…
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The ‘M’ Word? Craig Campaign Ads Exclude Any Mention of Manchester
In her new TV ad, Democrat Joyce Craig makes a pitch for the governor’s job by touting the “thousands of…
by Michael Graham | July 11, 2024 Read More
NH House Candidate Hopes Voters Can Look Past His Murder Conviction
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National Dem Mayors Assn Backs Biden; But NH Dem Mayors Keep Quiet
Congressional Democrats like Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Nancy Pelosi may not be willing to endorse President Joe Biden's bid…
by Evan Lips | July 10, 2024 Read More
Pappas, Kuster Vote No to Bipartisan Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Both Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas were no votes when the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act passed the…
by Michael Graham | July 10, 2024 Read More
PRICE: Declaring Independence From Smoking Should be a Policy Priority
Nearly 250 years ago, the Continental Congress declared America independent from Britain and birthed a new nation. Now, to millions…
by Dr. Tom Price | July 10, 2024 Read More
Craig Caught Chatting Up Newsom, But Won’t Say if She Backs Biden
During his Granite State stop boosting the fading fortunes of President Joe Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom was spotted chatting…
by Michael Graham | July 09, 2024 Read More
Pappas Case Highlights Success of Biden’s Strategy to Stay on Ticket
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by Michael Graham | July 09, 2024 Read More
Candidates Revved Up in NH-01 GOP Debate
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COHEN: Court Deals Body Blow to Unchecked Power of Bureaucrats
By striking down a 40-year-old legal precedent that allowed unelected and unaccountable federal bureaucrats to interpret ambiguously worded statutes as…
by Bonner Russell Cohen | July 09, 2024 Read More
OHLBAUM: How Biden Can Save Democracy — and His Legacy
Over the last four years, President Biden has built an impressive record of achievement in the economy, the environment, healthcare…
by Diana Ohlbaum | July 09, 2024 Read More
During NH Stop, Newsom Says ‘Overwhelming Majority’ Back Biden
Granite State Democrats hungry to hear a prominent elected Democrat defend President Joe Biden got their wish Monday at a…
by Michael Graham | July 08, 2024 Read More
Biden Opposes SAVE Act Blocking Non-Citizens From Voting
The Biden White House announced Monday it is opposing a GOP bill that would mandate proof of citizenship when registering…
by Michael Graham | July 08, 2024 Read More
Tang Williams, Mansharamani Lay Out Path to Victory in NH-02 GOP Primary Debate
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by Damien Fisher | July 08, 2024 Read More
More Dems Want Biden Out, But Sununu Predicts Joe Won’t Go
During a private call with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday, at least four House committee leaders told their…
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Upcoming SAVE Act Vote Turns Spotlight on NHDems’ Voter ID Stance
Should non-citizens be legally allowed to vote in U.S. elections? Should non-citizens be able to register to vote without ever…
by Michael Graham | July 07, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Waiting for Biden to Bail? Chris Sununu Says Don’t Hold Your Breath
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says Democrats have talked themselves into the assumption that President Joe Biden is on his…
by NHJOpinion | July 07, 2024 Read More
Court Halts EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ Plan That Opponents Said Was Not Neighborly
A massive expansion of federal air emission rules is on hold while legal challenges wind through the courts, which the…
by Jessica R. Towhey | July 07, 2024 Read More
SPILLANE: Let’s Stand Together to Protect the Heart of Our Republic
As I celebrated Independence Day and our republic's birth 248 years ago, I was set to thinking about those who…
by James Spillane | July 07, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: A Complex Symbol for a Diverse Nation
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Point: Any Day Is Flag Day
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FISHER: Thank John Stark for Your Freedom, America!
Having a beer? Enjoying a cookout? Accidentally setting your neighbor’s roof on fire with bottle rockets? Again? (Sorry, Millie!) If…
by Damien Fisher | July 02, 2024 Read More
July 4th Quiz: ‘Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor’
We all know the Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, and…
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CLINE: Freedom Is the Foundation for Everything Else
Writing to Benjamin Franklin in 1779, the Marquis de Lafayette described America as “a country where one may be bless’d…
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Trump Holds Narrow Lead Over Biden in Post-Debate St. A’s Poll of NH Voters
Granite State voters overwhelmingly believe Donald Trump, not Joe Biden, won last week's presidential debate. The Republican now holds a…
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SULLIVAN: Dems Backing Biden Are Putting Party Over Country
Thursday night we watched in disbelief as President Joe Biden’s weakness played out on the world stage. It is shameful…
by Victoria Sullivan | June 30, 2024 Read More
As Biden Speculation Surges, NHDems Candidates Remain Silent
Granite State Democrats looking for words of encouragement in the wake of President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance heard them…
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NHDems Dodge Questions About Biden’s Debate Fiasco
Former New Hampshire Democrat state chair Kathy Sullivan has a message for her fellow party members panicking over President Joe…
by Evan Lips | June 29, 2024 Read More
NHJ Readers and Shaheen Agree: Biden’s Ability to Serve as POTUS in Doubt
Granite Staters were stunned by President Joe Biden's halting, angry performance in Thursday night's debate with former President Donald Trump,…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s Debate Debacle Latest Example of Dems’ Struggles With Biology
“Father Time is undefeated.” It’s an indisputable statement, and yet Democrats continue to dispute it. And as America saw in…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2024 Read More
‘Biden Was Historically Dreadful:’ Granite Staters React to Biden v. Trump Debate
While national headlines screamed, “Dems freak out over Biden’s debate performance” and “Operation: Replace Biden,” the president’s reviews from Granite…
by Evan Lips | June 28, 2024 Read More
Post-Debate Podcast: Biden’s Fallen and He Can’t Get Up
On this special edition of the NHJournal podcast recorded immediately after the Biden v. Trump debate, political pros Corey Lewandowski,…
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Morse Campaign’s Delayed Financial Filing: $380K Raised in Six Months
The Friends of Chuck Morse have finally filed their financial documents, and the numbers confirm what critics suspected when the…
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Shots Fired in First GOP Debate of NH-01 Primary
One Republican candidate acknowledged her “pay to play” campaign donations. Another struggled to explain his support for increasing tolls in…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2024 Read More
BOLDUC: Why I’m Endorsing Ayotte for Governor
I ran statewide in New Hampshire, having visited every corner of our great state. We are hardworking, family-oriented, and look…
by Don Bolduc | June 26, 2024 Read More
With $38M Budget, Holding NH Legislature a Top Priority for National GOP Org.
Protecting New Hampshire’s GOP State House majority is a priority for a key Republican organization, and on Tuesday, it announced…
by Evan Lips | June 25, 2024 Read More
Sununu Admin Targets TikTok
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by Damien Fisher | June 25, 2024 Read More
New Hampshire Is New England’s Number One in Post-COVID Job Recovery
A new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data finds New Hampshire’s economy is number one yet again in…
by Michael Graham | June 25, 2024 Read More
GRAHAM: Biden’s Debate Blunder
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After ‘Miscommunication,’ Morse Campaign to File Financial Disclosure
When the Friends of Chuck Morse failed to file a financial disclosure last week, many Granite State political professionals were…
by Michael Graham | June 24, 2024 Read More
On Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Granite State Dems Pounce on Abortion Issue
While Republicans held a press conference at the State House, Granite State Democrats held a campaign rally on the Dobbs…
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Point: What President Biden Should Say at the Debate
The following is a suggested opening statement for President Joe Bide at the upcoming June 27 debate with former President…
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Counterpoint: What Donald Trump Should Say At Debate (but Probably Won’t)
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NHGOP Launches Six-Figure Campaign to Fight Dems’ Misinformation on Abortion
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NHGOP To Hold Dobbs Anniversary Presser, Pledge No Change to NH Abortion Law
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Lawsuit: NH Doctors Ignored Guidelines to Push Sex Change on Autistic Patient
“She cannot get back the life that was stolen from her.” And that’s why Amanda Stewart of Jaffrey is suing…
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HUYETT: There Are No Safe Havens Without the “Exclusionary Rule”
New Hampshire’s legislature has just passed HB 1607, a bill to restore and expand New Hampshire’s Baby Safe Haven Law—sometimes…
by Ian Huyett | June 20, 2024 Read More
Ayotte, Morse, Warmington Talk Taxes, Housing at NFIB Forum
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ONWUKA: Yes, Build in My Backyard
Gen Z is too young to remember the “Rent is Too Damn High Party” from 2005. However, they would likely…
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Shaheen Bragged About Writing $42 Billion Broadband Program. It’s Connected Zero People to Internet
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CORDELLI: Case of Teacher Taking Student for Secret Abortion Shows State Must Act
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Mass Gov. Healey Is Craig’s Biggest Booster for NH Gov. Is That Good News or Bad?
“That’s a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off.” That was the response from Greg Moore, the state…
by Evan Lips | June 19, 2024 Read More
Ayotte Posts $4.2M Fundraising Total; Morse Skips Filing in GOP Governor’s Race
Republican frontrunner Kelly Ayotte's campaign finance disclosure, filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State's Office Wednesday, reported a total…
by Michael Graham | June 19, 2024 Read More
Craig, Warmington Both Claim Big Campaign Cash Hauls on Eve of Disclosure Deadline
Both Joyce Craig and Cinde Warmington touted their campaign fundraising numbers on the eve of the June 19 filing deadline,…
by Michael Graham | June 18, 2024 Read More
LUCAS: True Diversity – Paradigms, Opinions and Points of View
Too often, we think about diversity in relatively shallow ways – while, in fact, the true value of diversity lies…
by Jay Lucas | June 18, 2024 Read More
When the Battlefield Is the Courtroom, Veterans Law Clinics Bring Pro Bono Firepower
Ask Kristine Huskey about the work she does at the Veterans’ Advocacy Law Clinic in Arizona, and she’ll tell you…
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NH’s School Spending Surge 3rd Highest in US. NHDems Want More.
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Craig Small Biz Candidate Forum’s Lone No Show
The first gathering of the major candidates for New Hampshire governor is scheduled for this Thursday, when the National Federation…
by Michael Graham | June 17, 2024 Read More
BRIGHT: Biden’s Immigration Fail
Nearly four years after sparking an ongoing illegal immigration crisis by rescinding former President Donald Trump’s border policies, President Joe…
by Chris Bright | June 17, 2024 Read More
Nashua Pulls NH State Flag, Replaces It With Pride Flag at City Hall
The flag flaps continue in the Gate City. Just days after refusing to allow the historic Pine Tree Flag to…
by Michael Graham | June 17, 2024 Read More
Craig Touts Record as Manchester Mayor: ‘It’s Something I’m Very Proud Of’
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig got multiple questions about her Queen City record when she filed to run for governor…
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After Rejecting Deals, Brave Could Face Additional Charges
Former rising Democratic Party star Mark Brave once thought he could play the race card and beat the rap over…
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EDWARDS: Far-Left Group Attacks Prove NHDems Can’t Win on Policy
The Democrats can’t win a majority based on a policy debate. As a result, we can expect much of their…
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Joe Kelly Crashes NH-01 GOP Primary
It took until the last day of filing, but MAGA finally made the GOP primary ballot in New Hampshire. On…
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Ayotte Files for Governor’s Race: I Have the Fire in the Belly to Win
In a one-on-one conversation with NHJournal, GOP candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte said the party faithful are supporting her because…
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Legal Weed Compromise Goes up in Smoke on House Floor
The push to have New Hampshire join the rest of New England and pass a recreational marijuana bill began with…
by Evan Lips | June 13, 2024 Read More
Van Ostern Firm Fined, Sanctioned for Misleading Investors
As Rep. Annie Kuster’s handpicked successor, Democrat Colin Van Ostern wants voters to forget the time his financial firm was…
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PRESCOTT: Our Open Border Threatens Our Safety and Security
Joe Biden, Chris Pappas, and the Democrats in Washington have created a national security and humanitarian crisis on our Southern…
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Warmington Names Abortion Rights Her ‘Day One’ Issue At Filing
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Sununu: NH Is in Play for Trump, GOP in 2024
Outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu doesn’t buy the theory that Donald Trump’s candidacy is a lost cause in New Hampshire or…
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Goodlander Brings NH Dem Muscle to NH-02 Filing
Former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern may be racking up endorsements within the Granite State’s Democratic establishment, but his primary…
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POINT: Trump Prosecutions Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Conservatives
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COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Hush-Money Conviction Was Justice In Action
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Fired Republican Librarian Wins Legal Victory
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Activist Who Won $2.1M in Boston Flag Flap Warns Nashua: Get Ready to Pay Up
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Kuster Founded Pro-Women Candidate PAC, But Backs Straight, White Male Van Ostern for Congress
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ANUZIS: Investigation Into Oil and Gas ‘Price Gouging’ Is Political Nonsense
Americans are facing a consumer confidence crisis as costs continue to climb and inflation crushes peoples’ pocketbooks. The 2024 inflation rate is…
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Edelblut Critics Silent After Teacher Abortion Report
Accused by media outlets of interfering in classrooms and spreading misinformation, New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut’s public…
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Libertarians Gather to Protest Nashua’s Pine Tree Flag Ban
It’s a battle flag once again, and a group of Granite State libertarians brought the fight to Nashua City Hall…
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Pappas Touts Trump, Disses Biden on Filing Day
When he filed his candidacy paperwork at the secretary of state’s office Monday, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas touted his work…
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The Scrambled Economics of Goodlander’s Attack on ‘Big Egg’
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SEIU Endorsement of GOP’s Ayotte a Sign of NH’s Shifting Politics
When New Hampshire SEA/SEIU President Rich Gulla endorsed Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington in the Democratic primary for governor, it was…
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NOVELETSKY: What Trump’s Verdict Actually Means
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Defying political expectations, House and Senate negotiators signed off on a deal to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire, making…
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NH Teacher Secretly Took Student For Abortion, Investigation Reveals
A public school teacher was fired for taking a student to an abortion clinic without informing that child’s parents, according…
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Before Bedford, Councilor Strand Was FL Teacher Who Lost License After Having Sex With Student
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Morse Enters GOP Gov Primary Touting Conservative Record, Targeting Ayotte
Former Senate President Chuck Morse kicked off New Hampshire’s primary candidate filing period Wednesday morning, declaring himself the true conservative…
by Evan Lips | June 05, 2024 Read More
Donchess Rejects Appeal, Won’t Let Pine Tree Flag Fly in Nashua
Despite local outcry and national media mockery, Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess isn’t backing down. The historic Pine Tree Flag shall…
by Michael Graham | June 04, 2024 Read More
Riley Gaines Rallies NH Support For Bills Protecting Girls-Only Sports, Public Spaces
Former NCAA swimmer and national advocate for women's sports Riley Gaines joined a group of Granite State lawmakers via Zoom…
by Michael Graham | June 04, 2024 Read More
NHDems Embrace, Republicans Denounce Biden’s Sudden Border Policy Shift
President Joe Biden’s new border policy is a major reversal after years of claims that “the border is secure” and…
by Evan Lips | June 04, 2024 Read More
Migrant Center Resident Charged With Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Manchester Girl
A migrant center resident who allegedly molested a 12-year-old Manchester girl had recently finished his probation on a federal identity…
by Damien Fisher | June 04, 2024 Read More
ITSE: Radical SB417 Makes Parents Guilty Until Proven Innocent
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Nashua Says No to Displaying Historic N.H. Pine Tree Flag
The Pine Tree Flag, a symbol tied to the Pine Tree Riot in Weare, N.H., flew proudly over Gen. George…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2024 Read More
Shaheen Backs Biden’s ‘Excellent Effort’ on Ceasefire Deal That Leaves Hamas in Gaza
New Hampshire's senior U.S. senator has endorsed a Biden plan for the Israel-Hamas conflict that allows the terrorist organization to…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2024 Read More
Sununu Joins GOP Govs Demanding Biden Unleash American Energy
Gov. Chris Sununu joined a group of his fellow Republican governors to let voters know they're mad as hell about…
by Evan Lips | June 03, 2024 Read More
ADAMS: Trump Verdict Means Two-Tiered Justice System Now the Norm
The verdict in New York v. Donald Trump didn’t come as a surprise. Shock was a typical response unless you…
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National GOP Puts NH-02 on Its Target List
The National Republican Congressional Committee has added New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District to its target list, yet another sign that…
by Evan Lips | June 02, 2024 Read More
READER SURVEY: Fired Up Over Verdict, NHGOP Rallies Around Trump
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POINT: Trump Verdict Makes NYC ‘Venezuela-on-the-Hudson’
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COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law
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What Will Trump’s Guilty Verdict Mean for Granite State Politics?
When news broke that former President Donald Trump had been found guilty on 34 felony indictments of falsifying business records,…
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House Rejects Senate Version of Legal Weed; Sends Bill to Conference — And Likely Doom
Granite Staters who dream of legalized marijuana saw their hopes go up in smoke when the House overwhelmingly rejected the…
by Evan Lips | May 30, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Trump’s Attempted White House Return Faces Headwinds of History
The 2024 presidential race is unlike anything that’s happened in our lifetime. It’s a grudge match for the ages, a…
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Sununu: If the House Passes the Senate’s Cannabis Bill, I’ll Sign It
Gov. Chris Sununu says he would sign the recreational marijuana bill passed by the state Senate if the House approves…
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Former Sheriff Brave Gambles on Trial After Mediation Fails
Facing 64 years in prison on charges he stole taxpayer money, spent it on his girlfriends, and then lied to…
by Damien Fisher | May 29, 2024 Read More
AG Won’t Retry Woodburn in Domestic Violence Case, but Jail Time Still Looms
Former Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Woodburn (D-Whitefield) won’t go to trial a third time on domestic violence charges as…
by Damien Fisher | May 29, 2024 Read More
NH Dems Celebrate Defeat of Anti-CRT Law as Return of ‘Honest Education’
For state Rep. Keith Ammon (R-New Boston), Tuesday’s ruling striking down the state’s anti-discrimination in education law meant one thing.…
by Damien Fisher | May 28, 2024 Read More
Federal Judge Tosses NH’s Anti-Discrimination Law as Too Vague
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that New Hampshire’s law barring the teaching of discriminatory content in schools is too vague…
by Damien Fisher | May 28, 2024 Read More
DOUCETTE: It’s Time for House To Pass Cannabis Bill — While We Can
It is time the New Hampshire legislature legalized the adult use of recreational cannabis, and this may be the last…
by Fred Doucette | May 28, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Yes, New Hampshire, There Really Is A POTUS Race
The University of New Hampshire dropped polls from three New England States last week -- but New Hampshire may as…
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INNIS/KOFALT: HB396 Brings Common Sense to Debate Over Biological Sex
In today's extreme partisan divide, it’s a rare thing to find middle ground, especially when it comes to complex and…
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GOP’s Hamlen Takes His NH-02 Campaign to Merrimack. And That’s a Problem.
The Merrimack Republican Town Committee's event on May 19 was a popular destination for GOP candidates in the September primary.…
by Evan Lips | May 27, 2024 Read More
FBI Investigating Group Behind Elbit Systems Attack in Merrimack
The extremist left-wing group behind the assault on Elbit Systems in Merrimack is under FBI investigation, NHJournal has learned. As…
by Damien Fisher | May 27, 2024 Read More
HOLIK: This Shadow Agency Wants To Skyrocket NH Home Prices, and Leftists Are Pushing It
Jaws dropped when former Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the nation in 2010 that Congress had to “pass [Obamacare] so you…
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Hope Lost in America? Not If We Cultivate Patriotism Together
Hope is essential for a thriving society, yet only half of Americans are hopeful for the nation’s future. To address…
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Memorial Day Quiz: Your Summer Starts Now!
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DROPPA: Support the WWII Memorial
In times of war and peace, the role of our Allies has proven essential in preserving the basis for a…
by Jane Droppa | May 24, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Halperin on New Hampshire!
Mark Halperin of the "Wide World of News" is one of the smartest observers of American politics. He joins the…
by Michael Graham | May 24, 2024 Read More
NH-02 Candidate Whitley Won’t Say if NH Biz Should Hire Illegal Aliens
During Thursday night's debate over a ban on sanctuary cities, state Sen. Becky Whitley (D-Hopkinton) insisted the legislation isn't needed…
by Michael Graham | May 23, 2024 Read More
Alito’s Pine Tree Flag Has Roots in Kuster’s District. Someone Should Tell Annie Kuster
Politically active Granite Staters and New Hampshire history buffs were puzzled by The New York Times' three-byline, in-depth story on U.S.…
by Michael Graham | May 23, 2024 Read More
$38 Million YDC Verdict Could Cost Taxpayers Far More
Taxpayers could be on the hook for more than the $38 million verdict to David Meehan in the Sununu Youth…
by Damien Fisher | May 23, 2024 Read More
Sununu Touts Lower Energy Costs as Rates Soar Across New England
As the two Democrats campaigning to replace him complain about Gov. Chris Sununu's energy policy, the incumbent Republican is reminding…
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POLL: NH Voters Support Girls-Only Sports, Oppose Sanctuary Cities
While state Senate Democrats were unanimously voting against allowing schools to have separate locker rooms and restrooms for biological females…
by Michael Graham | May 22, 2024 Read More
Declaring Gender a “Social Construct,” Senate Dems Vote Against Single-Sex Bathrooms
Despite overwhelming opposition from New Hampshire voters--and hundreds of years of science, critics say--state Senate Democrats voted unanimously against allowing…
by Michael Graham | May 22, 2024 Read More
NH Nazis a No-Show in Drag Queen Lawsuit
Neo-Nazi leader Christopher Hood failed to respond to a civil rights lawsuit alleging he broke the law when he orchestrated…
by Damien Fisher | May 22, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s ‘Senior Center’ Campaign Shuffles Into New Hampshire
"I'm waiting for someone to shout 'Bingo!'" That's how one journalist covering President Joe Biden's visit to the Westwood Park…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2024 Read More
POLL: Ayotte Holds Solid Lead Over Morse in GOP Gov Primary
Republican Kelly Ayotte holds a 50-28 percent lead over Chuck Morse in the race for their party’s nomination for governor,…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2024 Read More
Pro-Palestine Communist Protester Indicted for Elbit Vandalism
A woman with ties to a Massachusetts Marxist commune and who expressed support for Hamas days after its terrorists murdered…
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SAWYER: Eye Care Access Decisions Should Be Based on Facts, Not Fear
When I became a Doctor of Optometry, I pledged the Optometric Oath, which includes, in part: “I affirm that the…
by Angelique Sawyer | May 21, 2024 Read More
Morse Joins Opponents of Offshore Wind Project in Gulf of Maine
Imagine fishermen navigating around a million-acre maze of offshore wind farms, floating and linked by underwater cables, occupying a large…
by Evan Lips | May 20, 2024 Read More
SHOCK POLL: Trump Tied With Biden in Blue New Hampshire
Democrats have all but owned the Granite State’s four Electoral College votes, winning seven of the past eight presidential contests…
by Michael Graham | May 20, 2024 Read More
Manchester Police Face Uphill Battle Without Bail Reform, Ruais Says
Manchester’s neighborhoods are struggling to keep up with the revolving door criminal justice system that’s releasing violent suspects even before…
by NewsNHJ | May 20, 2024 Read More
Billionaires Behind Pro-Palestinian Protests Also Backing Pappas
A review of Federal Election Commission data by RealClearPolitics found congressional Democrats running for reelection have taken more than $6.5…
by Damien Fisher | May 19, 2024 Read More
Potential VP Pick Donalds Makes Appearance at NHGOP Fundraiser
Florida Congressman -- and potential Donald Trump VP pick -- Byron Donalds was in Portsmouth Friday night, headlining a New…
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WILLIAMS: U.S. Postal Service Asking for Another Taxpayer Bailout
For an agency that claims it “generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses,” the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) sure does like…
by David Williams | May 19, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Ross Berry, Unleashed!
Former GOP state Rep. Ross Berry talks exclusively with NHJournal about his controversial actions as House Election Law Committee chair…
by NHJOpinion | May 17, 2024 Read More
Sununu Calls Campus Protesters ‘Useful Idiots’ for Hamas
Students protesting against Israel’s war with Hamas are “useful idiots” enabling a murderous terror organization dedicated to killing Jews, Gov.…
by Damien Fisher | May 16, 2024 Read More
MILLER: Local Hospitals Play Key Role in NH Healthcare
My earliest memory of Frisbie Memorial Hospital is as a five-year-old, having my tonsils removed by Dr. Roland Tremblay and…
by Marsha Miller | May 16, 2024 Read More
Senate Passes Bill Banning Biological Males From Girls-Only Sports
A biological male at Kearsarge Regional High School took first place in the girls high jump competition in February, beating…
by Evan Lips | May 16, 2024 Read More
As More State College Systems Dump DEI Programs, UNH Still Spends Millions
In North Carolina, the state is transferring $2.3 million of spending at its flagship state university from its Diversity, Equity…
by Damien Fisher | May 15, 2024 Read More
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NH Reacts to News of Biden-Trump Debate ‘Rumble’
It’s “Make my day” vs. “Let’s get ready to rumble!” as the two oldest presidential candidates in U.S. history announced…
by Michael Graham | May 15, 2024 Read More
Illegal Crossings in NH Border Region Hit Record High in April
More bad news for border security, and New Hampshire Democrats hoping the issue will go away by Election Day: Illegal…
by Michael Graham | May 15, 2024 Read More
Anti-Israel Vandal Hits UNH as Campus Turmoil Continues
A vandal spreading the message "UNH Funds Genocide" struck Thompson Hall and the façade in front of the flagpole at…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2024 Read More
GRAHAM: Biden’s Terrible Tariff Ploy Proves His Priority Isn’t Climate, It’s Politics
I'm so old, I remember back when climate change was an "existential threat" and fighting inflation was President Joe Biden's…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2024 Read More
Warmington: President Biden’s Done a Great Job; Mayor Craig? Not So Much
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington had high praise for President Joe Biden during an appearance on the Jack Heath radio…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2024 Read More
AFP Targets Pappas Over Support for ‘Bidenomics,’ Big Spending
President Joe Biden’s “Bidenomics” spending spree is buying nothing but record debt, lower wages, and a weaker economy, and Democratic…
by Damien Fisher | May 13, 2024 Read More
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Mass. Dems Vote Against Prioritizing Veterans Over Illegals Makes Waves in NH Gov’s Race
Massachusetts Democrats called legislation prioritizing homeless veterans over illegal aliens a "political ploy" and voted it down on Friday. Now,…
by Evan Lips | May 13, 2024 Read More
HEATH: Hey, Massachusetts! Veterans, Not Illegal Aliens, Should Be Top Priority
The headline says it all: 'Massachusetts kills plan to prioritize homeless veterans over migrants.' Massachusetts legislature kills plans to prioritize…
by Jack Heath | May 13, 2024 Read More
Moderate Dems Write Jake Sullivan to Oppose Biden’s Israel Policy; His Wife Has No Comment.
When 26 centrist Democrats in Congress wrote to the Biden administration expressing their opposition to withholding weapons from Israel, their…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2024 Read More
KADISHA: Recognizing Veteran Homelessness in Military Appreciation Month
As we recognize those who serve our nation during Military Appreciation Month (May), we must also focus on a longstanding…
by Michael Kadisha. | May 12, 2024 Read More
A Consequential Tax Cap Bill Quietly Passes
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. While crime stories, campus protests and political drama captured much of the media…
by Andrew Cline | May 12, 2024 Read More
Goodlander Throws Hat — And Maiden Name — Into Dem Primary Ring
The newest candidate in the Second Congressional Democratic primary wants you to know she comes from an old Nashua political…
by Michael Graham | May 09, 2024 Read More
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Strafford Dem Brave Considering New Plea Deal
A new plea offer is on the table for former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave, the lawman charged with stealing…
by Damien Fisher | May 09, 2024 Read More
Holy Hero! Robert, Anthony, the Duke, and the Making of an American Legend
The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World’s Greatest Detective. Or just plain Batman. Whatever you call him, he’s been…
by J. Mark Powell | May 09, 2024 Read More
Sununu Throws Down on MA’s Healey: Stick to Raising Taxes
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) has apparently had enough of the 'Don't MASS Up New Hampshire' messaging from GOP candidates…
by Evan Lips | May 09, 2024 Read More
Sununu: Why I’m Voting for Donald Trump
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu addressed the New England Council breakfast at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on Wednesday.…
by NewsNHJ | May 08, 2024 Read More
NH Young Dems Awards Dinner to Feature Anti-Israel California Progressive
New Hampshire Young Democrats are hoping Granite State progressives will turn out to hear California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs speak at…
by Evan Lips | May 08, 2024 Read More
$15 Million Yanked From Strafford County After Nursing Home Debacle
Strafford County's proposed $170 million nursing home project continues to be dogged by controversy and questions -- and now, a…
by Damien Fisher | May 08, 2024 Read More
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If Marijuana Legalization Wins, New Hampshire Will Lose
The New Hampshire Senate will vote soon on whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana. Gov. Chris Sununu has stated…
by Sue Homola | May 08, 2024 Read More
Goodlander Good to Go in NH-02 Dem Primary?
After weeks of speculation, multiple sources tell NHJournal that Nashua native Maggie Goodlander, wife of President Biden’s National Security Advisor…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2024 Read More
Palestinian Protest Org Demands Apology From UNH Prez, Calls Him ‘Disgrace to Academia’
The pro-Palestine organization behind the recent protests on the University of New Hampshire campus is demanding an apology from President…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2024 Read More
Ruais Unveils New Initiative to End Homelessness
Mayor Jay Ruais is moving to address Manchester’s homeless crisis, announcing a new initiative Tuesday to connect homeless residents with…
by Damien Fisher | May 07, 2024 Read More
ARON: Shaheen, Biden and Their Doublespeak on Israel
When it comes to Israel and standing by one of America's most faithful allies, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and the Biden…
by Judy Aron | May 07, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Pollster David Paleologos on November Election: ‘Coin Flip’
“We’re basically at the doorstep of the election, and the outcome is a coin flip.” That’s how Suffolk University Director…
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Is DOJ Close to Filing an Antitrust Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster?
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into claims that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are violating antitrust laws…
by Jessica R. Towhey | May 06, 2024 Read More
Six Months to Election Day, Campaign Pros Say Time Is Shorter Than Pols Think
The November general election is six months away, and the campaign cliche is that a week is an eternity in…
by Michael Graham | May 06, 2024 Read More
UNH Protesters Denounce Police Crackdown, Chant ‘Piggy, Piggy’ at Monday Protest
Days after University of New Hampshire police cleared out an unauthorized overnight encampment staged by anti-Israel student groups, the same…
by Evan Lips | May 06, 2024 Read More
UNH President: We Did the Right Thing Shutting Down the Encampment — Just ask Columbia U.
University of New Hampshire President James Dean said Monday morning his decision to clear encampment-building protesters from campus last week…
by Michael Graham | May 06, 2024 Read More
Housing, Abortion, and Ayotte Are Top Topics at NH Dem Candidates’ Forum in Exeter
When New Hampshire’s Democratic candidates for governor gathered for a forum at Exeter Town Hall Sunday afternoon, the top topics…
by Evan Lips | May 05, 2024 Read More
Point: Protesters Are Adamant — Eliminate Israel
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Counterpoint: Students’ Struggle for Justice in Gaza Must be Protected at All Costs
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Protesters Are Adamant — Eliminate Israel.” University campuses nationwide have long been the focus of…
by Zainab Chaudry | May 05, 2024 Read More
DEI Director – And BLM Board Member — Out at Exeter School District
After months of concerns from district parents about his connection to anti-Israel protests, Andres Mejia, the head of SAU 16’s…
by Damien Fisher | May 05, 2024 Read More
Shaheen Condemns Israel For Going Too Far In Response to Hamas Terror Attack
New Hampshire's senior U.S. senator says Israel has gone too far in its military response to the Oct. 7 Hamas…
by Michael Graham | May 05, 2024 Read More
Team Morse on GOP Gov Race: We’re Just Getting Started
GOP gubernatorial hopeful Chuck Morse is betting his record as a state lawmaker will put him into the corner office…
by Evan Lips | May 02, 2024 Read More
‘It’s Time:’ Senate Pres. Bradley Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
Telling his colleagues he had reached a “crossroads,” state Senate President Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) announced Thursday he would not be…
by Michael Graham | May 02, 2024 Read More
Sununu Angry Over Antisemitic Campus Protests; Calls Out ‘Spineless’ NHDems
Gov. Chris Sununu spent Thursday on a mini-media tour, praising Granite State schools Dartmouth College and the University of New…
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RUTLEDGE: When Eye Surgery by Optometrists Goes Wrong — My Story
I want to share my eye surgery story because it should never have happened. It was preventable, and I now…
by Vicki Rutledge | May 02, 2024 Read More
Kuster Confesses: Dems ‘Holding Back’ on Criticizing Antisemitic Campus Protests
In a new interview, Rep. Annie Kuster says many Democrats "have been, kind of, holding back" on weighing in on…
by Michael Graham | May 01, 2024 Read More
NH House Dem: My Dead Mom Voted in the FITN Primary
When Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D- Durham) testified against a bill to prevent dead people from voting in New Hampshire elections,…
by Michael Graham | May 01, 2024 Read More
Biden Admin. Says Small Business Is ‘Feeling Good;’ NH Biz Owners Say ‘Hell, No!’
Ask President Joe Biden's Small Business Administration (SBA) chief how America's small businesses are doing, and she'll tell you there's…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2024 Read More
Bunny’s and Chocolate Win Big at NH SBA Awards
Pramod Nyaupane and his wife, Bibhuti Thapa, may take a moment to enjoy their award as the 2024 NH SBA…
by Damien Fisher | April 30, 2024 Read More
NOVELETSKY: Career Politicians and Political Expediency
Across the country, we have seen a spike in anti-Israel protests, especially on college campuses. These protests have been heavily…
by Hollie Noveletsky | April 30, 2024 Read More
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Progressives Push to Bring Far-Left Politics to Blue-Collar Unions
In the iconic 1970s TV show "All In The Family," Archie Bunker's socially conservative worldview—pro-traditional values and anti-"Commie pinko"—was attributed…
by Damien Fisher | April 30, 2024 Read More
JACOBS: AARP Is Conflicted About Everything—Except Its Bottom Line
To some, it might seem odd that an organization that claims to advocate for seniors has as its largest partner…
by Chris Jacobs | April 29, 2024 Read More
Pappas Joins Dems Denouncing ‘Anti-Israel, Anti-Jewish’ Campus Protest
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) has joined 20 fellow congressional Democrats in demanding that Columbia University leaders either confront the anti-Israel…
by Michael Graham | April 29, 2024 Read More
No Bail for Armed, Skateboarding, Manifesto-Writing Anti-Trump Vandal
Lawrence Dunlap won’t be skating this time. The 37-year-old skateboard-riding Concord realtor had guns and a manifesto in his home…
by Damien Fisher | April 29, 2024 Read More
Biden’s New EPA Rules Put NH Power Grid in Jeopardy, Experts Say
Energy advocates warn that the Biden administration’s new regulations for power plants announced last week will hurt states like New…
by Taylor Millard | April 28, 2024 Read More
Craig: Saying ‘Illegal Alien’ Is Offensive; Sanctuary Cities Are A-OK
Joyce Craig supports a ban on illegal aliens. No, not a ban on illegal immigrants or communities that provide them…
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SMITH: ‘Shrinkflation’ Has Come to NH Healthcare
Have you heard the term “shrinkflation” yet? It means that while the price of a product has not gone up…
by Steven Smith | April 28, 2024 Read More
Trump-Hating Realtor With Guns, Manifesto Arrested in GOP Vandalism Incident
A 37-year-old Concord realtor who espoused anti-Trump sentiments online is being held for allegedly keying dozens of cars during the…
by Damien Fisher | April 28, 2024 Read More
‘U.S., Israel, Go to Hell!’: Pro-Palestine Activists Bring Campus Protests to UNH
Calling for "intifada" and denouncing the American flag as "that dirty rag" and "this Nazi flag," a small but vocal…
by Michael Graham | April 25, 2024 Read More
All Smiles as Ayotte, Morse Appear Together at Cheshire County GOP Funder
New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Chris Ager arrived in Keene on Thursday ready with a joke to set the tone…
by Evan Lips | April 25, 2024 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Titanic’s Other Casualties
Our ancestors were in shock 112 years ago. How could the RMS Titanic, the engineering marvel of its age, a…
by J. Mark Powell | April 25, 2024 Read More
What Sanctuary Cities? Craig Dodges Question Again as Immigration Debate Continues
As a bill banning sanctuary cities in New Hampshire passed a key state House committee, Democratic candidate for governor Joyce…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2024 Read More
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Harassed for Declining to Fly LGBTQ Flag, Goffstown Barber Gets ‘No-Trespass’ Order for Activists
“You’re part of the problem.” That’s what an LGBTQ activist told Alphas Barber Shop owner Chris Prunier of Goffstown, N.H.,…
by Evan Lips | April 24, 2024 Read More
Skateboarding ‘Person of Interest’ in Vandalism at GOP Event Sought by Concord Cops
Cowabunga, dude! Dozens of cars were keyed when Republicans gathered at Concord High School two weeks ago for a state…
by Damien Fisher | April 24, 2024 Read More
Craig, Warmington Tout Support From Gun Control Group That Wants to Ban AR-15s
Granite State voters looking for a moderate Democrat in the governor's race will have to keep looking. Both Joyce Craig…
by Michael Graham | April 23, 2024 Read More
Arrested Elbit Protester Posts Messages Calling Israelis ‘Pigs;’ Celebrates Oct. 7 Attack
One of the progressive activists awaiting trial for last November's attack on an Israeli-owned business in Merrimack is now on…
by Michael Graham | April 23, 2024 Read More
Woodburn’s Domestic Abuse Case Going Back to Supreme Court
With a beautiful and much younger woman by his side, a woman he instructed to act like a “first lady,”…
by Damien Fisher | April 23, 2024 Read More
Buckley’s Bungled ‘A-10’ Snark Targets Ayotte’s Husband, Outrages Veterans
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley's penchant for petty personal attacks and low-rent internet snark backfired Monday when he…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2024 Read More
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Insurance Commissioner Hits Siren Over Ambulance Rate Bill
Granite Staters could see the cost of a life-saving ambulance ride more than double under a proposed law change that…
by Damien Fisher | April 22, 2024 Read More
Sanctuary City Supporter: NH Voters ‘Ginned Up Over One or Two Mass Murderers’
State Rep. Jodi Newell (D-Keene) acknowledged during a House committee hearing Monday that her community of Keene has adopted a…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2024 Read More
‘Everyone’s a Little Bisexual’ Says House Dem Opposed to Parental Rights Bill
Keeping biological males out of girls’ sports would resurrect Jim Crow-era segregation laws. Forcing teachers to honestly disclose information to…
by Evan Lips | April 22, 2024 Read More
ROCHEFORT: NH Must Rein In Power of PBMs
For nearly three decades, I've been a pharmacist practicing in New Hampshire. Many times during my career, I’ve witnessed a…
by David Rochefort | April 22, 2024 Read More
BOLDUC: Let’s Make a Difference for Our Veterans
After 36 years of service in the U.S. military and six years as veterans, Sharon and I deeply understand and…
by Don Bolduc | April 22, 2024 Read More
Sununu, NHGOP Candidates Slam Healey Admin’s Border Toll Plan
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's administration has a message for drivers in neighboring New Hampshire. Ask not for whom the tolls…
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STRAND: The Problem With Ukraine
When I was a little boy, my grandmother and great-grandmother took me back to Slovakia, a stone’s throw from the borders…
by Michael Strand | April 21, 2024 Read More
Warmington Pledges All EVs and Electric Heat in NH by 2040
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington released her CLEAN Energy Economy Plan last week, a proposal she pledged would "lead New…
by Michael Graham | April 21, 2024 Read More
NHGOP Leaders Fire ‘Warning Shot’ Over Morse Attacks on Ayotte
Granite State GOP leaders released a statement Thursday that appears to be a generic call for “decorum and respect” from…
by Michael Graham | April 18, 2024 Read More
‘Pro-Hoe’ Activists and BLM Leaders Bring DEI to NH Public Schools
Rachael Blansett was hired in 2022 by the Oyster River School District in Durham, N.H., for a salary somewhere between…
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Point: Resolving Border Crisis Requires Increasing Legal Migration
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Counterpoint: We Need Less, Not More, Immigration
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EBERHART: It’s Time for Republicans to Come Home
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Windham’s Election Woes Continue, Town Holds Snap Reconciliation
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OPINION: Craig Can’t Hide From Healey’s Horrible ‘Rape Happens’ Gaffe
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Woodburn’s Domestic Abuse Trial Ends With Hung Jury
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Biden Backs TikTok Ban, but Still Uses It to Campaign
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Point: Would Reagan Recognize Today’s Republican Party? Absolutely.
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Sununu Backs Haley as She Hedges on Supporting Trump in November
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is drawing political fire for walking back her pledge to support her party’s nominee, including…
by Michael Graham | March 04, 2024 Read More
In Domestic Violence Trial, Dem Woodburn Wants Biting To Count as Self-Defense
According to his attorney, jurors should be ordered to consider biting as self-defense when they deliberate the simple assault and…
by Damien Fisher | March 04, 2024 Read More
SCOTUS Ruling Ends Dem SecState’s Attempt to Block Trump From Maine Ballot
Courtesy of the Maine Wire: Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has withdrawn her decision disqualifying former President Donald Trump…
by Libby Palanza | March 04, 2024 Read More
Durham, Portsmouth Expected To Pass Israel-Hamas ‘Ceasefire’ Resolutions Monday
The seacoast communities of Durham and Portsmouth, both known for progressive politics, are scheduled to vote on resolutions Monday night…
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Sununu Boosts Haley in Bay State Ahead of Likely Super Tuesday Loss
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley took the stage Saturday night inside a packed Sheraton Hotel ballroom in Needham, Mass.,…
by Evan Lips | March 03, 2024 Read More
SILBER: Ayotte Deserves a Fair Shake From NHGOP Voters
While it might be better for New Hampshire to have what some might think of as a “better” stable of…
by Norm Silber | March 03, 2024 Read More
Illegal Immigrant Aid Signs Used at US/Mexico Border Make Their Way to NH
Granite State Democrats insist Gov. Chris Sununu’s focus on securing the northern border is a “fake issue” invented by Republicans…
by Michael Graham | February 29, 2024 Read More
Two Weeks Before Election, Windham Town Clerk, Deputy Announce Resignations
Embattled Windham Town Clerk Nicole Merrill, whose office made national headlines for what the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s office…
by Evan Lips | February 29, 2024 Read More
Three Elbit Systems Vandalism Defendants Appear in Nashua Court
Two of the three protesters indicted in the anti-Israel vandalism at Elbit Systems in Merrimack last November signaled Thursday they…
by Damien Fisher | February 29, 2024 Read More
OSWALD: Ronald Reagan Would Not be Welcomed in Today’s GOP
How did Reagan’s become Trump’s party? That is a question asked by many of the GOP faithful. Although Reagan was…
by Edwin G. Oswald | February 29, 2024 Read More
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Biden Reverses ‘Sanctuary’ Stance; Will NHDems Do The Same?
On the eve of a presidential trip to the southern border, the Biden White House announced it is reversing its…
by Michael Graham | February 28, 2024 Read More
PANEK: Kelly Can’t Hide (From Her Record)
As New Hampshire reflects on the recent presidential primary, our two gubernatorial candidates took widely different stances. While Sen. Chuck…
by Sandy Panek | February 28, 2024 Read More
Biden Voter Outreach: Pay College Kids Federal Work Study Funds to Find New Voters
In New Hampshire college towns like Durham and Keene, Democratic candidates enjoy some of the highest margins of victory in…
by Evan Lips | February 28, 2024 Read More
Economists, Free Market Groups Urge Congress to Reject RECOUP Act
A group of economists and center-right free market organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders Tuesday urging them to reject…
by Michael Graham | February 28, 2024 Read More
Hassan Casts Closed-Door Vote for Bernie Sanders-Backed Labor Nominee
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) provided the margin of victory for progressive California Democrat Julie Su, President Joe Biden’s pick to…
by Michael Graham | February 27, 2024 Read More
Expelled Dartmouth Med Student Claims Racism Fueled Sex Assault Investigation
A Black student expelled from Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine claims a racially biased administrator pushed a flawed sexual…
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PATTERSON: Before Oct. 7, U.S. Gave $1 Billion to UNRWA/Hamas
On September 23, 14 days before the Hamas terror attacks on Israel, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United…
by James Patterson | February 27, 2024 Read More
No More Delays in Second Woodburn Abuse Trial
Coos Superior Court Judge Peter Bornstein rejected a last-minute attempt to delay former state Senate Democratic Leader Jeff Woodburn’s second…
by Damien Fisher | February 27, 2024 Read More
BRIGHT: We Need More ‘Skeptics’ In Congress
As a West Point graduate, I was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers and, after…
by Chris Bright | February 27, 2024 Read More
Another Shocking Illegal Immigrant Crime, Another ‘No Comment’ From NHDems
The murder of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia, allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant, is the lead…
by Michael Graham | February 26, 2024 Read More
New NHGOP Women’s Group Launches After NHFRW Controversies
The state GOP launched a new Republican women's organization Monday with the goal of complementing the work of the existing…
by Michael Graham | February 26, 2024 Read More
AYOTTE: I’ll Stop NH From Becoming a Sanctuary for Illegal Immigrants
Joe Biden’s dangerous open-border policies have made our country, and New Hampshire, less safe. As drugs and criminals flow over…
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No Legal Weed Without Franchise Model, State Senators Predict
There’s one Granite State senator who is certain the marijuana legalization bill passed Thursday by the House will once again…
by Evan Lips | February 26, 2024 Read More
UPDATE: Dem Flak, New Orleans Magician Behind Bogus Biden FITN Robocall
A longtime Democratic political operative with a controversial past confirmed to NBC News Sunday that he was the force behind…
by Michael Graham | February 25, 2024 Read More
Point: Ukraine Can Win — Here’s How.
For an alternate viewpoint, see "Counterpoint: Ukraine Can No Longer Win.” Ten years into Russia’s long war against Ukraine, far…
by Peter Doran | February 25, 2024 Read More
Counterpoint: Ukraine Can No Longer Win
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Ukraine Can Win — Here’s How." As the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion…
by Joe Buccino | February 25, 2024 Read More
Felony Indictments for Pro-Palestinian Activists in Merrimack Attack
Three women arrested during a violent protest at Israeli-owned Elbit Systems in Merrimack now face prison time. Weeks after his…
by Damien Fisher | February 23, 2024 Read More
House Passes Pot Legalization 239-141, But Future Remains Hazy
House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to advance a sweeping marijuana legalization bill Thursday, but not without some pro-cannabis members complaining the…
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Warmington Uses Debunked Border Story to Slam Sununu’s NH Guard Plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington used Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting to make her case against sending Granite State National Guardsmen…
by Michael Graham | February 22, 2024 Read More
Sununu on Trump: “A**holes Come and Go, but America Is Here to Stay”
Just days before the South Carolina GOP presidential primary, Gov. Chris Sununu told Politico he’s doing everything he can to…
by Michael Graham | February 22, 2024 Read More
TIERNAN: Value the Town Hall Tradition
Palms are sweaty, knees are weak, arms are heavy, and there’s complete silence in the room. Then, you’re handed the…
by Cullen Tiernan | February 22, 2024 Read More
RICHMOND: The ‘Ceasefire’ Resolution Creates Divisions, Not Solutions
Tracy Richmond, Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, responds to the ceasefire resolution presented to the Manchester…
by Tracy Richmond | February 21, 2024 Read More
Pro-Palestine Activists Shut Down Manchester BMA Meeting; Compare Israel to Nazi Germany
With angry shouts of "From the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free," a mob of anti-Israel protesters shut…
by Michael Graham | February 21, 2024 Read More
Ex-County Chair Testerman Refuses to Give Up Her Gavel, Gets The Boot
Karen Testerman, the gadfly Republican from her party’s far-right fringe, may have been voted out as county chair, but she…
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NH House to Vote Thursday on Marijuana Legalization Bill
When it comes to selling legal weed in New Hampshire, there’s only one customer who matters: Gov. Chris Sununu. Coming…
by Evan Lips | February 21, 2024 Read More
SELTERMAN: Celebrating Terrorism Is a Psychological and Moral Failure
The world has been reeling in the wake of the October 7 terrorist massacre that left more than 1,400 people…
by Dylan Selterman | February 21, 2024 Read More
Massachusetts Migrant Housing Crisis Comes to NH Border
Less than a mile south of the New Hampshire state line sits the site of the former Days Hotel and…
by Evan Lips | February 20, 2024 Read More
POULSON/WALKER: How NH Citizens Can Help Restore Federal Fiscal Sanity
Our nation has experienced debt fatigue, allowing debt to increase more rapidly than our national income. Total federal debt is…
by David M. Walker | February 20, 2024 Read More
Northwood School Board’s Caron Faces Hearing Over Obscene, Racist Rants
When the Northwood School Board meets Wednesday night, it won’t be to cover the “three R’s.” Instead, they’ll be dealing…
by Damien Fisher | February 19, 2024 Read More
Point: America’s Murder Rate Dropped Historically — but Not in All States; Here’s Why
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Counterpoint: More Guns Don’t Equal More Crime
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by Cam Edwards | February 19, 2024 Read More
Forget Franklin Pierce — These Granite Staters Should’ve Gone to White House
It’s Presidents Day, a time for history buffs to renew their annual complaints about President George Washington losing his holiday…
by Michael Graham | February 18, 2024 Read More
NHDems Use of ‘Token’ Slur Against Gay, Minority GOP Nothing New
For state Rep. Joe Alexander (R-Goffstown), the attacks are nothing new. As an openly gay Republican lawmaker, he’s used to…
by Evan Lips | February 18, 2024 Read More
In Their Own Words: NHDem Craig on Whether She Would Welcome Migrants as Gov
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig was interviewed by WMUR's Adam Sexton about her stance on sanctuary policies and whether, as…
by Michael Graham | February 18, 2024 Read More
Fiscal Committee Passes Sununu’s $850k Border Proposal in Party-Line Vote
The New Hampshire legislature’s Fiscal Committee approved Gov. Chris Sununu’s request for $850,000 to send a group of National Guard…
by Michael Graham | February 16, 2024 Read More
NH Dems Declare Public School Books Content ‘Too Offensive’ for House Floor
When Rep. Glenn Cordelli (R-Tuftonboro) took to the floor of the New Hampshire House and began reading passages from books…
by Michael Graham | February 15, 2024 Read More
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Craig Steps Up Attacks on GOP Over Sending NH Guard to Southern Border
After months of silence on the immigration issue, Joyce Craig has found her voice. “Joyce Craig is going on offense…
by Evan Lips | February 15, 2024 Read More
Sununu’s ‘Senioritis’ on Display in Final State of the State Speech
“Fourth term, don’t care.” And with those words, Gov. Chris Sununu kicked off his final -- and least consequential --…
by Michael Graham | February 15, 2024 Read More
KRIKORIAN: Who’s Funding Illegal Immigration? You Are.
People often ask how illegal aliens can afford to pay for their journeys. Much of the funding comes from predictable…
by Mark Krikorian | February 15, 2024 Read More
Craig Opposes Sununu Border Move, Supports $118B Senate Plan With Ukraine, Israel Funding
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig told WMUR TV that Gov. Chris Sununu’s $850,000 plan to send New Hampshire National Guard…
by Michael Graham | February 14, 2024 Read More
New DCYF Committee Puts Focus on Due Process for Parents
With the state riveted by the tragic and gruesome details coming out in the Harmony Montgomery murder trial, a child…
by Damien Fisher | February 14, 2024 Read More
Sununu: PC-Language Website Is ‘Nuts,’ Has Been Taken Down
Gov. Chris Sununu has issued his verdict on the so-called “Inclusive Language” guidance from his administration’s tech department, urging state…
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The New ‘N’ Word? Sununu Admin Says ‘Normal,’ ‘Elderly,’ ‘He/She’ Don’t Belong on State Websites
Whatever you do, don’t call it the new “normal.” You might offend. That’s the guidance from the Sununu administration’s Department…
by Damien Fisher | February 13, 2024 Read More
NHDems Delegation Wins One, Loses One as Ukraine Aid and Mayorkas Impeachment Pass
New Hampshire’s federal delegation toed the party line Tuesday in both chambers of Congress, helping pass a massive $95 billion…
by Michael Graham | February 13, 2024 Read More
NH Crypto King Ordered To Pay $3.5 Million To Scam Victims
Romance scam victims tricked into buying Bitcoin are getting some restitution on the eve of Valentine’s Day, with an order…
by Damien Fisher | February 13, 2024 Read More
Sununu Wants $850k to Send NH Guard To Texas Border
Gov. Chris Sununu is asking the state legislature’s Fiscal Committee to approve $850,000 to cover the costs of sending members…
by Michael Graham | February 13, 2024 Read More
EBSTEIN: How and Why We ‘Couple’ in 2024
Thirty-six years ago, when I married, I did my makeup and hair. Our chuppah (Jewish wedding canopy) was simple. The…
by Jill Ebstein | February 13, 2024 Read More
KOFALT: The Day of Mandatory Paper Paychecks Has Passed
Imagine that you want to start a small bakery in your town. You’ve developed a menu, found an open storefront,…
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Second Man Pleads to NHPR Vandalism
It’s just the beginning for the prosecution as a Seabrook man pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy to…
by Damien Fisher | February 12, 2024 Read More
Could NH’s ‘Incumbent Protection’ Late Primaries Be Coming to an End?
The state known for hosting the First-in-the-Nation presidential primary is also tied for last when it comes to the date…
by Evan Lips | February 12, 2024 Read More
Winner of NH Girls High Jump Is Biological Male
Kearsarge Regional High School sophomore Maelle Jacques, a biological male, took first place in the girls high jump competition on…
by NewsNHJ | February 11, 2024 Read More
Kuster Defends Biden as ‘Sharp,’ but 86% Of Voters Say He’s Too Old
Granite State Democrats like U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster continue to insist President Joe Biden is fit to serve another term.…
by Michael Graham | February 11, 2024 Read More
Testerman Tossed From Merrimack County GOP Leadership in 28-0 Vote
Franklin Republican Karen Testerman suffered yet another political defeat last week when she was voted out of her job as…
by Evan Lips | February 11, 2024 Read More
Craig Campaign: Forget ‘Manch-ghanistan,’ Record as Mayor Is a Winner
Her tenure may have inspired the nickname “Manch-ghanistan,” and her hand-picked successor may have lost to an unknown Republican, but…
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GRAHAM: Biden’s an Unfit Nominee, And It’s the NHDems’ Fault
What happened to New Hampshire Democrats? In 2020, they showed the good sense to hand Joe Biden, the chronologically-challenged D.C.…
by Michael Graham | February 09, 2024 Read More
Meredith’s Rep. Coker Switches Parties, Adds To Narrow GOP Majority
House Republicans celebrated when a Meredith Democrat changed his party registration and joined the GOP ranks before Thursday’s session. “After…
by NewsNHJ | February 08, 2024 Read More
NH Dem Horrigan Under Fire for ‘Belittling Women’s Sports’ in Pro-Trans Testimony
When state Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D-Durham) dismissed high school girl’s track as an “obscure competition,” some Granite State women were…
by Damien Fisher | February 08, 2024 Read More
NH House Raises Cap on EFA Families; Two Other Choice Measures Fail
Only one of three bills expanding access to New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program made it through the House…
by Evan Lips | February 08, 2024 Read More
NH Dem Defends Male High Jumper Competing as Girl: ‘It’s an Obscure Competition’
A biologically male athlete is expected to win big at the NHIAA indoor track championship this weekend while competing against…
by Damien Fisher | February 07, 2024 Read More
$118B Border and Foreign Aid Bill Backed by Shaheen, Hassan Dies in Senate
A $118 billion spending package that included massive changes in America’s immigration policy and billions for Israel and Ukraine failed…
by Michael Graham | February 07, 2024 Read More
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When Soldiers Traded Swords for Snowballs
The Bible speaks of beating swords into plowshares. More than 160 years ago, soldiers in the American Civil War briefly…
by J. Mark Powell | February 07, 2024 Read More
Super Bowl Fans and Swifties Agree: Time to ‘Shake Off’ Ticketmaster
Taylor Swift may be able to swoop in from a concert stage in Tokyo to a box seat in Las…
by Jessica R. Towhey | February 07, 2024 Read More
Kuster Votes Against Aid to Israel, Says Cash for Ukraine, Gaza Must Be Included
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) joined with fellow Democrats like Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) to block…
by Michael Graham | February 06, 2024 Read More
Chaos at Border, Crisis in Boston Make Immigration a Top Issue in NHGov Race
It’s the lead story on cable news, it’s a top issue among Granite State voters, and exit polls show it…
by Evan Lips | February 06, 2024 Read More
Formella Names Firms Behind Bogus ‘Robo-Biden’ Calls Ahead of FITN Primary
Want to meet singles? Or maybe collect a debt? How about getting an AI Joe Biden to tell thousands of…
by Damien Fisher | February 06, 2024 Read More
ANALYSIS: FITN Turnout a Reminder To State Primary Candidates: Size Matters
How big was the turnout in the First in the Nation GOP presidential primary? The final number from Secretary of…
by Michael Graham | February 05, 2024 Read More
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NH Delegation Goes Postal Over Possible Closure of Manchester Facility
The check, they say, is in the mail. But where is the Democrats’ plan to end the billion-dollar losses at…
by Damien Fisher | February 05, 2024 Read More
NH Dems Embrace $118 Billion Border Deal; GOP Balks
The $118 billion border deal linking aid for Ukraine and Israel to changes in immigration policy may be a bipartisan…
by Evan Lips | February 05, 2024 Read More
MATHEWS: PBM Regulation Will Raise Drug Prices, Not Lower Them
Prescription medications pose a significant financial burden on families, and that burden could get a lot heavier. Pharmaceutical companies are…
by Roy Mathews | February 05, 2024 Read More
PODCAST: Crunching the Final Numbers from the FITN Primary
What do the turnout numbers from the First in the Nation primary tell us about the votes for governor in…
by NewsNHJ | February 04, 2024 Read More
Shaheen Backs New Border Deal as Sununu Tours Crisis at Eagle Pass
On the same day the U.S. Senate unveiled a massive bipartisan legislative package supporters claim “takes meaningful steps” toward reducing…
by Michael Graham | February 04, 2024 Read More
House Dem Attacks on Committee Witnesses Leads to Review
When Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy left the House Municipal and County Committee hearing last…
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MORSE: Defend The Guard Act – A Constitutional Imperative
I've been privileged to serve the great state of New Hampshire for many years, both as its longest-serving Senate President…
by Chuck Morse | February 02, 2024 Read More
GOP Senators Push Sanctuary City Ban, Dismiss ‘Open Borders’ ACLU
Senate President Jeb Bradley urged Granite Staters to focus on the facts and common sense when it comes to immigration…
by Michael Graham | February 01, 2024 Read More
Manchester Dem Murray Casts Vote on Abortion Bill, Raising Ethics Questions
A Democratic House lawmaker who is being paid by a lobbyist to work as a state representative renewed an ethics…
by Evan Lips | February 01, 2024 Read More
EDWARDS: Protecting Women’s Sports From Male Athletes Honors Legacy of Title IX
It's a simple legislative title. NH House Bill 1205 is an act relative to women's school sports. The New Hampshire…
by Jess Edwards | February 01, 2024 Read More
AG Report: GOP Lawyer Talcott Killed by Wife in Self Defense
Alex Talcott’s frightening spiral of depression, abuse, and suicide threats ended in an attack on his wife that forced her…
by Damien Fisher | February 01, 2024 Read More
NH Hospital, Massachusetts Prices? MGB Control of Wentworth-Douglass Raises Concerns
The regulatory order forcing the Massachusetts General Brigham healthcare system to rein in costs is about to expire, and New…
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Paying For the Right To Know
All power residing originally in, and being derived from, the people, all the magistrates and officers of government are their…
by Andrew Cline | February 01, 2024 Read More
NH ACLU Says Illegal Northern Border Crossings Aren’t NH Problem
Data from Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) show its officers arrested nearly 7,000 people illegally crossing the U.S. border in…
by Michael Graham | January 31, 2024 Read More
Dem D’Allesandro: Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports
A Republican proposal preventing biological males from competing against female athletes has the backing of a former UNH sports standout…
by Evan Lips | January 31, 2024 Read More
Atkinson ‘Diaper Spa’ Saga May Come With Happy Ending
The ‘Diaper Spa’ controversy in Atkinson may soon be cleaned up. Opponents of the local business, which caters to adults…
by Evan Lips | January 31, 2024 Read More
McGINLEY: Has Biological Sex Ceased to Exist?
Has biological sex ceased to exist? To listen to our own New Hampshire Department of Justice and outside advocacy groups,…
by Shannon McGinley | January 31, 2024 Read More
Shaheen Pens Boston Globe Op-Ed Urging Billions for Ukraine, but Still Silent on Iran
New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen reached across state lines to The Boston Globe on Tuesday to publish an op-ed urging…
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Sparks Fly At Hearing Over Bill Barring Male Athletes From Women’s Sports
Legislation that would bar biological males from competing against women in New Hampshire school sports drew passionate testimony from supporters…
by Evan Lips | January 30, 2024 Read More
Formella Takes Over Elbit Anti-Israel Vandalism Case
New Hampshire’s top cop is taking control of the case against anti-Israel protesters who targeted a Merrimack worksite, a sign…
by Damien Fisher | January 30, 2024 Read More
RAYE: Congress Must Prioritize Solutions to the Fentanyl Crisis
Of all the crises confronting our nation, the fentanyl epidemic stands out as one of the most sinister. A recent…
by Chuck Raye | January 30, 2024 Read More
NH Dems Dodge Questions About Border Policy as Chaos Continues
One of the very first votes Rep. Chris Pappas cast as a congressman was against funding for a border wall.…
by Michael Graham | January 29, 2024 Read More
Disgraced Dem Brave’s Valentine’s Day Date Pushed Back
The lawman with a big heart, Mark Brave, could be getting a gift from prosecutors in the form of a…
by Damien Fisher | January 29, 2024 Read More
Three Words, and NH’s Labor Shortage
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. In response to severe labor shortages during the pandemic, legislators last year made…
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Meet the Hero Who Saved the FITN Primary
Nearly a week after the First in the Nation presidential primary, the debate continues about who was the real winner.…
by Michael Graham | January 28, 2024 Read More
GULLA: Would ‘Right to Work’ Help New Hampshire?
The popular definition of insanity is often quoted as “doing something over and over again and expecting a different result.”…
by Rich Gulla | January 28, 2024 Read More
NH School Funding Challenge Tests Legislators, Courts
Inescapable realities about New Hampshire: Live Free or Die is the best state motto; we have better maple syrup than…
by Damien Fisher | January 28, 2024 Read More
UNRWA Scandal, U.S. Military Deaths Shine Light on Shaheen’s Foreign Policy Record
In the past 72 hours, a United Nations organization was exposed for its connections to the Hamas terrorist organization, and…
by Michael Graham | January 28, 2024 Read More
Fourth Suspect in Anti-Israel Attack on Elbit Systems Arrested in Merrimack
Two months after pro-Palestinian vandals attacked an Israeli-owned business in Merrimack, a fourth suspect has been arrested on felony charges.…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2024 Read More
Sununu, NHGOP Back Texas Gov. Abbott in Border Security Battle
Gov. Chris Sununu may be viewed as a moderate by many of his fellow Republicans, but he’s long been a…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2024 Read More
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Sununu Calls RNC Chief McDaniel An ‘Idiot,’ Says Dem Voters Could Help Haley in SC
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has emerged as one of GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s biggest fans. But Republican National…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2024 Read More
NH Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Kingston Woman Who Violated Mask Mandate
Kathy Bossi doesn’t think refusing to wear a face mask at a public meeting is a crime. But New Hampshire’s…
by Damien Fisher | January 25, 2024 Read More
NHSOS: 323,000 Votes in Record-Setting GOP FITN Turnout
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan should play the lottery. Last Friday, he predicted 322,000 votes would be cast…
by Michael Graham | January 24, 2024 Read More
AG Issues Cease and Desist Order to Nashua Mayor and Dems Over Illegal Electioneering
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office issued a cease and desist order to Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess and three fellow…
by Damien Fisher | January 24, 2024 Read More
BOSEN: Trump Should Be Banned From November Ballot in NH
On Sunday, January 21, my wife and I, both registered Democrats, received a phone message urging us not to vote…
by Theodore Bosen | January 24, 2024 Read More
Point: Biden Needs Press Conferences to Prove His Mettle
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Buck Up Democrats, We’ll Prevail in 2024.” Whenever Democrats gather, a fatalistic hush permeates…
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Counterpoint: Buck Up Democrats, We’ll Prevail in 2024
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Biden Needs Press Conferences to Prove His Mettle.” It’s hard to ignore the constant…
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ANALYSIS: Who Won the FITN Primary? Everybody!
The 2024 First in the Nation presidential primary was like an elementary school soccer game: Everybody got a trophy. It…
by Michael Graham | January 24, 2024 Read More
NHGOP ‘Hearts’ Trump: DJT Wins Third FITN Primary With 55% Of Vote
The three most important words in American politics in 2024: “Republicans like Trump.” The fact was on display yet again…
by Michael Graham | January 24, 2024 Read More
NH GOP Picks up Two Seats in Coos County, Expands Narrow House Majority
New Hampshire Republicans may be split on Trump vs. Haley, but they're all cheering wins in both special elections held…
by Michael Graham | January 24, 2024 Read More
Haley to Supporters After FITN Loss: ‘We Got Close to Heaven,’ Now On To S.C.
She’s on to South Carolina. Nikki Haley’s underdog bid to capture the New Hampshire Republican Primary ended roughly 20 minutes…
by Evan Lips | January 23, 2024 Read More
It’s Primary Day, New Hampshire!
It’s been 433 days since former President Donald Trump formally kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign and began America's long…
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Fake ‘Biden’ Robocall Targets Dem Voters, But Who Benefits?
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is investigating an AI-generated robocall that appears to feature President Joe Biden telling Democrats…
by Damien Fisher | January 22, 2024 Read More
RNC Brings Youth Outreach to NH on Eve of FITN Primary
National and local Republicans gathered at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics Monday to discuss how to reverse the party’s…
by Jacob Akey | January 22, 2024 Read More
Don Jr. Touts Dad, Targets Haley at Campaign Stop in Hollis
A capacity crowd at a local vineyard forced campaign organizers for GOP primary frontrunner Donald Trump to turn away dozens…
by Evan Lips | January 22, 2024 Read More
The Granite State Guru Has A Surprise for Final FITN Prediction
Every week, NHJournal has asked the Granite State Guru to peer into the mystical stone that fell from the face…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2024 Read More
Judge Judy Rules in Favor of Haley at Exeter Rally
Hours after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly ended his presidential campaign, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley was busy making…
by Evan Lips | January 21, 2024 Read More
NHJournal Reader Survey: After DeSantis Departure, 75% Predict Trump Win
After news broke that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) was suspending his White House bid and endorsing Donald Trump, NHJournal surveyed…
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‘It’s Over:’ DeSantis Drops Out of FITN Primary, Narrows Lane for Haley
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the GOP presidential primary campaign as the candidate most likely to mount a serious challenge…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2024 Read More
UPDATED: Sunday Polls Show Trump Momentum Continues in NH
Since mid-July, only one poll in the RealClearPolitics average put Trump’s New Hampshire support below 40 percent. On Sunday morning,…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2024 Read More
NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY QUIZ: The First-in-the-Nation Contest
For more than a century, the Granite State has officially set the nominating process in motion by hosting the nation’s…
by J. Mark Powell | January 20, 2024 Read More
Climate Protesters Crash Haley Campaign Event in Nashua
Climate activists crashed Nikki Haley’s Nashua campaign event Saturday night, part of a busy day that came with a few…
by Evan Lips | January 20, 2024 Read More
Could High NH Turnout Hand Haley a Win? Team Trump Says No.
Is the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary a done deal for Donald Trump? Or is he facing a ‘dogfight’ for…
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Point: In a Sport Driven by Tradition, a Revolution Looms
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CNN Says It’s Hosting a FITN Debate at St. Anselm; It Apparently Forgot to Tell St. A’s
CNN announced with great fanfare Thursday morning that it would host two GOP presidential debates in January. One at Drake…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2023 Read More
Place Your Bets — Sanborn Casino Hearing Set for Monday
Accused of spending COVID relief money on sports cars, Andy Sanborn is betting he can keep the license for his…
by Damien Fisher | December 07, 2023 Read More
AG Gets Election Law Conviction Against Small-Town Newspaper, but Illegal Mail Case Languishes
Attorney General John Formella announced Thursday that Londonderry Times publisher Debra Paul has been convicted on five counts of violating…
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DOUCETTE: Ramaswamy’s Blunt Truth Dominated Debate, Exposed Haley
I am writing to applaud Vivek Ramaswamy for his strong “America First” performance in the fourth Republican debate. Whereas Ron…
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Kuster, Pappas Split on Censure Vote — Again
When the U.S. House of Representatives voted last month to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her repeated use of…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2023 Read More
Ayotte Dominates Fundraising Battle in Both Parties; Craig Edges Out Warmington
For Republican Kelly Ayotte, it's all going according to plan. For Democrat Joyce Craig, the campaign is already off-script. Wednesday…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2023 Read More
Ramaswamy Brings Insults and ‘Inside Job’ Conspiracies to Fourth GOP Debate
Longshot presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has displayed an abrasive personality in previous debates. But in the NewsNation event in Alabama…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2023 Read More
GOP’s Perez Calls Support for 15-Day Abortion Bill a ‘Mistake,’ But Political Damage Is Done
A bill filed by four New Hampshire Republicans that would ban abortions after 15 days of pregnancy made national headlines…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2023 Read More
Warmington Announces ‘Record’ $1 Million Haul in Dem. Gubernatorial Primary
It is the first financial disclosure of her bid to become the Democratic nominee for governor, and Executive Councilor Cinde…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2023 Read More
Ethics Committee Orders Rep. Murray to Recuse in Wake of NHJournal Reporting
The House Ethics Committee ruled Tuesday that state Rep. Alissandra Murray must recuse on votes related to abortion issues and…
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Sheriff Brave Stays Out of Jail — For Now
Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave (D) is not going to jail for allegedly lying and stealing while on bail for…
by Damien Fisher | December 05, 2023 Read More
Minutes From N.H., Biden Tells Mass. Dems if Trump Wasn’t in Race, ‘Not Sure I’d Be Running’
During a high-dollar fundraiser in the country-club enclave of Weston, Mass., President Joe Biden suggested he was only running for…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2023 Read More
NUNEZ: Cutting Medicare Physician Fees Could Leave NH Hurting for Health Care
Ever-growing areas of the Granite State are becoming health access deserts, especially in rural communities. The situation is likely to…
by Jennifer Nunez | December 05, 2023 Read More
Granite State Guru, Week Seven: Trump’s Lead Still Solid, but Haley Has Momentum
New Hampshire’s First in the Nation primary is officially less than 50 days away. With seven weeks to go, Gov.…
by NewsNHJ | December 04, 2023 Read More
Sununu: I Will Endorse Before Christmas
On WFEA radio during the 8 AM hour, Gov. Chris Sununu told host Drew Cline it was time for Gov.…
by Michael Graham | December 04, 2023 Read More
Ramaswamy NH Co-Chair Continues Anti-Israel Attacks, Defends Protesters
Just a month before the Hamas terror attack that killed more than 1,200 people in Israel and resulted in 240…
by Michael Graham | December 04, 2023 Read More
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OPINION: For NH Dems, Democracy Dies at Dinner
If New Hampshire Democrat state party chair Ray Buckley had any shame, well, he wouldn't be Ray Buckley. Buckley, or…
by Michael Graham | December 03, 2023 Read More
For NH Dems, Mum’s the Word On FTX Bitcoin Money
No one in New Hampshire is bragging about returning campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of the bankrupt FTX…
by Kenneth Rapoza | December 03, 2023 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Washington, Napoleon, and An Unlucky British General
Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ topped the global box office over the Thanksgiving weekend. But some moviegoing history lovers are trashing…
by J. Mark Powell | December 03, 2023 Read More
Poll: After Three Years of ‘Bidenomics,’ Granite Staters Still Struggling To Pay Bills
It may be the holiday season, but New Hampshire households aren’t singing “Hallelujah” over the state of the economy under…
by Damien Fisher | December 03, 2023 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Gov. Doug Burgum
EDITOR'S NOTE: On Monday, Dec. 4, Gov. Doug Burgum announced he was suspending his campaign. Live from the Airport…
by NewsNHJ | December 01, 2023 Read More
GOP’s Christie Makes Pitch To State Workers’ Union, Takes Shot at Haley Over Abortion
It was a case of “deja vu all over again” for former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. As a Republican…
by Michael Graham | December 01, 2023 Read More
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More Anti-Israel Chants of ‘From the River to the Sea’ on UNH Campus
Just hours after New Hampshire’s attorney general announced an expansion of his office’s Civil Rights Unit in response to an…
by Michael Graham | November 30, 2023 Read More
TIERNAN: If These State House Walls Could Talk: The Picture of Col. Cross
Everyone is too busy these days. We hardly stop to smell the roses, much less appreciate the richness of the…
by Cullen Tiernan | November 30, 2023 Read More
Formella Announces Expansion of Civil Rights Unit; Says Pro-Palestine Org Could Face Prosecution
Less than two weeks after antisemitic vandals attacked Israeli-owned Elbit Systems’ Merrimack facility, New Hampshire’s top cop announced he was…
by Michael Graham | November 30, 2023 Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis Warns: The Government Isn’t Always Here to Help
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) leads one of the most economically-free states in the union (but not the MOST free, right,…
by NHJOpinion | November 29, 2023 Read More
Case of Catholic Student Punished After Expressing Opinion on Gender Goes to Court
Exeter High School Athletic District Bill Ball said the school respects all students. But the attorney for an Exeter student…
by Damien Fisher | November 29, 2023 Read More
Health Policy Expert Promotes Free Market Solutions at AFP Event
Proponents of the power of free markets gathered at Manchester Tuesday night to take on the question: Why is healthcare…
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Packard: Merner Lied About Residency
House Speaker Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) said Republican Rep. Troy Merner lied to him when confronted about his residency last year.…
by Damien Fisher | November 29, 2023 Read More
Beauregard Running for RNC Committeewoman as Bergeron Bows Out
After 11 years as RNC committeewoman, Keene Republican Juliana Bergeron announced Wednesday she is not running for reelection when her…
by Michael Graham | November 29, 2023 Read More
Haley Picks Up AFP Endorsement, Draws Enthusiastic Crowd in Derry
Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign continued to pick up steam -- and a key endorsement -- Tuesday as the former South…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2023 Read More
NH GOP Gov. Candidates Slam Dem Calls for Income Tax Hike
Granite State Democrats talking up a return of an income tax to fund new state education spending are getting shot…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2023 Read More
Correcting the Record on the Value Catholic Hospitals Deliver
Some members of Congress have recently gone out of their way to misrepresent and undercut the value non-profit hospitals provide…
by Sister Mary Haddad | November 28, 2023 Read More
Former NH Rep. Merner Busted for Voting After Moving — And House Leaders Knew
Maybe Republican former state Rep. Troy Merner should not have answered the door in his underwear when an investigator from…
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Sununu: If It Comes Down to Biden vs. Trump, I’m Voting Trump
Gov. Chris Sununu has called former President Donald Trump “f***ing crazy,” said Trump is a “three-time loser” who would hurt…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2023 Read More
Eight Weeks and Counting: The Current State of the FITN Primary
Eight more Tuesdays, and it’s all over. Eight weeks from today, Granite Staters will finally cast their ballots in the…
by Michael Graham | November 27, 2023 Read More
NH Dems Want Income Tax Revenue To Cover State Ed Spending Mandate
Now that a judge has ruled New Hampshire state taxes must cover a larger share of K-12 education costs --…
by Michael Graham | November 27, 2023 Read More
Local GOP Lawmakers Greet Elbit Employees, Denounce Anti-Israel Attack
On Monday morning, workers who rolled into Elbit Systems in Merrimack were greeted by flag-waving members of their local House…
by Michael Graham | November 27, 2023 Read More
It’s ‘Diner Table Economics!’ With Nikki Haley
Live from the Airport Diner in Manchester, NHJournal presents Diner Table Economics! Want to hear the specific economic proposals from…
by NewsNHJ | November 26, 2023 Read More
A Year Later, No Action from AG Formella on Dems’ Illegal Mailers
In August 2022, a Massachusetts mail shop represented by Hillary Clinton’s attorney dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars of illegal…
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Counterfeits, Stolen Goods Could Send Christmas Cash to Crooks
“Don’t let Black Friday fund the Black Market.” That was the warning from Alysa Erichs, former Acting Executive Associate Director…
by Taylor Millard | November 24, 2023 Read More
Thanksgiving Quiz: Turkey Day 1923
Thanksgiving is marked by tradition. And yet the way we celebrate has changed over the past century. What’s different today…
by J. Mark Powell | November 21, 2023 Read More
KING: Never Have So Many Had Reason to Be Thankful for So Much
With the world seemingly teetering between democracy and authoritarianism, you might feel overshadowed by gloom this Thanksgiving. With some parts…
by Llewellyn King | November 21, 2023 Read More
DeSantis, Haley Denounce Progressives’ Attack on Israel-Owned Merrimack Business
An attack by pro-Palestinian progressives on an Israeli-owned business in Merrimack, N.H., was a hot topic on the First in…
by Michael Graham | November 21, 2023 Read More
Anti-Israel Activists Arrested in Merrimack Tied to Mass. Dems, Disney Channel
One of the three women charged in Monday’s antisemitic vandalism at Elbit Systems in Merrimack is a former teen celebrity…
by Damien Fisher | November 21, 2023 Read More
GULLA: All Granite Staters Deserve a Safe Place to Work
It is with a heavy heart that I must remind us that all Granite Staters deserve a safe place to…
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Attack on Israeli-Owned Business in Merrimack Denounced by Both Parties
If the antisemitic activists of Palestine Action US were hoping to rally support in the Granite State with their attack…
by Michael Graham | November 21, 2023 Read More
FRANKLIN: 60 Years Later, a Review of the JFK Assassination
The 60th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy assassination approaches, and that event is quickly receding from living memory. Even younger…
by Cory Franklin | November 20, 2023 Read More
Sununu Campaigns With Haley at Hooksett Wedding Venue, but He’s Not Ready to Commit
Appearing with Nikki Haley at the site of the New Balance facility that just broke ground in Londonderry on Monday,…
by Damien Fisher | November 20, 2023 Read More
Judge Sets $7,300 Per Pupil State Funding Minimum in ConVal Ruling
Just days after a New Hampshire Department of Education report showing public school enrollment plunging amid spending hikes, a judge…
by Damien Fisher | November 20, 2023 Read More
As Her Polls Pop, Haley Releases NH Convention Delegate Slate
Attempting to build on polling data showing her Granite State campaign has momentum, Nikki Haley’s campaign has released the full…
by Michael Graham | November 20, 2023 Read More
Senate Pres.: Antisemitic UNH Prof ‘Should Be Fired,’ $100M in Budget May Be Reviewed
State Senate President Jeb Bradley is trying to send the University of New Hampshire a wake-up call: Do something about…
by Michael Graham | November 19, 2023 Read More
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MOFFETT: Nikki Haley, the Presidency and ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’
Something one appreciates while serving as a New Hampshire legislator involves hearing from people. I especially enjoyed that part of…
by Mike Moffett | November 19, 2023 Read More
Prosecutors Want Dem Sheriff Brave’s Bail Revoked, Behind Bars
A middle-aged man buying a sports car while going through a divorce might not be a crime, but Strafford County…
by Damien Fisher | November 18, 2023 Read More
New Hampshire Sets Record At Top of Cato Institute’s Freedom Index
On Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu joined leaders of the free-market Cato Institute in Manchester to celebrate the state’s place at…
by Michael Graham | November 16, 2023 Read More
NH Families Continue Using EFAs to Flee Failing Public Schools
Manchester mom Saverna Ahmad knew her children needed a lot more than what they were getting at their public high…
by Damien Fisher | November 16, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Latest Emerson College Poll of NH Voters Is Full of Surprises
Emerson College Director of Polling Spencer Kimball's new poll of Granite State primary voters is full of surprises for Joe…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2023 Read More
It’s Official: Defiant Scanlan Sets Jan. 23 FITN Primary Date
A defiant Secretary of State David Scanlan picked a battleground backdrop for his formal announcement that New Hampshire's First in…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2023 Read More
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603 Alliance Endorses Prescott in NH-01 GOP Primary
What do former President Donald Trump and First Congressional District candidate Russell Prescott have in common? At first glance, not…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2023 Read More
Judge Rejects NH Union Chief’s Anti-EFA Lawsuit
Opponents of New Hampshire’s popular Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) suffered yet another setback when union chief Deb Howes’ lawsuit was…
by Damien Fisher | November 15, 2023 Read More
High Five! NH Named Best on Economic Freedom Fifth Year in a Row
For the fifth year in a row, New Hampshire has been named the best place in North America for economic…
by Michael Graham | November 14, 2023 Read More
March For Israel Message Reaches Supporters in Granite State
An estimated 290,000 people gathered at the March for Israel in Washington, D.C., the largest gathering of American Jews ever,…
by Michael Graham | November 14, 2023 Read More
Court: Brave Tried To Hide $1.5 Million To Score Free Lawyer
Caught not reporting $1.5 million in revenue, Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave is now under court order to pay for…
by Damien Fisher | November 14, 2023 Read More
GOP State Senators Call Out Hate Speech at UNH
While tens of thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to show their support for Israel, two local…
by Michael Graham | November 14, 2023 Read More
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Dean Phillips Compares Israeli Government to Iran, Hamas in Dartmouth Speech
During a speech at Dartmouth College on Monday, presidential candidate Dean Phillips compared the Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu…
by Michael Graham | November 13, 2023 Read More
In NH, Team DeSantis Shrugs Off Haley Hype: ‘He’s the Only Alternative to Trump’
The Ron DeSantis campaign wants Granite State Republicans to know reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. “We’re in…
by Michael Graham | November 13, 2023 Read More
Viva New Hampshire: Secret Casino Applications and Horse Racing Slot Machines
No one knows who is about to win big with casino licenses, including lucrative Historic Horse Racing, but that didn’t…
by Damien Fisher | November 13, 2023 Read More
Sen. Tim Scott Drops Out of 2024 POTUS Race
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has a lot of fans in the GOP, but unfortunately not a lot of primary…
by Michael Graham | November 12, 2023 Read More
Ramaswamy Uses NH Veteran’s Day Swing to Outline Policy and Throw Punches
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used Veterans Day weekend to barnstorm across the Granite State, make an impromptu speech at…
by Jacob Akey | November 12, 2023 Read More
SILVERSTEIN: How One Soldier Copes With War Horrors 17 Years Later
Sgt. Scott Borawski has suffered from survivor’s guilt for 17 years — a result of his five-person crew getting blown…
by Ken Silverstein | November 12, 2023 Read More
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Hate on Campus: UNH Professor Compares Hamas to Jewish Victims of Nazi Germany
Jewish students at the University of New Hampshire say they are feeling fearful as the anti-Israel slogan, “From the river…
by Damien Fisher | November 12, 2023 Read More
Christie Campaigns With Sununu, But Talks About Trump
Former Gov. Chris Christie shared his town hall stage Thursday night with Gov. Chris Sununu, but the politician who was…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2023 Read More
Sununu Condemns UNH Students’ Chants of ‘From River to the Sea’
Gov. Chris Sununu had harsh words for the UNH students who gathered on campus Thursday to chant "From the river…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2023 Read More
Buzz Kill: NH Liquor Commission Rejecting Local Beer Labels Over Art
To Share Brewery in Manchester is known for tasty beer served in a fun environment. Its Hugs & Belly Rubs…
by Damien Fisher | November 09, 2023 Read More
SWEENEY: Election Results Mean Brighter Future for Manchester, Nashua, and Berlin
New Hampshire's recent local elections have illuminated the path to a brighter future for our beloved state. With victories in…
by Joe Sweeney | November 09, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: In GOP Debate, Third Time Isn’t the Charm
GOP primary voters looking for a star performance from a presidential candidate were left disappointed yet again, as the third…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2023 Read More
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Vivek Pleases Crowd at AFP-NH Debate Watch
Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire held a debate watch party in Manchester Wednesday night to view the Republicans’ third…
by Jacob Akey | November 09, 2023 Read More
Kuster Abandoned Jewish Supporters, NH Federation Chief Says
“Representative Kuster had a chance to have the back of her constituents who love Israel and are Jewish. And she…
by Michael Graham | November 08, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Craig’s Bad Bet Cost Her Big in Mayor’s Race
Tuesday’s election for mayor of Manchester -- “Manch-Vegas,” as it’s affectionately known -- was a bet between Democrat Mayor Joyce…
by Michael Graham | November 07, 2023 Read More
Republican Ruais Wins Stunning Upset in Manchester Mayor’s Race
First-time candidate Jay Ruais won an upset victory over establishment Democratic Alderman Kevin Cavanaugh to become the Queen City’s first…
by Michael Graham | November 07, 2023 Read More
Pappas Condemns Antisemitic ‘River to the Sea’ Rhetoric While Kuster Remains Silent
New Hampshire Democrats remain divided over how to respond to attacks against Israel and the Jews, with Rep. Chris Pappas…
by Michael Graham | November 07, 2023 Read More
SMITH: Biden Inaction on Missile Defense Leaving U.S. Vulnerable to Attack
The brutal, savage, and unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas commenced with a withering missile barrage on Israeli towns and…
by Bob Smith | November 07, 2023 Read More
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As Biden Polls Plunge, Phillips Makes Pitch to NHDem Voters
Joe Biden’s plunging poll numbers are giving a boost to both Donald Trump and Dean Phillips, and the impact is…
by Michael Graham | November 06, 2023 Read More
GRAHAM: I Was Invited to Screen Graphic Video of Hamas Attack. Here’s What I Saw.
I have seen the dead of Oct. 7. And now I must speak for them. It wasn't my idea. The…
by Michael Graham | November 06, 2023 Read More
Shaheen Pressures Israel to ‘Pause’ Military Operations Against Hamas
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has joined the chorus of Democrats calling for Israel to “pause” its military action against Hamas…
by Michael Graham | November 05, 2023 Read More
Violent Crimes Remind Voters of Manchester’s Troubles on Election Eve
Voters take to the polls on Tuesday after another violent week in Manchester. Three people were stabbed Saturday by a…
by Damien Fisher | November 05, 2023 Read More
Kuster Picks Wyoming Over NH for High-Dollar Ski Weekend Funder
Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-N.H.), who, by her own description, “grew up in the ski industry” of New Hampshire, has apparently…
by Ray Bolger | November 05, 2023 Read More
Court Tosses Progressive Challenge to State’s New Voter Integrity Law
A New Hampshire judge tossed a lawsuit from progressive organizations challenging the state’s new “affidavit ballot” law, designed to prevent…
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SCHICK: FTC Recasts Competitors as Consumers
In classic Lina Khan fashion, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found a way to sue Amazon…
by Isaac Schick | November 05, 2023 Read More
‘Almost as Bad as Biden:’ Sununu Turns up Heat on Trump in NH
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has long been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump’s bid to become the…
by Michael Graham | November 02, 2023 Read More
Sununu Teases Possible Haley Endorsement During NH Campaign Swing
During a day of nearly non-stop questions from the public and the press, it was the candidate, Nikki Haley, who…
by Michael Graham | November 02, 2023 Read More
POINT: Addressing Gun Violence: Beyond the Mental Health Rhetoric
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Restricting Second Amendment Rights Isn’t Solution to Mass Shootings” The harrowing mass shooting…
by Trae Stewart | November 02, 2023 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: Restricting Second Amendment Rights Isn’t Solution to Mass Shootings
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Addressing Gun Violence: Beyond the Mental Health Rhetoric In the aftermath of a tragedy,…
by Chuck Morse | November 02, 2023 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Vote ‘No’ To Bipartisan Israel Aid Bill
Both of New Hampshire’s Democrats voted no Thursday to a bipartisan $14.3 billion bill giving aid to war-torn Israel. It…
by Taylor Millard | November 02, 2023 Read More
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PODCAST: Vivek Ramaswamy and Dean Phillips Are Both Battling Dems in NH
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is on the NHJournal podcast, fresh from his debate with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) at the New…
by NHJOpinion | November 01, 2023 Read More
DeSantis: NHDems Are Wrong About Gun Bans in Wake of Maine Shooting
As New Hampshire Democrats embrace new gun control laws, including bans on so-called “assault weapons,” Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) told…
by Michael Graham | November 01, 2023 Read More
Anti-Israel Dartmouth Protestors Edit Out Threats After Arrest
When two anti-Israel progressive Dartmouth College students were arrested last weekend, they claimed the college administration’s accusations that they had…
by Damien Fisher | November 01, 2023 Read More
Former Biden NH Co-Chair Backs Phillips in FITN Primary
Former New Hampshire Speaker of the House Steve Shurtleff (D-Penacook), who co-chaired Joe Biden’s 2020 Granite State campaign, announced Tuesday…
by Michael Graham | October 31, 2023 Read More
AFP Event Focuses on NH Housing Crisis
New Hampshire’s housing shortage has gotten so painful, it’s become part of political conversations from Manchester City Hall to Washington,…
by Michael Graham | October 31, 2023 Read More
Dem “Super Lawyer” Christie to Defend Rep. Murray in Ethics Fight
Entangled in an ethical scandal, progressive Democrat Rep. Alissandra Murray (D-Manchester) is bringing high-powered Democratic Party lawyer William Christie to…
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RICE: DeSantis Can’t Match Nikki Haley’s Israel Record – So He’s Lying
If Ron DeSantis felt secure about his record on Israel, he wouldn’t have to dispatch his supporters to lie about…
by Kim Rice | October 31, 2023 Read More
NHDems Respond to Biden’s Ballot Snub With ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ Rescue Plan
President Joe Biden announced earlier this year that because New Hampshire’s Democratic primary voters are too White and lack diversity,…
by Michael Graham | October 30, 2023 Read More
MTG to NHGOP: Don’t Get On Trump’s List
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) brought her unvarnished, pro-MAGA vision for America to New Hampshire Monday with a speech…
by Michael Graham | October 30, 2023 Read More
SELTERMAN: Celebrating Terrorism is a Psychological and Moral Failure
The world has been reeling in the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist massacre that left over 1,400 people dead…
by Dylan Selterman | October 30, 2023 Read More
NH Best New England State for Biz Taxes; Mass. Falls to 46th
New Hampshire remains the best New England state for businesses and taxpayers as a new report finds it has the…
by Mitchell Scacchi | October 30, 2023 Read More
Judge Tosses Obscure Candidate’s Attempt to Bump Trump From NH Ballot
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign staff can rest easy now that Judge Joseph LaPlante dismissed tax attorney John Castro’s federal…
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DeGRAFF: It’s Time for New Hampshire To Secede
The United States is the Titanic, and we bicker over who should man the helm two and a half minutes…
by Javan DeGraff | October 29, 2023 Read More
‘Good Man, Wrong Year:’ NH Pence Supporters Bemoan Former VP’s Departure
Among New Hampshire Republicans, former Vice President Mike Pence's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race was greeted…
by Michael Graham | October 29, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Trump Gets Winner’s Reception From Jewish Republicans in Vegas
The ad says, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” But when it comes to former President Donald Trump and…
by Michael Graham | October 29, 2023 Read More
Phillips Slams Dems Stance on Border ‘Chaos’ at NH FITN Filing
At the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s office filing to appear on the Democratic presidential primary ballot, Rep. Dean Phillips…
by Michael Graham | October 27, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Who is Dean Phillips And Why Is His Bus Parked At The State House?
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has rolled into the Granite State to turn the Democratic First in the Nation primary into…
by NewsNHJ | October 26, 2023 Read More
DeSantis Targets Haley Over China, Gaza as She Gains Momentum
With former President Donald Trump leading the GOP field by 30 points in the three early primary states, why is…
by Michael Graham | October 26, 2023 Read More
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Will Phillips Be FITN Contender, or Just Get ‘New Hampshire Nice’ From Local Dems?
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) says President Joe Biden is too old to be the party’s nominee, he is putting…
by Michael Graham | October 26, 2023 Read More
BRENNAN: Dean Phillips Can Give Voice to the NH Advantage
Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips arrives in New Hampshire today to follow in the footsteps of countless national political figures when…
by Peter Brennan | October 26, 2023 Read More
What ‘Crisis?’ NHDems, Progressives Oppose Sununu’s Border Security Push
New Hampshire Democrats and their progressive allies pumped up their opposition to increased border security Wednesday, holding a press conference…
by Michael Graham | October 25, 2023 Read More
Credit Card Competition Bill Would Benefit NH Small Business, Advocates Say
In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money. And that is certainly the case for small business…
by Chris Woodward | October 25, 2023 Read More
ESHEL: My Daughter Has Become a Symbol of Hamas Terror
My daughter Roni Eshel is the girl next door. Nineteen years old, bubbly, exuberant and compassionate, a loving older sister,…
by Sharon Eshel | October 25, 2023 Read More
Biden Officially Bails on FITN as Rep. Phillips’ Bus Barrels Toward NH
Two-time New Hampshire primary loser Joe Biden made it official Tuesday: He is skipping the Granite State’s First in the…
by Michael Graham | October 24, 2023 Read More
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DeSantis, Sununu Tag Team Trump in Granite State Campaign Swing
Gov. Chris Sununu took fellow Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on a road show across the Granite State Tuesday, and while…
by Michael Graham | October 24, 2023 Read More
Formella Targets Meta With Lawsuit Claiming Tech Giant Is Hurting NH Kids
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is out to stop social media giant Meta, which he says built its empire…
by Damien Fisher | October 24, 2023 Read More
BLASEK: DeSantis Acts While Others Talk
In these turbulent times, the need for strong, unwavering leadership has never been more critical. As we grapple with escalating…
by Melissa Blasek | October 24, 2023 Read More
Sununu to Campaign With DeSantis Tuesday, Sparking Endorsement Talk
Popular New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu will be on the campaign trail Tuesday with Gov. Ron DeSantis, raising questions about…
by Michael Graham | October 23, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Amid Bluster, Trump Hits Biden Where It Hurts in NH Stump Speech
The most memorable line of Trump’s latest visit to the Granite State will likely be his quip about House Republicans…
by Michael Graham | October 23, 2023 Read More
State Accuses Sanborn of Stalling in His COVID Fraud Case
Former state Sen. Andy Sanborn said he is eager to defend against accusations he used his Concord Casino to engage…
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PEARL: To Safeguard American Agriculture and Food Security We Must Protect Our Farmers
Where would our country be without farmers? From America’s great Heartland with its wonderful amber waves of grain to the…
by Howard Pearl | October 23, 2023 Read More
NHJ Readers: Trump Close to Lock on FITN, but Can’t Win White House in ’24
There is good news and bad news for Donald Trump from New Hampshire Journal readers as he prepares to file…
by Michael Graham | October 22, 2023 Read More
The $600 Man Trying To Bring Down Trump
Republican presidential candidate John Castro has no campaign office in New Hampshire, no campaign staff, has met with no voters…
by Damien Fisher | October 22, 2023 Read More
Pappas: My Vote With ‘Extremist’ Gaetz To Remove Speaker Was ‘Bipartisan Way Forward’
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) took his frequent refrain of "bipartisanship" to a new level Friday morning when he declared his…
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‘Pre-Biden’ Gas Prices Save NH Drivers Thousands at AFP-NH Event
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TALAMAS: Israel Must Be Dismantled and Replaced With Palestine
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Freeman Sentenced to 8 Years for Bitcoin Scheme
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Kuster, Pappas Vote to Send Another $300M in Military Aid to Ukraine
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Busted for Hooking Up, Sheriff Brave Goes Solo in Arraignment Hearing
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Hassan Calls for Menendez To Quit, but She’s Keeping His $10k in Campaign Cash
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Manchester Dumps on Small Biz With New Trash Policy, Landlords Say
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PODCAST: Reports of the FITN Primary’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
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NHGOP, POTUS Candidates Push Back on Claim FITN Is Being ‘Overlooked’
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Judge Blocks Woodburn’s Request for ‘Blame the Victim’ Defense in Domestic Violence Case
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FOR CONSTITUTION DAY: A New Proposal for Constitutional Restoration
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NH Dem Who Wrote FITN Law: Biden Needs to Drop Out
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Warmington Pledges to Kick Kids Out of School Choice Program But Sent Her Kids to Private Academy
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Progressive Attacks Don’t Stop Board of Ed Approval of PragerU Course
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TANG WILLIAMS: A Pocket-Sized U.S. Constitution Freed Me from Enslavement
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Ayotte Announces ‘Law Enforcement for Kelly,’ Says Fentanyl and Bail Reform Top Priorities
New Hampshire GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte announced the names of more than 120 current and former members of law…
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BOSEN: Scanlan Must Do His Duty and Dump Trump From NH Ballot
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RFK, Jr Draws Biggest Crowd Ever to GOP ‘No B.S.’ Campaign Event
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AG Hits Marchand With Warning Over Deceptive Election Materials
Call him Steve Two Times. Steve Marchand, the twice-failed progressive candidate for governor, was issued the second warning of his…
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OSBORNE: We Need a President Who Will Work for Us
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Chris Christie Takes No Prisoners at “No B.S. BBQ” in Rye
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ANALYSIS: AG Schools Warmington Over Clueless PragerU Complaint
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AFP-NH Grills White House Econ Claims With “Bidenomics BBQ”
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UNH 3rd in Free Speech Rankings While Dartmouth Among America’s Worst
Granite State college students enjoy greater freedom of speech at the University of New Hampshire than their peers at the…
by Damien Fisher | September 06, 2023 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Strange Afterlife of Elmer McCurdy
Sometimes bizarre things happen to bizarre people. Our subject spent 31 years wallowing in failure until blundering his way to…
by J. Mark Powell | September 06, 2023 Read More
CULLEN: The Penance of Mike Pence
Mike Pence made a deal in 2016. He agreed to become Donald Trump’s running mate and validate him among evangelical…
by Fergus Cullen | September 05, 2023 Read More
Manch Mayor Hopeful Ruais Backs Bail Reform, But Dems Dodge Issue
A week after two men charged in the Ash Street shooting were released on bail, the three Democrats running to…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2023 Read More
First Post-Debate FITN Poll Gives Trump Big Lead, DeSantis and Haley Tied
New Hampshire Republicans say they like former President Donald Trump, they don’t like federal regulations, and they are very concerned…
by Michael Graham | September 05, 2023 Read More
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Pres. Candidates Work Granite State Hard on Labor Day
Retail campaigning was alive and well across New Hampshire this Labor Day weekend as Republican presidential primary candidates pressed the…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2023 Read More
Haley Announces NH County Campaign Chairs, Defends Moms for Liberty
In the wake of her widely-praised debate performance, GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is stepping up her campaign in the…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2023 Read More
SOLOMON: The Potential Effect of Requiring Gun Owners to Carry Liability Insurance
While scrolling through the latest American gun tragedies, an email popped up that my car insurance was due for renewal.…
by Aron Solomon | September 04, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Is Edelblut’s Exit Good News — Or a Bad Omen — For the NHGOP?
In the past week, The Wall Street Journal released a poll showing Donald Trump’s support among GOP primary voters is…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2023 Read More
Point: This Labor Day, Don’t Let Pols Take Credit for Economy
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Labor Faces a Partisan Divide on Most Important Issues.” Workers have much to celebrate…
by Ryan Young | September 03, 2023 Read More
Counterpoint: Labor Faces a Partisan Divide on Most Important Issues
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by Mark Weisbrot | September 03, 2023 Read More
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LABOR DAY QUIZ: Jobs They Worked Before They Were 2024 POTUS Candidates
Running for president is a full-time job. But long before they became politicians, several leading contenders in the race for…
by J. Mark Powell | September 01, 2023 Read More
Ruais Decries Decision to Release Manchester Shooters on Personal Recognizance
Two men arrested for their alleged involvement in a Manchester shooting this week are back on the streets, thanks to…
by Damien Fisher | August 31, 2023 Read More
Hassan Met With Israel P.M. Netanyahu This Week. Why Doesn’t Anyone Know About It?
He may be persona non grata in the White House, but Sen. Maggie Hassan was happy to sit down with…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2023 Read More
Trump NH Campaign Official Said Jan. 6 Cops Should Kill Themselves
Donald Trump’s New Hampshire second-in-command was at the January 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill, and he recorded a message…
by Damien Fisher | August 31, 2023 Read More
AG Formella: Former Sen. Sanborn Too Corrupt to Remain in Charitable Gaming Biz
Attorney General John Formella announced Thursday that an investigation into former GOP state Sen. Andy Sanborn found he is “not…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2023 Read More
Despite Legal Drama, Trump Continues to Top National, NH Polls
Many Granite State voters opened their mailboxes this week to read the message “Make Republicans Lose Again.” It was part…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2023 Read More
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Craig Backs $800M Rail Plan, Says Young Granite Staters ‘Don’t Even Want’ Cars
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig’s long-standing support for a commuter rail line connecting her city to Boston remains unshaken even as…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Nikki Haley Can Take the Heat Over Defending Parental Rights, Moms For Liberty
It's not a coincidence that Nikki Haley is hosting an Education Town Hall in Manchester. It's Ground Zero in the…
by NHJOpinion | August 30, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: 14th Amendment Trump Talk Easy to Interpret: GOP Desperation
Republican Corky Messner’s call for New Hampshire to investigate keeping Donald Trump off the ballot via the 14th Amendment is…
by Michael Graham | August 29, 2023 Read More
Somersworth Mayor Truant from School Job
Fall is here, and students are back in their classrooms, but Somersworth’s Assistant School Superintendent Dana Hilliard is still not…
by Damien Fisher | August 29, 2023 Read More
Former Campus Cop Warns NH Parents: Fake Pens, Highlighters Could Be Vapes
Stefan Bjes is a former school resource officer, and he wants parents to know: Just about everything in your kids’…
by Michael Graham | August 29, 2023 Read More
Trump Holds NH Tele-Rally, No Mention of Latest Legal Developments
Just hours after federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled he will be spending the day before Super Tuesday in a…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2023 Read More
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Few Answers in Stabbing Death of NHGOP Activist
Authorities are offering few details about what happened last weekend when GOP lawyer Alex Talcott was stabbed in the neck…
by Damien Fisher | August 28, 2023 Read More
Haley to Host Education Town Hall in Manchester With Moms for Liberty Leader
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is hosting an Education Town Hall in Manchester next week with Moms For Liberty co-founder…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2023 Read More
HUYETT: NH Needs Safer ‘Safe Havens’ for Unwanted Babies
New Hampshire’s “Safe Haven Law,” sometimes called the “baby drop-off law,” is a critical protection that has saved the lives…
by Ian Huyett | August 28, 2023 Read More
Will ‘Insurrection’ Keep Trump Off NH Ballot?
Former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Corky Messner says he's defending the U.S. Constitution. Republican state party chair Chris Ager calls…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2023 Read More
Sanders Backs Biden in NH Speech, But Progressives Still Want Bernie
What was U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), two-time winner of the First in the Nation Democratic presidential primary, doing in…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2023 Read More
FLOWERS: When Nikki Haley Roared
I’m not the kind of person that cottons to the idea of “girl power.” I am woman, you will not…
by Christine Flowers | August 27, 2023 Read More
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Scott Makes NH Swing After Less-Than-Stellar Debate Performace
Two days after a debate performance that failed to impress, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was back in the Granite…
by Michael Graham | August 25, 2023 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: In Politics, the Slogan Sells It
What do presidential campaigns and the Christmas shopping season have in common? They both keep starting earlier and earlier. For…
by J. Mark Powell | August 25, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Debate Analysis Throwdown!
Drew Cline. Dante Scala. Michael Graham. A police line up? Or a post-POTUS-debate podcast? (Or both?) Drew Cline is the…
by NHJOpinion | August 24, 2023 Read More
UNH Survey Shocker: Just 3% of NH Dems Believe Hunter Biden is Innocent
“Scranton Joe” isn’t the only Biden who is struggling in the polls in New Hampshire. His son Hunter isn’t doing…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2023 Read More
SCHERER: Government Scrutiny of Gig Workers is Misplaced
In July, the National Labor Relations Board announced its long-anticipated decision in The Atlanta Opera Inc., which deals with how…
by Nate Scherer | August 24, 2023 Read More
Hiding in Plain Sight: Mass Murderer Illegal Alien Worked as Roofer in NH
The illegal immigrant convicted of murdering 11 people in the infamous 2015 Curio Massacre in Brazil lived as an average…
by Damien Fisher | August 24, 2023 Read More
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NHJ Reader Survey: Haley Gets Biggest Bump, DeSantis Holds Lead After Debate
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis both got a bump out of their debate performance Wednesday…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2023 Read More
Haley, Ramaswamy Shine in First Pres. Debate, Political Pros Say
A highlight of the first 2024 GOP presidential debate came when the two faced off against each other, but many…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2023 Read More
NH Debate Watchers Give Vivek the Victory
Donald Trump may have skipped the first debate of the 2024 GOP presidential race, but he was there in spirit.…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 24, 2023 Read More
At Mayoral Forum, Dem Stewart Says Manchester Suffers From ‘Structural Racism’
The issues of homelessness, crime, and opioid addiction dominated the conversation at the first mayoral forum in Manchester on Wednesday…
by Damien Fisher | August 24, 2023 Read More
Ruais Offers Solutions, Not Blame, for Manchester’s Homeless Crisis
On the eve of the first debate in the race for Manchester mayor, Republican Jay Ruais released a plan to…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2023 Read More
Dems Sanders, Shapiro Both Headed to NH as Biden Continues to Stumble
Veteran progressive U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and first-year Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro are both making public appearances in New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2023 Read More
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Point: Do Presidential Debates Still Matter?
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Rethinking the Significance of Presidential Debates.” What nominee would bet on the proposition that…
by Robert M. Shrum | August 22, 2023 Read More
Counterpoint: Rethinking the Significance of Presidential Debates
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Do Presidential Debates Still Matter?” Televised presidential debates during the general election are viewed…
by Ryan Munce | August 22, 2023 Read More
Sununu in NYTimes: ‘Shrink the Field and Trump Loses’
In an editorial in Monday’s New York Times, Gov. Chris Sununu urged Republican primary voters to reject Donald Trump in…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2023 Read More
BOLDUC: Both Parties At Fault in Border Crisis
The problem with border security and immigration in our country and the Granite State is the fault of both Republicans…
by Don Bolduc | August 21, 2023 Read More
Strafford County Sheriff Brave On Paid Leave As Fraud Case Moves Forward
Disgraced Strafford County Democrat Sheriff Mark Brave, facing a 24-hour deadline from the county commission, announced Monday night he would…
by Damien Fisher | August 21, 2023 Read More
QUIZ: Presidential Debates — Encounters That Make, and Break, Candidates
The drama surrounding the coming August 23 Republican presidential debate is a reminder of how high the stakes can be…
by J. Mark Powell | August 21, 2023 Read More
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Mark Brave’s Taxpayer Funded Love Life
Cherchez la femme. Sheriff Mark Brave, caught in a lie before the grand jury looking at his alleged embezzlement, may…
by Damien Fisher | August 21, 2023 Read More
DeSantis Presents a New, More Personal Approach in Nashua Speech
Nashua is known as the Gate City, and Gov. Ron DeSantis's appearance Friday night appeared to be an opening to…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2023 Read More
Perry Johnson’s Longshot Bid Makes GOP Pres. Debate Stage
Michigan businessman Perry Johnson says he has met the qualifications to appear on the GOP presidential debate stage in Milwaukee…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2023 Read More
Sununu Asks Delegation to Help Restore Border Security Funding Slashed by Biden Admin
Gov. Chris Sununu wants the Biden administration to help reverse the increase in illegal crossings at New Hampshire’s northern border,…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2023 Read More
Craig, NHDems Still Silent on Sanctuary City Issue After Brazilian Mass Murderer Apprehended in NH
A day after the shocking news of a mass murderer illegal immigrant from Brazil apprehended at a worksite in Rye,…
by Michael Graham | August 17, 2023 Read More
DeSantis Brings Rattled Campaign to NH For a Retail Politics Rescue
The old saw about running for president in New Hampshire is that Granite Staters won’t be ready to vote for…
by Michael Graham | August 17, 2023 Read More
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LOMBORG/PETERSON: Stop the Panicked Fearmongering; There Is Hope Ahead
The meaningful exchange of truly diverse ideas and perspectives has withered over recent decades. We need to foster and promote…
by Bjorn Lomborg | August 17, 2023 Read More
AG: Dem Sheriff Brave Used Taxpayer Money for Multiple Affairs
According to New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave used taxpayer money to subsidize his love…
by Damien Fisher | August 17, 2023 Read More
Capture of Brazilian Mass Murderer in NH Puts Dems’ Immigration Stance in Spotlight
The surge in illegal immigration and the chaos at America’s southern border under President Joe Biden was already a hot…
by Michael Graham | August 16, 2023 Read More
New Ad Touts Haley’s Tough Stance on China to Connect With NHGOP Voters
The super PAC backing Nikki Haley’s White House bid is launching a new ad Thursday touting the former U.N. ambassador’s…
by Michael Graham | August 16, 2023 Read More
Defamation Lawsuit Against NHDem Chair Buckley Back on Docket
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley could go to trial soon for allegedly defaming state Rep. Dan Hynes (R-Bedford).…
by Damien Fisher | August 16, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Lewandowski on Latest Trump Indictment and NHGOP Primary Race — Plus a Special POTUS Guest!
The Bad Boy of NHGOP Politics, Corey Lewandowski, returns to the NHJournal podcast to talk about the latest round of…
by NHJOpinion | August 15, 2023 Read More
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DeSantis Dismisses NH Poll Numbers: ‘Voters Still Don’t Know My Story’
Just hours after the new Emerson College poll put him in third place behind Chris Christie in the Granite State,…
by Michael Graham | August 15, 2023 Read More
Lawsuit in Laughton Daycare Case Claims Child Was Victim of Sex Abuse
A New Hampshire family said in a new lawsuit their daughter is one of the victims in the child sex…
by Damien Fisher | August 15, 2023 Read More
Emerson Poll Shows Big Lead for Ayotte, Many Undecided, in NH Gov Race
Emerson College’s latest New Hampshire poll has the Kelly Ayotte campaign smiling from ear to ear. More than a year…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 15, 2023 Read More
Pro-DeSantis PAC Launches Ad Defending Sununu From Trump Attacks
Gov. Chris Sununu isn’t running for president and hasn’t endorsed any candidate. But he is starring in a commercial. The…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2023 Read More
NHDems Back Biden Subsidies for EVs That Nobody in NH Is Driving
When The Boston Globe reported on the need for Massachusetts to “dramatically increase the number of public electric vehicle (EV)…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 14, 2023 Read More
Fox, Meet Hen House? Casino Owner Tapped to Chair Charitable Gaming Commission
Is the state’s new commission studying the charitable gaming industry dealing from the bottom of the deck? The new state…
by Damien Fisher | August 14, 2023 Read More
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Ramaswamy Takes on Federal Bureaucracy at “No B.S. BBQ” in Rye
At the “No B.S. BBQ” hosted by former U.S. Sen. and Ambassador Scott Brown and Gail Huff Brown on Sunday,…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 13, 2023 Read More
NHDem Laughton’s Child Porn Co-Defendant Ordered Released by Judge
The Hudson woman who allegedly supplied former Democratic State Rep. Stacie Laughton with child sex abuse images is set to…
by Damien Fisher | August 13, 2023 Read More
Biden Admits ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Had Nothing to Do With Inflation. Do NHDems Still Back It?
After months of unsuccessfully pushing the $5 trillion ‘Build Back Better’ plan, President Joe Biden and the White House cut…
by Michael Graham | August 13, 2023 Read More
Point: Pence Brandishes ‘Too Honest’ Barb as Badge of Honor
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Honesty Is a Good Thing, and Trump Was Honest With America.” WASHINGTON — Only…
by James Rosen | August 13, 2023 Read More
Counterpoint: Honesty Is a Good Thing, and Trump Was Honest With America
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Pence Brandishes ‘Too Honest’ Barb as Badge of Honor.” If reports are believed, Mike…
by Ted Harvey | August 13, 2023 Read More
Scott Brown Threatened to ‘Kick the Sh–‘ Out of Biden Over Treatment of Wife
In a new podcast interview, former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown said that then-Vice President Joe Biden got handsy with Gail…
by Michael Graham | August 10, 2023 Read More
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Sununu: If Trump Wins Nomination, NHGOP Will Lose Governor’s Race
Gov. Chris Sununu has made no secret of his belief that former President Donald Trump will go down to defeat…
by Michael Graham | August 10, 2023 Read More
State Ed Board Delays Vote on PragerU Content, But Approval Appears Likely
In a battle between educational content and political rhetoric, it appears content may have won the day at the State…
by Damien Fisher | August 10, 2023 Read More
Facing Jail Time, Dem Woodburn Fighting Convictions “Tooth and Nail”
Former Democratic State Sen. Jeff Woodburn is filing another appeal after he was sentenced Thursday to a month in jail…
by Damien Fisher | August 10, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Veteran NHGOP Strategist Dave Carney Talks FITN, NHGov’s Race
Is the 'First in the Nation' GOP primary already over? Will Trump be on stage for the first POTUS debate?…
by NHJOpinion | August 10, 2023 Read More
Christie and Sununu Clap Back at Trump in Salem Town Hall
“They’re all great people… Well, most of them,” Gov. Chris Sununu said of the GOP presidential field as he introduced…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 09, 2023 Read More
EBERHART: Electability Is the Only Measure That Counts
Political observers eager for four more years of Donald Trump scandal stories have quickly dismissed the prospects of Florida governor…
by Dan K. Eberhart | August 09, 2023 Read More
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Healey’s MA Illegal Migrant Emergency Makes Waves in NH Gov Race
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D), a supporter of sanctuary city laws, says the flood of illegal immigrants into her state…
by Michael Graham | August 09, 2023 Read More
Trump Takes Shots at Sununu During NH Campaign Speech
Gov. Chris Sununu is one of former President Donald Trump’s most outspoken opponents, so it was no surprise Trump threw…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2023 Read More
Riding High in Polls, Trump Rekindles Spirit of 2016 Campaign in Windham
With a fresh stack of polls showing him well ahead in the Republican presidential primary-- including a new survey from…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2023 Read More
Lawsuit: State Broke Rules Removing Communist ‘Rebel Girl’ Marker
Progressive activists who pushed for a state marker honoring a Granite State Stalinist are suing, claiming the Sununu administration did…
by Damien Fisher | August 08, 2023 Read More
China Using Open-Source Microchip Tech to Threaten US
American politics may be harshly divided along unbendable partisan lines, but one topic brings the two parties together: China. President…
by Taylor Millard | August 08, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Has NBC’s Dasha Burns Ever Heard of New Hampshire?
In an interview with Ron DeSantis that aired on Monday, NBC News’ Dasha Burns grilled the Florida governor over his…
by Michael Graham | August 07, 2023 Read More
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MANNION: Defend the Guard
In 2005 I was deployed with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, near the Syrian border in Iraq. A squadmate…
by Tom Mannion | August 07, 2023 Read More
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Trump Holds Big Lead in NH, DeSantis Drops to Tie With Christie
When Donald Trump returns to New Hampshire on Tuesday, he will be greeted by a Republican base that is overwhelmingly…
by Michael Graham | August 07, 2023 Read More
Another NHGOP State Rep. Dumps Trump, Endorses DeSantis
Another New Hampshire GOP state representative has pulled his endorsement of former President Trump and is throwing his support to…
by Michael Graham | August 07, 2023 Read More
RFK Jr. Opens Manchester HQ, Says Campaign ‘On the Move’ in NH
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his seventh campaign visit to New Hampshire on Sunday, opening a campaign office in Manchester…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2023 Read More
Pence Hits Trump Hard During NH Campaign Swing — and Trump Swings Back
It was “no more Mister Nice Guy” for notoriously nice Mike Pence, who issued his harshest critique yet of his…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2023 Read More
Opioid Issue Returns to NH Politics as Overdoses Soar to Five-Year High
During 2016’s First in the Nation primary, the issue of opioid addiction surged to the national stage, partly due to…
by Damien Fisher | August 06, 2023 Read More
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If NH Is the Star Wars Cantina, Massachusetts Is the Empire
Announcing her run for governor, former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte said she would fight to prevent New Hampshire from becoming…
by Andrew Cline | August 06, 2023 Read More
White House or Big House? Quarter of GOP Would Vote for Trump In Prison
Remember Donald Trump's line about shooting someone on Fifth Avenue? He may have been onto something. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll…
by Michael Graham | August 03, 2023 Read More
Pence Says Trump Is Still Lying About VP’s Role in 2020 Election
As his former boss was standing before a Washington, D.C. judge pleading "not guilty" to four criminal counts of conspiracy…
by Michael Graham | August 03, 2023 Read More
Prenda Kindling Fires of Learning, But NH Public Schools Take a Pass
Kelly Smith is on a mission to change how children are educated, giving them the tools they need to learn…
by Damien Fisher | August 03, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: NH Politics, Foreign Policy and… Perry Johnson?
Michigan businessman Perry Johnson may not be a household name in GOP politics, but he is closing in on making…
by Michael Graham | August 03, 2023 Read More
Point: The Indictments Fit the Crimes
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by Lisa Gilbert | August 02, 2023 Read More
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Counterpoint: Unwarranted Charges Demonstrate Two-Tiered Justice System
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: The Indictments Fit the Crimes.” Since leaving the White House in January 2021, former…
by Chris Talgo | August 02, 2023 Read More
Granite State Republicans Largely Unmoved by Latest Trump Indictment
If special prosecutor Jack Smith hoped his latest round of indictments against Donald Trump would convince Republicans to reconsider their…
by Michael Graham | August 02, 2023 Read More
Critics Pan New Report Claiming Tax Cuts Cost NH as Revenues Rise
The state of New Hampshire just reported a massive General and Education Trust Fund surplus of $538.9 million. Business tax…
by Michael Graham | August 02, 2023 Read More
Asa Hutchinson in Rye: Latest Trump Indictment ‘Serious Day for Our Democracy’
Asa Hutchinson wasted no time warming up his audience Tuesday night before addressing the day's news. “This is a serious…
by Fergus Cullen | August 01, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH Dems Make Risky Bet on Biden
You don’t have to be a hardcore cynic to believe that one of the goals of Tuesday’s indictment of Donald…
by Michael Graham | August 01, 2023 Read More
More FITN Ads Hit NH Airwaves
Whether it’s their television, tablet, or smartphone, Granite State Republicans should expect to see more ads targeting their votes in…
by Michael Graham | August 01, 2023 Read More
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NHGOP Gov Candidates Back Universal School Choice
The Republicans hoping to replace Gov. Chris Sununu in the corner office next year have all embraced universal school choice,…
by Mitchell Scacchi | August 01, 2023 Read More
Ayotte Leans into Anti-Massachusetts Message at Campaign Kick-Off
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte launched her campaign for governor of the Granite State in front of a packed house…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 31, 2023 Read More
In NH, DeSantis Touts Work Requirements for Welfare in Economic Plan
"We Win. They Lose." That was the headline Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) put on the 10-point economic plan he rolled…
by Michael Graham | July 31, 2023 Read More
Ruais Wants to Close Manchester’s Homeless Camp ‘Loophole’
Manchester’s police are hamstrung when dealing with the twin crises of homelessness and addiction, thanks in part to a city…
by Damien Fisher | July 31, 2023 Read More
Study Finds Drug Price Control Policies Could Cost NH Jobs, Lives
A new study shows drug price-fixing policies will do more harm than good for America’s health care system. That is especially…
by Chris Woodward | July 31, 2023 Read More
Hassan, NHDems Still Silent on SBF Cash
The Biden Department of Justice reversed its decision not to pursue a campaign finance charge against FTX moneyman Sam Bankman-Fried, accused…
by Michael Graham | July 30, 2023 Read More
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DeSantis’ Pitch to NH Voters: Trump Talks, I Get It Done
Perhaps it was the setting -- former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown's 'No B.S. BBQ' with burgers and beer-- but at…
by Michael Graham | July 30, 2023 Read More
As Rent Falls Nationwide, It Rises in NH
This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. Nationwide, rents have trended downward in the past year. But that relief has missed…
by Andrew Cline | July 30, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Tim Scott Calls DeSantis Stance on Florida Slavery Controversy a ‘Hot Mess’
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott isn’t backing down from his criticism of fellow GOP presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis over his…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2023 Read More
After Hunter Biden Plea Deal Fiasco, GOP #FITN Candidates Call for Special Prosecutor
When U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika asked Hunter Biden’s attorney if the plea deal he reached with the Department of…
by Michael Graham | July 27, 2023 Read More
Inmate Stacie Laughton Housed in Male Population, Jail Official Confirms
After days of evasion -- and under pressure from public officials hearing from a concerned public -- Hillsborough County jail…
by Damien Fisher | July 27, 2023 Read More
BONO: How to Stop Kids From Vaping
At a recent congressional hearing, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, expressed concern about the illegal Chinese-manufactured flavored, disposable vaping products widely available…
by Mary Bono | July 27, 2023 Read More
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Prescott Formally Enters NH-01 Congressional Race
Former Executive Councilor and state Sen. Russell Prescott, best known in NHGOP circles for defeating Maggie Hassan in two state…
by Michael Graham | July 27, 2023 Read More
Sununu Stuns CNN: ‘Neither Trump nor Biden Will Make 2024 Ballot’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu left CNN’s Poppy Harlow stunned when he predicted that neither Donald Trump nor Joe Biden…
by Michael Graham | July 27, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Ayotte Under Fire for Dissing Massachusetts — And That’s Fine With Her
What’s the only thing better for a New Hampshire Republican than taking shots at liberal Massachusetts? When Massachusetts shoots back.…
by Michael Graham | July 26, 2023 Read More
Is Hillsborough County Housing Laughton in Women’s Facility? Officials Won’t Say.
Officials at Hillsborough County’s Valley Street Jail say former Democratic state representative and current inmate Stacie Marie Laughton is male.…
by Damien Fisher | July 26, 2023 Read More
Haley Says NH Fentanyl Crisis Made in China, And U.S. Must Respond
During a roundtable on rising opioid addiction and death rates in Manchester Wednesday, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley took a…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 26, 2023 Read More
Nikki Haley’s Barrington Town Hall: A Review
Attending a Nikki Haley town hall meeting is like stepping into a time machine and traveling back to 2011. To…
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Revenues End Year Half-Billion Over Budget As Unemployment Hits Record Low
Lost amid all the political and economic news this month was an important bit of particularly noteworthy data as the…
by Andrew Cline | July 25, 2023 Read More
Ayotte Says Dem Claims of NH Abortion Ban ‘Just Not True’
Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte turned the tables on Democrats over the abortion issue Tuesday, declaring their claims of…
by Michael Graham | July 25, 2023 Read More
Parents Rights Issue Heating Up in FITN
In between throwing elbows at Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis on Monday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie threw shade…
by Michael Graham | July 25, 2023 Read More
Ayotte Gov. Announcement Targets Mainstream and MAGA GOP
Kelly Ayotte kicked off her campaign for governor Monday morning with an impressive list of Republican backers, including former U.S.…
by Michael Graham | July 24, 2023 Read More
Is Alleged Sexual Predator Laughton Incarcerated With Women? Superintendent Won’t Say
Stacie Laughton is a convicted sexual predator who stalked a woman and is now accused of heinous crimes against children.…
by Damien Fisher | July 24, 2023 Read More
Christie Takes Target Practice on GOP Field During Manchester Stop
Republicans hoping to hear Chris Christie unload his sarcasm and snark on former President Donald Trump at a business roundtable…
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NH Dem Laughton’s Sex Crime Case: A Timeline
As more horrific details of the allegations against former N.H. State Rep. Stacie-Marie Laughton (D-Nashua) come to light, it's difficult…
by NewsNHJ | July 23, 2023 Read More
Christie, Haley Heading to NH as Polls Show Trump Holds Massive Lead
Former Govs. Chris Christie and Nikki Haley are heading to the Granite State this week to make their pitch to…
by Michael Graham | July 23, 2023 Read More
Pappas Renews Push for Federal Takeover of NH Elections
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) was one of a handful of Democrats last week who helped reintroduce the so-called "Freedom to…
by Michael Graham | July 23, 2023 Read More
UNH Poll Wrap: Trump on Top, Scott Trends Up, RFK Jr. Way Down
The University of New Hampshire Survey Center released a series of results from this month’s Granite State Poll, a States…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 20, 2023 Read More
KING: We Get Lousy Politicians Because Running for Office Is Ghastly
I am often asked why, in a country of such talent and imagination, the U.S. political class is so feeble.…
by Llewellyn King | July 20, 2023 Read More
‘We Are Hungry For a Cause:’ Vivek Makes Case For New Generation of Leadership
Entrepreneur and anti-'Woke' warrior Vivek Ramaswamy mixed detailed policy proposals with provocative political symbolism during a town hall Tuesday night…
by Michael Graham | July 20, 2023 Read More
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Mom Says Child Abused at Daycare Connected to NHDem Laughton
A mother claims Stacie Laughton’s lover sexually abused her young child and that daycare owners did nothing to stop the…
by Damien Fisher | July 20, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Sununu Says No to Another Term: What Now for NH Politics?
On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, smart people who understand politics talk about the impact of Gov. Chris Sununu's…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2023 Read More
Former Concord Teacher Pleads Guilty to Raping Student
A man once entrusted with teaching Granite State children is going to prison after pleading guilty to raping a student…
by Damien Fisher | July 19, 2023 Read More
What They Said: Pols, Pundits React to Sununu’s Decision Not to Run
Within minutes of Gov. Chris Sununu’s announcement he’s not seeking re-election, Republicans who wanted to replace him were commenting on…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2023 Read More
Sununu Won’t Seek Record Fifth Term, Turns ’24 Gov Race Into Toss-Up
The first Republican to win the governor’s office since 2002-- and the only GOP governor in state history to serve…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 19, 2023 Read More
Kelly Ayotte’s Crazy Day
When former state Senate President Chuck Morse sent out an “I am running for governor” message within minutes of Gov.…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2023 Read More
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Voter Buzz, Boost in Polls Greet Tim Scott in Salem
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott is known for his sunny, optimistic political personality, and he had plenty to smile…
by Michael Graham | July 18, 2023 Read More
SULLENBERGER: Pence, Haley, and Christie Need to Protect Social Security to Have Hope in NH
Once again, New Hampshire is Ground Zero for the 2024 presidential campaign. Primary season has brought more than a dozen…
by Jordan Sullenberger | July 18, 2023 Read More
Former NH House Dem Appears to Admit Having Sex With Children in Text
Former Nashua Democratic State Rep. Stacie Laughton talked about raping children and appears to admit having committed the crime in…
by Damien Fisher | July 18, 2023 Read More
NHPR: Spofford Defamation Lawsuit About Retaliation
Now that federal prosecutors say former Granite Recovery CEO Eric Spofford is connected to the men who vandalized the homes…
by Damien Fisher | July 18, 2023 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Condemn Jayapal’s ‘Unacceptable’ Attack on Israel
More than 40 House Democrats released a statement condemning Washington Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal for calling Israel a “racist state.”…
by Michael Graham | July 18, 2023 Read More
No Labels NH Launch: Big Crowds, Modest Goals, Little Excitement
It took three overflow rooms to accommodate the crowd that showed up for the No Labels launch at the New…
by Michael Graham | July 17, 2023 Read More
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NH Dems Back Biden Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
In the face of opposition from progressives, peace activists, and members of their own party, New Hampshire Democrats are on…
by Michael Graham | July 17, 2023 Read More
NUNEZ: NH Businesses Need TikTok. Without It, We Will Suffer.
When was the last time you bought a service that was recommended to you online? For many of us, it…
by Jennifer Nunez | July 17, 2023 Read More
On Eve of NH Event, Sununu Says No Labels ‘Tapping Into’ What America Is Looking For
Just days before the No Labels organization arrives in New Hampshire for its ‘Common Sense’ kickoff on Monday, Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Michael Graham | July 16, 2023 Read More
Sheriff Brave Burning Through Budget as New Investigation Looms
Embattled Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave, who is already the subject of a criminal investigation for alleged theft and abuse…
by Damien Fisher | July 16, 2023 Read More
NH’s Formella Backs Florida in Fight to Protect Farmland From Chinese Ownership
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is one of a dozen state attorneys general asking a judge to side with…
by Michael Graham | July 16, 2023 Read More
Rulings in Two Education Funding Lawsuits Coming Soon
Could the next 60 days see an end to New Hampshire’s school funding system as we know it? Rockingham Superior…
by Damien Fisher | July 13, 2023 Read More
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IRS Caught Red-Handed (Again), As Public Trust Plummets
“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin said. But for the IRS, you can add…
by Michael Graham | July 13, 2023 Read More
OPINION: Is Ray Buckley Just Pretending To Be Dumb?
During my career as a radio talk host, one of my rules for on-air conversation was “never be stupid on…
by Michael Graham | July 13, 2023 Read More
NHDems ‘No Comment’ on Biden’s Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Progressive groups and peace organizations are condemning President Joe Biden’s decision to send clusterbombs to the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine…
by Michael Graham | July 12, 2023 Read More
NH’s Population 2nd Oldest in U.S., and That’s a Problem
Does the Granite State have a “Golden Girls” problem? Is New Hampshire America’s “Matlock” state? According to the U.S. Census…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 12, 2023 Read More
Manchin, Huntsman Headlining ‘No Labels’ Event at NHIOP
Moderates Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman will headline a No Labels event Monday at the…
by Michael Graham | July 12, 2023 Read More
Dem Woodburn Wants All Convictions Tossed in Domestic Violence Case
Former Democratic state Sen. Jeff Woodburn wants a do-over. Woodburn and his attorney, Mark Sisti, are asking Coos Superior Court…
by Damien Fisher | July 11, 2023 Read More
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‘Craig’s Chaos:’ NHGOP Cheers as Manchester Mayor Enters Gov. Race
After weeks of speculation and forming an exploratory committee, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig announced Tuesday that she was getting into…
by Michael Graham | July 11, 2023 Read More
NH House GOP Women Condemn ‘Offensive’ Dem Attacks on Moms for Liberty, Ask Leadership to Act
In a letter to House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm (D-Manchester), a group of 15 Republican women serving in the N.H.…
by Michael Graham | July 11, 2023 Read More
Proposed CMS Rules Could Threaten Local Control of Medicaid in NH
Intended to be primarily a state-run program, the Biden administration is attempting to expand its power over the management of…
by Mitchell Scacchi | July 10, 2023 Read More
No Labels Show Coming to NH, Could Sununu Play a Starring Role?
On Monday, two national leaders of the No Labels movement will be in New Hampshire to unveil their organization’s platform…
by Michael Graham | July 10, 2023 Read More
CLINE: Would the Founders Consider Us Free?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared at JBartlett.org. On July 4th, Americans celebrate not just the formation of our…
by Andrew Cline | July 10, 2023 Read More
MANZO: Julie Su Is Unfit for Secretary of Labor
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Sen. Maggie Hassan voted to advance Julie Su's nomination in the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee. Sen.…
by Tom Manzo | July 10, 2023 Read More
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Brave Leaking Confidential Information, Commission Says
The feud between Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave, who is currently under criminal investigation, and his fellow Democrats on the…
by Damien Fisher | July 09, 2023 Read More
Iowa GOP Sets January 15 Caucus Date, Setting Up FITN for January 23
For months, the conventional wisdom has been that the most likely date of the New Hampshire primary was January 23.…
by Michael Graham | July 09, 2023 Read More
Birdsell First NH State Senator to Endorse in #FITN, Backs DeSantis
In an op-ed for New Hampshire Journal, state Sen. Regina Birdsell endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the First in…
by Michael Graham | July 09, 2023 Read More
NH House Dem Attacks ‘Moms for Liberty’ as ‘A–holes,’ ‘Taliban’
New Hampshire Democrat state Rep. Catherine Sofitikis (D-Nashua) took to Twitter Sunday to attack members of the pro-parents-rights “Moms for…
by Michael Graham | July 09, 2023 Read More
BIRDSELL: DeSantis Is the Right Choice for President
Granite Staters recognize what a catastrophe Joe Biden’s administration has been for the American people. We have experienced the highest…
by Regina Birdsell | July 09, 2023 Read More
Ahead of NATO Summit, Shaheen-Tillis Lead Bipartisan Letter to President Biden Reaffirming Senate Support for the Alliance
Ahead of the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of…
by NHJOpinion | July 07, 2023 Read More
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Sununu Signs Executive Order Targeting ‘Hateful’ BDS Attacks on Israel
Joined by representatives of the state of Israel and his own state’s Jewish community, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed…
by Michael Graham | July 06, 2023 Read More
AG Asked to Review Craig’s Handling of RTK Request in Harmony Montgomery Case
A Manchester alderman has asked the state’s attorney general to look into Mayor Joyce Craig’s office and its handling of…
by Damien Fisher | July 06, 2023 Read More
EBERHART: There Are No Participation Trophies in Politics
It’s a tough time to be a member of the Grand Old Party. The White House and congressional pickup opportunities…
by Dan K. Eberhart | July 06, 2023 Read More
WSJ Touts Sununu as Best Candidate to Break Biden-Trump Stalemate
America’s most influential conservative editorial page has picked a Republican to break the Biden v. Trump stalemate. And his name…
by Michael Graham | July 05, 2023 Read More
Amid Criminal investigation, Sheriff Brave Plays Race Card Against Fellow Dem
Embattled Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave is accusing County Commission Chair George Maglaras of being a racist for allegedly calling…
by Damien Fisher | July 05, 2023 Read More
Scenes From FITN Fourth of July 2023
In New Hampshire on the Fourth of July, presidential hopefuls were almost as hard to avoid as the rain as…
by NewsNHJ | July 04, 2023 Read More
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Craig Admin Dismissed Desperate Emails From Harmony Montgomery’s Mother, Records Show
In December 2021, a frantic Crystal Sorey was begging anyone to help her find her missing daughter, 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery.…
by Damien Fisher | July 04, 2023 Read More
Sen. Scott Targets CFPB Plans to Collect More Data in Wake of Leak
2024 presidential contender Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is leaning into criticism of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for leaking data…
by Taylor Millard | July 04, 2023 Read More
SPAKOVOSKY: Supreme Court Ends Racial Discrimination in America’s Universities
On the second to last day of its term, the Supreme Court fulfilled its duty to uphold the guarantees of…
by Hans von Spakovsky | July 04, 2023 Read More
OPINION: Annie Kuster’s Very Un-American Fourth of July
If you’re at one of the many Fourth of July celebrations across New Hampshire this week and happen to spot…
by Michael Graham | July 02, 2023 Read More
Point: State of the Republic — Precarious
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Decline in Religion Doesn’t Bode Well for the Republic.” The state of the republic…
by Marilyn Carpinteyro | July 02, 2023 Read More
Counterpoint: Decline in Religion Doesn’t Bode Well for the Republic
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: State of the Republic — Precarious.” Over the last several decades, a growing number…
by Gillian Richards | July 02, 2023 Read More
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PODCAST: Nikki Haley on End of Affirmative Action, Why US Should Back Ukraine
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joined the NHJournal podcast just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-based college…
by NHJOpinion | June 29, 2023 Read More
NHDems ‘No Comment’ On SCOTUS Racial Preferences Ruling
Across the country, Democrats reacted swiftly -- and angrily-- to Thursday’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Harvard…
by Michael Graham | June 29, 2023 Read More
Despite Criminal Investigation, Warmington Keeps Sheriff Brave on Campaign Team
Add gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington to the list of Granite State political candidates with ‘endorsement trouble’ in the 2024 election…
by Damien Fisher | June 29, 2023 Read More
GOP Candidate for Manchester Mayor Reports $250k Fundraising Haul
Republican candidate for Manchester mayor Jay Ruais has raised more than $250,000, a number that political professionals say shows he…
by Michael Graham | June 29, 2023 Read More
Haley: Biden’s Foreign Policy Driven by Fear, Resulting in Failure
At a national security symposium in Portsmouth Wednesday, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said the rise in international threats to…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2023 Read More
PATTERSON: The Unsinkable Fascination With the Titanic
As our nation continues to discuss the failed OceanGate submarine voyage where five passengers perished on an expedition to view…
by James Patterson | June 28, 2023 Read More
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Trump Campaign Taps NH Activist Touting Fringe Conspiracies
Terese Bastarache (formerly known as Terese Grinnell) is having a good week -- despite the vast global conspiracy working against…
by Damien Fisher | June 28, 2023 Read More
DeSantis Touts Record, Takes Jabs at Trump in Hollis Town Hall
Touting his list of accomplishments in Florida and determined to rid the Republican Party of its "culture of losing," Florida…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 27, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: DeSantis and Trump in NH: Working Hard vs. Hardly Working
During his appearance at the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women’s fundraiser, Donald Trump told the crowd his lead in…
by Michael Graham | June 27, 2023 Read More
Report: Sheriff Brave Under Investigation for Alleged Theft of Public Funds
Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave is under criminal investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Public Integrity Unit for allegedly…
by Damien Fisher | June 27, 2023 Read More
It’s DeSantis vs. Trump Tuesday in New Hampshire, And Neither Side Is Backing Down
Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis are both rolling into New Hampshire on Tuesday, and Team DeSantis wants…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2023 Read More
Charges Dropped Against Anti-Vax Protester on Eve of Court Date
Just-in-time delivery for Terese Grinnell Bastarache, a Loudon nurse accused of disrupting a 2021 Executive Council meeting, when the charges…
by NewsNHJ | June 26, 2023 Read More
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PODCAST: Morgan Ortagus on How Ukraine v Russia Will Play in IA and NH
Morgan Ortagus with Polaris National Security is on the pod to talk about the role foreign policy will -- or…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2023 Read More
Kuster Backs Biden’s ‘Bad Credit, Better Deal’ Mortgage Fees
New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster rejected a bipartisan effort to block a Biden administration policy lowering mortgage fees on…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2023 Read More
Russell Prescott Prepping for Another GOP NH-01 Run
GOP businessman Russell Prescott is preparing to make another run for Congress in the First Congressional District, multiple sources tell…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2023 Read More
UNDERWOOD: ‘Anti’ Labels Are Lazy Journalism
A lot of journalists these days have a vocabulary problem. In particular, they think that if someone wants to repair…
by Ian Underwood | June 26, 2023 Read More
COVID, Conspiracies, and Cannabis: RFK Jr. Does PorcFest
It was a hot Thursday morning at the PorcFest Pavilion in Lancaster, and as hundreds waited in the sun to…
by Damien Fisher | June 25, 2023 Read More
Trans Former NHDem Rep Busted for Child Porn
Last June, New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley gave a shoutout to state Rep. Stacie-Marie Laughton as one of…
by Damien Fisher | June 25, 2023 Read More
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NHGOP Women’s Luncheon Turns Political Food Fight as Resignations Fly
It began as Emily Post, but it's becoming Bluto Blutarsky. President Donald Trump's upcoming appearance at the New Hampshire Federation…
by Michael Graham | June 22, 2023 Read More
Haley Campaign Announces Campaign Chairs for Key NH Counties
While former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trade blows in the headlines, Nikki Haley’s campaign told NHJournal…
by Michael Graham | June 22, 2023 Read More
GOP Rep. Corcoran Called Out for Using N-Word, Urging Others to Join In
Not long ago, state Rep. Travis Corcoran (R-Weare) wanted everyone to drop the “N-bomb.” Now he just wants to drop…
by Damien Fisher | June 21, 2023 Read More
UNH Poll: NHGOP Voters Stick With Trump in Classified Docs Case, But Indies Say He’s Guilty
In the eyes of most Granite Staters, former President Donald Trump is a criminal. But that’s not stopping a majority…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 21, 2023 Read More
NHDems Who Spoke Out for Strict Gun Laws Silent on Hunter Biden Deal
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Do you know where your local member of Congress is on strict enforcement of…
by Michael Graham | June 21, 2023 Read More
RFK Jr. on Ukraine: I Abhor Russia’s Invasion, But U.S. Provoked Putin
The crowd that streamed onto the campus of St. Anselm College Tuesday night to hear Robert F. Kennedy Jr. give…
by Michael Graham | June 20, 2023 Read More
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Vandalism Suspect Tied to Spofford Remains Cloaked
With three men charged for vandalizing the homes of NHPR journalists in Massachusetts, the alleged link to former Granite Recovery…
by Damien Fisher | June 20, 2023 Read More
MOFFETT: It’s Time To Go, Donald J. Trump
When Richard Nixon lost an extremely close presidential election to John F. Kennedy in 1960, his supporters pleaded with him…
by Mike Moffett | June 20, 2023 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: RFK Jr Makes First Visit to JFK Statue in Nashua: ‘I Represent His Values’
Just hours before delivering a speech on foreign policy that he says he was inspired by the words of his…
by Michael Graham | June 20, 2023 Read More
NH to America: Ignore the Headlines — We’re Going First. Period.
Read news coverage of the 2024 presidential primary calendar, and you’ll see words like “in limbo, “unsettled,” and “in flux.”…
by Michael Graham | June 19, 2023 Read More
GOP’s Murphy Arrested After Altercation With Employee at His Manchester Tavern
Republican state Sen. Keith Murphy of Manchester faces charges of simple assault and criminal threatening after a fracas at his…
by Damien Fisher | June 19, 2023 Read More
SWEENEY: Craig Abandons Rule of Law, Embraces Illegal Immigration
The hallmark of New Hampshire has always been its commitment to upholding the rule of law. As the Granite State,…
by Joe Sweeney | June 19, 2023 Read More
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“Bread-and-Butter of Politics”: AFP on the Ground in NH for FITN Primary
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Chief Executive Emily Seidel sent a memo in February to her staff and activists saying the…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 19, 2023 Read More
EXCLUSIVE POLL: Ayotte Tops List in GOP Primary for Governor
With popular four-term incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu strongly hinting he won’t seek a record fifth term, an exclusive NHJournal/coefficient poll…
by Michael Graham | June 18, 2023 Read More
Beware, the Airlines Are About to Ruin Your Summer
Summer, glorious summer, is upon us. It brings with it the anticipation of vacations, long weekends of sea and sand…
by Llewellyn King | June 18, 2023 Read More
PDA Orders New Million Air Review
Million Air isn’t cleared for landing at Pease International Tradeport just yet. Under pressure from communities worried about the environmental…
by Damien Fisher | June 18, 2023 Read More
HURD: Securing America’s Northern Border is a Matter of National Security
As the chaos at our Southern border dominates headlines, it is easy to overlook the mounting vulnerabilities along our Northern…
by Will Hurd | June 18, 2023 Read More
EXCLUSIVE NH POLL: Trump Holds Big Lead Over Field; Christie Tops ‘No Way’ List for NHGOP Voters
Former President Donald Trump remains the prohibitive favorite to win the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary, while his most vocal…
by Michael Graham | June 16, 2023 Read More
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Fight or Flight: Will Biden Wage FITN Write-in, Or Run From RFK, Jr.?
An incumbent Democratic president with a successful legislative record but lagging in the polls. He’s forced to run as a…
by Michael Graham | June 15, 2023 Read More
Buttigieg Was Slow to East Palestine but Rushed to Philly; Why?
It took nearly three weeks for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to go to the scene of a Feb. 3 toxic…
by Linda Stein | June 15, 2023 Read More
Planned Parenthood Plays ‘Pride’ Game for LGBT Cash, Critics Say
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is getting into the Pride business, using June’s celebration of the LGBTQ+ community to…
by Damien Fisher | June 15, 2023 Read More
Rep. Hynes Leaves GOP, Says Kids Have ‘Constitutional Right’ to Privacy From Parents
Bedford state Rep. Dan Hynes has left the Republican Party over what he says is its abandonment of conservative principles,…
by Michael Graham | June 14, 2023 Read More
WALTERS: Sununu’s ‘RINO’ Attacks on Trump Miss the Mark
Gov. Christopher Sununu has made it his mission to slam former President Donald Trump. For example, he recently wrote a…
by Rasheed Walters | June 14, 2023 Read More
N.H. Notches Another Number One: Best State for Childhood Well Being
New Hampshire has been named the best state for child well-being in the nation, just the latest in “We’re Number…
by NewsNHJ | June 14, 2023 Read More
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Kuster, Pappas Vote Against Bipartisan Bill Protecting Gas Stoves From Biden Bans
Yes, the Biden administration really is coming for your gas stove. And on Tuesday, Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas…
by Michael Graham | June 14, 2023 Read More
Vivek Pledges Pardon, Sununu Laughs at GOP: FITN Reactions to Trump Arraignment
Former President Donald Trump turned his arraignment on federal criminal charges into a campaign swing, leaving his Republican challengers content…
by Michael Graham | June 13, 2023 Read More
While Collecting Millions in COVID Relief, MaineHealth Bought Commercial Real Estate
With reports of massive abuse of COVID-19 dollars in the headlines, Maine taxpayers are turning a critical eye toward MaineHealth…
by Chris Woodward | June 13, 2023 Read More
NH Jobless Rate Hits Historic Low at 1.9 Percent
New Hampshire’s jobless rate hit a record high with a new low. The Granite State’s “preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate…
by Michael Graham | June 13, 2023 Read More
NHJ Readers: Trump’s Prosecution Is Political, But GOP Should Dump Him, Anyway
NHJournal readers overwhelmingly agree: Donald Trump is the victim of a partisan prosecution, and the GOP needs to dump him,…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2023 Read More
Berch/Spillane: Israel’s 75th Birthday a Cause for Celebration
This past Thursday, I was honored to be the special guest of the ambassador to New England from Israel, Meron…
by Paul Berch | June 12, 2023 Read More
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Hassan Backs $150 Billion Tax Hike For Temporary Social Security Fix
New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan has endorsed a $150 billion income tax hike as part of a strategy to…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2023 Read More
Disgraced Dem Woodburn Stays Free For Now
Former Democratic leader Jeffrey Woodburn won’t have to start serving jail time yet, despite convictions for criminal mischief stemming from…
by Damien Fisher | June 12, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Doug Burgum Makes the Businessman’s Case Against Hiring Trump in ’24
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is an unknown in American politics, but he's very well known in the world of…
by Michael Graham | June 11, 2023 Read More
ND Gov. Burgum Says Trump Too Distracted By Legal Troubles to Do Job of President
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is best known for his success in the business world. He put up the seed…
by Michael Graham | June 11, 2023 Read More
Concord Advocates for Communist Leader’s Marker Considering Legal Action
Imagine there’s no marker. The now-infamous historical highway marker honoring home-grown Communist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn keeps causing headaches for the…
by Damien Fisher | June 11, 2023 Read More
Newington Sends SOS as Million Air Rolls On
Newington residents are asking for help protecting their town’s drinking water from potential contamination some fear could be caused by…
by Damien Fisher | June 11, 2023 Read More
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‘Trump Isn’t Qualified:’ First Pro-Christie PAC Ad Hits NH Airwaves
Less than 24 hours after voters learned former President Donald Trump would face seven criminal indictments over his alleged mishandling…
by Michael Graham | June 10, 2023 Read More
House Concurs on State Budget, Sununu Expected to Sign
State House watchers were stunned Thursday when the narrowly-divided House of Representatives swiftly and overwhelmingly voted to accept the $15.2…
by Michael Graham | June 08, 2023 Read More
Trump Indicted Under Espionage Act. What Will It Mean for FITN GOP Primary?
Multiple media sources reported Thursday night that former President Donald Trump had been indicted on several counts as part of…
by Michael Graham | June 08, 2023 Read More
Point: Russia Turning Impossible (Ukraine in NATO) Into Possible
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: No to Ukraine in NATO.” On Sept. 30, 1990, I stood amid a massive rally…
by James Rosen | June 08, 2023 Read More
Counterpoint: No to Ukraine in NATO
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Russia Turning Impossible (Ukraine in NATO) Into Possible.” The United States should close NATO’s open…
by Justin Logan | June 08, 2023 Read More
Far-Left Org Labels Moms For Liberty a ‘Hate Group’
When presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy holds a town hall with Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice on Thursday, he will…
by Michael Graham | June 07, 2023 Read More
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Sununu Wants State Agencies to Promote More Time Outdoors, Less Time on Screens, for NH Kids
Gov. Chris Sununu is telling kids to put down their phones and go touch grass. Sununu issued an executive order…
by Damien Fisher | June 07, 2023 Read More
Burgum, Pence Enter Presidential Campaign on Same Day, But In Very Different Places
One's unknown, the other is unpopular. And they both want to be president of the United States. On Wednesday, North…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 07, 2023 Read More
Ayotte’s ‘Kelly PAC’ Reports $414k In New Filing as Potential Gov Race Looms
It may be weeks before Gov. Chris Sununu decides if he will seek a record fifth term, but his fellow…
by Michael Graham | June 07, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: ‘Comic-Kaze?’ Christie’s In It to Win It, And Have a Good Time, Too.
A Republican from the Northeast, telling jokes, doing impressions, and even working a little blue. If you didn't know better,…
by Michael Graham | June 07, 2023 Read More
NH Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise
Even with the total number of opioid-related overdoses dropping in Nashua and Manchester, the number of overdose deaths continues to…
by Damien Fisher | June 06, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Winners and Losers From Sununu’s Decision to Sit Out FITN Primary
The great political philosopher Miles Davis once said, "It's not the notes you play. It's the notes you don't play."…
by Michael Graham | June 05, 2023 Read More
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Sununu Passes on Presidential Race, Says Mission Is to Stop Trump
After months of high-profile media interviews and insider speculation, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Monday he won’t be entering the 2024…
by Michael Graham | June 05, 2023 Read More
Former Dem Rep Facing Expulsion From Claremont City Council
Former Democratic state Rep. Andrew O'Hearne may have crossed the line when he reportedly told Claremont Department of Public Works…
by Damien Fisher | June 05, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Bradley Says Dem Talk of Killing the Budget Is Bad Leadership and Bad Politics
New Hampshire State Sen. Jeb Bradley, like many of his GOP colleagues in the legislature, is confused by word from…
by NewsNHJ | June 04, 2023 Read More
Are State House Dems Plotting to Blow Up the Budget?
Guy Fawkes Day could be coming early to Concord as a contingent of House Democrats is reportedly scheming to blow…
by Damien Fisher | June 04, 2023 Read More
NH Dems Double Down on Biden’s College Debt Bailout
All four Democrats in the New Hampshire federal delegation voted against bipartisan legislation to stop President Joe Biden’s plan to…
by Michael Graham | June 04, 2023 Read More
Court Orders Defamation Case Against Buckley, NHDP to Move Forward
New Hampshire's top Democrat played fast and loose with the facts, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled, and now…
by Damien Fisher | June 04, 2023 Read More
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The CDC Was Off Mission When COVID Hit; That’s Why They Got It So Wrong.
How does an agency named the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fail to “control or prevent” a pandemic like…
by Chris Woodward | June 04, 2023 Read More
‘She Ate the Press Alive’: DeSantis Defends McEnany After Trump’s Attacks
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended former White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany from attacks by her old boss, calling her one…
by Michael Graham | June 02, 2023 Read More
Ron DeSantis Talks Trump, McEnany and Ted Williams With NHJournal
What's Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis like when you sit down with him one-on-one and talk everything from GOP politics to…
by Michael Graham | June 02, 2023 Read More
Exec Councilor Warmington Enters Gov’s Race, Likely to Face Craig in Primary
One month after Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig (D) announced the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a run for…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 01, 2023 Read More
DeSantis Mocks Biden, Rebuts Trump During FITN Tour Across NH
In his first campaign trip across the Granite State since formally launching his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had…
by Mitchell Scacchi | June 01, 2023 Read More
RFK, Jr Bemoans DNC’s ‘Soviet System’ of Rigging Primary Calendar for Biden
National Democrats stripped New Hampshire of its first-in-the-nation primary in order to benefit Joe Biden’s re-election and protect the president…
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Trump Loses NHGOP Rep’s Endorsement to DeSantis Over Treatment of Fox News Host
Donald Trump’s treatment of his former spokesperson, Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany, has cost him the support of a New…
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NHPR Ordered to Hand Over Spofford Notes in Defamation Suit
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Sununu Joins Effort Against Biden’s ‘Good Credit’ Mortgage Fees
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joined 18 of his fellow GOP governors Wednesday opposing a Biden administration policy raising borrowing…
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Speaker Asks AG to Investigate Vogt Over Florida Plane Ticket Offer
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When state Rep. Michael Moffett was contacted by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott’s political team to help kick off a town…
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Senate Pushed Seven-Year Sunset for Medicaid Expansion
In an attempt to reach a compromise with reluctant House Republicans, the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday added a seven-year sunset…
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Buckley Says FITN Comments From ‘Senior, Elder’ Clyburn Off the Mark
New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley suggested during a TV interview that Rep. Jim Clyburn, the top-ranking Black member…
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TURNER: Vivek Ramaswamy Sheds Needed Light On Dangers Of Climate Cult
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NHPR to Air New Spofford Allegations, Leaving Out Spofford Interview
New Hampshire Public Radio is taking another shot at former Granite State Recover CEO Eric Spofford with a planned podcast…
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In 2024 Presidential Race, Does Military Service Still Matter?
In 1992, Bill Clinton did something no presidential candidate had accomplished since FDR: He won the White House without ever…
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A Quiz for Memorial Day: Presidents’ Fallen Family
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Convicted Bitcoin Money Launderer Now Wants NH to Secede
Maybe hoping the new Republic of New Hampshire won’t sign an extradition treaty, Free Keene’s Ian Freeman is taking to…
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DeSantis: Trump ‘Knows I Can Beat Him,’ Is ‘Moving Left to Attack Me’
Donald Trump knows I can beat him, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) said Thursday, and “he’s moving to the left attacking…
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Pappas Flips on College Debt Bailout, Now Backs $500B Biden Plan
When Rep. Chris Pappas was facing what appeared to be a competitive election last year, he told his First District…
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BLASEK/KOFALT: Keep Politics Out Of Emergencies
In 2021, a group of state representatives angled to have a bill reforming New Hampshire’s state of emergency laws included…
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ANALYSIS: Gov. Sununu Is Appearing on ‘The View.’ Here Are Four Reasons Not To.
Jim Geraghty, senior political writer for National Review, succinctly describes ABC’s daytime talk show, “The View.” “It’s a show designed…
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Debacle, Disaster, DeSantis: Musk-Mismanaged Campaign Launch Will Leave a Mark
“It’s a cliche, but it’s true: You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” That was veteran…
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With DeSantis on Twitter, Haley Worked New Hampshire IRL (In Real Life)
While Gov. Ron DeSantis was launching his presidential campaign online (or at least trying to), former South Carolina Gov. Nikki…
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Voters Want Spending Limits in Debt Deal, But NHDem Delegation Says ‘No’
Two new polls show taxpayers want to see spending restrictions tied to increasing the nation’s debt limit, but New Hampshire…
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As talk of his possible presidential campaign heats up, Gov. Chris Sununu's approval numbers in New Hampshire remain strong, according…
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Ramaswamy Rolls Out 47 Granite State Endorsements
Entrepreneur and anti-'woke’ activist Vivek Ramaswamy has released a list of 47 Granite State endorsements in his bid to become…
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Hassan Takes Lead on ‘Stop Pills That Kill’ Act to Fight Fentanyl
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MAYVILLE: Haley Has the Leadership Qualities Our Country Needs
Our country needs a multi-faceted, vibrant leader. My career as a U.S. Air Force officer, professor of nursing, and New…
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Frisbie Hospital Dumps Contract With Dem Sheriff Brave’s Department
Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave and his deputies are getting the boot from Frisbie Memorial Hospital as the Rochester healthcare…
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Ruger Earnings Down Sharply as Sig Sauer Continues Expansion
It’s a tale of two major New Hampshire employers in the same industry. While firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company,…
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SC’s Scott Launches Faith-Based Bid for White House, Headed to NH on Thursday
South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott made it official Monday morning, launching his long-shot bid for the 2024 GOP presidential…
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Nyet! Putin Puts NH AG Formella on His ‘No-Fly’ List
If New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella had vacation plans in Moscow this summer, he’s going to have to re-schedule.…
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Clyburn: Dems Bumped FITN to ‘Avoid Embarrassment’ for Biden
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) committed a classic “Kinsley gaffe” during an interview with CNN, publically admitting what D.C. politicians…
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Tenants Rights at Heart of New Million Air Fight
The battle over Million Air’s plans to build an air facility close to wetlands at Pease International Tradeport is heading…
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DeSantis Shakes Hands and Kisses Babies — Literally — During NH Visit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went old-school when he dropped in on New Hampshire Friday, meeting with local legislators, dropping by…
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PODCAST: How Ron Turned Florida Red — Lessons for the NHGOP?
Julia Manchester at TheHill.com talks about their series "How Florida Got So Conservative," and how Gov. Ron DeSantis has helped…
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ANALYSIS: Will NHDems Pay a Price for War on Parents? Ask Donald Trump.
Now that every New Hampshire Democrat in both the federal and state legislatures has voted against parental rights, will they…
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NH Dems ‘Nuke’ Parents Rights Legislation
Legislation about behavior at school came down to a matter of attendance at the New Hampshire House on Thursday. The…
by Damien Fisher | May 18, 2023 Read More
Delaney Goes Down: After Being ‘Disappeared’ in Committee, Withdraws Nomination
In a humiliating setback for Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney’s nomination to…
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NHDem Rep Tells Voter to ‘Shut Up’ Over Parents Rights Bill
Campton Democrat state Rep. Tommy Hoyt has a message for Granite State voters who support the Parents Bill of Rights:…
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Sununu Joins DeSantis, Other GOP Govs Backing Texas Border Action
Gov. Chris Sununu joined Gov. Ron DeSantis -- a potential rival for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination -- and 23…
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Fourth Time’s the Charm? Delaney Nomination Atop Judiciary Calendar Today
A revised schedule for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s business meeting today has a familiar name at the top of…
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Hey CNN, I have questions! I am a Granite Stater voter, a registered Republican, and my wife and I homeschool…
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Offer of Free Air Fare Sparks Investigation Into Dem Tactics in Parents Rights Fight
New Hampshire House Speaker Sherm Packard (R-Londonderry) has ordered an investigation into tactics being used by House Democrats to pressure…
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In Win for NHDems, Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill Punishing China for Tariff Violations
President Joe Biden vetoed bipartisan legislation Tuesday passed to punish China for violating trade rules and protect U.S. solar manufacturers.…
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DeSantis Headed Back to Granite State, Formal POTUS Announcement Expected Soon
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is headed to New Hampshire Friday to talk to Granite State pols about his success…
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New NH Business Filings Are Booming, NHSOS Reports
New Hampshire’s economy keeps booming, and more residents are looking to themselves to create the next opportunity, according to the…
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NHGOP Rep Says She’s With Trump, But Signed Letter Endorsing DeSantis Tells Different Story
When former President Donald Trump was in Manchester last month, he was joined on stage by 51 New Hampshire GOP…
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RFK Jr Pledges ‘Impermeable’ Border, Preps 50-State Challenge to Biden
President Joe Biden may have pledged not to campaign in New Hampshire and to stand by the new Democratic primary…
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MORAN/TISEI: Log Cabin Republicans Support Parents Bill of Rights
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Goodbye Rebel Girl! Concord’s Communist Marker Removed
The historic marker in Concord commemorating unrepentant Communist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn got sent to the ash heap of history as…
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Nobody Puts Jeb Bradley In a Corner: Inside the Medicaid Expansion Fight
When it comes to the fight in Concord over Medicaid expansion, what you see isn't what you're going to get.…
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As Chaos Reigns, Hassan, Shaheen Reject New Bipartisan Border Bill
As bad news poured in from the southern border, a diverse group of Democratic U.S. senators is backing a bipartisan…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2023 Read More
HOMOLA: Sununu Stepping Into Marijuana Minefield
“…with the right policy and framework in place, I stand ready to sign a legalization bill that puts the State…
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NH Zoning Atlas Offers Groundbreaking Insight Into Local Building Restrictions
Originally published at Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, jbartlett.org. In 2021, we published a landmark study that showed how local land…
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Sununu Joins National Push to Keep Males Out of Women’s Sports
Governor Chris Sununu joined 24 of his fellow Republican governors opposing a new Biden administration rule that would force schools…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2023 Read More
NBC News’ Own ‘Underage Migrant’ Gaffe Reveals Challenge Facing Employers
NBC News made news of its own recently when it was forced to retract its investigative story about “Pedro,” whom…
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SUNUNU: It’s Time to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in NH — the Right Way.
After the New Hampshire State Senate voted down a House-passed plan for recreational marijuana sales Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu released…
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SIMMONS: Animals in Human Care Are Pampered, Not Prisoners
Today, animal rights activists are supporting the release of sea creatures from aquariums into the wild in honor of “Empty…
by Mark Simmons | May 12, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: It’s Trump’s World, We’re Just Rentin’ Space
Donald Trump comes to New Hampshire and lays a beat down on CNN, live on their own network-- the latest…
by NHJOpinion | May 11, 2023 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Vote No on Border Security Bill as Title 42 Falls
Illegal crossing at the U.S. southern border set a new record on Tuesday as 10,300 undocumented immigrants were apprehended in…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2023 Read More
DiFi is Back, But Dems Still Won’t Touch Delaney Nomination
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein was greeted with a standing ovation when she returned to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday,…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2023 Read More
After Town Hall, Sununu Doubles Down on ‘Three-Time Loser’ Label for Trump
New Hampshire governor and possible 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Sununu doubled down on Donald Trump’s electoral track record after…
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VIDEO: CNN’s Collins Crestfallen as Town Hall Crowd Cheers Trump
A video taken at Wednesday night's CNN Town Hall with Donald Trump shows the host, Kaitlan Collins, standing backstage seething…
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Kuster, Pappas Vote to Block Border Security Bill
As tens of thousands of undocumented migrants prepare to push their way across the U.S. border, and thousands of "got…
by Daniel Payne | May 11, 2023 Read More
NH Dems a ‘No Show’ on Biden Campaign Leadership List
The Biden-Harris campaign has released a new list of “prominent voices” supporting the 80-year-old president’s re-election bid, and the names…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2023 Read More
NH State Website Still Touts Historic Marker Honoring Communist Leader
The “Rebel Girl” is still causing headaches for the Sununu administration a week after the governor said he wanted the…
by Damien Fisher | May 11, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: Trump Scores TKO in CNN’s Town Hall Debate
Donald Trump won the first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle Wednesday night, and it wasn’t even close. What debate,…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2023 Read More
Hutchinson: In Sex Assault Case, Trump Is Not the Victim
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a New Hampshire Republican women’s group that he trusts the jury that ruled against…
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Trump Sex Assault Verdict Raises Tensions on Eve of St. A’s Appearance
The decision of St. Anselm College to host a CNN town hall with Donald Trump Wednesday was generating controversy even…
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Big GOP Win in Manchester Ward 6 Bodes Well for Mayor’s Race
Republican Crissy Kantor handily defeated Democrat Maxine Mosley 725-561 in the Manchester Ward 6 alderman race Tuesday night, a big…
by Michael Graham | May 09, 2023 Read More
NH Stands Pat as New England Declares War on Gas Stoves
Granite Staters can continue to cook free or fry as the state stays out of the New England anti-gas stove…
by Damien Fisher | May 09, 2023 Read More
STEVENS: On Historic Marker, Some Common Sense Goes a Long Way
The world could use a lot more common sense these days. Politicians sure could use a lot more common sense…
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A Solar Flare Could Leave Us in Darkness. Is America’s Power Grid Ready For It?
"We can work better without the batteries." Those were the astonishing words relayed by a telegraph operator in Boston on…
by Daniel Payne | May 09, 2023 Read More
S.C.’s Scott Makes Low-Key Pitch in St. A’s Town Hall
Two days before the Trump show rolls onto campus for a Wednesday CNN town hall-one likely to feature heated rhetoric…
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Concord Officials To Sununu: Stop Pushing Your Marker Mess on Us
If Gov. Chris Sununu wants to do something about the Historical Highway Marker honoring notorious Communist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, he…
by Damien Fisher | May 08, 2023 Read More
BURTON: A Royal Disgrace
The American news media should hang its collective head in shame for its fawning adulation of the British monarchy. This…
by Mark Burton | May 08, 2023 Read More
OPINION: Mr. Sununu, Tear Down This Marker!
Why is there a State of New Hampshire historic marker commemorating the life of an unrepentant Stalinist in Concord right…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2023 Read More
Hassan Defends Dumping Title 42 as 40,000 Migrants Amass on U.S. Border
When it appeared 2022 might be a competitive election, Sen. Maggie Hassan -- a long-time supporter of amnesty for illegals…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2023 Read More
Bud Light Still Losing Customers Over ‘Woke’ Marketing
New Hampshire beer drinkers are opting for a light beer that tastes great, is less filling, and isn’t combatant in…
by Damien Fisher | May 07, 2023 Read More
State Puts Blame For Marker Honoring Concord Communist On City
Fallout from the state’s historic marker honoring a notorious Communist continues as the Sununu administration invites Concord to remove the…
by Damien Fisher | May 04, 2023 Read More
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Another Setback for Shaheen, Hassan as Delaney Nom Heads Toward Defeat
Can Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen save Michael Delaney’s nomination? Ask fans of New Hampshire’s First in the Nation…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2023 Read More
OSBORNE: Ron DeSantis, The Leader America Needs in 2024
As the 2024 presidential primary begins in New Hampshire, Republicans are looking for a strong, capable challenger for Joe Biden…
by Jason Osborne | May 04, 2023 Read More
BREAKING: NHGOP House Majority Leader Endorses DeSantis in #FITN Primary
New Hampshire House Majority Leader Rep. Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released a letter Thursday endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2023 Read More
Why Did NH Approve A Historic Marker Honoring A Concord Communist?
The Sununu administration approved a new Historical Highway Marker honoring a committed Communist from Concord who received a state funeral…
by Damien Fisher | May 03, 2023 Read More
Scanlan on Iowa Dems’ 2024 Plan: ‘Sounds Like a Primary to Me’
The Democratic National Committee may have killed the Iowa caucuses, but Hawkeye State Democrats aren’t going down without a fight.…
by Michael Graham | May 03, 2023 Read More
NH Dems Vote to Protect Cheating Chinese Solar Companies From US Tariffs
When four Chinese solar companies were caught evading U.S. tariffs by moving their products through other southeastern countries in December,…
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SHPYLOVA-SAEED: Russian Occupiers Kidnap Ukrainian Children Under the Guise of Re-Education
Since the inception of Russia’s all-out war, 468 children in Ukraine were killed and more than 947 were injured. Russia also…
by Nataliya Shpylova-Saeed | May 03, 2023 Read More
MURPHY: Getting Serious About Small Business Health Insurance Plans
There are approximately 137,000 small businesses in our great state of New Hampshire. They employ over 304,000 employees – or…
by Keith Murphy | May 02, 2023 Read More
Granite State Great For Nurses, But Still Needs More
New Hampshire ranks as one of the best states in the country to be a nurse, even as providers like…
by Damien Fisher | May 02, 2023 Read More
NH Dems Silent As Biden Hikes Mortgage Fees on Granite Staters With Good Credit
Granite Staters with good credit will pay higher mortgage fees while borrowers with bad credit will pay less under a…
by Michael Graham | May 02, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Hansel Headed Out, Vivek Headed Up in 2024 Races
It's a double-barreled edition of the NHJournal podcast. Popular GOP Mayor George Hansel announces he's not going to seek a…
by NewsNHJ | May 01, 2023 Read More
CNN Town Hall, MAGA Local TV Buy Shows Trump Focused on NH
Is Donald Trump trying to knock Ron DeSantis out in New Hampshire before the Florida governor even gets in the…
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NHDem Establishment Backs Craig in Gov Race, But Warmington Holds Steady
When Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig announced her plans to run for governor Monday morning, she already had the backing of…
by Damien Fisher | May 01, 2023 Read More
St. Anselm Prez Favazza Pens Letter to Students Regarding Trump Visit
Donald Trump is coming to speak at St. Anselm College next week. It's a simple and seemingly insignificant sentence --…
by NewsNHJ | May 01, 2023 Read More
One in Five Dems Already on Board With RFK, Jr. As Biden Support Sags
Just two weeks ago, New Hampshire Democrats were laughing off talk about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. mounting a serious challenge.…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2023 Read More
Manchester Public Schools: Parents Who Don’t Like Secrecy Policy Can Take Their Kids and Leave
Call it the “Don’t Let the Door Hit You” Defense. During oral arguments in a lawsuit over its policy of…
by Damien Fisher | April 30, 2023 Read More
KING: From Plumbers to Electricians, the U.S. is Gasping for Skilled Workers
There is a terrible shortage of people who fix things. I am thinking of electricians, plumbers, glaziers, auto mechanics and…
by Llewellyn King | April 30, 2023 Read More
Longshot Presidential Candidate Perry Johnson to Speak at NHIOP Monday
In a GOP presidential primary field that already features a former president, two former governors, and a tech-guru-turned-Fox-News-celebrity, Michigan businessman…
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Trump Smacks Down Sununu During NH Visit: ‘He’s at Less Than One Percent’
For weeks, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has been declaring Donald Trump dead on arrival as a Republican candidate in…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2023 Read More
In NH Speech, Trump Goes Full Carville: The Economy, Stupid
Donald Trump's message to an enthusiastic crowd at the Doubletree in Manchester could have come straight from Democrat strategist James…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2023 Read More
Kindergarten Sex Ed Class Up for Review in Hanover
Hanover school board chairman Ben Keeney confirms that his district is using the curriculum that involves teachers encouraging five-year-olds to…
by Damien Fisher | April 27, 2023 Read More
What to Expect From Trump’s Thursday Visit to Manchester
Whatever you do, Trump campaign sources tell NHJournal, don’t call Donald Trump’s campaign stop at the Manchester Doubletree Thursday a…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2023 Read More
Spofford Demands Reporter’s Notes, Says Lawsuit Isn’t Over
In a sign the lawsuit accusing New Hampshire Public Radio of #metoo inspired defamation isn’t over yet, former Granite Recovery…
by Damien Fisher | April 26, 2023 Read More
Sununu on Biden: ‘He Ain’t Getting Younger and He Ain’t Getting Better’
Whether it is health complications or competitive politics, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu predicts President Joe Biden won’t be the…
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Cuccinelli: ‘DeSantis the Most Conservative Candidate Who Can Win’
Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli is heading up the Never Back Down PAC promoting a presidential run by Florida…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2023 Read More
Biden ’24 Announcement Greeted With Silence in NH as SEA Union Sits Out
If President Joe Biden was expecting a massive display of support from New Hampshire Democrats when he announced his re-election…
by Michael Graham | April 25, 2023 Read More
Medicaid Expansion Bill Gains Steam in State House
As the bipartisan bill to reauthorize New Hampshire’s Medicaid expansion program, Granite Advantage, moves through the legislature, backers are making…
by Damien Fisher | April 25, 2023 Read More
ANALYSIS: The Star of Biden’s Announcement Video? Donald Trump
While campaigning with Barack Obama in 2008, then-Senator Joe Biden infamously declared that Obama’s top priority was “a three-letter word:…
by Michael Graham | April 25, 2023 Read More
NHGOP Women’s Org Calls Out Dems For Abandoning Girls’ Sports
The New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women released a statement Monday calling out the state’s two Democratic U.S. representatives for…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2023 Read More
Tucker-ed Out: What Carlson’s Fox Departure Means for NHGOP
When Donald Trump, the GOP’s presidential frontrunner, gave his first post-indictment interview, it was to Tucker Carlson on Fox News.…
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MOFFETT/NELSON: Why NH Conservatives Should Back Medicaid Expansion
As members of the New Hampshire legislature, our top priority is to ensure that every piece of legislation we pass…
by Mike Moffett | April 24, 2023 Read More
Nationwide and in NH, Dems Agree: ‘Don’t Run, Joe!’
Just days before President Joe Biden is expected to announce he plans to seek a second term, new polls show…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2023 Read More
Upper Valley Nonprofit Behind Kindergarten Nudity Curriculum
After Chris Rivet testified before the House Education Committee about the troubling, sexualized curriculum offered to his kindergarten-aged son, he…
by Damien Fisher | April 23, 2023 Read More
JENKINS: Bobby Kennedy, Jr. and the Opportunity for an Honest Conversation with the Black Community
I grew up in New Jersey, where my family has deep roots within the Democratic party. I know the good,…
by Kevin Jenkins | April 23, 2023 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Vote to Let Men Compete in Women’s Sports
Both of New Hampshire’s U.S. Representatives voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Thursday, which passed…
by Michael Graham | April 21, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Lewandowski Unleashed! NH’s Political Bad Boy on Trump, Sununu and 2024
The night before he was having dinner with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The next day Corey Lewandowski is on the…
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ConVal School District Demands More Cash As Supt. Takes Home $170K
As the legal battle over school funding plays out in the ConVal lawsuit trial in the Rockingham Superior Court this…
by Damien Fisher | April 20, 2023 Read More
‘Delay-ney:’ Dems Again Skip Vote on Troubled Nominee Backed by Hassan, Shaheen
When the U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee approved another tranche of Biden judicial nominees Thursday, 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
by Michael Graham | April 20, 2023 Read More
U.S. Needs to Learn Lesson of School Lockdown Mistake
We are two of America’s original #OpenSchools moms. As far back as Summer 2020, we knew schools had to open…
by NHJOpinion | April 20, 2023 Read More
RFK, Jr. Blends Progressive Populism and Talk Radio Politics in Campaign Speech
Toward the end of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s bravura performance in a ballroom at the Boston Park Plaza Wednesday, an…
by Michael Graham | April 19, 2023 Read More
Fentanyl Blamed for Soaring Nashua Overdose Deaths
The number of opioid-related overdoses first responders treated in Nashua rose sharply in March, up nearly 80 percent over the…
by Damien Fisher | April 19, 2023 Read More
New UNH Poll Shows Trump Surge, DeSantis Plunge Among NHGOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may have had a great night in Manchester last Friday, but the latest UNH poll numbers…
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LOMBORG: Halftime on Global 2030 Health Goals, but Not Halfway There Yet
Over the 20th century, tobacco smoking killed around 100 million people, most of whom lived in today’s rich countries. However,…
by Bjorn Lomborg | April 18, 2023 Read More
NH Dems Defend Graphic Sex Content, Attack ‘Dangerous’ Parents in House Debate
Parents do not have the right to know their middle school children have access to graphic novels that depict children…
by Damien Fisher | April 18, 2023 Read More
RFK Jr. to Launch White House Bid in Boston Wednesday
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the legendary Kennedy political dynasty, will formally launch his White House bid at…
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NHPR Notches Win in Spofford Defamation Case
Rockingham Superior Court Judge Daniel St. Hilaire is siding with New Hampshire Public Radio, dismissing the defamation lawsuit brought by…
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Trump, Pence Heading Back to New Hampshire
Former President Donald Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence are both heading back to New Hampshire in the coming…
by Michael Graham | April 17, 2023 Read More
Head of Rainbow Reload Finds Security in NH
One of the founders of Rainbow Reload, a New Hampshire-based group of LGBTQ people who teach others how to defend…
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Sununu To Fox News: Get Out of the ‘Echo Chamber’ and Help GOP Win
At a GOP retreat in Tennessee last weekend, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu repeated his message that the GOP needs…
by Michael Graham | April 17, 2023 Read More
MICHEL: On Tax Day, Who Pays, Where It Goes and What’s at Stake
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Hassan, Shaheen ‘No Comment’ on New China Spy Balloon Details
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MUNCH: Submarine Warfare Isn’t New. The Way We Fight Is
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RUAIS: Why I’m Running for Mayor of Manchester
Thirteen years ago, when I was arrested for my second DUI, I knew I had to chart a new course.…
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Pappas Decries ‘Total Betrayal’ by Biden, Says NHDems Will ‘Invite’ Primary Challengers to FITN
When it comes to President Joe Biden stripping the Granite State of its First-in-the-Nation primary status, Rep. Chris Pappas isn’t…
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NH Dem Lynch: U.S., NATO Should Attack Civilian Targets Inside Russia
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by Michael Graham | February 26, 2023 Read More
Fired Cops and ‘Defund the Police’ Activists Sit On NH House Criminal Justice Committee
One is a former cop who is fighting to keep the records surrounding his firing from the force secret. Another…
by Damien Fisher | February 26, 2023 Read More
WAR IN UKRAINE: The U.S. Hardware Kyiv Needs Most
Fresh off a surprise visit to Kyiv, President Biden vowed Tuesday that America “will not tire” in its support for Ukraine. To…
by John Hardie | February 24, 2023 Read More
PODCAST: Chris Rufo on NH’s Fight Against ‘Woke’ Public Policy
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Did NHDems Use Stolen Bankman-Fried Funds in Rochester Special Election?
Just days after New Hampshire Democrats spent an eye-popping $150,000 on a House special election in which just 1,100 votes…
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Point: How Should We Define This War?
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Counterpoint: U.S. Should Turn Ukraine War Over to Its European Allies
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: How Should We Define This War?” Instead of a quick Russian victory, Russia’s second…
by Ivan Eland | February 23, 2023 Read More
Ramaswamy Kicks Off Presidential Campaign in Granite State
Just 12 hours after announcing his White House bid on Fox News, multi-millionaire businessman and anti-Woke crusader Vivek Ramaswamy was…
by Michael Graham | February 22, 2023 Read More
NH gets $5 Million for Crime Victim Programs
New Hampshire is getting $5 million in federal funding for critical crime victim services as the needs across the state…
by NewsNHJ | February 22, 2023 Read More
Medicaid Expansion Gets Bipartisan Push from Senate Committee
The bipartisan effort to make New Hampshire’s Medicaid expansion permanent got a push Wednesday as the Senate Health and Human…
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As Presidential Buzz Increases, Sununu’s NH Approval Spikes
Would becoming a national candidate running for the White House hurt Gov. Chris Sununu at home? Not according to the…
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Granite Staters Choose Virtue, Named Least ‘Sinful’ State in New England
Granite State Christians gearing up for the penitential season of Lent beginning Wednesday can rest assured that New Hampshire is…
by Damien Fisher | February 21, 2023 Read More
As Legislators Debate Minimum Wage Hikes, the Market Is Pushing Wages Higher on Its Own
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Pease Exec Brean Leads Fight for Million Air Facility in Face of Community Opposition
Residents opposed to the construction of a new airplane operating facility at Pease International Tradeport say their concerns about the…
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Trump Taps Iowa Operative to Oversee NH Campaign
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by Michael Graham | February 20, 2023 Read More
NH Dem Party Official Smears Gay Republican as Homophobe
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AG Formella Joins Lawsuit to Block Biden’s ESG Investing Rule
Members of Congress and state attorneys general have launched a two-front attack against the Bident administration’s rule promoting ESG investing.…
by Fred Lucas | February 20, 2023 Read More
Haley Skips Identity Politics in Members-Only Meeting With GOP Women
Nikki Haley may have been speaking to the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women, but she left the identity politics…
by Michael Graham | February 19, 2023 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Stand By Judicial Nominee Despite Criticism Over Role in Sex Assault Case
Democratic U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan continue to support the nomination of Michael A. Delaney to serve on…
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A Presidents’ Day Reflection: The Intertwined History of the U.S. and Nations Overseas
Presidents’ Day provides a moment to reflect on how America’s chief executives have shaped and reflected our history. But our…
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A Quiz for Presidents Day: Presidential Pets
Americans are crazy about animals, and so were most of the folks who called 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue home over the…
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Attacks on Haley’s Race Part of Left’s Hypocrisy, NH Republicans Say
NAACP leader Talbert Swan had a message for former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley when she announced her candidacy for…
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‘Ready for Ron’ Petition to Draft DeSantis Snags 200,000 Signatures
A group attempting to draft Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president tells InsideSources it has gained 200,000 signatures.…
by Fred Lucas | February 17, 2023 Read More
‘Badass Woman’ Haley Draws Big Crowd in Exeter for NH Kick-Off
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s message to a standing-room-only crowd at Exeter Town Hall Thursday Night was simple: If Republicans…
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New Hampshire Advantage Going Global
The world is coming to the Granite State as businesses from across the globe are setting up shop in order…
by Damien Fisher | February 16, 2023 Read More
Twenty Years Later, America’s Investment in Global AIDS Fight Still Pays Dividends
In his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden gave great credit to President George W Bush for launching…
by Matthew Bartlett | February 16, 2023 Read More
Bolduc Endorses Haley At NH Campaign Stop Thursday
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Leavitt, Baxter Launch ‘Takeover’ of NH Young Republicans
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In Divided House, NH Dems Continue Attacks on Popular EFA Program
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Sununu Denies Issuing Any ‘Stay at Home’ Orders During COVID Crisis
During a testy exchange with radio host Jack Heath on Wednesday, New Hampshire Governor -- and possible 2024 presidential candidate…
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House GOP Blocks Dem Bill Giving Millions of Tax Dollars to NH Political Campaigns
Despite overwhelming support from House Democrats, a plan to give millions of tax dollars to New Hampshire political campaigns was…
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SIMMONS: Stopping Fentanyl Means Better Tech at the Border
In his State of the Union address, President Biden pledged to tackle one of the biggest problems facing Americans: the…
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Lawyer for Manchester Cops Wants Gun Store Lawsuit Revived
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ANALYSIS: Sununu’s Budget Proposal Offers Something For Everyone
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Ryan Terrell: NHGOP Is ‘Tired of Losing,’ And Victory Is In Reach in 2024
Perhaps it is because he is new to the job, or perhaps it's just his natural optimism, but Republican state…
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PODCAST: Ryan Terrell Says Protecting Parents’ Rights Is Smart Politics for NHGOP
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EXCLUSIVE: New Poll Shows Big Bipartisan Support for Parents Rights in Granite State
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Point: ‘Only in America,’ Not ‘Once Upon a Time’
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Counterpoint: This Valentine’s Day, Show Some Love for America
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The Many Benefits of a Court Docket for Land Use Cases
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Sununu Takes More Shots at ‘Authoritarian’ DeSantis in Latest National TV Hit
Gov. Chris Sununu was back on national TV Sunday, touting “this awesome model of Live Free or Die” and taking…
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Worried About the Balloon? Consider Chinese Equipment in Our Wireless Networks
Experts within the U.S. government, the private sector, and academia openly state China’s government is a real and present threat…
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Disavowed FBI Memo Targeting Traditional Catholics Names NH-Based Group
Does attending Latin Mass make you more likely to support white supremacist violence? That was the premise of a leaked…
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PODCAST: Is a Kennedy Coming to NH to Blow Up the DNC’s Primary Calendar?
Why is RFK, Jr coming to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics? Why did he jump into the fight for…
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Is RFK, Jr’s NH Visit the First Crack in the DNC’s FITN Embargo?
As the Democratic National Committee prepared to cast its votes to strip New Hampshire of its first-in-the-nation presidential primary status,…
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NHJ Readers Survey: DeSantis Has 2-1 Lead Over Trump, Split on Sununu POTUS Bid
A survey of New Hampshire Journal readers reveals that with just under a year to go until the nation's first…
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YANKWITT: Setting the Record Straight about Million Air’s NY Lawsuit
There has been speculation that Million Air’s lawsuit with the County of Westchester in New York is a preview of…
by Russell Yankwitt | February 09, 2023 Read More
Sununu Forms Political Org Ahead of Possible Presidential Run
Nikki Haley has "Stand for America." Mike Pence has "Advancing American Freedom." Now Gov. Chris Sununu has "Live Free or…
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Haley Releases Campaign Tease Video, Announces Upcoming Visits to Granite State
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley released a new video and an itinerary for her upcoming visits to New Hampshire, all…
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DAVIES: The Age of Decline
Historians didn’t identify the Industrial Revolution for some decades after its genesis. By contrast, the start of the Atomic Age can be…
by Antony Davies | February 07, 2023 Read More
Still No Arrests in Vandalism at NH Pro-Life Center
Littleton police are still investigating vandalism that targeted the town’s pro-life pregnancy center. Months after the incident no arrests have…
by Damien Fisher | February 07, 2023 Read More
NHGOP Chair Wanted Lewandowski as Next Committeeman, But Exec Committee Said No
NHGOP Chair Chris Ager's first major move - the nomination of a National Committeeman to replace him - failed at…
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NHDems Revive Push to Give Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants, Defend Sanctuary Cities
When Democrats had a majority in the New Hampshire House in 2019, they used it to overwhelmingly (204-137) pass legislation…
by Michael Graham | February 07, 2023 Read More
Revolving Door Bail System Contributes to Crime Surge, Manchester Chief Says
Between April and December of last year, Manchester police arrested 700 familiar faces -- they were all out on bail.…
by Damien Fisher | February 06, 2023 Read More
Milford Trans Policy Fight Could Nix School Urinals
Milford High School students may not have urinals in their bathrooms much longer as board members look for a compromise…
by Damien Fisher | February 06, 2023 Read More
KING: Police Beatings Deserve Outrage, but It Isn’t Easy Being Blue
Police excess gained huge attention after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020 and again after the alleged…
by Llewellyn King | February 06, 2023 Read More
FTX to NHDems: Return Your Stolen SBF Money!
The new management of FTX trying to clean up the fiscal fiasco left behind by scammer Sam Bankman-Fried has a…
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PODCAST: Former Congressman and CIA Agent Talks Chinese Balloon Fiasco
Will Hurd is on a mission: Helping folks understand a crazy world with rational takes from a former CIA officer…
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OPINION: DNC Pops NHDems’ #FITN Balloon
The threat was real. Everyone saw it coming miles away. A Democrat had the chance to take their shot but…
by Michael Graham | February 05, 2023 Read More
HANSFORD: Joe Biden’s Revenge
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, New Hampshire’s all-Democrat federal delegation failed to convince the Democrat National Committee and Joe Biden…
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Dems Cast Vote to Kill NH #FITN Primary
After months of hints, warnings, and committee votes, the Democratic National Committee delivered a new presidential primary calendar for 2024…
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UPDATE: Kuster Backs Antisemitic Ally for Foreign Affairs Committee Post
When an overwhelming majority of members wanted Congress to pass a resolution supporting Israel in 2019, they were responding to…
by Michael Graham | February 02, 2023 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Divided on Declaring End to COVID ‘Emergency’
Is the COVID emergency over? That's what President Joe Biden told 60 Minutes four months ago. But New Hampshire's U.S.…
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Rent Control Bill Crushed as 117 NH Dems Join GOP in House Vote
A proposal to give local governments the ability to control rent was defeated on the New Hampshire House floor by…
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SANZ/JAMES: N.H. Art Police Attack Student Mural
High school students learned teamwork, project management, and art when they painted a mural for a popular pastry shop in…
by Betsy Sanz | February 02, 2023 Read More
OPINION: The NHDems Last, Best FITN Hope Is An Anti-Vax Kook
On Saturday, the Democratic National Committee is all but certain to strip New Hampshire of its First in the Nation…
by Michael Graham | February 01, 2023 Read More
AG Formella’s Focus On Protecting the Public Also Looks a Lot Like Smart Politics
Attorney General John Formella says protecting the public is his top priority. But the specific protections he's chosen to highlight…
by Michael Graham | February 01, 2023 Read More
Londonderry Cops Dump Homeless in Manchester
Manchester’s homeless crisis isn’t being helped by police departments from surrounding communities dropping off their own homeless people in the…
by Damien Fisher | February 01, 2023 Read More
PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: AG John Formella Talks About Life as NH’s Top Cop
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says protecting the public is his top priority. But the specific protections he’s chosen…
by Michael Graham | February 01, 2023 Read More
Failed Prosecution of Pro-Life Advocate Raises Questions of DOJ Bias
When pro-life activist Mark Houck got into a minor altercation outside a Philadelphia abortion clinic, he had no idea it…
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Spofford’s Attorney Tells Judge NHPR Engaged in ‘Reckless Disregard’ of Facts
Despite hundreds of pages of evidence already submitted by Granite State Recovery founder Eric Spofford’s legal team, New Hampshire Public…
by Damien Fisher | January 31, 2023 Read More
NH GOP Chair Throws Down on Dems: We Secured our FITN, It’s Time for You to Do The Same
Less than 48 hours after being elected New Hampshire Republican State Party chair, Chris Ager is already calling out his…
by Michael Graham | January 31, 2023 Read More
OPINION: NH Parents Use Ed Money to Educate Kids, Democrats Pounce!
A report from left-leaning media outlet NHPR on how parents are spending their Education Freedom Account money has inspired outrage…
by Michael Graham | January 30, 2023 Read More
Reports Indicate Sheriff Brave Was Intoxicated Passenger in His Wife’s DUI Arrest
Sheriff Mark Brave won’t answer questions about his condition during his wife’s December arrest for driving under the influence. But…
by Damien Fisher | January 30, 2023 Read More
Sununu Tells CNN He’s ‘Considering’ Entering the 2024 Race
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has officially moved from the “people are talking to me about it” phase of a…
by Michael Graham | January 30, 2023 Read More
JACOBUS: Why Bother with the Benefit Corporation Designation?
Is it a corporation’s responsibility to make the world a better place as well as deliver profits? New Hampshire’s Benefit…
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Did NHPR Reporting Withhold Key Details in Spofford Story?
New Hampshire Public Radio listeners were shocked by reporting that Granite Recovery Center CEO Eric Spofford was accused of sexual…
by Damien Fisher | January 29, 2023 Read More
Shaheen: Stopping Putin ‘In Our National Security Interest’
The billions in U.S. aid to war-torn Ukraine may be a controversial topic in the halls of Congress, but U.S.…
by Michael Graham | January 29, 2023 Read More
Ager Elected NHGOP Chair Over Sununu’s Opposition
Current Republican National Committeeman Chris Ager was elected the new chairman of the New Hampshire state GOP at the state…
by Michael Graham | January 29, 2023 Read More
Trump Plays the Hits for NHGOP, But Will That Be Enough to Win ’24?
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from the 500 or so New Hampshire Republicans at their state party…
by Michael Graham | January 28, 2023 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: NHJournal Poll Finds NHGOP Divided on Trump ’24
If Republicans want to win New Hampshire’s electoral votes for just the second time since 1988, there is a GOP…
by Michael Graham | January 27, 2023 Read More
Based on Value and Lifestyle, New Hampshire Tops ‘Cheapest Place to Live’ List
In New Hampshire, it may not quite be "Live Free," but according to a new report, it's pretty darn cheap.…
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DNC Committee Members Call Out NH Dems ‘Irresponsible’ Rhetoric Over FITN
Frustrated members of the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) unloaded on New Hampshire Democrats over their “disturbing”…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2023 Read More
DOUCETTE: Why I’m Backing Ager for NHGOP Chair
When Republican State Committee members receive their ballot for NHGOP Chair on Saturday, they will have two choices. But there’s…
by Fred Doucette | January 26, 2023 Read More
New UNH Poll Puts DeSantis Over Trump Among NHGOP Primary Voters
The top of the 2020 ticket is stuck in second place in New Hampshire. In both parties. Just days before…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2023 Read More
NH Dem Party Official: It’s ‘Hard to Justify’ NH Keeping FITN
Phil Hatcher is co-chair of the Dover Democratic Committee and a longtime party activist. He is also one of the…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2023 Read More
LEWIS: Biden’s Decision to Dump New Hampshire’s FITN Is a Bad Joke
As the Democratic National Committee prepares to deliver the coup de grace to New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary status, I’d like…
by Michael S. Lewis | January 25, 2023 Read More
On Eve of Trump Visit to NH, Pro-DeSantis Group Picks Up Steam
Former President Donald Trump may be headed to the New Hampshire GOP committee meeting on Saturday with a lead in…
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NH Lawmakers Push Back on Million Air’s Plans for Pease
Million Air, the Texas-based company that wants to build a new facility at the Pease International Tradeport, is facing headwinds…
by Damien Fisher | January 24, 2023 Read More
Trump To Keynote NHGOP State Committee Meeting Saturday
After weeks of inaction and negative press, former President Donald Trump will be back on the campaign stump on Saturday,…
by Michael Graham | January 23, 2023 Read More
Local School Spending on Shrinking Schools Has Taxpayers Asking: When Do We Get Relief?
New Hampshire taxpayers are spending as much as 100 percent more per student as school enrollment continues to slide, and…
by Damien Fisher | January 23, 2023 Read More
HOMOLA: Legalized Recreational Marijuana – Lessons Learned from Other States
There are multiple bills aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana this year in the New Hampshire State House. HB639-FN-A is one…
by Sue Homola | January 23, 2023 Read More
OPINION: NH Dems ‘Loved’ Biden in 2020 Primary and Other Buckley Bombshells
Granite Staters who want to understand how New Hampshire Democrats lost their 'First in the Nation' primary status would do…
by Michael Graham | January 22, 2023 Read More
READ: My Small Government ‘Rent Control’ Plan Will Help Homeowners, Too
If you haven’t heard that we in New Hampshire, and especially communities in the Seacoast area, have been experiencing a…
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Buckley: If NHDem Delegation Took Action to Save FITN ‘I’d Be Astonished’
Call it the ‘Hans Blix’ strategy. With a DNC vote to strip New Hampshire Democrats of their First in the…
by Michael Graham | January 22, 2023 Read More
Hassan, Pappas Give Up FTX Donations; Buckley Clings to SBF Cash
When it comes to returning campaign donations from America's most notorious financial fraudster, put Ray Buckley down as a maybe.…
by Michael Graham | January 22, 2023 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: When America Was Terrified of Ketchup
Your ancestors were once scared to death of a condiment. No, really, they were. They were so afraid, in fact,…
by J. Mark Powell | January 19, 2023 Read More
After Second Disinfo Tweet From Health Dept, Sununu Steps In
Political playtime is apparently over at the New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services (DPHS). After two tweets in 24…
by Michael Graham | January 19, 2023 Read More
Emails Reveal CDC Role in Silencing COVID Dissent on Facebook
After he acquired Twitter, Elon Musk granted several journalists access to internal messages between the government and the platform’s moderators,…
by Robby Soave | January 19, 2023 Read More
Biden Admin. Wants Unitil to Pay Overtime
Unitil may have to start paying some employees overtime after the utility giant lost its legal battle to get a…
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NH Dept. of Health Deletes Tweet Containing Climate Disinformation
Granite Staters scanning their social media on Sunday spotted an unusual tweet from the New Hampshire Department of Public Health.…
by Michael Graham | January 18, 2023 Read More
BRUCE: Edmund Burke vs. the Convention of States
A movement known as the Convention of States (COS) has been gaining traction across the country. The movement seeks to…
by Michael Bruce | January 18, 2023 Read More
Boston Logan Airport Makes ’10 Worst’ List for Delays, Cancellations
As frustrated travelers trying to catch flights out of Boston’s Logan International may already know, the airport rates as one…
by Damien Fisher | January 18, 2023 Read More
Judge Clears Way for Manchester Homeless Sweep
Backed into a corner by a steady stream of negative press over the city’s homeless crisis, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig…
by Damien Fisher | January 17, 2023 Read More
OPINION: NH Dems, Please Stop Groveling and Start Fighting for the FITN
News came Tuesday of yet another pleading letter from desperate New Hampshire Democrats to President Joe Biden, begging him to…
by Michael Graham | January 17, 2023 Read More
CAMBRILS: My Family Escaped Communism; NH Students Need to Encounter It
I am a refugee from Communism. My family escaped from the totalitarian nightmare that was Fidel Castro’s Cuba in 1965.…
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Sununu Endorses Gargiulo in NHGOP Chairman Race
Gov. Chris Sununu threw his support behind seacoast businessman Lou Gargiulo in the race for New Hampshire GOP chair on…
by Michael Graham | January 17, 2023 Read More
Is The NHGOP Still ‘Trump Country?’
Donald Trump won his first-ever election, nearly seven years ago, right here in New Hampshire. Gov. John Kasich (R-Ohio) had…
by Michael Graham | January 16, 2023 Read More
TERRELL: Identity Politics Rule the Democratic Party
Democrats believe Granite Staters are too White. As a result, New Hampshire's century-old First in the Nation (FITN) presidential primary…
by Ryan Terrell | January 16, 2023 Read More
Soucy Twitter Replies Closed to Granite Staters, Open to Lady Gaga and Mr. Sulu
Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) has taken the debate over state spending and property taxes to Twitter, where her…
by Michael Graham | January 15, 2023 Read More
Sununu Fails to Make Cut for Top 10 Most Popular Govs
For the first time since the fall of 2017, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's approval rating has dropped out of…
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Point: Racial Shifts in Voting — What’s in the Future?
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Counterpoint: Education and Crime Drive Black Voters to the GOP
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NH Dems Determined to Bring Race-Based Instruction Back to Classrooms
Granite State Democrats and their progressive allies have launched a two-pronged strategy to get race-based instruction like Critical Race Theory…
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Critics Say Million Air’s NY Troubles a Preview of Pease Deal
As Houston-based private air operator Million Air moves closer to winning approval for its new facility at Pease International Tradeport,…
by Damien Fisher | January 12, 2023 Read More
READ FOR YOURSELF: Anti-Discrimination or ‘Banned Concepts?’
Democrats opposed the passage of New Hampshire's law banning discrimination based on race and sex in Granite State classrooms, and…
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KING: My Adventures With Classified Documents
It is easy to start hyperventilating over classified documents. It isn’t the classification but what is in the documents that…
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ACLU to Manchester: Cancel Your Plan to Clear Homeless Camp — Or Else
The New Hampshire ACLU sent a letter to the City of Manchester warning it to stop a planned eviction of…
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NH Dems Pushing End to Columbus Day Accuse Opponents of Racism, White Supremacy
New Hampshire Democrats and their progressive allies are once again trying to kill the state's Columbus Day holiday and replace…
by Michael Graham | January 11, 2023 Read More
ACLU Joins NHPR Lawsuit, Spofford Says Lewd Photo Used to Bolster Story Doesn’t Exist
New Hampshire Public Radio is gaining allies in the lawsuit brought by Granite Recovery’s Eric Spofford. The New Hampshire American…
by Damien Fisher | January 11, 2023 Read More
DNC Attacks on FITN Primary Continue to Batter NH Dem Party
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has given New Hampshire an extension to try and meet the new requirements for states…
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Kuster, Pappas Vote to Keep Billions in IRS Spending, Surge in Taxpayer Audits
In their first legislative votes of the new Congress, New Hampshire’s two House members reconfirmed their support for the massive…
by Michael Graham | January 10, 2023 Read More
KRIKORIAN: Biden’s Immigration Proposal: Lotsa Carrot, Not Much Stick
President Joe Biden recently staged a photo op at the border on his way to a summit in Mexico, having…
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TOWNER: Three Charts That Tell America’s Troubling Fiscal Tale
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Republican Ruais Preparing Run For Manchester Mayor
As incumbent Democratic Mayor Joyce Craig's administration stumbles over the city's growing crime and homelessness problems, a Republican candidate has…
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MOFFETT: NH Needs a Lt. Governor
Currently, at least 43 states already have lieutenant governors. Now, I know that is not a reason for us to…
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New FTX Management Hoping to Recoup SBF Donations, Hassan and Buckley Still Keeping Victims’ Cash
More than a month after the FTX scandal broke, Sen. Maggie Hassan and New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley…
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Sullivan Hit With Twitter Suspension After Sharing NHJournal Story
Manchester Republican Victoria Sullivan had her Twitter account permanently suspended last week after she shared a New Hampshire Journal article…
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Does Using Tylenol During Pregnancy Lead to Autism? More Experts Raise Alarm
Karleen DeGroodt of Huntington Beach, Calif., was an ICU nurse when she was pregnant with her son Devyn. Working 12…
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Sununu Highlights Dems Attack on FITN, His Record on GOP Priorities in Fourth Inaugural
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OPINION: NHDems Continue FITN Battle, But Lost The War Long Ago
In his latest round of begging at the feet of the Democratic National Committee, Ray Buckley made one indisputably true…
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Million Air Back Before Pease Board as Opposition Grows
Million Air, the Texas-based company looking to expand into New Hampshire, is heading back to the Pease Development Authority this…
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RICE: Our Healthcare Workers Are Our Heroes
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Speaker of the House … Kelly Ayotte?
Republican Kelly Ayotte has never served in the U.S. House of Representatives and she has been out of politics since…
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State Senate GOP Says ‘Fighting for Families’ Is 2023 Priority
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Sununu Calls Out GOP ‘Morons’ in House Leadership Fight
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Bolduc Drops Out of NHGOP Vice Chair Race
Retired Gen. Don Bolduc dropped out of the New Hampshire GOP state vice chairman's race Wednesday morning, leaving two candidates…
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Different Politics, Same Concerns: Two New Faces In the N.H. House
There will be plenty of new faces when New Hampshire's House of Representatives meets Wednesday for Convening Day, the first…
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Craig: Send National Guard to Manchester to Battle Homelessness
After years of failed policy initiatives to address homelessness, Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and a group of her fellow Democrats…
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KING: Meet the New ‘Unacceptable Face of Capitalism’: the Airlines
A Conservative British prime minister, Edward Heath, coined the phrase “the unacceptable face of capitalism” in 1973. He was describing the…
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ANALYSIS: NH’s Primary Election System Is The Dumbest In America. It’s Time to Fix It.
When asked about the GOP's poor performance in the 2022 midterm elections, Gov. Chris Sununu succinctly summed up the mood…
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EBERHART: DeSantis Offers Republicans Path Back to Winning
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Dartmouth Dem ‘Influencer’ Settles Lawsuit Over Rape Allegations
Progressive social media star and former Dartmouth College student Jack Cocchiarella is settling the lawsuit he brought against one-time classmate…
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It’s a Race: Gargiulo Announces NHGOP Chair Bid, Will Face Ager
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Hassan, Buckley Hold Onto ‘Dirty Money’ Donations Weeks After SBF Bust
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YEAR-END QUIZ: Places That Made The News in 2022
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OPINION: 2022’s Biggest Winners and Losers in NH Politics
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FLOWERS: In 2022, SCOTUS Righted a Grave Wrong
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OPINION: The Way Forward: A New Vision for the Future
We traditionally reflect during the end-of-year holidays on the consequences of our past behavior, as well as contemplating the good…
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KING: New Year, Old Problems
There are no new years, just new dates. As the old year flees, I always have the feeling that it…
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Shaheen, Hassan Vote For — and Against — Title 42 in Trillion-Dollar Omnibus
Call it their "John Kerry" moment. During the debate over Title 42 and the current crisis at the border Thursday,…
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Jailed Dem State Rep Resigns House Seat
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Freeman Found Guilty in Final ‘Crypto 6’ Case
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NH Voter Confidence Committee: ‘Our Electoral System Works’
Granite State elections are free, fair, and accurate according to a report issued Thursday by the New Hampshire Secretary of…
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NH Delegation Praises ‘Hero’ Zelenskyy After Speech to Congress
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Gargiulo on NHGOP Chairman’s Race: No Decision Until New Year
Hampton Falls Selectman and business owner Lou Gargiulo is considering a bid for New Hampshire state party chair. But he…
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Brave Out at Frisbie Following DUI, Sheriff’s Contract Questioned
Jamie Brave, the wife of Strafford County's Democratic Sheriff Mark Brave, is out as Frisbie Memorial Hospital's Chief Nursing Officer,…
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TELLER: Congress Throws American Taxpayers Under the Omnibus
By the end of 2023, the U.S. national debt will surpass $33 trillion, which amounts to roughly $100,000 for every…
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Buckley to DNC: Your New Rules Will ‘Kill NH Primary As We Know It’
In a bare-knuckled missive to the Democratic National Committee, New Hampshire Democratic Party chair Ray Buckley warns the new presidential…
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FITN Friends? Sununu Facebook Ads Target Iowa, SC
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BOSEN: Dems Should End Their Anti-NH Attacks on FITN Primary
The full Democratic National Committee (DNC) will vote in February on the Biden proposal to switch its FITN presidential primary…
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NH AG ‘Aware’ of Bankman-Fried Campaign Cash; Hassan and NHDP Still Silent
The New Hampshire Attorney General's campaign watchdogs said they are "aware" of Samuel Bankman-Fried's campaign contributions to U.S. Sen. Maggie…
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NH Opioid Deaths Rise as Security at Southern Border Collapses
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Top Takeaways From Sununu’s CNN Profile
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Sununu COVID Policy Protestor Taking Case to State Supreme Court
The only protestor convicted for protesting COVID-19 lockdowns in front of Gov. Chris Sununu’s home is taking his case to…
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Hassan, NHDP Near Top of Bankman-Fried’s Donation Target List
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Trump NFT Stunt Latest Misstep as More Republicans Move On
Granite State Republican insiders groaned in disbelief at former President Donald Trump’s latest stunt when a promised “major announcement” turned…
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Speaker Packard Defends Weyler Appointment
Some 100 New Hampshire legislators gathered Thursday at the State House for a workshop on civility, politics, and communications. According…
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Sununu Bans TikTok on State Phones As National Furor Grows
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Dems, Sununu Balk at Weyler’s Return to Finance Committee
Gov. Chris Sununu joined New Hampshire Democrats in denouncing the return of conspiracy-theory advocate state Rep. Ken Weyler (R-Kingston) to…
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NHDems Star in ‘Don’t Run, Joe’ TV Ad Urging Biden to Bow Out
President Joe Biden may see himself as another FDR or LBJ, but progressive Democrats worry that, if he is the…
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Ager: Sununu’s Opposition ‘May Help Me’ in Race for State Party Chair
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PODCAST: Ager Pledges ‘Civility and Common Sense’ in Bid for NHGOP Chair
Republican National Committeeman Chris Ager wants the NHGOP state party chairman's job and, so far, he's the only candidate in…
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Black, Jewish Leaders Call for National ’15 Days of Light’ to Fight Anti-Semitism, Racism
It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness, the saying goes. And a group of…
by Michael Graham | December 13, 2022 Read More
NH Trump Supporters Largely Silent As His Poll Numbers Slide
Two new polls released in the last two days both find former President Donald Trump's support slipping among Republican primary…
by Michael Graham | December 13, 2022 Read More
Humbug! Scrooge Would Want Fewer Apartments
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ANALYSIS: (Almost) Everything You Know About the Midterms Is Wrong
Elections pick politicians, but they also create stories. Stories about how Russian bots and Facebook memes stole the 2016 election…
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Bipartisan Coalition Pushes House Plan for Legal Weed, But Senate Not Fired Up
A broad coalition of state representatives, cannabis activists, and public policy organizations announced its support for a bill to legalize…
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Court Exonerates Christopher Columbus Statue
It’s still in the box, hidden from the triggered gaze. The only ones who know what lies inside the wooden slabs…
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Bradley: Union’s EFA Lawsuit Doesn’t Make the Grade
The state's new Senate president has a message to the teachers union activists hoping the courts will shut down the…
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Christine Peters Enters Race for NHGOP Vice Chair
Longtime Republican activist Christine Peters of Amherst is jumping into the race for New Hampshire GOP state vice chair. It…
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Wife of Dem Strafford Sheriff Busted for DUI
Jamie Brave, the wife of progressive Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave, is in trouble with the law after she was…
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PODCAST: Axios’ Kraushaar on NH’s FITN and the ‘Sununu Model’
Axios' political reporter Josh Kraushaar says Gov. Chris Sununu is "a great quote and a great interview." But is he…
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Shaheen Praises Biden’s Release of ‘Merchant of Death’ To Bring WNBA Star Home
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen celebrated President Joe Biden's agreement to release a notorious arms dealer to Russia in exchange for a…
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Sununu Blames Delegation for FITN Fail, Pledges to Get Involved in NHGOP Leadership Fight
In a wide-ranging conversation on Organization Day, Gov. Chris Sununu said the blame for the Democratic National Committee's assault on…
by Michael Graham | December 08, 2022 Read More
NH Teachers Union Sues to Stop Popular EFA Program
A New Hampshire’s teachers’ union is going to court to stop the state’s popular Education Freedom Account (EFA) program that…
by Damien Fisher | December 08, 2022 Read More
CAMBRILS: GOP Establishment Attacks on Bolduc Unfair
I was really annoyed by the NHJournal's recent article in which the New Hampshire Republican establishment freaked out and unleashed…
by Jose' Eduardo Cambrils | December 07, 2022 Read More
After Weeks of Silence, Top NH Dems Urge Jailed Rep to Resign
Since the arrest of state Rep. Stacie Laughton nearly a month ago, NHJournal has been asking Granite State Democratic leaders…
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NH Dem Defections Give GOP Solid Wins on Organization Day, Spark Primary Threats From Leadership
With a minuscule 201-198 majority, House Republicans were ready for a bumpy ride on Organization Day. But thanks to solid…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2022 Read More
Thousands of Granite Staters Could Lose Health Insurance
The end of the federal COVID Public Health Emergency is coming, and that could result in tens of thousands of…
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‘I Learned From Bill Gardner:’ Scanlan Makes FITN Pitch to Keep SecState Job
Asked why the New Hampshire legislature should keep him as secretary of state, Republican David Scanlan evoked the name of…
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Court Docs: Spofford’s Disgruntled Ex Gave NHPR Abuse Story
When New Hampshire Public Radio reported former Granite Recover CEO Eric Spofford, a political ally of Gov. Chris Sununu, engaged…
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Ager Announces Bid for NHGOP State Party Chair
Two years ago, Chris Ager had to take on Gov. Chris Sununu, state Senate GOP leader Chuck Morse and the…
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Bolduc Faces Backlash in Bid for NHGOP Vice Chair Job
From U.S. Senate nominee to state party second fiddle? One month ago, polls and pundits predicted retired Gen. Don Bolduc…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2022 Read More
Levesque Letter to Legislators Raises Questions About Competence, Critics Say
With a GOP majority in the state House and Senate, Democratic secretary of state candidate Melanie Levesque will almost certainly…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2022 Read More
NH House Dem In Jail On Stalking Charges Will Skip Organization Day
Disgraced New Hampshire Democrat Rep. Stacie Laughton (D-Nashua) will remain in jail on Wednesday rather than participate in Organization Day,…
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ANALYSIS: Biden’s Fantasy Primary Calendar Creates Real Headaches for NHDems
Whatever the presidential primary calendar is in 2024, it absolutely will not be the one President Joe Biden dumped on…
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Feds Drop 17 Charges Ahead of Freeman’s ‘Crypto 6’ Trial
Ian Freeman got an early Christmas gift from federal prosecutors as 17 of the 25 felony charges against him were…
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Victim Advocacy Group: ‘No Place’ in NH House for Dem Accused of Stalking
As New Hampshire Democrats remain silent about one of their own sitting in jail on stalking charges, the state's leading…
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Cal Coolidge’s Crazy Coon
More than presidents have called 1600 Pennsylvania home. The White House has been a kind of landlocked Noah’s Ark over…
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Rules Committee Passes Biden Plan to Push NH Dems Out of FITN Spot
Despite months of assurances from the state’s top Democrats that all was well, the party’s national rules committee dropped the…
by Michael Graham | December 02, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: The DNC Tried to Kill the NH Primary. Instead, They’ve Unleashed Chaos
Is the New Hampshire Democrats' First In The Nation primary dead? Or maybe even, ala Princess Bride, mostly dead? Not…
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Biden Urges DNC To Strip NH of FITN Status as All-Dem Delegation Fumes
After months of speculation that its days were numbered, news broke Thursday night that President Joe Biden asked the Democratic…
by Michael Graham | December 02, 2022 Read More
Judge Orders NH House Dem Accused of Stalking to Remain Behind Bars
State Rep. Stacie Laughton (D-Nashua) will remain in jail as her attorney negotiates a plea agreement in the criminal case…
by Damien Fisher | December 01, 2022 Read More
Formella Joins Fight Against Fedex, UPS Over Potential ‘Gun Tracking’ Policy
Are major shippers like FedEx and UPS tracking gun sales and giving that information to the Biden administration? That is…
by Michael Graham | December 01, 2022 Read More
Former Merrimack Dem Charged in Election Phone Jamming Scheme
A Merrimack man and former Democratic candidate for state representative, Michael Drouin, is accused of jamming the cell phone of…
by Damien Fisher | November 30, 2022 Read More
ABRAMI: New to New Hampshire? Please Don’t Try to Change This Great State.
Like so many others I am not a native of New Hampshire. I was born and raised in New York…
by Patrick Abrami | November 30, 2022 Read More
Sununu Joins GOP Govs Urging End to Biden’s Military Vax Mandate
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joined 20 of his fellow GOP governors in a joint letter to congressional leadership objecting to…
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NH Dem State Rep Still in Jail On Stalking Charge as Organization Day Approaches
With control of the state House of Representatives down to a handful of votes, New Hampshire Democrats continue to count…
by Damien Fisher | November 29, 2022 Read More
Industry Execs Praise Biden’s Call for Congress to Prevent Rail Strike
Leaders of American industry support President Joe Biden's call for Congress to intercede and stop a national rail strike, and…
by Chris Woodward | November 29, 2022 Read More
Shaheen Shuts Down Committee Questioning on Biden Corruption
When Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) used Tuesday's Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing to raise questions about allegations of corruption involving…
by Michael Graham | November 29, 2022 Read More
Will NHDems Hold a ‘Pirate Primary’ for POTUS in ’24?
WMUR's Adam Sexton offered an overview of the current status of New Hampshire's presidential primary and the swirl of reports…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2022 Read More
BIUNDO: What’s Next for the GOP?
Let's face it; we are living in a divided country, the voters are fickle, and their support is loaned, not…
by Michael Biundo | November 28, 2022 Read More
Long Recovery for Woman Shot by Ex After Judge Denies Restraining Order
Lindsay Smith hopes to one day be a voice for gun safety and women, but right now she is relearning…
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BOSEN: Ro Khanna’s Economic Patriotism Plays Well in N.H.
Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents California District 17 in the Silicon Valley region, visited Berlin, N.H. in early November to…
by Theodore Bosen | November 27, 2022 Read More
NH Dems Finally Drop Manchester Ward 6 Challenge
New Hampshire Democrats have abandoned their legal challenges in the Manchester Ward 6 recount, ending their bid to keep the…
by Michael Graham | November 27, 2022 Read More
FLOWERS: Giving Thanks for the Gift of a Life Well Lived
Thanksgiving is always the time of year when we are forced to contemplate those things which make us grateful. I…
by Christine Flowers | November 27, 2022 Read More
EBSTEIN: My Thanksgiving State of Mind
I recently learned something I hadn’t fully appreciated. Parents of Gen-Z’ers told me their kids don’t want to celebrate the…
by Jill Ebstein | November 23, 2022 Read More
BOLDUC: What I Saw and Learned on the Campaign Trail
Running as the Republican nominee for United State Senate was the honor of a lifetime. While we weren’t ultimately successful,…
by Don Bolduc | November 19, 2022 Read More
‘This Really Is Voter Suppression:’ GOP Slams Dem Lawsuit to Prevent Votes From Being Counted
Just two weeks ago, New Hampshire Democrats were accusing Republican candidates of undermining election integrity and confidence in the democratic…
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Dems Seek to Block Sec. of State Recount in Manchester House Race
Less than 24 hours after New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan announced plans to continue the recount in the…
by Michael Graham | November 18, 2022 Read More
POWELL: A Five-Step Plan for a Trump 2024 Victory
Former president Donald Trump’s announcement of a 2024 White House run was predictable, even if the timing was suspect. He…
by Dennis M. Powell | November 18, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Sununu Hits Trump Where It Hurts: In The Ego
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu delivered what may be the most damning review of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign…
by Michael Graham | November 17, 2022 Read More
NHDP ‘Senior Advisor’ Levesque Wants Secretary of State’s Job
Former state Sen. Melanie Levesque wants to be the Granite State’s next secretary of state, giving her the authority to…
by Damien Fisher | November 17, 2022 Read More
NH Businesses, State DOT Keeping Wary Eye on Potential National Rail Strike
Ray LaHood was President Barack Obama’s Secretary of Transportation, and he has a message to members of rail workers’ unions…
by Chris Woodward | November 17, 2022 Read More
Scanlan Reopens Manch 6 Recount, GOP Expects to Hold Seat
With control of the State House down to a razor-thin margin, Secretary of State Dave Scanlan announced Thursday he plans…
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Tie Goes to the… Who? Tied Rochester Race Creates Headache for NH House
In another stunning twist in the battle for the New Hampshire House majority, a recount ended in a tie on…
by Michael Graham | November 16, 2022 Read More
MOFFETT: January 6, Donald Trump and New Hampshire
On that sad January 6, 2021—a date which will live in infamy—I was at a session of the New Hampshire…
by Mike Moffett | November 16, 2022 Read More
In Their Own Words: N.H. Voters on Donald Trump’s 2024 White House Bid
When former President Donald Trump stepped in front of the cameras Tuesday night to announce he was jumping into the…
by NewsNHJ | November 16, 2022 Read More
New Study Gives Medicare Advantage Edge in Quality of Care
Medicare Advantage is the best bet for seniors looking at their options as the open enrollment period begins, according to…
by Damien Fisher | November 16, 2022 Read More
NH Dem Rep Defends Alleged Stalker: ‘She’s Basically a Good Person’
With control of the New Hampshire House just two seats from their grasp and the recounts going their way, state…
by Damien Fisher | November 16, 2022 Read More
Trump Announces, NHJournal Readers React!
New Hampshire Journal invited readers to react to former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign launch Tuesday night by responding to…
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Trump Announces 2024 Bid, But Few NH Republicans Rush to Join Bandwagon
Surrounded by American flags and MAGA fans at his Mar-a-Lago compound, former President Donald Trump announced his third bid for…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2022 Read More
Dem Levesque Lost by 688 Votes. Now She Wants a Recount
In his first election as Secretary of State, Dave Scanlan will oversee 31 recounts of races in last week's midterm…
by Michael Graham | November 14, 2022 Read More
NH Dems Silent After Nashua Rep. Laughton Arrested Yet Again
Nashua Democratic state Rep. Stacie Laughton is back in legal trouble, this time being held at Valley Street Jail in…
by Damien Fisher | November 14, 2022 Read More
MARCHAND: Stamp Designs Can’t Paper Over Postal Problems
It’s that time of year again for America’s mail carriers. With two months to spare before 2023, the Postal Service…
by Ross Marchand | November 14, 2022 Read More
New Poll Gives DeSantis Big Lead Over Trump Among NHGOP
A new poll from the free-market group Club For Growth gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a double-digit lead over former…
by Michael Graham | November 14, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH Midterms — The Cult Vs. The Cause
New Hampshire voters are facing gasp-inducing prices to fill their oil tanks and turn on the electricity. Southern New Hampshire,…
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PODCAST: The NHGOP’s Midterm Lessons, and China’s Rising Threat
Granite State Republicans expecting a Red Wave in last week's midterms got a Blue Backlash instead. Why? NHJournal Managing Editor…
by NewsNHJ | November 13, 2022 Read More
Don’t Run, Joe! Progressives Anti-Biden Campaign Comes to Granite State
Hours after their party defied political history and won a sweeping midterm victory in the Granite State, New Hampshire Democrats…
by Damien Fisher | November 13, 2022 Read More
Sununu Says Trump ‘Mucking Up’ 2024 Announcement With Early Launch
Some Republicans may fear the political prowess of former President Donald Trump, but New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu isn’t one…
by Michael Graham | November 11, 2022 Read More
DWELLY: My Father, a Vietnam Veteran, Embodied Leadership
It was 1998—the year I turned 21 years old and close to the exact moment the ship I was deployed…
by Lukas C. Dwelly | November 10, 2022 Read More
Judge Recuses Himself From Ed Funding Case
Grafton Superior Court Judge Lawrence MacLeod is recusing himself from the state education funding lawsuit, saying the property he owns…
by Damien Fisher | November 10, 2022 Read More
Sununu Slams Trump’s Poor Election Night Performance
The GOP's failure to capitalize on its midterm opportunity has inspired a flurry of finger-pointing at former President Donald Trump.…
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Narrow House Majority Means Big Headaches for NHGOP
Republicans will have the smallest New Hampshire House majority since 1936 for the next biennium. If they can survive all…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2022 Read More
Gen Z Was NHDems’ Seawall Against the ‘Red Wave’
If the Democrats had a secret weapon Tuesday during their surprise showing for the midterms, it may have been young…
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ANALYSIS: Winners and Losers From the New Hampshire Midterms
Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and every Election Night drubbing leaves someone with a smile. Below is our…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2022 Read More
NHDems Defy Midterm History, Hold Fed Races and Possibly Win House
Granite State Democrats defied political gravity Tuesday, sweeping the federal elections and possibly winning control of the state House of…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2022 Read More
ELECTION DAY PODCAST! Running into Rudy G. At Castro’s in Manchester
On Election Day 2022, former NYC mayor and GOP POTUS candidate Rudy Giuliani stopped by Castro's in Manchester -- one…
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The Twelve Facts That Could Decide the NH Elections
The money has been spent, the ads have been run, the town halls have been held (well, actually...) and the…
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How NH Candidates and Campaign Pros Spend Election Day — And Why They Hate It.
To voters, it is the day the endless campaign commercials finally come to an end, the day they can go…
by Michael Graham | November 07, 2022 Read More
It’s the ‘Granite State Guru’ 2022!
Will New Hampshire get hit by a Red Wave on Tuesday? Or will the Democrats' firewall hold back the GOP…
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Early Voting Numbers Give NHDems Another ‘Red Wave’ Warning
An NBC News website tracking early and absentee ballots reports Granite State Democrats hold a 44 to 30 percent advantage…
by Damien Fisher | November 07, 2022 Read More
The Five NH Senate Seats That Will Decide the Size of GOP Majority
The 2022 'Granite State Guru' predicts Republicans will net one new seat in the New Hampshire Senate this year, bringing…
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How Much Do You Know About Election Day? Take This Fun Quiz!
It’s time to head to the polls again. But before you cast your ballot, how much do you know about…
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OPINION: NH Politics, 2022: ‘No Comment’ vs. No Limits
How did we get here, New Hampshire? Two years ago, after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's 15-point blowout of millionaire Corky Messner,…
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New UNH Survey Says Senate, NH-01 Races Too Close to Call
The UNH Survey Center released a poll Sunday night echoing what Granite State politicos have been telling NHJournal for days:…
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How The Pros Are Rating The NH 2022 Races: Dems Have the Edge
From college professors to professional gamblers, lots of smart -- and not so smart -- people are making predictions about…
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On Eve of Election, NHDem Candidates Revive Calls for State Income Tax
Political strategists see it as the third rail of New Hampshire politics, but some Granite State Democrats just can't seem…
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O’DONNELL: Granite Staters Have a Public Safety Choice to Make on Tuesday
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‘Failing Our Future:’ NAEP Tests Show Cost of COVID Classroom Lockdowns
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Edelblut Issues Letter In Response to CDC’s COVID Vax Vote
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TARBOX: Hassan and Kuster Heavily Enlist Out-of-State Campaign Help
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Million Air Pushes Back on Critics of Pease Fuel Farm Plan
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HEATH: Hassan Has Lost Her ‘New Hampshire Way’
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NHDems Silent on September Inflation Surge
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Sherman Shaky in First Debate, Picks Abortion Over Inflation as Most Important Issue
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In NHGOP Primaries, Sununu Endorsement Record Earns A ‘Gentleman’s C’
President Donald Trump is known for bragging about his record of success endorsing in GOP primaries this election cycle. He…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2022 Read More
Friday Rail Strike Looms, Threatening NH Economy, Energy Supplies
NOTE: Early Thursday morning, the Biden administration announced a "tentative deal" to avert a strike, though it must go to…
by Chris Woodward | September 14, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Three Takeaways From the NHGOP’s ‘All-MAGA’ Primary Night
Granite State Republicans will have a lot to ponder as they pick through the wreckage of Tuesday night's primary. Even…
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LEAVITT: Chris Pappas Has Never Faced A Candidate Like Me
How does it feel to be a major political party's nominee for a seat in Congress, with the chance to…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2022 Read More
Leavitt Wins, Leads ‘MAGA’ Sweep of NHGOP Federal Primaries
Former President Donald Trump didn't endorse in any of the Granite State GOP primaries for federal office, and it looks…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2022 Read More
Where’s the Party? Candidate Victory Party Locations and Times
Victory Party locations and times as sent from the candidates, in no particular order: Vikram For Senate 7:00 PM Hilton…
by NewsNHJ | September 13, 2022 Read More
What The Political Pros Will Be Watching on Primary Election Night
If the latest polls and punditry are on point, then there won't be many surprises in the New Hampshire primaries…
by Michael Graham | September 12, 2022 Read More
‘Election Day’-Ja Vu: Windham Ballot Problems Discovered
Here we go again. On the eve of the primary election came reports out of Windham that ballots are being…
by Damien Fisher | September 12, 2022 Read More
Five NH State House Throwdowns To Watch on Tuesday
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NHPR: No Comment On Our Debate Deal with Hassan
At least a week before the Republican primary to determine the GOP's nominee, Sen. Maggie Hassan was negotiating an agreement with…
by Michael Graham | September 12, 2022 Read More
Sununu Slams, Hassan Shrugs at Dem Dollars Backing ‘MAGA’ Republicans
With Democrats dumping more than $50 million in donations helping elect so-called "MAGA extremists" in GOP primaries -- including more…
by Michael Graham | September 11, 2022 Read More
Hassan’s ‘Unprecedented Arrogance’ on Debates Sparks Reax From Media, GOP
In an act of what one political pro calls "unprecedented arrogance," Sen. Maggie Hassan had already declared what debates she…
by Michael Graham | September 11, 2022 Read More
NHJ FINAL PITCH! BAXTER: The ‘Most Principled Candidate’ In NH-01 Race
New Hampshire Journal has offered all the major candidates in the NH-01 GOP primary the opportunity to make their “Final…
by NHJOpinion | September 10, 2022 Read More
NHJ FINAL PITCH! SMITH: Send Washington a Message
New Hampshire Journal has offered all the major candidates in the GOP U.S. Senate race the opportunity to make their…
by NHJOpinion | September 09, 2022 Read More
FINAL PITCH NHJ: HUFF BROWN: ‘I Am the Independent Conservative’
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NHJ FINAL PITCH! MOWERS: The ‘Tested Conservative’ for NH-01
New Hampshire Journal has offered all the major candidates in the NH-01 GOP primary the opportunity to make their “Final…
by NHJOpinion | September 09, 2022 Read More
Cornerstone Targets “Liar” Sununu Over Broken Pledge
The pro-family activists at Cornerstone Action have sent a mailer targeting Gov. Chris Sununu just days before the GOP gubernatorial…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2022 Read More
State Senate District 16 Candidates Clash: Who’s the ‘Real’ Republican?
While the GOP primary campaign for U.S. Senate is getting most of the attention, a hotly-contested Republican race for state…
by Damien Fisher | September 09, 2022 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Post-Debate Survey Finds Frontrunner Fade and Vikram, Smith Bounce
Republicans who watched the WMUR GOP U.S. Senate primary debate Thursday night were unimpressed by the two frontrunners, while dark…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2022 Read More
NHJ FINAL PITCH! MORSE: ‘603, Not D.C.’
On a snowy Saturday morning this past January, I announced my intentions to run for the U.S. Senate. I had…
by NHJOpinion | September 09, 2022 Read More
Sununu Endorsement Gives Morse A Boost, But Is It Too Late?
Just hours before state Sen. Chuck Morse was set to step in front of the WMUR studio cameras for the…
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NHJ FINAL PITCH! Prescott: I Am Uniquely Qualified to Represent You
New Hampshire Journal has offered all the major candidates in the NH-01 GOP primary the opportunity to make their “Final…
by Michael Graham | September 08, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Who Won The Big U.S. Senate GOP TV Debate?
In this special post-debate edition of the NHJournal podcast, UNH political science professor Dante Scala joins NHJournal Managing Editor Michael…
by NHJOpinion | September 08, 2022 Read More
Manchester Dem Rep Resigns, But Still On Primary Ballot
Democrat Manchester Rep. Andrew Bouldin resigned his House seat in early August, nearly two months after filing for re-election to…
by Damien Fisher | September 08, 2022 Read More
Elizabeth, the Essential Queen, Dies
“The Queen is dead. Long live the King.” Some would add to that traditional and ringing appeal, “God save the…
by Llewellyn King | September 08, 2022 Read More
NHJ FINAL PITCH! Leavitt: Elect A Homegrown Conservative Outsider
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by NHJOpinion | September 08, 2022 Read More
Third Crypto 6 Defendant Sentenced in Fraud Case
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Pro-Morse PAC Drops TV Ad Blasting Bolduc’s ‘Crazy Ideas’
The GOP-backed political PAC promoting state Sen. Chuck Morse in the New Hampshire GOP U.S. Senate primary is turning its…
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EBERHART: I’m a GOP Donor — and I’m Not Happy
Midterm elections are notoriously rocky for the party in power, and the second year of Joe Biden’s presidency is no…
by Dan K. Eberhart | September 07, 2022 Read More
NHJ FINAL PITCH! Vikram for U.S. Senate: Send A Businessman, Not Politician, to DC
New Hampshire Journal has offered all the major candidates in the GOP U.S. Senate race the opportunity to make their…
by NHJOpinion | September 07, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH-01 Debate Was All About Location.
The most important element of Tuesday night's First Congressional District GOP debate was that it occurred on the airwaves of…
by Michael Graham | September 06, 2022 Read More
EDWARDS: Enemies of the State
Hillary has another thing to resent. Joe Biden took her smear of those prone to vote against her as “deplorables”…
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No Trump Endorse for Morse, Insiders Say
While it is impossible to predict the future behavior of the former president, it appears Chuck Morse will miss out…
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Did Bolduc Flip Flop on 2020 Election Steal?
For months, retired Gen. Don Bolduc has told audiences he believes the 2020 presidential election was stolen from former President…
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NH Progressives Fall in Line as Hassan, Pappas Tack Right
In the past few months, Sen. Maggie Hassan has called for building more of former President Donald Trump's border wall,…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2022 Read More
How Will Huff Brown’s “Protect Choice” Ad Play in GOP Primary?
Supporters and critics agree: Gail Huff Brown’s campaign ad about her personal experience in a high-risk pregnancy is emotionally powerful,…
by Michael Graham | September 05, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: How Should Granite State Republicans Talk About Abortion?
How should Granite State Republicans talk about abortion? Based on their behavior during the 2022 campaign, the answer appears to…
by NHJOpinion | September 05, 2022 Read More
NH the Hardest Working New England State, But Inflation Is Still Hurting
Call it the Granite State Grind. A new study finds New Hampshire residents are the hardest working in New England,…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2022 Read More
Dems Spending in NHGOP Senate Primary Continues Despite Pushback
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Before They Were President: A Quiz for Labor Day
In his farewell address, President Harry Truman said “the greatest part of the president’s job is to make decisions —…
by J. Mark Powell | September 03, 2022 Read More
Point: Unions Have a Stake in Ending Minority Rule in the United States
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: A Free Marketeer’s Love of Labor Day.” In 2021, just 10.3 percent of American workers were…
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Counterpoint: A Free Marketeer’s Love of Labor Day
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Notorious ‘Steele Dossier’ Atty Representing Dem Mail Shop in NH-02 Probe
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella announced Friday his office is investigating a series of apparently illegal political mailers…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2022 Read More
Schumer’s Spending $3 Million Targeting Morse As Dem Meddling in GOP Primaries Continues
It is not just national Republicans spending money in the New Hampshire U.S. Senate GOP primary. Now Democratic Senate Majority…
by Michael Graham | September 01, 2022 Read More
Speaker Won’t Remove Osborne Over Social Media Posts From 2011
Speaker of the House Sherman Packard said Thursday he will not be removing House Majority Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) over a…
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COVID Classroom Lockdowns Blamed for Record Low Test Scores
Decades of educational gains were lost during the COVID-19 classroom lockdowns, leaving vulnerable students with learning gaps that will last…
by Damien Fisher | September 01, 2022 Read More
‘Hoe Bag’ Attack Ad Drops, Hitting Leavitt on Age, Maturity
A GOP Super Pac known for helping oust Republican candidates viewed as extreme has dropped a tough ad targeting newcomer…
by Michael Graham | September 01, 2022 Read More
Trump Teases Possible Bolduc Endorsement in NH Senate Race
Former President Donald Trump told a conservative radio host he's "looking at" the New Hampshire U.S. Senate GOP primary for…
by Michael Graham | September 01, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: In NHGOP Primaries, The Fat Lady Hasn’t Even Warmed Up
No, New Hampshire Republicans, the primaries aren't over. In fact, the real action is just starting. Like a boxing match,…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2022 Read More
AG Formella Joins Effort to Hold Airlines Accountable
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is joining 37 other state attorneys general in calling on Congress to give states…
by Damien Fisher | August 31, 2022 Read More
UNH Poll: Mowers, Leavitt and Huff Brown All in the NH-01 Hunt
A new UNH poll released Wednesday is the latest to show 2020 nominee Matt Mowers and newcomer Karoline Leavitt in…
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Dems Double Down on Backing for Burns in NH-02 GOP Primary
Democrats continue to pour mail into the Second Congressional District GOP primary on behalf of pro-Trump candidate Bob Burns, and…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2022 Read More
Manchester Woman Linked to German Raid of Suspected Nerve Agent Facility
German authorities raided a chemical company this week connected to a Manchester woman who pleaded guilty to lying about her…
by Damien Fisher | August 30, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Former Ambassador Ric Grenell on the World’s Hot Spots: Russia, Iran and…New Hampshire?
Former Ambassador Ric Grenell is an outspoken advocate of President Trump's foreign policy and he makes the case for the…
by NHJOpinion | August 30, 2022 Read More
Bolduc Takes Big Lead in Latest UNH Survey
Gov. Chris Sununu may not take Don Bolduc seriously as a candidate, but many Granite State Republicans do. With two…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2022 Read More
PGA Tour’s Mafia-Style Demands for Golfer “Loyalty” Prompts Federal Antitrust Investigation, Lawsuit
What’s the golf version of an “own goal?” When PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan unveiled the Tour’s new, golfer-friendly package…
by Michael Graham | August 29, 2022 Read More
Sherman, Dems Play ‘PPP Hypocrisy’ Card to Defend College Debt Bailout
Are business owners who accepted PPP aid during the COVID-19 lockdowns the same as college students who applied for federal…
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California’s Schiff To Host Pappas Fundraiser in Boston
One of the most prominent figures from the Democrats' dogged attempts to push the now-debunked Russia collusion story is coming…
by Fred Lucas | August 29, 2022 Read More
Dem Shop Drops Anonymous Mail Boosting Burns in NH-02 GOP Primary
Has the Democrats' national strategy of interfering in GOP primaries hit New Hampshire? Republican primary voters in the Second Congressional…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2022 Read More
OPINION: Feeling the Pain of the Orwellian Inflation Reduction Act
When George Orwell wrote his dystopian novel “1984,” he named his fictional government agencies the exact opposite of the results…
by DawnMarie Alexander Boursiquot | August 28, 2022 Read More
Injured Cops Take Gun Store Lawsuit to NH Supreme Court
Two Manchester police officers injured in a 2016 shooting are headed to the New Hampshire Supreme Court after a Superior…
by Damien Fisher | August 28, 2022 Read More
Biden Says Trump Voters Embrace ‘Semi-fascism,’ Are a ‘Threat to Democracy’
When President Joe Biden gave his inaugural address, he spoke of the need to "heal a broken land," and promised…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2022 Read More
Is There a Secret Anti-Sununu Vote in the NHGOP?
Right-wing Republicans insist there is a secret anti-Sununu vote among the party's base ready to topple "Sun-King Sununu." Democrats send…
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Dartmouth Dem Social Media Star Denies Sexual Assault Claims
A lawyer for Gen Z political social-media star Jack Cocchiarella, reportedly kicked out of the Dartmouth Democrats after several sexual assault…
by Damien Fisher | August 25, 2022 Read More
Freeman’s Ex Pleads to Wire Fraud in Crypto Scheme
Renee Spinella, charged in the federal wire-fraud case centered on Free Keene’s Ian Freeman, will not go to jail as…
by Damien Fisher | August 25, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: David Drucker on How the NHGOP Senate Race Looks in DC — and Mar-a-Lago
David Drucker is senior correspondent for the Washington Examiner, author of the book "In Trump's Shadow," and a longtime reporter…
by Michael Graham | August 25, 2022 Read More
Fenton, Morse Mix It Up in Newsmax Debate
The U.S. Senate GOP primary debate at St. Anselm College Wednesday night hosted and broadcast by Newsmax had a glitzier…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2022 Read More
Pappas Pounds Biden Debt Deal: Raises Tuition, Adds to Deficit
While Sen. Maggie Hassan is standing by President Joe Biden's college debt bailout plan, Rep. Chris Pappas is taking a…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2022 Read More
BREAKING: Hassan Backs Biden’s $300B College Debt Bailout
It took 648 days, but Sen. Maggie Hassan has finally taken a position on across-the-board college debt forgiveness. She's for…
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FACT CHECK: What Will ‘Forgiving’ College Debt Really Cost Taxpayers?
As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his plans for some sort of taxpayer bailout for college debt holders --…
by Michael Graham | August 23, 2022 Read More
NH-01 Field Trains Its Fire on Mowers in Tuesday Debate
The five First Congressional District GOP primary candidates who faced off in a radio debate on Tuesday agreed on most…
by Michael Graham | August 23, 2022 Read More
Six Months After Russia’s Invasion, Western Nations Still Learning Its Lessons
On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine for the second time in eight years. While Russian President Vladimir Putin assumed his…
by Luke Coffey | August 23, 2022 Read More
Skeptical About NH’s Election Integrity? NHSOS Scanlan Has A Solution.
During the First Congressional District debate on the Jack Heath radio show Tuesday, Republican Karoline Leavitt flatly said she did…
by Damien Fisher | August 23, 2022 Read More
NHDems Are ‘No Comment’ On Biden’s Billions in College Debt Forgiveness
Obama economist Larry Summers says it will drive up inflation. Budget experts say it will add to the federal debt.…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2022 Read More
State Announces Election Monitors for Bedford, Laconia and Windham
It's official: Attorney Eric Forcier will serve as the state-appointed monitor of Bedford's upcoming election, the final embarrassment to the…
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BERGERON: Maggie Hassan Is Wrong for New Hampshire
By now, I am sure you have heard about the Democrats’ assault on the First in the Nation Primary here…
by Juliana Bergeron | August 22, 2022 Read More
Whatever Happened to the ‘Inflation Reduction Act?”
NBC News released a new poll on Sunday that found 74 percent of Americans believe the country is on the…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2022 Read More
Barrington Voters Reject Firing Town Officials Over 2A Tactical
Hundreds of Barrington residents showed up Saturday for a special deliberative session designed to fire Town Administrator Conner MacIver and…
by NewsNHJ | August 21, 2022 Read More
NH Unemployment Lowest in New England, Second-Lowest in U.S.
If James Carville is right about what motivates voters -- "It's the economy, stupid!" -- Gov. Chris Sununu and Republican…
by Michael Graham | August 19, 2022 Read More
Sununu: Bolduc a ‘Conspiracy Theorist Extremist;’ Will Make it Harder for GOP to Win
Gov. Chris Sununu said Friday his endorsement in the U.S. Senate GOP primary is a possibility. But endorsing Don Bolduc…
by Michael Graham | August 19, 2022 Read More
MOWERS: One Year Later, Biden’s Shameful Afghanistan Legacy Continues
We’re only halfway through Joe Biden’s painful first term, and these months have not been easy. As Americans, we never…
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NH Climbs in Annual “Best State” Rankings
The Granite State is enjoying another win as New Hampshire has been named one of the best states to live…
by Damien Fisher | August 18, 2022 Read More
NH-01 Update: New Poll Shows Leavitt, Mowers Neck-and-Neck
The battle of the polls continues in the First Congressional District GOP primary between presumed frontrunner Matt Mowers and his…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2022 Read More
Vikram Campaign Cancels $250k Ad Buy, Wont Make Cut for Newsmax Debate
Is the Vikram campaign about to vamoose? Vikram Mansharamani, running as "a businessman, not a politician," has canceled his $245,000…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2022 Read More
Another Poll Gives Mowers ‘Commanding Lead’ in NH-01 GOP Primary
A new poll of First Congressional District likely Republican primary voters finds Republican Matt Mowers with a commanding 24-point lead…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2022 Read More
Derry Rep Layon Pleads Guilty in DUI Case
Republican state Rep. Erica Layon said this week she regrets driving under the influence, for which she was arrested at…
by Damien Fisher | August 17, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Passionless Pence Pitches GOP Platitudes at Politics and Eggs
Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech at Wednesday's Politics and Eggs breakfast that was heavy on platitudes and…
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Bolduc Confronted Over Controversial Statements in Radio Debate
The five GOP candidates for the U.S. Senate were back together Tuesday for the first time since the New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | August 16, 2022 Read More
NH Pols React As Biden Signs $739 Billion “Inflation Reduction Act”
President Joe Biden claimed a major legislative win Tuesday afternoon as he signed the "Inflation Reduction Act." It includes $375…
by NewsNHJ | August 16, 2022 Read More
WILLIAMS: Congress Wants to Expand IRS and Give It More of Your Info
Natassia Smick, a mother of two, is working on getting her bachelor’s degree. She and her husband earn around $33,000…
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After Minor Snafu, State Primary Ballots Now Available for NH Voters
They had to take a second run at the ballots in Hillsborough County, but the New Hampshire Secretary of State's…
by Michael Graham | August 16, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Paul Hodes on Tech, Progs and Rock & Roll
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by Michael Graham | August 16, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: New St. A’s Poll Has Something For Everyone To Hate
The long-awaited Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll finally dropped Monday evening, and it achieved something rare in the current…
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EXCLUSIVE NH-01 GOP POLL: Trump Faves High, Mowers Holds Big Lead
A new NHJournal poll taken after the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago home finds former President Donald Trump still enjoys…
by Michael Graham | August 15, 2022 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Join Party-Line Vote to Pass $739B Spending Bill
President Joe Biden went 4-0 with New Hampshire's federal delegation on the revised version of the Build Back Better bill…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2022 Read More
Morse, Mowers Skip Debates Hosted by ‘Election Integrity’ Group
"Would you label the FBI a 'terrorist organization?'" "Should we investigate Sen. Chuck Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi for their…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2022 Read More
Morse: DOJ Raided Mar-a-Lago to ‘Distract’ Voters From Economy
New Hampshire State Senate President and U.S. Senate candidate Chuck Morse sees more behind the Department of Justice's raid on…
by Michael Graham | August 12, 2022 Read More
Shaheen: Don’t Worry About 87,000 New IRS Agents — If You’re Honest
During a Thursday morning conversation with radio host Jack Heath, New Hampshire's senior Sen. Jeanne Shaheen did not deny, as…
by Michael Graham | August 11, 2022 Read More
Rising Dem Star Was Kicked Out of Dartmouth Dems Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
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Meet the ‘Blue-Collar Guy’ in the New Pappas TV Ad
For decades, working-class White voters were the base of the Democratic Party. So it was no surprise that U.S. Rep.…
by Michael Graham | August 10, 2022 Read More
New Hampshire One of America’s Best on Child Well-Being
New Hampshire is one of the best states in the country for children, according to the most recent Annie E.…
by Damien Fisher | August 10, 2022 Read More
SPEIDEL: ‘Top Gun Maverick’ Has a Message for America
Since opening on May 27, "Top Gun Maverick" has had box office sales greater than $600 million. Why? To be…
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After DOJ Raid, Does ‘IRS Army’ Still Have Kuster, Pappas Support?
"After today's raid on Mar-a-Lago, what do you think the Left plans to use those 87,000 new IRS agents for?"…
by Michael Graham | August 09, 2022 Read More
CLARK: NH Divorce Law Needs Reform
My name is attorney Rich Clark. I am running for Rockingham County Attorney and have practiced law for the past…
by Rich Clark | August 09, 2022 Read More
NH Pols React to ‘Abhorrent’ FBI Raid of Trump’s Home
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‘Babies On Board’ in New Hampshire
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AG Calls Bedford’s Ballot Handling ‘Inexcusable,’ Orders Election Observer for Primary
The Bedford ballot fiasco that embarrassed one of the state's most affluent communities and cost a would-be Sununu appointee a…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2022 Read More
DUNCAN: Grim Outlook for 2024 — a Biden-Trump Rematch
Even in a highly polarized country, there is common ground emerging around the principle that things aren’t going well. In…
by Geoff Duncan | August 08, 2022 Read More
NORQUIST: Dem’s Massive Tax-and-Spending Spree Bad for Economy
All 50 Democratic senators voted in lockstep to raise taxes in a recession, increase spending and corporate welfare during runaway inflation, and…
by Grover Norquist | August 08, 2022 Read More
Judge Won’t End Exeter Teen’s Trans Speech Case; Cites ‘Constitutional Issues’
Rockingham Superior Court Judge David Ruoff rejected requests for summary judgment from both the Exeter High School student claiming he…
by Damien Fisher | August 08, 2022 Read More
SC’s Graham Calls Out Hassan’s ‘Phony, Cynical’ Ploy on Oil Tax Hike
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Hassan’s Vote Puts $740B Tax and Climate Bill Over the Top
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August’s Bloody Beginning: More Murdered Children, Homicides Exceed Annual Average
It took less than a week for August to bring five homicides to New Hampshire, pushing the 2022 death toll…
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ANALYSIS: Solid Field Shines in NH-01 Debate, But Left Race Unshaken
There is just one important takeaway from the New Hampshire Journal NH-01 debate on Thursday night: Matt Mowers won. By…
by Michael Graham | August 04, 2022 Read More
Candidates Debate Abortion, 2020 Election in NH-01 GOP Primary Debate
The five GOP candidates running for the chance to take on Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas this fall took to the…
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If your household is impacted by inflation, you might want to have a word with your elected officials. A new…
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New Hampshire’s Chosen Commuter Rail Partner Has a Dismal Safety Record
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BOLDUC: Unlike Others in GOP, I’m a ‘Hell, No!’ on New Spending
There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Republicans got hoodwinked. Hours after the GOP helped Democrats pass a $52 billion bailout…
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The five Republicans vying for the chance to take on incumbent Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas in November will meet onstage…
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SNHU Restricts Audience for Leavitt Appearance, Insists on Right to Reject ‘Controversial’ Speakers
Republican congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt had a limited audience when she spoke at Southern New Hampshire University after school administrators…
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Hassan Embraces New Federal Spending in Face of GOP Attacks
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Experts Say Gunstock Donations to Sununu Didn’t Violate the Law
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ANALYSIS: Three Takeaways From the NH-02 GOP Primary Debate
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AGER: Biden’s Performance Will be Kiss of Death for NH Dems in November
New Hampshire is poised to retain its historic 2020 Republican wins at the state level in the 2022 midterms. During…
by Chris Ager | July 31, 2022 Read More
NHJournal to Host NH-02 GOP Primary Debate Monday Night
The three Republicans vying for the chance to take on Rep. Annie Kuster in November will meet onstage Monday night…
by Michael Graham | July 29, 2022 Read More
New Endorsements Pit AFP vs Sununu in Wolfeboro House Races
Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire unveiled its second round of candidate endorsements Thursday, adding state House Speaker Sherm Packard and nine…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2022 Read More
Despite Recession News, NH Dems Back New DC Spending Push
Inflation may be high and the U.S. economy may have dipped into recession, but New Hampshire Democrats are rushing to…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2022 Read More
Pappas Latest ‘Frontline’ Dem to Dodge Biden 2024 Question
A new CNN poll found 75 percent of Democratic voters do not want President Joe Biden at the top of…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2022 Read More
Sylvia Accuses Sununu of Unethical Behavior as Gunstock Battle Boils Over
The state representative blamed for the ongoing fiasco at Gunstock Mountain Resort has raised the stakes, accusing Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Damien Fisher | July 27, 2022 Read More
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As Exec Council Shoots Down Planned Parenthood Cash, Smith Hits Morse on Funding Vote
When Gov. Chris Sununu brought funding for three abortion providers back up for a vote before the Executive Council on…
by Michael Graham | July 27, 2022 Read More
SHERMAN: Building a Stronger New Hampshire
Rent in New Hampshire has gone up an average of 24 percent since 2016. The cost of a home has…
by Tom Sherman | July 27, 2022 Read More
New Hampshire’s 10-Year Energy Strategy Puts Consumers First
Republished with permission from Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy Government energy plans too often focus on replacing consumers’ choices…
by Andrew Cline | July 27, 2022 Read More
‘Resign, You Guys!’ Controversial Gunstock Commissioners Storm Out of Meeting
The Gunstock Mountain Resort management team that walked off their jobs last week will come back, but only if two…
by Damien Fisher | July 26, 2022 Read More
TELLER: Restoring Energy Independence Is the Key to Defeating Bidenflation
In just 18 months, President Joe Biden has transformed America from the world’s top producer of oil and gas into…
by Paul Teller | July 26, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Disaster Looms for NHDems as DNC Plots to Kill FITN Primary
After a year of whistling past the political graveyard, New Hampshire Democrats are now facing the very real likelihood the…
by NHJOpinion | July 26, 2022 Read More
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POLL SHOCKER: Buttigieg Leads Biden Among NH Dems for 2024 POTUS Bid
Less than two years after handily defeating President Donald Trump by eight points in New Hampshire, a new poll finds…
by Michael Graham | July 26, 2022 Read More
Lang and Harvey-Bolia Want Gunstock Meeting to End Stalemate
Republican leaders state Reps. Timothy Lang and Juliet Harvey-Bolia are demanding the GOP-controlled Belknap County delegation start working to reopen…
by Damien Fisher | July 25, 2022 Read More
Sununu Calls Out Biden Admin for Moving ‘Recession’ Goalposts
For weeks, Gov. Chris Sununu has been warning anyone who would listen: "We're going to have a recession." Now, just…
by Michael Graham | July 25, 2022 Read More
New Analysis Ranks New Hampshire’s Public Schools in Top 10
New Hampshire public schools rank among the top 10 in the nation, according to the data analysts at Wallethub. Using…
by Damien Fisher | July 25, 2022 Read More
ALEXANDER: The Democrats’ Drug Pricing Scheme Will Hurt Patients
New Hampshire’s federal delegation spent the better part of the last two years voting for stimulus policies that totaled $6…
by Joe Alexander | July 25, 2022 Read More
After Years of Bucking National Trends, NH Murder Rate Rising — Fast
Early Sunday morning, Hooksett Police found the body of Jason Wirtz, stabbed in the neck and bleeding, on Main Street.…
by Damien Fisher | July 24, 2022 Read More
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CONZA: SNHU Is Failing Its Free Speech Pledge
Imagine if the government could silence you before you have a chance to speak because officials think someone might be…
by Sabrina Conza | July 24, 2022 Read More
ALLEN: PGA Pushback on LIV Golfers Could Run Afoul of IRS
In a tersely worded memorandum notifying PGA Tour members of a ban imposed on 17 of its members, Tour Commissioner…
by James C. Allen | July 24, 2022 Read More
As NH Opioid Deaths Spike, Shaheen Hosts Roundtable on Prevention Strategies
More than 7,000 overdoses in Manchester and Nashua. An opioid death toll in July that's nearly as high as all…
by Michael Graham | July 22, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Why Biden’s COVID Matters
According to the White House, President Joe Biden's case of COVID-19 is mild and the 79-year-old Democrat is diligently toiling…
by Michael Graham | July 21, 2022 Read More
Sununu Urges Recall of Belknap State Reps in Gunstock Fiasco
Gov. Chris Sununu called out Republican members of the Belknap County legislative delegation over the fiscal fiasco at Gunstock Mountain…
by Damien Fisher | July 21, 2022 Read More
Biden’s Infection Raises Questions about Impact of ‘Long COVID’
After contracting COVID-19, President Biden quickly appeared on video to show Americans that, while he's fighting off the symptoms, he's…
by Elaine Mallon | July 21, 2022 Read More
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A Week After Inflation News Bombshell, NHDems Still Dodging the ‘I-Word’
In the week after the stunning news that inflation hit 9.1 percent in June, the three New Hampshire members of…
by Elaine Mallon | July 20, 2022 Read More
IRS Data Show Migration From High-Tax To Lower-Tax States, Including New Hampshire
Re-published with permission from Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. IRS migration data show that “taxpayers prefer to move to…
by Andrew Cline | July 20, 2022 Read More
‘LIV’ Free or Die? DOJ Investigating PGA for Treatment of Players Who Join New League
When some of professional golf's biggest names left the PGA Tour to join the more lucrative LIV Golf, it created…
by Gregory Bresiger | July 20, 2022 Read More
NH Kids Recovering – Slowly – From Classroom Lockdown Learning Loss
Students are starting to regain the ground they lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the New Hampshire Department of…
by NewsNHJ | July 20, 2022 Read More
Conservative PAC Targets ‘Vulnerable’ Hassan as Top Pick-Up Opportunity for GOP
A new political action committee with the self-declared mission of "electing conservative candidates" has dropped an ad targeting Sen. Maggie…
by Michael Graham | July 20, 2022 Read More
NH Unemployment Rate Lowest in Recorded History. Is That the Bad News?
New Hampshire's unemployment rate in June was just 2.0 percent, the lowest ever recorded in the Granite State. Gov. Chris…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2022 Read More
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SNHU Under Fire Over Anti-Free Speech Policy Banning ‘Controversial’ Speakers
The free speech non-profit FIRE says Southern New Hampshire University is trying to throttle free speech on campus with its…
by Damien Fisher | July 19, 2022 Read More
MOWERS: Stop Pelosi’s Corruption and End Insider Trading in Congress
Corrupt politicians and career bureaucrats continue to rig the system for themselves while working-class families suffer from Joe Biden’s record…
by Matt Mowers | July 19, 2022 Read More
FACT CHECK: Hassan Ad Touting Tax Cuts as Governor Doesn’t Match Record
Granite State political observers are scratching their heads over Sen. Maggie Hassan's latest TV ad bragging that, as governor, she…
by Fred Lucas | July 18, 2022 Read More
Morse PAC Pushes Fundraising Fight to Forefront in NHGOP Senate Primary
Just days after financial reports in the New Hampshire GOP U.S. Senate primary hit the news, supporters of state Sen.…
by Michael Graham | July 18, 2022 Read More
STEPANEK: Biden, Democrats Are Drowning NH Economy
The federal Department of Labor released the horrifying news on July 14: Inflation had jumped by 9.1 percent, the fastest…
by Stephen Stepanek | July 18, 2022 Read More
If High Prices Are Gas Station ‘Gouging,’ Why Are Costs Going Down Now?
Gasoline prices have soared since President Joe Biden took office, setting new records with an average national price above $5…
by Damien Fisher | July 17, 2022 Read More
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House Dems to Advance ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban Backed by Kuster, Pappas
The House Judiciary Committee announced today it will take up a proposed gun ban for markup on Wednesday, a first…
by Michael Graham | July 15, 2022 Read More
As Attacks Continue, Kuster Backs Bill Targeting Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Massachusetts progressive U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has launched an effort to shut down every crisis pregnancy center in America, describing…
by Michael Graham | July 14, 2022 Read More
New DOJ Task Force Targets Illegal Opioid Prescriptions in Northern New England
Amid reports of rising overdoses and deaths in the Granite State, the U.S. Justice Department introduced a new task force…
by Elaine Mallon | July 14, 2022 Read More
As Inflation Skyrockets, NHDems Go to Ground: No Comment on Rising Prices
At 8:30 am Wednesday, the news hit American politics like a thunderclap: inflation hit a 41-year record of 9.1 percent.…
by Michael Graham | July 14, 2022 Read More
In Pursuit of ‘Diversity,’ Portsmouth Kills Columbus Day, Keeps Indigenous People’s Day
Bowing to pressure from a group of "woke" high school activists, the Portsmouth City Council voted to cancel Columbus Day.…
by Damien Fisher | July 13, 2022 Read More
Latinos’ Right Turn Will Realign American Politics
The biggest story in politics right now is the Hispanic community’s rejection of progressive policies and progressive politicians. Polls and…
by Daniel Garza | July 13, 2022 Read More
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‘Hotter Than Expected:’ Brutal 9.1% Inflation Number Hits NH Politics
The New Hampshire Democratic Party's push to get abortion and gun control at the top of the midterm ballot suffered…
by Michael Graham | July 13, 2022 Read More
OPINION: Jill Biden, NH Dems and the ‘Breakfast Taco’ Conundrum
"The diversity of this community, as distinct as the bogedas [sic] of the Bronx, as beautiful as the blossoms of…
by Michael Graham | July 12, 2022 Read More
Lawsuit: Manchester School District is Violating Constitution
The Manchester School District’s transgender student policy violates the state constitution which protects the right of parents to raise their…
by Damien Fisher | July 12, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: MD’s Larry Hogan on Why Voters Love GOP Governors (So Who Needs Trump?)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was in New Hampshire talking housing policy and politics, and he sat down with NHJournal's Michael…
by NHJOpinion | July 12, 2022 Read More
POLL SHOCKER: NY Times Finds 64 Percent of Dems Say ‘No More Joe!’
They are the sort of numbers associated with polling from the right side of American politics, like Rasmussen Reports or…
by Michael Graham | July 11, 2022 Read More
The Number of NH Opioid Overdose Deaths Keeps Climbing
The opioid addiction crisis in New Hampshire continues to worsen as Nashua and Manchester recorded another month of increased overdoses…
by Damien Fisher | July 11, 2022 Read More
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: America’s Biggest Political Blunder, 50 Years Later
We all make mistakes. They’re an unpleasant fact of life. Then there are those bad calls that go far beyond…
by J. Mark Powell | July 11, 2022 Read More
Rochester Dem House Candidate Investigated For TikTok Joke Encouraging Voter Fraud
ROCHESTER, NH — A state representative candidate who jokingly encouraged voters on TikTok from Massachusetts to drive up to New…
by Tony Schinella | July 11, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH Dems Struggle To Defend — Or Even Understand — Their Positions On Abortion
The conventional wisdom on the politics of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is simple: Abortion…
by Michael Graham | July 10, 2022 Read More
MSD ‘No Comment’ On Keeping Students’ Trans Activity Secret From Parents
Citizens may have a lot of questions about Manchester School District's policy of keeping students' transgender activity secret from their…
by Damien Fisher | July 10, 2022 Read More
HINKLE: Tax Increases During Record Inflation? Let’s Hope Not.
After two long years of pandemic-driven lockdowns that rocked small businesses all over the Granite State, we see the potential…
by Jane Hinkle | July 10, 2022 Read More
HuffPo Hit Piece Targets Smith, He Points Finger at Morse Campaign
An unsourced hit piece targeting U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Smith on the left-wing HuffPo website may not leave much of…
by Michael Graham | July 08, 2022 Read More
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Still No Word From NHDems, Biden Admin on U.S. Oil Reserves Shipped to China
Twenty-four hours after news reports that five million barrels of oil from America's emergency supply has been shipped abroad to…
by Michael Graham | July 08, 2022 Read More
NH House GOP Leader Jason Osborne to NHDems: Keep Digging
After trending on Twitter earlier in the week, Rep. Jason Osborne joins host Michael Graham on the NHJournal podcast to…
by Michael Graham | July 07, 2022 Read More
Tang Williams Touts Personal Freedom, Parental Rights in NH-02 GOP Primary Bid
Lily Tang Williams is running in the Second District GOP primary as a libertarian-leaning Republican with a powerful personal story,…
by Caroline McCaughey | July 07, 2022 Read More
Boris Johnson: The Fall of an Articulate Incompetent
The best piece of business advice I have ever read was, “Beware the articulate incompetent.” It is important to business…
by Llewellyn King | July 07, 2022 Read More
ELLIS: Prostate Cancer’s Devastating Toll on Black Men
Despite the five-year survival rate for men being diagnosed with the disease being greater than 99 percent if the cancer is…
by Glenn Ellis | July 06, 2022 Read More
Manchester Schools to Parents: We Have No Duty to Inform You of Students’ Trans Activity
In legal filings made Wednesday, the Manchester School District (MSD) declared it has no "duty" to inform parents when their…
by Damien Fisher | July 06, 2022 Read More
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RAPOZA: Biden’s Policy Is Ukraine First, China Second, America Last.
The Biden administration is doing what every administration pre-Trump has done: Get enamored and entangled in matters of foreign intrigue…
by Kenneth Rapoza | July 06, 2022 Read More
Even After Dobbs Ruling, NH Dems Face Devastating Polls
A series of new polls dropped on the Tuesday after Independence Day, and they hit Democrats' hopes for the midterms…
by Michael Graham | July 05, 2022 Read More
HANSEL: Kuster, Congress on Vacay as Granite Staters Struggle
Now that Independence Day weekend is over, most of us are back at work. We’re returning to jobs that we…
by George Hansel | July 05, 2022 Read More
Sununu Launches $100M ‘InvestNH’ Initiative to Fight Housing Shortage
Thousands of housing units could be added to New Hampshire in the coming months if Gov. Chris Sununu and his…
by Damien Fisher | July 05, 2022 Read More
Gun Shop Owner Targeted by Barrington Town Officials Has Signatures to Force Vote
The business owner behind a popular Barrington gun shop has the signatures necessary to go after the town officials who…
by Damien Fisher | July 04, 2022 Read More
MANSHARAMANI: The American Dream Is Under Attack
The American Dream isn’t just the stuff of legends and folklore; it’s a tangible belief system that guides our everyday.…
by Vikram Mansharamani | July 04, 2022 Read More
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UN Report Declares U.S. Border World’s Deadliest as Deaths Surge on Dems Watch
A new report from a United Nations organization found that, with deaths of would-be illegal immigrants soaring during the Biden…
by Michael Graham | July 04, 2022 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: America’s Other Independence Day
On a hot, muggy Thursday in early July 1776, a handful of men got together in Pennsylvania and declared their…
by J. Mark Powell | July 03, 2022 Read More
As America Celebrates Independence Day, Are Young Granite Staters Willing to Serve?
As the nation celebrates its independence -- and the Revolutionary War heroes who wrested it from the British crown --…
by Damien Fisher | July 03, 2022 Read More
POINT: What Would Founders Think of Dobbs Decision? Madison Would Love It!
For an alternative viewpoint, see "Counterpoint: What Would Founders Think of Dobbs Decision? Not Much." When the U.S. Constitution…
by Bill O'Brien | July 03, 2022 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: What Would Founders Think of the Dobbs Decision? Not Much
For another viewpoint, see "Point: What Would Founders Think of Dobbs Decision? Madison Would Love It!" What would the…
by Michael S. Lewis | July 03, 2022 Read More
Test Your Knowledge of U.S. History With This 4th of July Quiz!
Get ready to break out the red, white and blue! Test your knowledge of America’s birthday by seeing how much…
by J. Mark Powell | July 02, 2022 Read More
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Can You Be Pro-Environment and Pro-Life? NH Green Groups Say ‘No!’
What does supporting D.C. statehood or defending Roe v. Wade have to do with protecting the environment or fighting climate…
by Damien Fisher | July 02, 2022 Read More
Vandals Hit Littleton Pregnancy Center, Part of National Trend
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked in early May, there have been dozens of…
by Damien Fisher | June 30, 2022 Read More
REPORT: Sherman’s Odds of Beating Sununu ‘Less Than 1%’
The widely-respected FiveThirtyEight data analysis website has released its forecast for the Granite State governor's race, and it's not a…
by Michael Graham | June 30, 2022 Read More
‘Christmas in June’ – Drivers Fuel Up for Pre-Biden Prices Wednesday and Thursday
Drivers lined up for gasoline at one Salem, N.H. gas station on Wednesday morning to fuel up at a price…
by Staff Writer | June 29, 2022 Read More
Sherman Fails Another Fact Check on NH Energy Policy
With a third New Hampshire utility company announcing rate hikes this week, voter frustration with inflation and energy prices is…
by Michael Graham | June 29, 2022 Read More
Poll: Fewer Than Half of NHDems Support State’s FITN Primary
Fewer than half of self-identified Democrats in New Hampshire support the state's "First In The Nation" primary law, and just…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST: Post-Debate Reax: Who Won the First GOP US Sen Match-Up?
On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Managing Editor Michael Graham is joined by Paris Alic, the Washington Times Capitol…
by NHJOpinion | June 28, 2022 Read More
CA Rep. Khanna Tells NH Progressives: Stick With Biden (For Now)
California progressive U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna was at the Water Street Bookstore on Tuesday, signing copies of his new book…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2022 Read More
HEATH: Republicans Have Fumbled Gas Tax Holiday Issue
Republicans need to stop calling a gas tax holiday a "gimmick." As someone who's been critical of Joe Biden, I'm…
by Jack Heath | June 28, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Five Takeaways From the First NHGOP US Senate Debate
If you missed New Hampshire Journal's Republican U.S. Senate candidate debate Monday night, you can watch it anytime at the…
by Michael Graham | June 28, 2022 Read More
Candidates Spar at First NHGOP Senate Debate
GOFFSTOWN — The five Republican candidates competing to take on Sen. Maggie Hassan in the fall burnished their conservative bona…
by Damien Fisher | June 27, 2022 Read More
The First Debate of the NH US Senate GOP Primary is Tonight!
TONIGHT'S DEBATE IS AT 6PM-7:30PM EASTERN! WATCH HERE ON MANCHESTER TV: https://www.manchestertv.org/16 OR ON THE NHJOURNAL FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/NHJournal …
by Michael Graham | June 27, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST: Birdsell on How Republicans Should Talk Abortion in Post-Roe N.H.
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, host Michael Graham is joined by Sen. Regina Birdsell (R-Derry) one…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2022 Read More
FACT CHECK: Three Claims Opponents of Dobbs Ruling Keep Getting Wrong
Fifty years after its Roe vs. Wade ruling, abortion remains one of the most hotly-debated issues in American politics. In…
by Michael Graham | June 26, 2022 Read More
ARTHUR: Biden Has Released More Than a Million Border-Jumpers Into the U.S.
The crisis at the Southwest border has been largely forgotten. It’s getting worse, though, as disclosures reveal President Biden has…
by Andrew Arthur | June 26, 2022 Read More
NH Law Not Impacted by SCOTUS Ruling, But NHDems Still Vow to Fight
New Hampshire's elected officials responded with anger and outrage to the news of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning the…
by Damien Fisher | June 24, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: What Does End of Roe Mean For NH Politics?
Friday morning began with two oddly parallel numbers. At 9:45 am, the University of New Hampshire Survey Center released a…
by Michael Graham | June 24, 2022 Read More
Is Biden Too Old to Be President? NHDems Say ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
It may be the hottest topic of conversation in American politics, but New Hampshire Democrats don't want to talk about…
by Michael Graham | June 23, 2022 Read More
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Nashua Named One of America’s Best-Run Cities
Nashua is one of the best-run cities in the country according to a new WalletHub analysis. It finds the Gate…
by Damien Fisher | June 23, 2022 Read More
With Southern Border in Crisis, Problems at Northern Border Ignored
Illegal crossings at America's southern border set yet another record in May with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announcing 239,416…
by Elaine Mallon | June 23, 2022 Read More
‘Earthquake!’ UNH Poll Puts DeSantis Ahead of The Donald With NHGOP
The latest poll of Granite State voters sent shockwaves across American politics when it found Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leading…
by Michael Graham | June 23, 2022 Read More
NHJournal to Host First Debate of GOP U.S. Senate Primary
The five Republicans vying for the chance to take on U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan in November will meet onstage Monday…
by NewsNHJ | June 22, 2022 Read More
CIANCI: Continued Investment in Telehealth Programs Can Help Improve Veteran Care
Over the past two-plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on us all. From lost loved ones to…
by John Cianci | June 22, 2022 Read More
Sununu Announces $60M in Ratepayer Relief, Calls Dem Attacks ‘Crazy Talk’
Flanked by GOP legislative leaders and his Energy Commissioner Jared Chicoine, Gov. Chris Sununu announced a $60 million utility bill…
by Michael Graham | June 22, 2022 Read More
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SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Ed Funding Affirms NH School Choice Approach
The U.S. Supreme Court is catching up to New Hampshire’s parental-rights approach to education, affirming that parents who use publicly-funded…
by Damien Fisher | June 21, 2022 Read More
BOLDUC: It’s Time To Tame Big Tech
Big Tech has spent years silencing and censoring conservative voices. There is little debate about that – and there is…
by Don Bolduc | June 21, 2022 Read More
HEATH: This Is a Failed Presidency
This is a failed presidency. Already, even before the midterm elections, the Biden presidency has failed. It has lost its…
by Jack Heath | June 20, 2022 Read More
GAO Declares U.S. Unemployment System ‘High Risk’ Due to Fraud, While NH Avoids Problems
The U.S. Government Accountability Office says the nation’s unemployment insurance system is at “High Risk” for waste, fraud, and abuse…
by Elaine Mallon | June 20, 2022 Read More
NHDems Still Suing for COVID Accommodations, Blame GOP for Cushing’s Death
Most Granite Staters may have moved past the "masks and lockdowns" phase of COVID-19, but state Democrats are still pursuing…
by Damien Fisher | June 19, 2022 Read More
OPINION Biden’s Bike Crash Isn’t About Him. It’s About the Media
President Joe Biden took a crash off his Trek bicycle this weekend when he attempted to dismount to speak to…
by Stephen L. Miller | June 19, 2022 Read More
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Newfields Prosecutor (Finally) Drops Case Against NHJournal Reporter
After 18 months, Newfields Police Prosecutor Michael DiCroce is finally giving up on the case against an NHJournal reporter who…
by Damien Fisher | June 18, 2022 Read More
OPINION: Pritzker Bringing ‘Illinois Dis-Advantage’ to New Hampshire
Adam Schuster is vice president of policy at the Illinois Policy Institute, a nonpartisan research organization. Granite Staters who…
by Adam Schuster | June 16, 2022 Read More
WATERGATE at 50: Imprint of Watergate Isn’t All Negative
The 50th anniversary of the June 17, 1972, Watergate break-in — in which burglars inspired and funded by President Richard Nixon’s re-election…
by Bruce Yandle | June 16, 2022 Read More
Seventh ‘Newfields Nine’ Protestor Acquitted, NHJournal Reporter Still Facing Prosecution
The town of Newfields, home of Gov. Chris Sununu, had no trouble passing an anti-picketing ordinance designed to keep protesters…
by Staff Writer | June 15, 2022 Read More
WATERGATE at 50: It’s Time to Disclose Federal Contractors’ Political Contributions
All this week, NHJournal will be publishing stories about the impact of Watergate on American politics and culture, leading up…
by Lisa Gilbert | June 15, 2022 Read More
Consumer Advocate Warns: Your Electric Bill Could Balloon by 50 Percent
Already paying some of the highest energy costs in the country, New Hampshire ratepayers will soon be paying a lot…
by Damien Fisher | June 15, 2022 Read More
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Bettencourt Cleared, Returns to Work Thursday
DJ Bettencourt will return to his post as deputy insurance commissioner Thursday following the dismissal of domestic violence charges stemming…
by Staff Writer | June 15, 2022 Read More
WATERGATE at 50: Watergate to NBA Champs — Say It Ain’t So, Larry
All this week, NHJournal will be publishing stories about the impact of Watergate on American politics and culture, leading up…
by Bob Katz | June 14, 2022 Read More
Youth Detention Center Victims Reject Deal, Demand Trial
Lawyers representing hundreds of Sununu Youth Detention Center abuse claimants on Tuesday asked a judge to lift the court-imposed stay…
by Damien Fisher | June 14, 2022 Read More
NH Progressives to Hassan: You Won’t Get Our Votes
New Hampshire progressives say they've had enough of Sen. Maggie Hassan and what they call her "racist" policies on immigration,…
by Damien Fisher | June 14, 2022 Read More
Sununu Predicts ‘Democrat Socialist Annie Kuster’ Will Lose in November
Gov. Chris Sununu says Democratic incumbent Rep. Annie Kuster is a "Democrat Socialist," and he predicts she'll be defeated in…
by Michael Graham | June 14, 2022 Read More
Amid Shortages, Hassan Pushes Debunked ‘Big Tampon’ Theory
First "Big Pharma." Then "Big Oil." Now..."Big Tampon?" On Monday, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan sent a press release headlined, "Following…
by Damien Fisher | June 13, 2022 Read More
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WATERGATE at 50: Dirty Tricks Have Just Gotten More Sophisticated
All this week, NHJournal will be publishing stories about the impact of Watergate on American politics and culture, leading up…
by Hans von Spakovsky | June 13, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Maggie Hassan, 2022 Politics and the “Danger Zone”
In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Michael Graham has big news about NHJournal and Drew Cline of the Josiah…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Filing Day A Preview of Dems’ Coming Attractions in November
Friday's filing day won't go down as a high point in U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan's career. When the conflict among…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2022 Read More
Sununu: Dem Delegation “Doing Nothing on Inflation”
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu filed his paperwork to run for a fourth term on Friday, predicting a GOP sweep of…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2022 Read More
WATERGATE AT 50: The Security Guard Who Brought Down a President
All this week, NHJournal will be publishing stories about the impact of Watergate on American politics and culture, leading up…
by J. Mark Powell | June 12, 2022 Read More
Chaos in Statehouse Halls as BIPOC Protesters Greet Hassan
Chaos erupted in the halls outside the New Hampshire Secretary of State's office as angry progressive activists greeted Sen. Maggie…
by Michael Graham | June 10, 2022 Read More
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Will NHDems Try to Pick Their GOP Opponents by Playing in Primaries?
Followers of Granite State politics may have been surprised to see the chairman of the state's Democratic Party forwarding a…
by Michael Graham | June 09, 2022 Read More
With Stoli Back on the Shelves, Sununu’s Anti-Russia Booze Ban a Bust
Within hours of Russian tanks rolling into Ukraine last February, Gov. Chris Sununu rushed to the ramparts -- symbolically speaking…
by Michael Graham | June 09, 2022 Read More
FISHER: Welcome to Parenthood, NH! Your Life is Over
Well, well, well, look who finally figured out how to have babies. Granite Staters have been gettin' busy, with the…
by Damien Fisher | June 09, 2022 Read More
HEATH: Biden Will Kiss the Saudi Ring Rather than Meet With U.S. Oil Producers
From a political standpoint, the issue of gas prices is different. It just is. Issues like abortion or the baby…
by Jack Heath | June 08, 2022 Read More
In Last Half Century, Manchester Limited Its Own Growth by Limiting New Housing
Originally published at Josiah Barlett Center for Public Policy, republished with permission. In 1970, Manchester had more than enough rentals…
by Andrew Cline | June 08, 2022 Read More
Questions Raised Over Kuster, Shaheen Rhetoric in Wake of SCOTUS Attacks
When the U.S. Supreme Court was preparing to hear the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization - which pro-choice advocates…
by Michael Graham | June 08, 2022 Read More
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AG: Protesters Who Shut Down Exec Council Meeting Won’t Face Charges
Granite Staters watched in confusion and embarrassment last September 29 as a handful of rowdy anti-vaccination protesters shut down a…
by Damien Fisher | June 07, 2022 Read More
LANCIA: New England Veterans Deserve Choice in How to Secure VA Benefits
New England is fortunate to have some of the bravest Americans in the country call our region home. More than…
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GOP Candidates Keep Hitting Hassan, Dems on the Border
State Senate President Chuck Morse, whose Salem district is on the line with Massachusetts, showed a video of his recent…
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‘Bipartisan’ Kuster Says GOP Wants to Overthrow Democracy
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REPORT: Granite State’s Economy Fifth Best in Nation
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BOSEN: Why NH Progressives Will Stick With Hassan
It's true: You can find plenty of progressives who feel betrayed by Maggie Hassan and want her primaried. I debate…
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Mowers Claims Role of GOP Frontrunner in First CD Race
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Freeman Files for State Senate, Wants Ankle Monitor Removed
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BROOKE: Ukraine War, Day 100: The Unimpressive Performance of Russia’s Military Thus Far
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WEINBERG: NH Pols Use Two Sets of Books to Hide Debt From Voters
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Progressive Leader Espitia Leaving House
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Hassan’s Support for Big Tech Antitrust Bill In Doubt, Sources Say
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NH Voters Oppose Drug Importation Policy Pushed by Sanders, Hassan
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The New Hampshire Supreme Court unanimously approved a new congressional map Tuesday, bringing to an end months of political in-fighting…
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‘Censure Sununu’ Effort Underway Among NHGOP Conservatives
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Keene’s Hansel Creates Committee for NH-02 Run, Hit With Twitter ‘Dirty Trick’
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NEW POLL: 3 in 4 Granite Staters Say Border Security an Important Issue in 2022
The U.S.-Mexico border may be 2,400 miles from Manchester, but a new poll finds it is a front-and-center issue for…
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New Hampshire Best New England State for Veterans
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Veterans Group Says DC Should Do More to Fight Suicide
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Special Master Releases NH Congressional District Maps
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Pence Brings Old-Time Republican Religion to Rockingham County GOP Event
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NH School Safety Fund Nearly Out of Cash
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DUNCAN: Georgia Results Point GOP Toward Winning Future
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Russell Prescott to Run in NH-01 GOP Primary
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COTTON: Appeasing Iran Would be a Mistake
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Pappas Mocked ‘Ridiculous’ School Security Plan to Arm Teachers
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GRAHAM: Solve Gun Violence? America’s Pols Would Rather ‘Fight’ Than ‘Fix’
Watching the heart-wrenching scene of sobbing parents mourning school children lost to senseless violence, Americans are asking ourselves once again: “Why…
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PAWLICKI: Democrats’ Most Crucial Challenge, Not Just in 2022 but in 2024
Democrats are not just dealing with intellectual or policy differences with Donald Trump’s supporters. They have a much more significant…
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DHS’s Disinformation Board Isn’t Dead. Critics Ask: Why Won’t Hassan Kill It?
Like Mark Twain, reports of the demise of the Disinformation Governance Board (DGB) have been exaggerated. While media reports say…
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COLE: HHS Rule Threatens Legacy of Hassan’s Legislative Achievement
A Washington, D.C.-based group called Majority Forward is running a new ad that celebrates U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan’s work to…
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Would Parental Rights Bill Force Schools to ‘Out’ Students?
State House Republicans are gearing up for another showdown with Gov. Chris Sununu, this time over HB 1431 the parental…
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ANALYSIS: Are NH Dems Already Doomed?
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EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Abortion Issue No ‘Silver Bullet’ For NHDems
The leak of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion appearing to show a majority on the court is…
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YOUNG: Cronyism Makes the Baby Formula Shortage Worse
Bad policy makes people vulnerable, and the current baby formula shortage is just the latest example. The immediate cause of…
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Wanted: The Next Ronald Reagan
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Sabato’s Crystal Ball Says NH Legislature Likely To Remain in GOP Hands
One of America's leading political prognosticators has looked in his "crystal ball," and he sees the GOP holding on to…
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Despite Airlifts, NH Baby Formula Shortage Expected to Last Into Summer
A shuttered baby formula plant and protectionist trade policies are responsible for the current baby formula shortage, experts say. But…
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Pappas, Kuster Vote for ‘Anti-Gouging’ Government Price Controls on Gas
U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas joined a majority of Democrats in passing a bill giving the Biden administration…
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Espitia Apology to Klein Knight Reignites Racial Tensions Among Dems
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WILLIAMS: Sen. Warren’s New IRS Legislation Is Bad News for NH Taxpayers
Long-haul truck driver and New Hampshire resident Don Krimpler doesn’t get many days off. But, as a result of mistakes…
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Public Health Experts: Don’t Let Fears of Teen Vaping Slow Push to Get Older Smokers to Switch
An enhanced focus on mental health among the nation’s adolescents may provide inroads to stemming vaping among youths, according to…
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Report: Homeland Committee Killed Hearing on ‘Disinformation Board’ to Protect Hassan
The Senate Homeland Security Committee canceled a May 10 hearing on the dangers of disinformation because the Democrats who run…
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A new super PAC backing former Londonderry Town Manager Kevin Smith is launching an ad campaign Thursday, the first independent…
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Baxter Ready to Battle Over Abortion, Ukraine Funding in NH-01 Fight
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BURNS: On the Government-Made Baby Formula Crisis
Over these past few years, America has experienced critical shortages of basic household items for the first time since rationing…
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Dems Attack Smith’s Dad-Daughter Cameo in Education TV Ad
Democrats are mocking U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Smith over his appearance in a commercial for an education app that helps…
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Progressive Activist Unloads on Hassan Over ‘Racist’ Border Policy
A new video shows U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan being confronted by a progressive activist over her decision to embrace Title…
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KING: Many Newspapers Are on Death Row; Will They Be Reprieved?
Newspapers are on death row. The once great provincial newspapers of this country, indeed of many countries, often look like…
by Llewellyn King | May 17, 2022 Read More
SOLOMON: Why Is Baby Formula in the News Again?
Baby formula was in the news earlier this year because of what was perceived to be among the worst baby…
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Pro-Life Republican Lovett Running as Democrat in District 8 Senate Race
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NH AG: Mowers Didn’t Break State Law by Voting In Two 2016 Primaries
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has concluded GOP congressional candidate Matt Mowers did not break any state laws when…
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Wendy Long: Despite Reports, No Decision on Potential Senate Run
New Hampshire GOP insiders were abuzz this weekend with rumors that Republican Wendy Long had all but thrown in the…
by Michael Graham | May 15, 2022 Read More
Life Sciences Firm Chooses Keene
Keene will soon be home to the U.S. headquarters of biotech firm Detact Diagnostics, a Netherlands-based life-sciences company that produces…
by NewsNHJ | May 15, 2022 Read More
Progressives Protest Pappas’ Office Over Support For ‘Racist’ Border Policy
Granite State progressives, armed with banners, signs, and even trombones, protested outside U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas' Dover office, angry over…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2022 Read More
Podcast Boast, Buffer Zone Latest Sununu Stumbles on Abortion
New Hampshire Democrats pounced on Gov. Chris Sununu's comments on a conservative podcast bragging about "signing an abortion ban" Thursday,…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2022 Read More
Cold War Hero Walesa Wants U.S. to Once Again Lead the World
Nobel Prize winner and former president of Poland Lech Walesa said the United States can lead the world into a…
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Baby Formula Shortage Leaves Granite State Parents Scrambling
Matt Mowers, his wife Cassie, and their 10-month-old son Jack got up early on Mother's Day and rushed to their…
by Damien Fisher | May 11, 2022 Read More
Kuster: Abortion Is Good Economics
New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster said Tuesday the need for unrestricted legal abortion is related to the economy and…
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New Hampshire could become one of the earliest states to enable low-cost legal assistance by loosening occupational licensing regulations on…
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New Scholarship Program Tackles NH COVID Learning Loss
Students suffering the effects of the long COVID lockdowns are getting some help, thanks to a New Hampshire Department of…
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What’s In That Abortion Bill Hassan, Shaheen Are Backing?
NBC's Chuck Todd has a less-than-enthusiastic take on the Democrats' scheduled vote on the "Woman's Health Protection Act (WHPA)" Wednesday.…
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SMITH: The Truth About SCOTUS, Maggie Hassan and Abortion
This election year thus far has been dominated by the unprecedented failures of the Biden administration and the unwavering support…
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NH SOS Reminds Voters of Deadline to Change Party Affiliation
From a press release. New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan reminds voters that the deadline to change one’s…
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PODCAST: House Leader Osborne on a Small GOP Majority Getting Big Results
In this edition of the NHJournal podcast, host Michael Graham begins with a bit of gratuitous mockery of the federal…
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Sununu Center Victims Unhappy With $100 Million Deal
Despite offering $100 million to the hundreds of Sununu Youth Detention Center abuse victims, it looks like New Hampshire will…
by Damien Fisher | May 09, 2022 Read More
Businesses Are Raining Cash on the State Budget
With two months left in the fiscal year, state business tax collections are $217.2 million above budget. For context, business…
by Andrew Cline | May 09, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Americans Aren’t Divided on Abortion. Their Politicians Are.
Why is abortion the most divisive issue in American politics? Because Americans are fundamentally compassionate and fair-minded people. They don’t…
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PODCAST: AEI’s Bowman on Abortion, Polling and the 2022 Midterms
On this special Derby Weekend edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, two die-hard horse racing fans share their insights…
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BOLDUC: We Need an American Strength Agenda
Under the Biden administration, America is going through a crisis of confidence, unlike anything we have seen since the years…
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NHDems Double Down on Late-Term Abortion, Ending Parental Notification
When Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced he was bringing the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) back up for…
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Barrington Gun Store Owner Gathering Signatures to Get Town Officials Fired
Robert Russell, the Barrington gunsmith whose business survived being targeted by a town official, wants payback. Russell kicked off a…
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Point: There’s No Evidence That Masks Work
For an alternative viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Masks Remain an Essential Tool to Protect Against COVID.” Joe Biden proclaimed, “Wearing…
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Counterpoint: Masks Remain an Essential Tool to Protect Against COVID
For an alternative viewpoint, see “Point: There’s No Evidence That Masks Work.” In his recent article in The Atlantic,…
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Acciard Leaves NH-01 Race to Challenge Sununu in Primary
Marine veteran and businessman Julian Acciard, who had been vying for the GOP nomination in the First Congressional District, announced…
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Huff Brown: I’m A ‘Live Free or Die’ Republican
When Gail Huff Brown strode into Ryan’s Place, a locally famous, patriotic-themed diner in Epping, N.H., co-owner Mickey McDermot ran…
by Caroline McCaughey | May 04, 2022 Read More
NOYES: Student Loan Forgiveness is Unfair, Dishonest, and Costly
After graduating with my bachelor's degree in 2018, I decided to settle my student loans as quickly as possible. Through…
by Matthew Noyes | May 04, 2022 Read More
Senate Housing Bill Taken Hostage by GOP in House Committee
A Senate-passed bill to boost the housing supply in New Hampshire got a makeover from the House Municipal & County…
by Michael Graham | May 03, 2022 Read More
Sununu: Abortion Will Remain ‘Safe and Legal’ In New Hampshire
Abortion remains legal in New Hampshire up through the 24 weeks of pregnancy despite the worry that the U.S. Supreme…
by Damien Fisher | May 03, 2022 Read More
OPINION: Granite Staters Need the Prescription Drug Affordability Board
We are not sure why there has been so much confusion around Senate Bill 450 and the Prescription Drug Affordability…
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SCOTUS Poised to Strike Down Roe, Leaked Draft Shows
A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court majority decision shows the court is poised to strike down Roe v.…
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Hassan’s First TV Ad Targets Biden, Fellow Dems Over Gas Prices
A candidate in the U.S. Senate race is out with a new ad promising to take on President Joe Biden…
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BOSEN: Student Loan Forgiveness Can Help NH
According to NES data, nearly a quarter of New Hampshire workers have Massachusetts-based jobs. Why not? Massachusetts average wages are…
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NH Lost $500K to COVID Unemployment Fraud — And That’s the Good News.
A combination of massive federal spending and lax local oversight resulted in a flood of unemployment insurance fraud during the…
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Holy Cow History: How the FITN Primary Got to be First
It happens every so many years. Activists in one of the major political parties make noise about moving their first…
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Hassan Silent on DHS’s Controversial ‘Disinformation Governing Board’
Sen. Maggie Hassan may sit on the Homeland Security Committee, but she had nothing to say about the controversial "Disinformation…
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Sununu Not Sold on Wendy Long Senate Bid: ‘Sounds Like a Carpetbagger’
If Wendy Long decides to jump into the already crowded GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate, she’ll do so…
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PODCAST: Dems May ‘Forgive’ College Debt, But Will NH Voters Forgive Them?
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins…
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BENTLEY: Banning Menthol Cigarettes Is the New Prohibition
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement of a ban on menthol cigarettes birthed one of the strangest political alliances…
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Holy Cow! History: Radio’s Great Hiney Hoax
Terry Dorsey needed a gimmick, and he needed it fast. Something clever and genuinely funny that would make people laugh.…
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New Poll Ranks Sununu 6th Most Popular Gov in Nation
America loves Republican governors, and they really love them in the northeast. Democratic governors? Not so much. A new Morning…
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SNIDER: Why Is a Constitutional Convention Question on NH Ballot This Fall?
New Hampshire voters will be asked on Nov. 8 whether they want to call a state constitutional convention. In 1792,…
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TRUAX: A Trump 2024 Run Will Be the GOP’s New Time for Choosing
One of the great things about having principles is that they protect you against becoming a spineless weathervane and publicly…
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Barrington Town Official Abused Position In Bid to Shut Down Gun Biz
A Barrington town official who used his position to lobby against a local gun business is escaping consequences after months…
by Damien Fisher | April 27, 2022 Read More
As Biden Moves Toward Mass Student Debt Forgiveness, Hassan Dodges Issue
If President Joe Biden forgives $1.7 trillion of debt for college loans, will New Hampshire Democrats like Sen. Maggie Hassan…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2022 Read More
Secretary of State Scanlon: Failure to Disclose Bedford Ballot Fiasco “Was A Mistake”
Secretary of State David Scanlan said Tuesday the failure of election officials at both the local and state level to…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2022 Read More
New Indictments for Last Two Suspects in Crypto 6 Case
Federal prosecutors unsealed a new 32-count superseding indictment Tuesday against Free Keene’s Ian Freeman and Aria DiMezzo, the last remaining…
by Damien Fisher | April 26, 2022 Read More
NH Top New England State on ‘Best Place to Retire’ List
The Granite State was one of the 10 best places to retire in the U.S, and the only New England…
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From Vaccines to Banks, N.H. Sees Misguided Efforts To Restrict Freedom in the Name of Liberty
“While the talk is about free markets and private property—and it is more respectable than it was a few decades…
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State Sen. Hennessey, Rising Star in GOP, Won’t Seek Re-Election
North Country state Sen. Erin Hennessey (R-Littleton), widely viewed as a rising star in the Granite State GOP, announced Monday…
by Michael Graham | April 25, 2022 Read More
New NH CD Map ‘Perfectly Balanced,’ Puts Kuster, Pappas in Same District
New Hampshire GOP state Rep. Ross Berry, Manchester, announced Monday he was offering a map to the House Redistricting Committee,…
by Michael Graham | April 25, 2022 Read More
OPINION: Anti-Vax Bill Is Bad Business and Bad Politics
COVID-19 may be a virus, but it has also mutated into a potent strain in American politics, from masks to…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2022 Read More
Democrats and Teachers Want Edelblut Ousted Over ‘Activist’ Complaint
Democrats and the state’s biggest teachers union say Department of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut needs to be stopped after he…
by Damien Fisher | April 24, 2022 Read More
HYNES: John DiStaso, RIP
It started as a half-serious thought experiment: Would John DiStaso, the dean of the New Hampshire political press corps, be…
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Hassan Trails Morse in UNH Poll, Neck-and-Neck With Bolduc, Smith
The latest Granite State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, shows Sen. Maggie Hassan has completely…
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‘Shame On You!’ Rep. Perez Takes to House Floor to Call Out Hassan, Pappas Over Border Policy
In an emotional speech from the floor of the New Hampshire House, Rep. Maria Perez accused members of the state's…
by Michael Graham | April 21, 2022 Read More
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State Democratic Party leaders tried to silence members of the New Hampshire Democratic Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus who are…
by Damien Fisher | April 21, 2022 Read More
SHARRY: We Know Where Republicans Stand on Immigration. What Do Democrats Stand For?
The current immigration debate is more than a short-term skirmish over the future of Title 42 and how both parties…
by Frank Sharry | April 21, 2022 Read More
Hassan Backs More Border Wall in Face of Latino Protests
Sen. Maggie Hassan said Wednesday she supports the construction of more of Trump's border wall and she declined to apologize…
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PODCAST: Mask Mandate Madness and Choo Choo Train Chicanery!
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, host Michael Graham unloads on the inept politics on display in…
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New Hampshire is going to lose billions of dollars in federal funding and cripple its health care system if the…
by Damien Fisher | April 20, 2022 Read More
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New data analysis of unfilled jobs confirms what many Granite State employers have known for months: New Hampshire is one…
by Michael Graham | April 20, 2022 Read More
CLAY: Shootings, Thefts Are a Lingering U.S. Plague
O black Jesus, please kill all the whiteys,” was one post. Posted by Black nationalist/terrorist Frank James, dubbed as the…
by Gregory Clay | April 20, 2022 Read More
Sununu Joins ‘Governors Border Strike Force’ to Fight Illegal Immigration
Gov. Chris Sununu has joined 25 other governors to create the American Governors' Border Strike Force, a multi-state partnership designed…
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OPINION: Biden’s Portsmouth Stop Leaves Granite State Puzzled
"What the hell was that?" That's how one Granite State politico summed up President Joe Biden's visit to Portsmouth on…
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Hassan Dodges Immigration Activists During Biden Visit
Sen. Maggie Hassan was supposed to be talking up infrastructure spending during President Joe Biden's visit Tuesday. But she spent…
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‘I DIDN’T Do That!’ Biden Touting Portsmouth Dredging Project Funded by Trump
President Joe Biden came to Portsmouth Tuesday afternoon to tout his administration's spending on the local harbor as part of…
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If the 2024 election were held today, and the two candidates for president were Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Chris…
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REAP: Taxpayers Beware — Biden’s Union-Only Policies Undermine Infrastructure Investment
President Joe Biden’s visit to New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout the benefits of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill will…
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The day before President Joe Biden's scheduled visit to Portsmouth, Gov. Chris Sununu joined a group of GOP governors calling…
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Is There Still a COVID ‘Crisis’ in NH? Dems, Media Make Confusing Case
Every morning, WMUR viewers get the new number: How many new cases of COVID-19 in New Hampshire? On Friday, the…
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OPINION: No, NH Dems, All Is Not Well With the FITN Primary
New Hampshire Democrats are losing the First in the Nation primary the same way businessmen say they went bankrupt: Slowly,…
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STEIDLER: Postal ‘Reform’ A Bailout for USPS, Bad for Customers
The Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA) touted by Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) in a recent op-ed and signed by President…
by Paul Steidler | April 15, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Scott Hodge of the Tax Foundation on the Terrors of Tax Day
Just in time for Tax Day 2022, Drew Cline talks to Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge about the failures of…
by NHJOpinion | April 15, 2022 Read More
Biden’s New ATF Nominee Already Generating Controversy With Election Conspiracies
President Biden is again trying to get a director for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed, but…
by Stephen Gutowski | April 14, 2022 Read More
‘Nobody’ Joins the Crypto 6 Plea Bargain Parade
On the day the ex-girlfriend of Free Keene’s Ian Freeman pleaded guilty in the federal money laundering Bitcoin case, his…
by Damien Fisher | April 14, 2022 Read More
Will NH Dems Support Sununu’s ‘Fair’ Redistricting Map?
Gov. Chris Sununu's proposed congressional district map will get a hearing from the House Redistricting Committee a week from Friday,…
by Michael Graham | April 14, 2022 Read More
Dems Abandon FITN, Throw Open Early Primary Slots to All Comers
New Hampshire's First in the Nation primary has not picked a Democratic nominee since John Kerry in 2004 -- or…
by Michael Graham | April 13, 2022 Read More
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Hispanic Leaders Resign From NH Dem Latino Caucus Over Hassan, Pappas Immigration Stance
Sen. Maggie Hassan may have thought a photoshoot in front of Trump's border wall was smart politics. But for members…
by Damien Fisher | April 13, 2022 Read More
RUBIO: Re-Shore Rare Earths to Keep America Strong
A country incapable of providing for itself isn’t much of a great power. To ensure America stays strong for generations…
by Sen. Marco Rubio | April 13, 2022 Read More
New Net Metering Bill Could Mean Headaches for NH Electric Grid
Subsidizing green energy is easy. Subsidizing it using the electric grid is hard. That was the message from Eversource and…
by Damien Fisher | April 13, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Will NH Voters Buy ‘MAGA Maggie’ Hassan?
Plenty of U.S. Senate candidates have gone down to the southern border, stood in front of "Trump's Border Wall" and…
by Michael Graham | April 12, 2022 Read More
The Burgess Biopower Ratepayer Money Pit
If the Burgess Biopower plant in Berlin closes, New Hampshire electricity customers will save money. The state’s shrinking timber industry…
by Andrew Cline | April 12, 2022 Read More
First of the Crypto 6 Suspects Takes Plea
CONCORD — Andrew Spinella is skipping prison as part of the plea agreement he entered in the Keene Crypto 6…
by Damien Fisher | April 12, 2022 Read More
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KORBULIC: Getting Ahead of the Public Health Emergency
Life is slowly approaching normal around much of the nation although some states, including New Hampshire, are experiencing slight upticks…
by Heather Korbulic | April 12, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Hassan Embraces Debunked ‘Big Oil’ Conspiracy as Dem Polls Plunge
Having proposed more oil production, higher taxes on oil companies, and a tax holiday for fossil fuels, U.S. Sen. Maggie…
by Michael Graham | April 11, 2022 Read More
Pro-Trump and Un-Vaxxed, Leavitt Sees Opportunity in Mowers’ Voting Controversy
As 1st Congressional District candidate Matt Mowers faces scrutiny and a review by New Hampshire's attorney general over voting twice…
by Caroline McCaughey | April 11, 2022 Read More
Morse Reports $750,000 in Q1 Fundraising
State Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) announced his U.S. Senate GOP primary campaign raised $750,000 in the first quarter of…
by Michael Graham | April 11, 2022 Read More
Fake Pharma Websites Bring Fentanyl Right to Your Laptop
The U.S. Department of Justice charged five men from different states last month with being part of a $12 million…
by Elaine Mallon | April 11, 2022 Read More
MESSNER: No GOP Frontrunner in U.S. Senate Race
The latest St. Anselm's poll regarding the US Senate race provides some interesting insight into the state of the primary…
by Corky Messner | April 10, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST: Gail Huff Brown on Election Integrity and the ‘Scott’ Question
This edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast begins with Emerson College Director of Polling Spencer Kimball talking about the…
by NHJOpinion | April 10, 2022 Read More
Will State’s New ‘Anti-Racism’ Training Conflict With Anti-Discrimination Law?
New Hampshire will start offering state employees "anti-racism" training later this month, but the content of that training is not…
by Damien Fisher | April 10, 2022 Read More
HUFF BROWN: ‘One-Person, One-Vote’ Is A Principle Republicans Must Fight For
The right to vote is the most sacred right a citizen has in a democracy. It underpins the whole concept…
by Gail Huff Brown | April 10, 2022 Read More
Two Members of NH’s ‘Crypto Six’ Taking Pleas
Two of the six people charged with laundering money using Bitcoin sales and Granite Stater Ian Freeman’s libertarian churches are…
by Damien Fisher | April 07, 2022 Read More
GOP’s Smith Sees Opportunity in Hassan’s Immigration Record, Drops Border Security Plan
As Sen. Maggie Hassan struggles to find a consistent message on illegal immigration and border security, GOP U.S. Senate candidate…
by Michael Graham | April 07, 2022 Read More
HUFF BROWN: ‘One-Person, One-Vote’ Is A Principle Republicans Must Fight For
The right to vote is the most sacred right a citizen has in a democracy. It underpins the whole concept…
by Gail Huff Brown | April 07, 2022 Read More
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A Day After Voting Against Title 42 Effort, Hassan Backs Bill to Keep It
Sen. Maggie Hassan raised new questions about her stance on illegal immigration by seeming to reverse course on a Biden…
by Michael Graham | April 06, 2022 Read More
Sununu ‘Throws Mowers an Anchor’ in GOP Primary
Gov. Chris Sununu weighed in on the Matt Mowers 2016 voting controversy on Wednesday, and he weighed down the 2020…
by Michael Graham | April 06, 2022 Read More
AG Investigation Finds More Ballots from Bedford Election Fiasco
CONCORD — Two more uncounted absentee ballots from Bedford’s 2020 presidential election were found Wednesday as officials with the New…
by Damien Fisher | April 06, 2022 Read More
BAKER: Half-Baked PFAS Plans Could Cost Local Governments Billions
Americans should have at least a passing knowledge of PFAS, but they may want to get educated on the topic…
by Earl Baker | April 06, 2022 Read More
NH GOP Insiders Expect More Candidates to Jump Into Senate Race — Soon
Granite State Republicans say they believe more candidates are preparing to jump into the GOP primary for the chance to…
by Michael Graham | April 05, 2022 Read More
Mowers Under Fire For Voting In NH, NJ 2016 POTUS Primaries
First Congressional District candidate Matt Mowers voted in both the New Hampshire and New Jersey GOP presidential primaries in 2016,…
by Michael Graham | April 05, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST — Matt Mowers on Voting Twice in 2016: I Did Not Break The Law
In this episode of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Republican 1st Congressional District candidate Matt Mowers rejects allegations he committed…
by Michael Graham | April 05, 2022 Read More
The Abner Doubleday Myth
Baseball’s creation myth goes like this: A boy named Abner Doubleday invented baseball on a schoolyard near Cooperstown, New York,…
by Chris Lamb | April 04, 2022 Read More
Keene’s Jan. 6 Congressional Candidate Going to Jail
The Keene man arrested after he took selfies inside the U.S. Capitol Building during the January 6 riots is headed…
by Damien Fisher | April 04, 2022 Read More
Nikki Haley Touts Mowers, Shrugs Off Sununu ‘Crazy’ Comment During NH Stop
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was talking up Matt Mowers in Derry on Wednesday. But the hot topic among the…
by Michael Graham | April 04, 2022 Read More
Sununu: No, I Don’t Think Trump Is Crazy
After making national headlines for calling former President Trump "f***ing crazy" at Saturday night's Gridiron Club dinner, New Hampshire Gov.…
by Michael Graham | April 04, 2022 Read More
Hassan Shifts Again, Opposes Biden Plan to End Title 42 Border Policy
As the midterm election approaches, U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan has yet again moved away from the political left on a…
by Michael Graham | April 03, 2022 Read More
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Free Keene Activist Wants FBI to Return Seized Computers
Libertarian activist and leader of the Free Keene movement, Ian Freeman, wants the FBI to return computers and hard drives…
by Damien Fisher | April 03, 2022 Read More
‘Trump Is F’ing Crazy!’: Sununu Steals Show at D.C. Insider’s Dinner
It may have been a Washington event for D.C. insiders, but it was New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu who stole…
by Michael Graham | April 03, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: The Only Math That Matters on the NHGOP’s Gas Tax Holiday
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins host Michael Graham on the NHJournal podcast to talk Ukraine, energy policy and…
by NHJOpinion | April 01, 2022 Read More
The Two Most Popular Names in New St. A’s Poll? Chris Sununu and Keystone Pipeline
Gov. Chris Sununu continues to hold the top spot among the state's "Big 5" political figures in the approval ratings.…
by Michael Graham | March 31, 2022 Read More
Biden’s Latest Border Move Means More Headaches for NH Dems
President Joe Biden's latest move on immigration is creating yet another border security headache New Hampshire Democrats like Sen. Maggie…
by Michael Graham | March 30, 2022 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Still Using COVID-Era ‘Proxy’ Rules To Skip Votes
U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas have figured out how to be in Congress without really trying as the…
by Damien Fisher | March 30, 2022 Read More
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Columbus Day Must Die: NH Dems Torpedo Indigenous Peoples Day
A compromise proposal to create an Indigenous People's Day in New Hampshire was killed by state House Democrats earlier this…
by Damien Fisher | March 30, 2022 Read More
HUFF BROWN: Warning — The Border Crisis Demands Immediate Leadership
Recently, I was the first candidate in New Hampshire’s First District to join agents of the U.S. Border Patrol to…
by Gail Huff Brown | March 29, 2022 Read More
DNC Considering New Criteria That Could Kill NH’s FITN Primary
When the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee met Monday night, they clearly had Iowa's troubled caucuses as a…
by Michael Graham | March 29, 2022 Read More
Despite Court Ruling, House Dems to Keep Fighting For COVID Exceptions
Democrats are vowing to keep up the fight over COVID-19 restrictions at the State House even as more voters are…
by Damien Fisher | March 28, 2022 Read More
EDWARDS, LYNN: Proposed Amendment Improves the Fetal Life Protection Act
The state legislature passed the Fetal Life Protection Act (FLPA) last year which generally prohibits late-term (24 weeks or later)…
by Jess Edwards | March 28, 2022 Read More
Sherman: I’d Pull EFA Kids Out of School If Parents’ Income Rises
State Sen. Tom Sherman has made no secret of his opposition to New Hampshire's popular Education Freedom Accounts program, co-sponsoring…
by Michael Graham | March 27, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST: From Candidates to Supreme Court, NHDems Can’t Catch a Break in 2022
On this edition of the NHJournal podcast, Managing Editor Michael Graham lays out all the challenges -- many self-inflicted --…
by NHJOpinion | March 27, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: KBJ’s Confirmation Hearings Were a Disaster for Dems. They Just Don’t Know It Yet.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will soon be the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court, and she is almost certain…
by Michael Graham | March 25, 2022 Read More
Huff Brown Turns GOP Presser Into a Debate Over Gas Tax Holiday
A New Hampshire Republican Party press conference at a Derry gas station took a brief detour into a GOP debate…
by Michael Graham | March 24, 2022 Read More
PEZZILLO: The Real Cause of the High Price of Prescription Drugs? PBMs
Our non-profit organization represents people with bleeding disorders and their families throughout New Hampshire. We are dedicated to improving the…
by Rich Pezzillo | March 24, 2022 Read More
New Polls Pound NHDems’ Prospects as Biden’s Approval Plunges
Wednesday began with bad news for New Hampshire Democrats, and it only got worse. The National Republican Congressional Committee updated…
by Michael Graham | March 23, 2022 Read More
Executive Council Shoots Down Shaughnessy Nomination in 4-1 Vote
Attorney Brian Shaughnessy of Bedford, best known for his key role in a ballot-bungling fiasco that continues to embarrass the…
by Michael Graham | March 23, 2022 Read More
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Attorney General: ‘Additional Investigation’ Underway in Bedford Ballot Case
More trouble for Bedford’s beleaguered election officials as the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has announced an "additional investigation" into…
by Damien Fisher | March 23, 2022 Read More
Hidin’ Hassan? NH Senator Still Keeps Office Closed to Public
“It’s time for Americans to get back to work and fill our great downtowns again. People working from home can…
by Damien Fisher | March 22, 2022 Read More
More GOP Anger After Sununu Releases Dem-Friendly CD Map
If Gov. Chris Sununu is looking for a way to make Republican legislators even angrier with him, he's found the…
by Michael Graham | March 22, 2022 Read More
NH Continues Its Reign as America’s Best Taxpayer ROI State
For the seventh year in a row, an analysis of taxes, spending, and government efficiency finds New Hampshire taxpayers are…
by Michael Graham | March 22, 2022 Read More
Chris Christie in NH: Tough on Trump, Smiles for Sununu
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie prides himself for his straight talk, and he had plenty of it for Donald…
by Michael Graham | March 21, 2022 Read More
Never Letting a Serious Crisis Go to Waste!
Since the time that Rahm Emanuel uttered the words “you never want a serious crisis to go to waste,” it…
by Doug Collins | March 21, 2022 Read More
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Frustrated NH Dems Ask: Where Is ‘Leader’ David Cote?
Everyone knows there are three topics you are not supposed to bring up at a dinner party: Sex, politics, and…
by Damien Fisher | March 21, 2022 Read More
MAILMAN: Is There More Than Masculinity to Celebrate This Women’s History Month?
I’ll admit it, I find Women’s History Month slightly obnoxious. In my defense, for a year I was in charge…
by Michael Graham | March 20, 2022 Read More
NH Dems Return to ‘Apartheid State’ Attacks Against Israel on House Floor
A simple resolution expressing the New Hampshire House's support for Israel unleashed complex emotions on the House floor last week,…
by Michael Graham | March 20, 2022 Read More
Sen. Blackburn to NHJournal: KBJ ‘Soft on Criminals, Child Abusers’
On the eve of the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearings on President Joe Biden's first Supreme Court nominee, Sen. Marsha Blackburn…
by Michael Graham | March 18, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Talks SCOTUS, And NHGOP Talks Sununu’s CD Map Veto
A jam-packed edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast as Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joins us to talk about events…
by NHJOpinion | March 18, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Dems Cheer as Sununu Throws NHGOP Maps Under Veto Bus
With friends like Gov. Chris Sununu, Granite State Republicans don't need enemies. Months of public hearings, private negotiating, and political…
by Michael Graham | March 17, 2022 Read More
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: From British Tea to Russian Vodka; A Brief History of Boycotts
From government bans to customers pouring it in gutters by the gallon, Americans are saying "nyet" to Russian vodka, expressing…
by J. Mark Powell | March 17, 2022 Read More
NH Supreme Court: Drunk Parking Not A Crime
Dianna Ruddman was sitting in her car in a church parking lot in Enfield, N.H. when she was busted for…
by Damien Fisher | March 17, 2022 Read More
After Zelenskyy’s Inspiring Speech, Hassan Still Silent on Jets for Ukraine
A speech by a former comedian in an Eastern European capital delivered to Capitol Hill via the internet made its…
by Michael Graham | March 16, 2022 Read More
WILFORD: Dysfunctional IRS Can’t Be Trusted to Pre-Fill Tax Forms
Tax filing season is here, and with it all the hassle of filling out your taxes. Tax filing is certainly…
by Andrew Wilford | March 15, 2022 Read More
In Rebuke to Progressives, GOP Bail Restriction Bill Passes House With 64 Dem Votes
In a rebuke to progressive activists and the Black Lives Matter organization, 64 House Democrats broke with their party to…
by Damien Fisher | March 15, 2022 Read More
New NH Job Numbers Reminder Why Sununu’s Tough to Beat
New employment statistics released Tuesday were good news for Granite State workers, troubling for desperate employers, and a reminder to…
by Michael Graham | March 15, 2022 Read More
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Remote Work Makes Commuter Rail Even Less Viable
A commuter rail line from New Hampshire to Boston would need increasing taxpayer subsidies to serve a shrinking number of…
by Andrew Cline | March 14, 2022 Read More
NHGOP Giddy Over Shot at ‘Tax and Spend’ Sherman
It's hard to tell who is more excited about Democrat Sen. Tom Sherman's announcement he's running for governor: Sherman, or…
by Michael Graham | March 14, 2022 Read More
Executive Councilors Draw Their Own Map in Re-Districting Debate
Three GOP Executive Councilors have sent a letter to New Hampshire's 24 state Senators asking for a fresh look at…
by Michael Graham | March 14, 2022 Read More
Hassan Hosts Homeland Security Event at UNH on Flood of Fentanyl Into State
MANCHESTER — Mexican drug cartels, working with Chinese criminal syndicates, are flooding New Hampshire streets with synthetic drugs like methamphetamines…
by Damien Fisher | March 14, 2022 Read More
Bail Bill Opponents Accuse NH Cops, Courts of ‘Staggering Racial Bias’
Opponents of attempts to tighten New Hampshire's bail laws say requiring bail from more suspects will disproportionately hurt Black Granite…
by Michael Graham | March 13, 2022 Read More
BOSEN: Sununu Is Wrong on Russia Booze Ban
Gov. Chris Sununu got his moment in the spotlight last week removing Russian vodka from New Hampshire shelves, earning him…
by Theodore Bosen | March 13, 2022 Read More
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Pappas, Hassan No-Shows at ‘Rally for Renewables’ in Concord
New Hampshire's 350 Action organization hosted a "Rally for Renewables" on Sunday. The climate-change activism group wasn't expecting Sen. Maggie…
by Damien Fisher | March 12, 2022 Read More
HUTTON: In Supporting Ukraine, How Far Is Too Far?
It is clear Ukraine, while fighting valiantly against a massive, murderous Russian military machine, needs considerable assistance if it is…
by James Hutton | March 12, 2022 Read More
Leavitt Faces Questions After Ally Calls Ukraine President a “Thug”
North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a rock star of the fringe Right who's campaigned in New Hampshire with GOP candidate…
by Michael Graham | March 11, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Why Did 153 NHDems Vote to Keep Secession Bill Alive?
When state Rep. Timothy Smith (D-Manchester) took to the floor to debate a constitutional amendment for New Hampshire to secede…
by Michael Graham | March 10, 2022 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Moscow’s Major Miscalculation
Russia is caught up in a horrific war. Russia’s military isn’t nearly as tough as previously thought. Russia suffers a…
by J. Mark Powell | March 10, 2022 Read More
Hassan, Pappas Silent as Inflation Hits 40-Year High
Grim economic news for New Hampshire residents as inflation continues to climb, spiking to a 40-year high at 7.9 percent.…
by Damien Fisher | March 10, 2022 Read More
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Shaughnessy: If I Get Judge’s Gig, I’m Bailing as Bedford Moderator
Less than 24 hours after winning the town moderator's position in the Bedford Town election, Brian Shaughnessy is already looking…
by Michael Graham | March 09, 2022 Read More
Addressing Three Myths That Block New Apartment Construction
Though rental housing is in tremendous demand statewide, its share of new building permits issued is shrinking. In 2020, single-family…
by Andrew Cline | March 09, 2022 Read More
Shaughnessy Grilled by Executive Councilors Over Bedford Ballots
CONCORD — Judicial nominee Brian Shaughnessy recited the Serenity Prayer early in his testimony before the Executive Council on Wednesday,…
by Damien Fisher | March 09, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: NHGOP Chair Stepanek On Why Gas Prices Will Doom Dems in November
On this edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, NHGOP State Party Chair Steve Stepanek talks about the results of…
by NHJOpinion | March 09, 2022 Read More
After Less-Than-Impressive Win in Moderator Race, Shaughnessy Faces Exec Council
Turnout in Bedford's town elections was impressive. Brian Shaughnessy's win in the Town Moderator race was not. According to town…
by Michael Graham | March 08, 2022 Read More
With Cushing’s Passing, Who Will Lead House Dem Caucus?
CONCORD — New Hampshire Democrats face a difficult dilemma in the wake of the death of House Minority Leader Renny…
by Damien Fisher | March 08, 2022 Read More
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VIDEO: NHDems Call Klein Knight ‘Obnoxious,’ ‘Weirdo’ in Hot Mic Moment
A 'hot mic' moment from a New Hampshire House committee hearing Monday gives a glimpse into the challenges awaiting the…
by Michael Graham | March 08, 2022 Read More
KLEIN KNIGHT: Colleagues’ Actions Prove Antisemitism is OK in House Dem Caucus
I am very disturbed and offended by my colleagues' on record lack of decorum. There have been allegations over the…
by Nicole Klein Knight | March 08, 2022 Read More
The Red Wave’s Momentum is Growing
A year into Joe Biden’s presidency and the country, and arguably the world, is surrounded by crisis after crisis. Inflation…
by Drew McKissick | March 07, 2022 Read More
Write-In Campaigns Are Longshots, But Wiseman’s Upbeat in Bedford
Despite the long odds of being a write-in candidate, Hanan Wiseman likes his chances to become Bedford's next Town Moderator…
by Damien Fisher | March 07, 2022 Read More
“Irreplaceable” Democratic Leader Renny Cushing Loses Cancer Battle
Democratic House Minority Leader Robert Renny Cushing is dead, less than a week after announcing he was stepping away from…
by Damien Fisher | March 07, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Two Photos Show NHDems Have One Big COVID Problem
Two photos appeared on social media over the weekend highlighting the New Hampshire Democratic Party's COVID-19 problem. One is from…
by Michael Graham | March 06, 2022 Read More
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FLOWERS: To Turn Our Backs on Ukraine Is to Turn Our Backs on Ourselves
Tucker Carlson was on the news the other night, apologizing for being wrong about Putin. Well, he wasn’t exactly pulling…
by Christine Flowers | March 06, 2022 Read More
NH GOP Committeeman to Exec Council: Don’t Put Shaughnessy on Bench
New Hampshire's Republican National Committeeman is asking the GOP-controlled Executive Council to reject Gov. Chris Sununu's nominee for the Circuit…
by Michael Graham | March 04, 2022 Read More
Sununu Joins GOP Govs Bashing Biden’s Energy Policy
Gov. Chris Sununu joined 24 of his fellow GOP governors with a message to President Biden regarding U.S. energy policy:…
by Michael Graham | March 04, 2022 Read More
The PGA Tour’s Sportswashing Problem in China
On the heels of NBC's Beijing Winter Olympics coverage, in which the network faced criticism for publicizing a sporting event…
by Michael Graham | March 04, 2022 Read More
Sununu Judicial Pick Threatens To Sue Opponent in Bedford Town Election
Controversial Bedford town moderator candidate Brian Shaughnessy, best known for his role in the town's bungled elections in 2020 and…
by Michael Graham | March 03, 2022 Read More
Pappas Signed ‘No Fossil Fuel Money’ Pledge, Took Money from Nord Stream Lobbyist
Just a week after Granite Staters learned U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan received a $2,900 donation from the lead lobbyist for…
by Damien Fisher | March 03, 2022 Read More
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Trump Advisor: Bolduc’s Ukraine Comments ‘Disqualified’ Him for U.S. Senate
Longtime Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski told radio host Jack Heath Thursday that retired Gen. Don Bolduc's comments about Ukraine "disqualified…
by Michael Graham | March 03, 2022 Read More
ROTH: Protect Women’s Sports
I am a woman, a lifelong athlete, former Dartmouth College athlete, professional soccer player, mother, and lawyer. I have played…
by Melissa Roth | March 03, 2022 Read More
Cushing Steps Down Due to Health Concerns, Receives Outpouring of Bipartisan Support
House Minority Leader Rep. Renny Cushing (D-Hampton) announced Wednesday he is taking a temporary medical leave of absence as he…
by Michael Graham | March 02, 2022 Read More
‘Existential Threat?’ NH Climate Groups Stand By Dems Despite Pro-Oil Politics
On Wednesday, Rep. Chris Pappas (D) told radio host Jack Heath it's time for America to drill for more oil…
by Damien Fisher | March 02, 2022 Read More
Government Shapes Your Food and Beverage Options More Than You Might Realize
Originially published at Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. In a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine, Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered all…
by Andrew Cline | March 02, 2022 Read More
KIRK: Democrats Can Reclaim the Center By Listening to James Carville
“Give me one good reason to vote for you.” That's the challenge to Republicans and the rallying cry for voters…
by Rita Kirk | March 02, 2022 Read More
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In DC, Dems Go Maskless to SOTU. In Concord, NHDems Go to Court to Fight Return to House
On Monday, House Minority Leader Renny Cushing (D-Hampton) asked a federal court to rush a ruling on House Democrats' lawsuit…
by Damien Fisher | March 02, 2022 Read More
TUCKER: Biden’s PRO Act is Amateur Economics
Here they go again. Washington politicians continue to spend trillions and trillions of dollars, tell Granite State families what to…
by Pamela Tucker | March 01, 2022 Read More
Biden’s SOTU: No Relief on Inflation, or for NH Democrats
Despite polls showing Americans believe the state of the union is dismal, a defiant President Biden insisted his first year…
by Michael Graham | March 01, 2022 Read More
Bolduc’s ‘Reckless’ Comments About Russia Spark Criticism, Calls to Withdraw
Gen. Don Bolduc's appearance on Fox News was meant to highlight his military bona fides. Instead, it sparked a backlash…
by Michael Graham | March 01, 2022 Read More
ANALYSIS: Will NH Finally Have an ‘Energy Policy’ Election?
New Hampshire pays some of the highest electricity prices in America. It pays high home heating costs, and it pays…
by Michael Graham | February 28, 2022 Read More
HUTTON: To Save Ukraine, Putin Must Be the Target
Russian President Vladimir Putin is savagely in the midst of a full-scale, unprovoked attack on the sovereign nation of Ukraine,…
by James Hutton | February 28, 2022 Read More
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PODCAST: “Push Them Back to Moscow!” Sununu on the Russian Booze Ban
It's a special "Food and Booze" edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast. Gov. Chris Sununu is on board to…
by NHJOpinion | February 28, 2022 Read More
Putin’s Ukraine Invasion Creates Problems for Pappas in NH-01
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine could impact Rep. Chris Pappas' re-election campaign in New Hampshire's First Congressional…
by Michael Graham | February 28, 2022 Read More
Gas Is Needed in Foreign Policy and To Stabilize the U.S. Grid
Natural gas has been getting short shrift in the U.S. energy debate. It deserves better. Much better. It has been…
by Llewellyn King | February 27, 2022 Read More
Shots Fired! Sununu Hits Putin With NH Ban on Russian Booze
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has fired a shot in the fight over Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- literally. The…
by Michael Graham | February 26, 2022 Read More
As Criticism Mounts, Bedford’s Shaughnessy Takes His Defense Public
Brian Shaughnessy took to Facebook to defend his actions during Bedford's recent ballot fiascos, high-profile missteps that prompted two state…
by Damien Fisher | February 26, 2022 Read More
SHAUGHNESSY: There Was No Cover-Up In Bedford Ballot Case
Brian Shaughnessy, a candidate for Bedford Town Moderator in the March 8 municipal elections, played a key role in the…
by NewsNHJ | February 25, 2022 Read More
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‘Saddened, Not Surprised:’ NH Ukrainians React to Russia’s Invasion
Ukrainian Americans in the Granite State are hopeful that their home country will stand strong against Russian aggression. "They are…
by Damien Fisher | February 24, 2022 Read More
PODCAST: Ukrainian Member of Parliament is On the Run — and On the NHJournal Podcast!
In a NHJournal podcast first, we're joined by Ukrainian member of parliament Natalya Pipa (Наталія Піпа) on Friday, February 24,…
by Michael Graham | February 24, 2022 Read More
MOWERS: Memo to Biden: Put America First – and Politics Last – to Beat Back Russia
A few short months ago, we watched the Biden administration’s chaotic and embarrassing withdrawal from Afghanistan with horror and disgust.…
by Matt Mowers | February 24, 2022 Read More
REPORT: Hassan Took Campaign Cash From Lobbyist for Chinese Tech Giant Tied to Iran, North Korea
National Review magazine reported Thursday Sen. Maggie Hassan has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in corporate donations, including cash…
by Michael Graham | February 24, 2022 Read More
Shaheen Touts Nord Stream Sanctions She Voted Against Last Month
Senator Jeanne Shaheen is endorsing the Biden administration's decision to impose sanctions on the owner of the Nord Stream 2…
by Michael Graham | February 23, 2022 Read More
New Nashua Super An Anti-School Choice, Pro-Mask Advocate
Stephen Linkous, Nashua School District’s new superintendent, is on record opposing school choice and supporting facemask requirements. Linkous was named…
by Damien Fisher | February 23, 2022 Read More
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LUCAS: 3D Printing of Houses Adds Innovation to Address Our Housing Crisis
As we at the Sunshine Initiative work to revitalize our small towns and communities, we are always on the lookout…
by Jay Lucas | February 23, 2022 Read More
NH Reacts to Putin Push into Ukraine, Biden Sanctions
With a midterm election approaching, it's no surprise Russia's actions in Ukraine and President Biden's reaction have become political issues.…
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PODCAST: Kevin Smith, GOP Candidate for US Senate, Live from the US-Mexico Border
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Kuster, Pappas Blame COVID, Not Spending, for Inflation. Economists Disagree.
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CONE: Stop IRS Overreach
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Sununu Taps Bedford ‘Ballot Fiasco’ Lawyer for Circuit Court Judgeship
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McGINLEY: Support HB 1180 to Recognize the Reality of Biological Sex
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: For President’s Day, Some Presidential Parting Words
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From ‘Social Credit Scores’ to Driver’s Ed, Legislators Often Assume More Knowledge Than They Have
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Plea Delayed for NH Woman Charged in Election Threats
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BIPOC Progressives Reject Klein Knight Apology, Jewish Dems See Antisemitism
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Bolduc Campaign Announces 10 County Chairs, Sees Path to Victory
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Judge Rejects Lawsuit Blaming Derry Gun Store For Cop Shooting
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‘Viva ManchVegas?’ Most Brides Just Say No.
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BOSEN: HB 1255 Would Ban Berlin’s History from NH Schools
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An Open Letter From New Hampshire Journal
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Maggie Hassan’s New Motto: ‘Drill, Baby, Drill!’
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KING: The Biden Blues: Difficulties at Home, Big Trouble Abroad
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History Bites Hassan on ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ Gimmick as GOP Goes on Offense
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Local ‘Guys & Dolls’ School Dance Cancelled Over Lack of Gender Inclusion
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ROS-LEHTINEN: Why Americans Should Trust the Integrity of Our Elections
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ANALYSIS: On Redistricting, Sununu and the GOP Should Go ‘Full Democrat’
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House Dem Says Cops a Danger to Black Men, Now Sits on Criminal Justice Committee
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Sununu Admin. Joins Call for SCOTUS to Strike Down Assault Weapons Ban
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MURRAY: The America COMPETES Act Seeks to Counter China by Imitating It
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Rung: Klein Knight Faced ‘Antisemitism’ from Dems, ‘Felt Threatened’ Because She’s Jewish
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Progressives Target Rep. Rung for Urging Dems Consider ‘Context’ of Using N-Word
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Former House Dem’s Open Letter Adds to Ongoing Chaos Inside Caucus
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Espitia Issues Apology Over Claim State House Cops Are ‘Danger to Black Men’
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Log Cabin Lincoln Wasn’t Born In
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Don’t Call Me ‘Kasich:’ Sununu Rejects ‘Anti-GOP’ Label
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House Dem: Klein Knight Put Black Activist in Danger by Calling Security
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State Rep Who Voted to Keep Teen Driving School Mandate Owns a Driving School
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Temporary Licenses Offer Life Support for N.H. Health Care System As Permanent Fix Proves Elusive
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Lewandowski’s New Gig: Get Rid of Gov. Sununu
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ANALYSIS: Leaderless NH Dems Turn On Each Other as GOP Rolls On
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No Deal Likely in Exeter “Two Genders” Lawsuit
A Superior Court judge has ordered mediation in the lawsuit brought after Exeter High School officials punished a Catholic student…
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Klein Knight Forced Out of Progressive Caucus As ‘N-Bomb’ Controversy Continues to Roil Dem Caucus
Outspoken progressive state Rep. Nicole Klein Knight (D- Manchester) has been forced out of the House Progressive Caucus, resigning rather…
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Families, Students Push Back on Efforts to Repeal EFAs
New Hampshire parents and students crowded the State House Tuesday to testify against Democratic Sen. Jay Kahn’s bill to repeal…
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Sununu: ‘I Like Joe Rogan,’ Defends Free Speech
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FEC Report: Hassan Spent More Than She Raised in Q4
Sen. Maggie Hassan spent more money than she took in during the last three months of 2021 fundraising, according to…
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House Republicans, Health Care Experts Debate Vaccine Mandate Bans
House Republicans are pushing several proposals to curb COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements, including banning private businesses from requiring a…
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Dem Rep Denounced After Using “N-Word” In State House Convo With Black Activist
New Hampshire progressive activists in the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community have accused far-left House Democrat Rep.…
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LUCAS: Inflation – It’s (MUCH) Worse Than They’re Telling You
If you watch TV or read the paper, you probably have heard that inflation is up. And, they’re telling you…
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Morse Enters U.S. Senate Race ‘The 603 Way:’ With Lots of Wind and Snow
As a blizzard barreled down on New England, Chuck Morse and a hardy band of supporters braved the wind and…
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SMITH: Biden Administration’s Illegal Immigration Policy Exposed
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Bedford Official Behind 2020 Ballot Fiasco Running Unopposed for Town Moderator
Despite overseeing the 2020 Bedford ballot fiasco and declaring he does not work for the voters, assistant Town Moderator Brian…
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O’BRIEN: Eliminating Election Day Voting Tourists
State Sen. Regina Birdsell has filed legislation that would amend the New Hampshire Constitution to ensure that only citizens of…
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Progressive UNH Prof Gives Course Credit for Accusations of Racism
A UNH professor requires students to find someone to accuse of being racist, homophobic, or ableist and “call them out”…
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Biden Picks Young for US Attorney, Gets Bipartisan Praise
Granite State leaders from both sides of the aisle praised President Biden's nomination of Deputy Attorney General Jane E. Young…
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Will A SCOTUS Fight Help or Hurt Hassan in November?
While replacing retiring Justice Stephen Breyer won't change the balance on the U.S. Supreme Court, it could impact the balance…
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Timberlane Union Prez Decries Parental Involvement as ‘Interference’
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COVID Panic, Driven by Base, May Come Back to Bite NHDems
New Hampshire Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself. Unfortunately, that may be enough to cost them the November…
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Youngkin Follows NH’s Lead with Anti-CRT ‘Tip Line’
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Another NH House Dem Bails, Blames “Ethics” Issues in Caucus
On Monday, Rep. Stephanie Hyland became the fourth New Hampshire House Democrat in four weeks to leave the caucus. And…
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Unmasked Middle Schoolers Face Detention in Derry
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Smith Launches Senate Bid by Touting ‘Local Values’
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MACKEY: Dartmouth’s Decision to Cancel Ngo Promotes Political Violence
As president of the Dartmouth College Republicans, which was scheduled to host journalist Andy Ngo and political activist Gabe Nadales…
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Free Speech Org to Investigate Dartmouth Cancellation of Ngo Appearance
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) tells NHJournal it has launched an investigation into Dartmouth College's decision to…
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PODCAST: Dartmouth College Backs Down to Antifa, Cancels Andy Ngo Campus Appearance
On this edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, reporter Damien Fisher reports from the scene on Dartmouth College's decision…
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New NH SOS: ‘No Factual Basis’ for Questioning 2022 Election Legitimacy
A day after President Joe Biden repeatedly suggested the 2022 election results may not be legitimate, New Hampshire's new top…
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Biden Asks ‘What Are Republicans For?’ NHGOP Responds
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Biden’s Keystone ‘Blunder’ Still Being Felt A Year Later, Critics Say
Joe Biden kicked off his presidency on January 20, 2021, by killing the Keystone XL pipeline. For the newly-elected Democrat,…
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Dartmouth Cancels Ngo Event in Face of Antifa Threats
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Hassan, Shaheen Complete Filibuster Flip Flop, But Effort Defeated 52-48
Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen joined most of their fellow Senate Democrats Wednesday night in an attempt to achieve…
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Biden Uses Sununu’s Words to Blame GOP for First-Year Woes
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Antifa Threatens to Disrupt Dartmouth Appearance by Conservative Journo
Members of New England-based Antifa groups are planning to stop right-wing provocateur Andy Ngo from speaking Thursday night at Dartmouth…
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NBA Billionaire Who Dissed Uyghur Genocide is NH Dem Donor
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DESHAIES: Can N.H. Secede?
In this upcoming legislative session, NH State Legislators will vote on articles of secession: CACR32. CACR32 purports to make NH…
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Brown Campaign Memo Touts Q4 Fundraising, Shoutout from Sean Hannity
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NH Health Professional Oppose Allowing Access to Ivermectin Without Doctor Oversight
A state House committee Tuesday debated a proposal to allow Granite Staters to get the anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin without a…
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BREAKING: Two More NH House Dems To Defect From Caucus
As reports of disarray and dissension continue to come out of the N.H. House Democratic caucus, two more members are…
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Cozzens’ Fundraising Ahead of GOP Curve in Second CD
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NH Dems Call Sununu a ‘George Wallace’ Racist on MLK Day
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NHDem House Member Compares Ultrasound Mandate to ‘Rape’
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Concord Ranked Top Capitol in New England, Safest in U.S.
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Reax to TX Synagogue Attack Raises Questions about Anti-Semitism Double Standard
When word broke that a gunman had taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, most Americans assumed it was…
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POINT: Remembering MLK: Dr. King’s False Heirs
Editor’s Note: As America observes the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, many recall one of his most famous -- and…
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PODCAST: Are Closing Classrooms and Killing the Filibuster Smart NH Politics?
New Hampshire's teachers unions blast a proposal to end remote learning, while Sen. Maggie Hassan prepares to cast her vote…
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Sununu Hails SCOTUS Ruling Blocking OSHA’s Vax Mandate
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu today praised the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling shutting the Biden administration's attempts to use a…
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OPINION: In Biden’s America, It’s Jefferson Davis vs. Trader Joe’s
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NH House to Debate Bill Protecting NH Taxpayers From Subsidizing New Rail Projects
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Dems’ COVID Checks Also Went to Notorious Cop Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal
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‘I Intend to Run:’ Smith Resigns Town Manager Job, Eyes U.S. Senate Race
Londonderry Town Manager Kevin Smith formally tendered his resignation to Town Council Monday night and announced he intends to officially…
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State to Monitor Windham Elections After Town Caught ‘Cutting Corners,’ Ignoring Law
New Hampshire's Attorney General and Secretary of State have released a scathing letter calling out the town of Windham for…
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New Hampshire liberty advocates won a major victory on Wednesday when our State Senate voted to pass HB 440, Rep.…
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2021 Review: Was the Border Biden’s Biggest Failure?
We've learned a lot about Joe Biden's views on immigration control in the first year of his administration. He doesn't…
by Mark Krikorian | December 27, 2021 Read More
NH House Dems In Disarray As Members Flip, Flee Amid Allegations of Corruption
One Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has abandoned the party, and another -- a member of…
by Michael Graham | December 23, 2021 Read More
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The Drinking Song Christmas Classic
It’s one of the very first Yuletide songs the youngest of children learn. The lyrics are easy and its music…
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‘Twas The Night Before COVID
Dr. Fauci says Americans should ban their family members from holiday gatherings if they are unvaccinated. "If there's…
by Michael Graham | December 23, 2021 Read More
Sununu Sags, Hassan Soars in Latest UNH Survey
Democrats are celebrating the latest Granite State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, which found Gov.…
by Michael Graham | December 22, 2021 Read More
Laconia Joins List of NH Towns With Ballot Snafus in 2021
More stray ballots from the 2020 general election have been found during a 2021 election, this time in Laconia. And…
by Damien Fisher | December 22, 2021 Read More
BOLDUC: Hassan Is No Joe Manchin, And That’s Bad for NH
All the hullaballoo over West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s steadfast opposition to the Democrats’ so-called “Build Back Better” spending bill…
by Don Bolduc | December 22, 2021 Read More
Nashua Orders Citizens to Mask Up — Temporarily
Just hours after President Joe Biden held a press conference defending his federal COVID-19 mandates, Nashua's Board of Aldermen passed…
by Damien Fisher | December 21, 2021 Read More
Gardner Blasts Hassan Over Fed Election Takeover: ‘This Will Hurt Turnout’
New Hampshire's top election official says Sen. Maggie Hassan has never spoken to him about the federal voting rights law…
by Michael Graham | December 21, 2021 Read More
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Exeter High Labels Catholic Student ‘Bully,’ Defends Punishment Over Free Speech
Exeter High School and SAU 16 struck back against a Catholic student suing over his free speech rights, saying he…
by Damien Fisher | December 21, 2021 Read More
HUYETT: Civil Liberties are in Danger. Call Your State Senator Now to Protect Them
The New Hampshire House voted on April 9 to pass HB 440, also known as the Civil Liberties Defense Act, or…
by Ian Huyett | December 21, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: ‘Smash-And-Grab’ Meets ‘Build Back Better’
In this double-barreled edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Dr. Jay Kennedy of Michigan State talks about how the…
by Michael Graham | December 21, 2021 Read More
‘I Hope You Get Skull F***ed to Death:’ Opponent of Anti-CRT Law Pleads Guilty to Threatening Lawmaker
Former Allenstown Middle School instructor Daniel Rattigan has pleaded guilty to charges he threatened to mutilate state Rep. Keith Ammon…
by Damien Fisher | December 20, 2021 Read More
Have Yourself a ‘Smash-and-Grab’ Christmas?
The videos are shocking: Gangs of criminals swarming into high-end stores like Nordstrom and Louis Vitton and brazenly walking out…
by Michael Graham | December 20, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Maggie Hassan Says NH Voters ‘Sliding Toward Authoritarianism’
When Sen. Maggie Hassan says she flipped on the filibuster to "protect the wonderful elections that we have in New…
by Michael Graham | December 19, 2021 Read More
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Manchin’s ‘Hard No’ on Build Back Better Another Blow to Dems in 2022
Did Sen. Joe Manchin do his fellow Democrats a favor by killing the multi-trillion-dollar Build Back Better spending plan, as…
by Michael Graham | December 19, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Trafalgar Group’s Cahaly on Hassan, Biden and NH Polls
The Trafalgar Group is probably best known as one of the few polling firms that predicted the Trump surge in…
by NewsNHJ | December 17, 2021 Read More
Hassan Flips on Filibuster, Joins Progressive Push to End 104-Year-Old Rule
Sen. Maggie Hassan has reversed her position on the legislative filibuster, joining progressives like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren…
by Michael Graham | December 16, 2021 Read More
FREEMAN: Supply Chain Isn’t Just a Holiday Issue. It Is on the 2022 Ballot in New Hampshire.
For months, Americans have been battered by media coverage decrying disaster in the holiday supply chain. The intense focus on…
by Geoff Freeman | December 16, 2021 Read More
Poll Shows NH Voters Believe Biden’s Pro-Union Policies Go Too Far
As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden promised to be "the most pro-union president you've ever seen." As president, Biden has…
by Michael Graham | December 16, 2021 Read More
D.C.’s Decision to Delay BBB Could Cost NHDems Next Year
President Joe Biden's Build Back Better bill won't get a vote this year, a major setback for the majority party…
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NH Schools Alerted Over Possible Threat
Schools in the Granite State got a concerning message Wednesday from the Department of Safety’s Information and Analysis Center about…
by Damien Fisher | December 15, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Mayor Pete’s Missing Math on Manchester Rail Project
On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation was in Manchester touting federal funds for a vast expansion of commuter rail…
by Michael Graham | December 14, 2021 Read More
NH Diocese Pulls Out of March for Life Over COVID Concerns
New Hampshire's Roman Catholic Diocese is not taking part in the annual March for Life, the largest pro-life demonstration in…
by Damien Fisher | December 14, 2021 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: New Poll Shows Abortion Issue Unlikely to Save NHDems in 2022
As President Joe Biden's poll numbers have fallen and Democrats' prospects for 2022 have dimmed, party loyalists have largely pinned…
by Michael Graham | December 13, 2021 Read More
Buttigieg Talks Up Infrastructure, Mum on Inflation, During Manchester Stop
MANCHESTER — Even as polls show New Hampshire voters are unhappy with the massive federal spending currently underway in Washington,…
by Damien Fisher | December 13, 2021 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: New NHJournal Poll Finds Biden, BBB Underwater With Granite State Voters
When Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg lands in Manchester to pitch President Joe Biden's massive spending initiatives, he's going to…
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FLOWERS: Running Afoul of Arbitrary Facebook Formulas
I’m used to being suspended by social media. I have a fairly colorful way of expressing myself, which is attributable…
by Christine Flowers | December 12, 2021 Read More
CBO Score, Inflation Hike Hit NH Dems Hard
New Hampshire Democrats already facing an energized GOP-leaning electorate next year suffered a tough, one-two fiscal punch Friday from new…
by Michael Graham | December 10, 2021 Read More
NH Commuter Rail Scheme Would Leave Property Taxpayers On the Hook
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas hopes New Hampshire gets a new commuter rail service connecting Nashua and Manchester to Boston. Critics…
by Damien Fisher | December 10, 2021 Read More
State Laws Have Limited the Supply of New Hospital Beds for Decades
New Hampshire is scrambling to find enough staffed hospital beds to handle the current surge in COVID-19 patients. Suddenly, politicians…
by Andrew Cline | December 09, 2021 Read More
Sources: Legislators Considering 3-2 GOP Executive Council Map
Sources close to the redistricting process tell NHJournal Republicans are considering an Executive Council map that would turn the current…
by Michael Graham | December 09, 2021 Read More
COWEN: A Gridiron Reprieve for Those Who Lament an America Lost in Crisis
Feel like the country could not be angrier or more divided? I have just the medicine. It won’t solve all…
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Pence Sets Frenzied Pace Across Granite State
MANCHESTER — Mike Pence kept saying during his trip through New Hampshire -- on a chilly Wednesday in December where…
by Damien Fisher | December 08, 2021 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Reject Bipartisan Bill to Block Biden Vax Mandates on Private Biz
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution Wednesday night opposing President Joe Biden's federal vaccine mandate with a 52-48 vote.…
by Michael Graham | December 08, 2021 Read More
KRIMPLER: Don’t Give the IRS Any More Power
I had to take a day off to deal with the IRS. We can’t afford to give them even more…
by Don Krimpler | December 07, 2021 Read More
Analysis: Messner’s Millionaire Meet Up May Hurt Morse
Corky Messner's millionaire meet-up on Tuesday lived up to all expectations. Yes, it was that bad. In the room with…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2021 Read More
In Derry, NHGOP Scores Much Needed Special Election Win
In what is likely to be the last special election of the biennium, NHGOP candidate Jodi Nelson scored an expected…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2021 Read More
December 7, 1941: A Day to Remember
“December 7, 1941… a date which will live in infamy.” These were President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s opening words when he…
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ANALYSIS: Corky’s Crazy Candidate Confab Is ‘All About the Binnie’
Since his unsuccessful U.S. Senate race last year, Corky Messner has impressed many Granite State Republicans by emerging as a…
by Michael Graham | December 06, 2021 Read More
Bob Dole: A Hero, If Not A Winner, In The Granite State
When the news of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole's passing broke Sunday, politicos on both sides of the aisle praised…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2021 Read More
Remembering Bob Dole
The last time I talked with Bob Dole it was nearing sunset on a glorious late October afternoon in 1988.…
by J. Mark Powell | December 05, 2021 Read More
Pappas Breaks With Delegation, Doesn’t Back Biden’s Vax Mandate
Just hours after both New Hampshire U.S. Senators voted to uphold enforcement of federal vaccine mandates on private companies and…
by Michael Graham | December 03, 2021 Read More
LISTEN: New Radio Ad Hits Hassan Over NH’s ‘Dead Last’ Infrastructure Funding
Sen. Maggie Hassan has touted her leadership on the newly-passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending package. But a new radio ad…
by Michael Graham | December 02, 2021 Read More
ROLLINS & ROGERS: Today’s Dems Most Left-Wing in U.S. History
American freedom is under assault. From inept White House leadership to a radical congressional agenda and an emboldened federal bureaucracy, never before have the tenets of…
by Ed Rollins | December 02, 2021 Read More
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Amherst Man Who Threatened Violence Against Congress Puts Blame on Trump
Booze and heavy doses of right-wing misinformation pushed Navy veteran Ryder Winegar to call members of Congress last year, threatening…
by Damien Fisher | December 02, 2021 Read More
As U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments, NH Dems Vow to Push for Late-Term Abortion
New Hampshire Democrats are using abortion cases before the U. S. Supreme Court to renew their push for unrestricted abortion…
by Damien Fisher | December 01, 2021 Read More
N.H. Back on Top of ‘Freedom in the 50 States’ Index
After a year in second place, 'Live Free or Die' New Hampshire is back on top of the Cato Institute's…
by Michael Graham | December 01, 2021 Read More
Sununu Rejects Calls to Close Schools Amid Latest COVID Surge
As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise amid the cold-weather surge, Gov. Chris Sununu said Tuesday there are no…
by Damien Fisher | December 01, 2021 Read More
Dems For Life Call Out Shaheen’s ‘Extreme’ Abortion Stance
A day after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen compared New Hampshire's new late-abortion ban to an "authoritarian state," leaders of Democrats for…
by Michael Graham | December 01, 2021 Read More
Sununu Wins Another Round on Vax Mandates, But Biden Admin Still Supports Them
On Monday, a federal judge handed a victory to Gov. Chris Sununu and nine other governors, blocking the Biden administration's…
by Michael Graham | November 29, 2021 Read More
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Bedford Official Confirms Latest Ballot Mishap, Says ‘No Obligation’ to Make Facts Public
Bedford town officials, including the Town Clerk and Town Moderator, were still a "no comment" on Monday about newly-uncovered mishandled…
by Michael Graham | November 29, 2021 Read More
In NH-01, GOP Candidates Jockey for Inside Track on Trump Endorsement
In the First Congressional District GOP primary, the candidates have their eyes on the prize. Beating incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas?…
by Damien Fisher | November 29, 2021 Read More
DANIELS: Democrats Move Left and Biden’s Poll Numbers Crater
The White House is seemingly perplexed by the ever-sinking poll numbers of Joe Biden. As a Democratic political consultant who…
by Trey Daniels | November 29, 2021 Read More
Bedford Ballot Cover-Up Continues as Town Officials Plan to Meet Privately Monday
Nearly a week after New Hampshire Journal reported on a second stack of misplaced ballots -- and months after they…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2021 Read More
Sununu Rejects Delegation’s Claim Biden Spending Plan ‘Fights Inflation’
Gov. Chris Sununu dismissed claims from the state's federal delegation that the Democrats' $2 trillion spending plan won't result in…
by Michael Graham | November 28, 2021 Read More
Having a Happy Thanksgiving? Thank Capitalism.
Four hundred years ago, Puritan settlers and their Wampanoag dining companions endured hardships it would be difficult for 21st-century children…
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Thanksgiving, America’s Original Beer Bash
A holiday question persists year after year, probably stretching all the way back to the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621.…
by J. Mark Powell | November 24, 2021 Read More
MORSE: Biden Policies Make This Holiday Season Less Than Bright
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and for many of us who weren’t able to spend last year’s…
by Chuck Morse | November 24, 2021 Read More
Documents Confirm Second Bedford Ballot Fiasco as AG’s Office Announces Investigation
Documents obtained by New Hampshire Journal confirm Bedford town officials discovered still more mishandled ballots in September 2021 and, like…
by Damien Fisher | November 24, 2021 Read More
More Botched Ballot Handling in Bedford as Sec. of State’s Office Contradicts Town’s Claims
Sources tell New Hampshire Journal that Bedford election officials have found still more ballots from the November 2020 election, except…
by Michael Graham | November 23, 2021 Read More
COVID Cases Soar in NH as State Becomes First to Receive Amazon At-Home Tests
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced a new executive order during his weekly COVID-19 press conference Wednesday allowing the Department of…
by NewsNHJ | November 23, 2021 Read More
LAW: ‘Build Back Better’ Immigration Provisions Will Cripple American Wages
Confronted with the worst border crisis in our nation’s history, the Biden administration and its congressional allies are trying to…
by Robert Law | November 22, 2021 Read More
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Leavitt’s Attack on Brown Fundraiser Latest Bid for MAGA Dominance in NH-01 Primary
Republican congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt has never met a Trump supporter she didn't like. Not even the ones who've been…
by Michael Graham | November 22, 2021 Read More
Transportation & Climate Initiative Dies After Other States Finally Follow N.H.’s Lead
This article was originally published by the Josiah Barlett Center for Public Policy. The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) was…
by Andrew Cline | November 22, 2021 Read More
The NHJournal Senate GOP Primary Power Rankings: Week Two
It's been nearly two weeks since Gov. Chris Sununu stunned the GOP establishment by taking himself out of contention for…
by Michael Graham | November 21, 2021 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Back Biden ‘Build Back’ Plan Adding Billions in Debt, Benefits for Illegals
U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas says the Biden' Build Back Better" plan he voted for last Friday "is fully paid for…
by Damien Fisher | November 21, 2021 Read More
ZIPPERER: House Democrats Just Passed a Tax Cut For the Rich
President Biden’s Build Back Better Act which just passed in the House and is now headed for the Senate has…
by Eddie Zipperer | November 21, 2021 Read More
NH, National Dems React to Rittenhouse Verdict With False Claims, Frustration
Soon after Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges by a jury in Kenosha, Wisc., the chairman of the Democratic…
by Michael Graham | November 19, 2021 Read More
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Despite Attack Ads and COVID Fatigue, Sununu Still Near Top of Gov Rankings
Gov. Chris Sununu got a "Mark Twain" moment Thursday when the latest Morning Consult poll ranking the popularity of the…
by Michael Graham | November 18, 2021 Read More
Pappas and Kuster Break With Biden, Progressives on Payouts to Illegal Immigrants
Granite State U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas have a reputation for being loyal Democratic Party soldiers. But on…
by Damien Fisher | November 18, 2021 Read More
Defiant Bedford Town Officials: ‘We Did The Right Thing’ Keeping Ballot Fiasco Secret
The four Bedford town officials responsible for keeping 190 mishandled ballots a secret for nearly a year were defiant in…
by Michael Graham | November 17, 2021 Read More
Moms for Liberty ‘Bounty’ Offer Adds to CRT Tensions
The New Hampshire branch of Moms For Liberty says it hasn't paid out any bounties on teachers violating the state's…
by Damien Fisher | November 17, 2021 Read More
Biden’s ‘Old School’ Politics: Blame Big Oil for Gas Price Surge
Given that Joe Biden turns 79 on Saturday, perhaps it’s no surprise he went “old school” attempting to deflect the…
by Andrew Cline | November 17, 2021 Read More
Opinion: Biden’s Visit To Small, Rickety Bridge a Perfect Metaphor for His Presidency
The Green Bridge in Woodstock, N.H. is not an impressive sight. A small, insignificant structure -- it's only 30 feet…
by Michael Graham | November 16, 2021 Read More
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GOP Votes To Ban Private Businesses, Churches From Requiring Employee Vaccines
After months of vocal opposition to government-imposed vaccine mandates on private businesses, Republicans on the state House Education Committee passed…
by Damien Fisher | November 16, 2021 Read More
Sununu to Biden: Bridges Are Great — What About Inflation?
"Will you reconsider your policies that are limiting American production and driving up costs of home heating fuel this winter?"…
by Michael Graham | November 16, 2021 Read More
JOFFE: 2009 Stimulus Bill Offers Cautionary Tales for New Rail Projects
Billions of dollars of federal grants for rail projects will be unlocked now that President Joe Biden has signed the…
by Marc D. Joffe | November 16, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s Visit a ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ for NHDems
President Joe Biden picked New Hampshire as the first stop on his national tour to promote the $1.2 trillion infrastructure…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2021 Read More
New Hampshire’s Delegation Celebrates Signing of Biden’s $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster stood in the White House Rose Garden Monday moments before President Joe Biden was due to…
by Damien Fisher | November 15, 2021 Read More
Bedford Ballot ‘Fiasco’ On Wednesday’s Town Council Agenda
More than a year after the ballots of 190 Bedford voters were erroneously left uncounted, Bedford will hold its first…
by Michael Graham | November 15, 2021 Read More
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The NHJournal Senate GOP Primary Power Rankings: Week One
For months, Gov. Chris Sununu kept the NHGOP frozen in place as it awaited what many had thought was his…
by NewsNHJ | November 14, 2021 Read More
NH House Progressive Caucus Boots Perez From Leadership Over ‘Antisemitic’ Post
After weeks of silence, House Democrats are calling out state Rep. Maria Perez (D-Milford) for her antisemitic social media posts,…
by Michael Graham | November 12, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: In Senate Race, NHGOP Needs ‘Outrun the Bear’ Strategy
It's an old joke everybody knows. Two hunters are sitting by the fire when suddenly a bear comes crashing out…
by Michael Graham | November 11, 2021 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Silent on Biden Nominee Who Wants U.S. Energy Companies to ‘Go Bankrupt’
In a newly-uncovered video, President Joe Biden's nominee to help oversee the nation's banking system says that if small U.S.…
by Chris Woodward | November 11, 2021 Read More
Rediscovering America: A Quiz for Veterans Day
November 11 is both Veterans Day and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the solemn landmark…
by Jeffrey Sikkenga | November 11, 2021 Read More
Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Soldiers and Keeps Their Sacrifice Alive
This December marks the 30th year that Wreaths Across American has placed wreaths on the graves of veterans in cemeteries…
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Inflation Spike Hits 30-Year-Record — And The Biden Agenda
The biggest inflation spike in 30 years isn’t over, and New Hampshire consumers should expect prices to keep climbing. The…
by Damien Fisher | November 10, 2021 Read More
National Warrior Call Day: Shining a Light on Veteran Suicide
Veterans answered their nation's call, and now a group of Americans are joining together to answer a cry for help…
by Annalisa Vivona | November 10, 2021 Read More
Bolduc: I Drove ‘Communist Sympathizer’ Sununu Out of Senate Race
During a conspiracy-spinning interview with radio host Jack Heath Tuesday retired Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc called fellow Republican Chris Sununu a…
by Michael Graham | November 10, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: It’s the ‘Holy Crap, Sununu’s Out!’ Edition of the NHJournal Podcast
Lots of action in this edition of the podcast, recorded just hours after Gov. Chris Sununu shocked the political world…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2021 Read More
Sununu Announces, Twitter Reacts
Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to ditch Washington and run for a fourth term in the Granite State has political Twitter…
by Damien Fisher | November 09, 2021 Read More
Sununu On Sununu: I Am What I Am. Expect More of the Same
After announcing that he's running for a fourth term as governor, and not taking on Sen. Maggie Hassan next year,…
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ANALYSIS: NHDems Think Sununu’s Decision Is Good News. They’re Wrong.
Republicans were shocked. They should have seen it coming. For months, Gov. Chris Sununu has made two things clear: He…
by Michael Graham | November 09, 2021 Read More
NH Biz Owners to DC: Biden Vax Mandate Will Drive Away Workers, Cost Millions
New Hampshire business owners joined Gov. Chris Sununu at a press conference Monday to deliver a message to the Biden…
by Michael Graham | November 08, 2021 Read More
FLOWERS: SNL’s Insufferable Elitism A Laugh-Free Floperoo
I’ve been watching "Saturday Night Live" since my freshman year of high school. That was 1975, its inaugural season. My…
by Christine Flowers | November 08, 2021 Read More
Kid Vaccine Rollout Off to Slow Start in NH
More than a week after the FDA and CDC approved Pfizer-BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11, New Hampshire…
by Damien Fisher | November 08, 2021 Read More
What Did Kuster and Pappas Actually Vote For? Deficit Spending And A Vehicle Mileage Tax.
On Friday night, the media coverage was dominated by the question: "Will she or won't she?" Would Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
by Michael Graham | November 07, 2021 Read More
Court Ruling Backs Sununu’s Stance Opposing Vax Mandates
Less than 48 hours after Gov. Chris Sununu announced his support for a legal challenge to President Joe Biden's vaccine…
by NewsNHJ | November 07, 2021 Read More
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OPINION: NH Dems ‘Doris Day’ Record on Redistricting Reform
"I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin," quipped Oscar Levant. He could have been talking about New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | November 04, 2021 Read More
NH Businesses Could Face $136k Fine Under Biden Admin Vax Mandate Order
New Hampshire private businesses with 100 or more employees could face fines ranging from $13,653 up to $136,532 for violating…
by Michael Graham | November 04, 2021 Read More
After Tuesday’s Surge, NRCC Puts Kuster On Target List
After a stunning performance by Republicans in the blue states of Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday, the National Republican…
by Michael Graham | November 03, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Why Do DC Dems Hate Maggie Hassan?
On this post-election edition of the NHJournal podcast, host Michael Graham offers a desperate plea on behalf of U.S. Senator…
by NHJOpinion | November 03, 2021 Read More
Youngkin Wins, NH Reacts
Just one year after President Joe Biden banked a 10-point win and 12 years after a Republican last won statewide…
by Michael Graham | November 02, 2021 Read More
Gardner: I Was Never Told About Hidden Ballots
In yet another stunning revelation in the saga of Bedford's uncounted ballots, the state's top election official tells NHJournal he…
by Michael Graham | November 01, 2021 Read More
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AG’s Office Rebuts Bedford’s Ballot Story: Town Officials Wanted Screwup Kept Secret
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has released a scathing letter to Bedford town officials, refuting claims that the mishandling…
by Michael Graham | November 01, 2021 Read More
Perez Apologizes for ‘River to the Sea’ Post, Silent On Israel an ‘Apartheid State’ Claim
Facing condemnation from leading Jewish organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and the New Hampshire Jewish Federation, N.H. Rep. Maria Perez…
by Michael Graham | November 01, 2021 Read More
Could a McAuliffe Loss in VA Hurt Dems in New Hampshire?
Richmond, Va. may be 600 miles south of Concord, but campaign pros say a defeat for former governor Terry McAuliffe…
by Michael Graham | October 31, 2021 Read More
Bedford Senator Demands ‘Thorough, Transparent’ Investigation of Uncounted Ballots
Bedford state Sen. Denise Ricciardi is demanding a "thorough and transparent" investigation into the 190 uncast absentee ballots in the…
by Michael Graham | October 31, 2021 Read More
190 Uncounted Ballots From Bedford’s 2020 Election Kept Secret for a Year, Town Blames AG
A year after the election that swept President Donald Trump out of office and New Hampshire Republicans into power, some…
by Michael Graham | October 30, 2021 Read More
Jewish Groups Condemn NH Dem’s Antisemitic Comments as Perez Doubles Down
New Hampshire state Rep. Maria Perez (D-Milford) is standing by her use of the Hamas slogan calling for the end…
by Michael Graham | October 29, 2021 Read More
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NH School Board Association Bails On National Org Over Letter Describing Protesting Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
The Granite State's school board association is bailing on the national organization, announcing Thursday it's withdrawing its members in the…
by Michael Graham | October 28, 2021 Read More
Kuster and Pappas Abandon Support for IRS Reporting Plan
After days of defending the Biden administration's IRS reporting program impacting middle-class families, New Hampshire Democrats Reps. Chris Pappas and Annie…
by Damien Fisher | October 28, 2021 Read More
NHDem Rep’s Call for End of Israel Highlights Party’s Anti-Semitism Problem
State Rep. Maria Perez (D-Milford) posted a tweet last week calling for the destruction of Israel. It's just the latest…
by Michael Graham | October 28, 2021 Read More
CLINE: It’s Not Manchin and Sinema. It’s the Spending, Stupid
When President Lyndon Johnson pressed Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, his biggest obstacle was the bloc…
by Andrew Cline | October 27, 2021 Read More
Anti-Cop Chant at Dartmouth Reminder of Pressures Facing NH Police
When Dartmouth College progressives protesting conservatives speaking on campus last week suddenly turned their ire on the lone Hanover cop…
by Damien Fisher | October 27, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: New Polls Show Issues Breaking GOP’s Way for 2022
Two new polls from the New Hampshire Institute of Politics and another from the National Republican Senatorial Committee show that…
by Michael Graham | October 27, 2021 Read More
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Live Free, Don’t Die! NH Ranked 3rd Safest State in U.S.
New Hampshire is the third safest state in America, new data analysis finds, and that includes personal, economic, and health…
by Michael Graham | October 26, 2021 Read More
NH Delegation Decries Exec Council Vote on Vax Funds
For the second time in as many months, the New Hampshire congressional delegation held a joint press conference to denounce…
by Kim Haas | October 25, 2021 Read More
Hassan Claims NH Workers Won’t Be Fired Under Fed Mandate
While Sen. Maggie Hassan was happy to make time to attack state politicians over their vote on vaccine funds, her…
by Michael Graham | October 25, 2021 Read More
‘Racist Cops Have Got to Go:’ Dartmouth Progressives Protest Police at GOP Event
When Dartmouth's College Republicans invited MAGA-friendly u.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) and GOP congressional candidate Karoline Leavitt to speak on…
by Damien Fisher | October 25, 2021 Read More
NH Banking, Business Groups: $10k Threshold Doesn’t Fix IRS Reporting Scheme
New Hampshire's largest banking and business organizations say the new $10,000 threshold doesn't solve the problems posed by the Biden…
by Michael Graham | October 25, 2021 Read More
NH Democrats’ Redistricting Complaints Ring Hollow
Granite State Democrats and their progressive allies have denounced the redistricting process as "corrupt," saying it continues to disenfranchise many…
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Foley Foundation Works for Government Accountability
The Biden government claimed just last week there were about 50 Americans being held against their will in foreign countries.…
by Damien Fisher | October 24, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: David Drucker Talks Trump and the Future of the GOP
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, the Washington Examiner's David Drucker talks about his new book on…
by Michael Graham | October 22, 2021 Read More
Is Maggie Hassan the Most Unpopular U.S. Senator in America?
It was the hottest topic on Granite State Twitter Thursday: Democrat Maggie Hassan’s dismal numbers in the latest UNH Survey…
by Michael Graham | October 21, 2021 Read More
As U.S. Murder Rate Soars, N.H. Has Many Guns, Few Crimes
The homicide rate in the U.S. jumped 30 percent in 2020, the highest one-year increase in 100 years, the CDC…
by Damien Fisher | October 21, 2021 Read More
Dartmouth Democrats Denounce Campus Appearance by Cawthorn and Leavitt
Dartmouth College Democrats are denouncing a planned on-campus appearance by NH-01 Republican primary candidate Karoline Leavitt and two other pro-Trump…
by Damien Fisher | October 21, 2021 Read More
CPB Nominee Points Finger at China Over Counterfeit Meds
While the debate over sanctuary cities and migration made the headlines Tuesday, President Joe Biden's nominee to be America's top…
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In NH, POTUS Polls Plunge, Now Tied With Trump
Former President Donald Trump has never been particularly popular in New Hampshire, losing the state twice to Democrats. So his…
by Michael Graham | October 20, 2021 Read More
NH Dems Back Failed Effort To Make FITN A Federal Election
It had the support of all four members of the New Hamshire congressional delegation and 50 members of the U.S.…
by Michael Graham | October 20, 2021 Read More
SPILLANE: GE Hooksett Protesters Demanding Respect, Not Spreading Conspiracies
Wednesday afternoon, I had the distinct pleasure of stopping by and talking with the employees from GE Hooksett, who were…
by James Spillane | October 20, 2021 Read More
Border Crisis Likely to Haunt Hassan Through 2022
If Sen. Maggie Hassan hopes to simply hide from the border crisis issue in her 2022 campaign, Tuesday was a…
by Michael Graham | October 19, 2021 Read More
Extreme Gerrymandering by Dems Nationwide Undermines Local Calls for Moderation
In the deep-blue environs of Maryland, Democrats like Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. John Sarbanes are vocal supporters of…
by Matthew Liptak | October 19, 2021 Read More
BYDLAK: The Debt Limit Isn’t the Problem. Spending Is.
Headline after headline during recent months has centered on the fight to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Many emphasized a…
by Jason Bydlak | October 19, 2021 Read More
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Facing Backlash, Dems Bail on $600 IRS Bank Monitoring Plan
On Monday, Congressional Democrats made it official: They're abandoning their plan to have the IRS report on personal bank accounts…
by Michael Graham | October 19, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: RebuildNH Struggles to Distance Itself From Protests It Inspired
When hundreds of COVID vaccine opponents mobbed state House Republican leadership at a Statehouse press conference-turned-rally a month ago, calling…
by Michael Graham | October 18, 2021 Read More
Anti-Vax Protestors Target NH House Majority Leader’s Private Home
A small band of anti-vaccine mandate protestors brought their message to Republican House Majority Leader Jason Osborne's home on a…
by Michael Graham | October 17, 2021 Read More
NH AG Joins Effort Opposing Biden’s IRS Scheme, Delegation Still Silent
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined 19 other state attorneys general in opposing a potentially illegal IRS proposal…
by Damien Fisher | October 17, 2021 Read More
SPAKOVSKY: Gerrymandering Is Inevitable in a Democracy
With the Census Bureau finally releasing its population data to the states, they will now begin the process of redrawing…
by Hans von Spakovsky | October 17, 2021 Read More
KING: On Immigration, Hard Heads and Bleeding Hearts Don’t Align
The American head and heart aren’t in alignment on immigration. They are savagely apart. The head argues that all those…
by Llewellyn King | October 14, 2021 Read More
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Sununu Unloads on Executive Councilors After Vaccine Vote
Gov. Chris Sununu took direct aim at his fellow Republicans on the Executive Committee the day after they voted down…
by Damien Fisher | October 14, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: GOP 2.0? Georgia’s Lt. Gov. Is Bringing His Plan for Victory to the NHIOP
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Georgia's Republican Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan previews his upcoming appearance at…
by NewsNHJ | October 14, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Anti-Vax Extremism Is The GOP’s ‘Defund the Police’ Moment
In an interview with New Hampshire Journal's Damien Fisher, a leader in New Hampshire's anti-vaccine mandate movement insists that she…
by Michael Graham | October 13, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Anti-Vax Protesters Speak Out As Sununu Loses Exec Council Fight
New Hampshire Journal's Damien Fisher was on the scene of Wednesday's 4-1 vote rejecting federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.…
by Michael Graham | October 13, 2021 Read More
Exec Council Republicans Reject Sununu-Backed Fed Vax Funds
CONCORD — Despite a hard push from Gov. Chris Sununu, all four GOP members of the Executive Council voted against…
by Damien Fisher | October 13, 2021 Read More
Huff Brown Calls Anonymous Text Attack “Cowardly”
The district lines aren't even drawn, there are almost certainly candidates who've yet to enter the race, and already the…
by Damien Fisher | October 12, 2021 Read More
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Sununu Calls Out Delegation Over Biden’s IRS Policy Targeting Middle Class
Gov. Chris Sununu says no. Speaker Nancy Pelosi says “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.” And New Hampshire's federal delegation says…
by Michael Graham | October 12, 2021 Read More
Local Building Regulations Drive N.H. Housing Shortage, Bartlett Study Shows
This article originally appeared at the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy website. Why have house prices and rents…
by Andrew Cline | October 12, 2021 Read More
Is Homeland Security Sending Migrants from Texas Border to NH? Hassan Won’t Say
Senator Maggie Hassan has no comment on reports that the Department of Homeland Security -- which she oversees as a…
by Michael Graham | October 11, 2021 Read More
A Sununu v. Hassan Race Would Be a $100M Contest, Experts Say
While Gov. Chris Sununu continues to keep Republicans guessing about his future, Granite State political observers say if he gets…
by Kim Haas | October 11, 2021 Read More
NHGOP State Rep Refutes Dem’s COVID Conspiracy Theory
Last week, Rep. Nicole Klein Knight publicly accused Republicans House members of intentionally targeting Democrats for COVID-19 infection in an…
by NewsNHJ | October 11, 2021 Read More
Candidate in Derry GOP Primary Backed Buttigieg, Voted for Hillary
Town Councilor Neil Wetherbee wants Derry Republicans to know he's the "independent" candidate running in the October 19 House GOP…
by Michael Graham | October 11, 2021 Read More
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Conspiracy Week Continues: Dem Rep Says NHGOP “Is Infecting Us on Purpose”
Just 48 hours after a senior member of the New Hampshire House Republican leadership was forced out over spreading conspiracy…
by Michael Graham | October 10, 2021 Read More
Scott, Sununu Urge Unity at NHGOP Event, As Anti-Vaxxers Attempt Party Crash
As Gov. Chris Sununu presented a message of positivity, unity, and anti-extremism to his fellow Republicans at the Doubletree Friday…
by Michael Graham | October 09, 2021 Read More
Exec Councilor Wheeler Calls AG’s Vaccine Memo “Garbage”
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella released a memo on Friday declaring concerns about a hotly-debated $27 million federal contract…
by Damien Fisher | October 08, 2021 Read More
Schilling Beer CEO Cozzens Steps Down to Focus on 2nd CD Race
Jeff Cozzens is so focused on beating incumbent Democratic Rep. Ann McLane Kuster next year that he’s stepping down as…
by Damien Fisher | October 07, 2021 Read More
‘Basta!’: Italian-Americans Fume As Boston Mayor Dumps Columbus Day
Boston's Acting Mayor Kim Janey sparked howls of anger when she unilaterally whacked Columbus Day, replacing it with the politically…
by Kim Haas | October 07, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Sen. Tim Scott vs. The Tentacled Creature
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott joins the New Hampshire Journal podcast in advance of his swing through the state to…
by NHJOpinion | October 07, 2021 Read More
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Are Hassan, Shaheen Ready to Kill the Filibuster?
D.C. Democrats, including President Joe Biden, are once again targeting the filibuster, floating a plan to eliminate it for a…
by Michael Graham | October 06, 2021 Read More
Hassan Should Oppose New Tax on Small Business Investment
According to the Federal Reserve, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic tumult in 2020 resulted in the permanent closure of…
by Nate Tennant | October 06, 2021 Read More
‘A Gun and a Bag of Cannoli:’ Rep. Weyler Forced Out As Finance Committee Chair
In a tense meeting Wednesday afternoon, Speaker of the House Sherman Packard gave Finance Committee chairman Ken Weyler an ultimatum:…
by Michael Graham | October 06, 2021 Read More
Anti-Vaxxer Testerman Loses Her City Council Seat, Awaits Recount
Franklin city council member Karen Testerman, an outspoken anti-vax activist and opponent of fellow Republican Gov. Chris Sununu lost her bid…
by Michael Graham | October 06, 2021 Read More
Hassan Asks DEA to Act On Counterfeit Drug Crisis
In a letter to the Drug Enforcement Agency, New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan said the agency "must take further action…
by Michael Graham | October 05, 2021 Read More
Huff Brown Formally Announces Congressional Bid: ‘NH Is Home For Us’
Gail Huff Brown of Rye formally announced her candidacy in next year's First Congressional District GOP primary. Along with the…
by Kim Haas | October 05, 2021 Read More
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Biden’s Hollow Promises – America Has Awakened
Over the past few months, we have watched as President Biden’s campaign promises have turned out to be little more…
by Jay Lucas | October 05, 2021 Read More
The Taliban’s Return: Preparations for ‘Martyrdom’ Go On
KABUL, Afghanistan – For almost two decades, the Taliban waged a vicious war against U.S occupation and the Afghan government…
by Hollie McKay | October 05, 2021 Read More
Mowers Leads Early Fundraising Race, But Lewandowki Issue Looms
The GOP primary in New Hampshire's First Congressional District is a year away, but the announced candidates are already hauling…
by Damien Fisher | October 04, 2021 Read More
DHHS Quietly Drops Proposed Changes to Vaccine Registry
New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services quietly dropped proposed changes to the state’s vaccine registry and it is…
by Damien Fisher | October 04, 2021 Read More
GOP’s Weyler Pushing Conspiracy Theory About “Creature with Tentacles” in Vax
New Hampshire House Finance Committee Chair Rep. Ken Weyler (R-Kingston) distributed a discredited conspiracy theory manifesto to his fellow committee…
by Michael Graham | October 04, 2021 Read More
Holy Cow! History: The Forgotten First Fatality
Mary Ward did a lot of remarkable things. She was highly learned at a time when women were denied a…
by J. Mark Powell | October 04, 2021 Read More
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ATR: NH Biz Will Face Higher Taxes Than Communist China if Dem Bill Passes
If Sen. Maggie Hassan votes for the Democrats' reconciliation bill, she will stick New Hampshire companies with a higher tax rate than communist…
by NHJOpinion | October 03, 2021 Read More
EDITORIAL: Sununu Gave Anti-Vaxxers Their ‘Mission Accomplished’ Moment
Since nobody else in New Hampshire will ask it -- on the record, anyway -- we will: What the hell…
by Michael Graham | September 30, 2021 Read More
Cancellations, AG Investigation Follow in Wake of Anti-Vax Protest
The fallout from Wednesday’s canceled Executive Council meeting continues, with a new criminal investigation, plans to halt public meetings at…
by Damien Fisher | September 30, 2021 Read More
MORRISON: ‘Separate but Equal’ Policies Have No Place in Health Care
As reported by Damien Fisher at NHJournal, I filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Health and…
by Rachel N. Morrison | September 30, 2021 Read More
Will Anti-Vax ‘Extremism’ Hurt — Or Help — Sununu in 2022?
New Hampshire politics have been in the national spotlight since the Executive Council vote against family planning funding for Planned…
by Michael Graham | September 29, 2021 Read More
Top House Budget Dem: DC Can Spend All It Wants Because It’s ‘Like the Banker in Monopoly’
Representative John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) is Chairman of the House Budget Committee, which is playing a key role in crafting the…
by NewsNHJ | September 29, 2021 Read More
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Sununu, State Dems Denounce Anti-Vax Protesters Who Shut Down Council Meeting
Amid shouts of, "We know where you live," a mob of angry, anti-COVID-19-vaccine protesters forced the cancellation of Wednesday's Executive…
by Damien Fisher | September 29, 2021 Read More
NH Man Claims Sununu ‘Equity’ Policies Turned Him Away From Vax Because He’s White
Did the Sununu administration's policy of racial preferences for vaccine distribution keep a Granite Stater from getting the shot because…
by Damien Fisher | September 28, 2021 Read More
96.5% of NH COVID Infections, 93.5% of Deaths Are Among Unvaccinated, but State Doesn’t Publicize the Data
New Hampshire’s official COVID-19 statistics continue to show the efficacy of vaccines in fighting infection, hospitalization and death from the…
by Andrew Cline | September 28, 2021 Read More
Judge Rejects Lawsuit Targeting Sununu Over Fed Unemployment Bonuses
A New Hampshire court rejected a lawsuit brought by progressive activists attempting to reinstate federal unemployment bonuses, even as Granite…
by Damien Fisher | September 27, 2021 Read More
ANG: Sununu Shared Winning Roadmap at CA GOP Convention
I'll confess, New Hampshire: I've got some 'governor envy.' Being active in California politics, I understand that most politicians are…
by Marc Ang | September 27, 2021 Read More
GRAHAM: Rep. Kuster Wants You To Pick Up My Paycheck
We're big fans of Rep. Annie Kuster at NHJournal. We admire the fact that she's willing to stand by her…
by Michael Graham | September 27, 2021 Read More
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Can Homeland Security’s Hassan Hide From Border Crisis?
As thousands of illegal immigrants pushed across the U.S. border in Del Rio, Texas, Sen. Maggie Hassan, an influential member…
by Michael Graham | September 26, 2021 Read More
Red Districts, Blue Votes: These Dems Stick With Progressive Politics in GOP Towns
State Rep. Marjorie Porter's Hillsborough County constituents love Donald Trump. They backed him by 9 points over Joe Biden and…
by Damien Fisher | September 26, 2021 Read More
RAFELSON: Small Businesses Need Big Change From Amazon
In a fair and honest marketplace, exchanges are voluntary on both sides. Yet policies set by Amazon are not fair,…
by Paul Rafelson | September 26, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Dems Score Points While Sununu Sits on Sidelines
Gov. Chris Sununu talks about a potential U.S. Senate run like he's got all the time in the world. "Later…
by Michael Graham | September 24, 2021 Read More
Where’d Joe Go? Dems Delete Biden Logo From Candidate Pic
Democrats appear to have the inside track in the upcoming special election for the Cheshire County District 14 House seat,…
by Michael Graham | September 22, 2021 Read More
GREENE: Republicans, It’s Not Enough to Just Vote Anymore
Just a few years back, I remember commentator Dinesh D'Souza often saying that the Left owns academia, the media, and…
by Bob Greene | September 22, 2021 Read More
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Migrant Crisis Prompts Feds to Enforce Border But States Should Act, Too
After the alarming surge of 15,000 illegal border crossers fording the Rio Grande into Del Rio, Texas in just a…
by NHJOpinion | September 22, 2021 Read More
NH Hospitals Ditch Cloth Masks Over Concerns About Effectiveness
Patients and visitors arriving at Concord Hospital masked up and ready to go were caught off-guard when staff told them…
by Damien Fisher | September 21, 2021 Read More
CLINE: New Hampshire Should Welcome Afghan Refugees
As the federal government works to resettle Afghans who fled the Taliban, New Hampshire officials should ask Washington to send…
by Andrew Cline | September 21, 2021 Read More
WHITLEY: Why Are NH Pols Attacking the Chemicals Hospitals Use to Save Lives?
A human being’s emotion is like an elephant, while our reason is like a little rider on its back, according…
by Jared Whitley | September 21, 2021 Read More
Sununu: NH Dems’ ‘Poked the Bear’ With Attacks, May Push Him Into Senate Race
A clearly fired-up Gov. Chris Sununu unloaded on his state's all-Democrat congressional delegation over what he called a "baseless attack"…
by Michael Graham | September 21, 2021 Read More
CARPENTER: The Right Way to Achieve Election Integrity
If the 2020 election proved anything, it’s that our system worked. The Department of Homeland Security called the 2020 election…
by Amanda Carpenter | September 20, 2021 Read More
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Why Is NH’s Federal Delegation Holding Pressers on Executive Council Votes And Not Their Own?
"The markets are sliding; the French are furious; an unprecedented wave of mostly Haitian immigrants is at the southern border;…
by Michael Graham | September 20, 2021 Read More
Top NH House Finance Republican: I Don’t Trust DHHS on COVID Vax
Sparks flew at Friday's meeting of the state's Fiscal Committee when House Finance Chair Ken Weyler (R-Kingston) challenged Health Commissioner…
by Michael Graham | September 19, 2021 Read More
BROUGHEL: Two Ways New Hampshire Can Have Very, Very Good State Regulations
Have you ever heard the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about the little girl who had a little curl, right…
by James Broughel | September 19, 2021 Read More
Sununu’s AG Joins National Effort to Block Biden’s Vax Mandate
New Hampshire's John M. Formella is one of 24 state attorneys general threatening legal action if the Biden Administration does…
by Michael Graham | September 17, 2021 Read More
POINT: Congress Must Make Constitution’s Promise a Reality
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see COUNTERPOINT: Fix the Political System; Don’t Tamper With the Constitution. Constitution Day honors…
by Karen Hobert Flynn | September 17, 2021 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: On Constitution Day, Fix the Political System; Not the Constitution
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see POINT: Congress Must Make Constitution’s Promise a Reality. In the period leading up…
by Gary Schmitt | September 17, 2021 Read More
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Hassan Backs Biden Vax Mandate: We Do It To Children And The Military
A day after Gov. Chris Sununu called her out for remaining silent on President Joe Biden's proposed national vaccine mandate,…
by Michael Graham | September 16, 2021 Read More
‘Home Grown Fighter’ Leavitt Formally Launches Congressional Bid
Former Trump White House staffer and Atkinson, N.H. native Karoline Leavitt formally launched her campaign for Congress Wednesday night, touting…
by Michael Graham | September 15, 2021 Read More
NH Executive Council Votes Down Planned Parenthood Funding
Going against New Hampshire’s Health and Humans Services Commissioner, the New Hampshire Attorney General, and their fellow Republican Gov. Chris…
by Damien Fisher | September 15, 2021 Read More
Sununu Slams Biden’s ‘Dangerous’ Vax Mandate
Gov. Chris Sununu said Wednesday he is exploring legal ways to push back on President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate,…
by Damien Fisher | September 15, 2021 Read More
In Their Own Words: Anti-Vax-Mandate Protesters Speak Out at Statehouse Rally
A crowd of around 500 people gathered at the New Hampshire Statehouse Tuesday and commandeered the Republican Party's press conference…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2021 Read More
Huff Brown Makes Campaign Debut at ‘Stop the Spend’ Event in Exeter
Gail Huff Brown, the one-time Boston television news anchor and wife of former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown, made her…
by Damien Fisher | September 14, 2021 Read More
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NHGOP Presser Overtaken By Vax Mandate Opponents in Wild Statehouse Rally
What was billed as a Republican press conference attacking President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate rapidly devolved into a raucous political…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2021 Read More
NH AFL-CIO Prez: PRO Act, H.R. 1 ‘Supersede Individual Rights’ — And That’s a Good Thing
In a fiery speech at a rally for the "We The People" Act, New Hampshire AFL-CIO President Glenn Brackett declared…
by Michael Graham | September 13, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH Advocates for HR1 Hold A “NO-Press” Conference in Manchester
New Hampshire progressives gathered in Manchester Monday to advocate for an expanded federal election law at a "press conference" that…
by Michael Graham | September 13, 2021 Read More
Keene Jan. 6 Suspect Opts for Plea Agreement
The Keene man who posted selfies from the United States Capitol Building during the Jan. 6 riots will enter into…
by Damien Fisher | September 13, 2021 Read More
NHGOP On Offense Over Biden’s Vax Mandate
If President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate is smart New Hampshire politics, you can't tell it from watching Granite State Democrats.…
by Michael Graham | September 12, 2021 Read More
EDWARDS: 20 Years After 9/11, We Have Learned Nothing
In our commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on our nation, a New Hampshire state House colleague…
by Jess Edwards | September 12, 2021 Read More
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ARNOLD: Turning the Tide of the Opioid Crisis in New Hampshire
The recent news that America experienced a record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020, unfortunately, did not come as much…
by Stephen Arnold | September 12, 2021 Read More
Sununu, NHGOP Speak Out Against Biden’s Vax Mandate, NHDems Silent
"Forcing people to choose between their jobs and livelihood or the vaccine is not an appropriate way to increase vaccine…
by Michael Graham | September 10, 2021 Read More
Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning? 20 Years Later
This is the 20th anniversary of 9-11-2001. It is a day when the tapestry of emotions, previously woven on that…
by Andrew Renzullo | September 10, 2021 Read More
Huff Posts: Sen. Brown’s Wife Files First CD Paperwork, Says She’s ‘More Conservative” Than Scott
Gail Huff Brown, a veteran Boston TV broadcaster and wife of former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown, has filed documents…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2021 Read More
NH Unions Silent in Face of Biden Vax Mandate for Federal Workers, Contractors
As President Joe Biden threatens millions of federal workers and contractors with firing if they refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, New…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2021 Read More
NH Sen. Rosenwald Joins Ivermectin ‘Fake News’ Push
State Sen. Cindy Rosenwald took to social media to spread a now-debunked trope about ivermectin, one often used to demean…
by Damien Fisher | September 09, 2021 Read More
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Biden Dumps Hassan-Backed ATF Pick After Allegations of Racism, Anti-Gun Extremism
President Joe Biden has withdrawn his nomination of controversial anti-gun activist David Chipman to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2021 Read More
Mowers Makes It Official, Enters First District GOP Primary
The district lines haven't even been drawn yet, but 2020 GOP nominee Matt Mowers has already entered the 2022 First…
by Michael Graham | September 08, 2021 Read More
BRETT: Congress Must Pass Infrastructure Bill To Drive Recovery and Growth
With billions of dollars of federal relief authorized over the past 18 months, and more and more Americans receiving vaccinations…
by James T. Brett | September 08, 2021 Read More
Despite Controversies, FPU Picks Volinsky As First ‘Civic Scholar-in-Residence’
Franklin Pierce University has named its first-ever "Civic Scholar-In-Residence," not a surprise given the divisiveness that's overtaken America's civil discourse.…
by Michael Graham | September 07, 2021 Read More
PEARL: Hassan, Washington Should Follow NH’s Fiscal Lead
Crisis after crisis and still the American economy keeps coming back, led regionally by the Granite State of New Hampshire.…
by Howard Pearl | September 07, 2021 Read More
NH Dems Surprise Victory in Bedford — Special Election Fluke or 2022 Omen?
New Hampshire Democrats scored a much-needed upset win in the one-time GOP stronghold of Bedford, flipping a state House seat…
by Michael Graham | September 07, 2021 Read More
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Will Bedford Voters Return to Republican Roots in Tuesday’s Election?
Voters in Bedford, a typically strong Republican town, chose Joe Biden for President in 2020, along with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen…
by Michael Graham | September 06, 2021 Read More
NH Dems Talk Texas Abortion Stance, Avoid Questions About Their Own
In all the excitement over Gov. Chris Sununu's hospitalization Friday, another newsworthy event went largely overlooked: State Sen. Donna Soucy…
by Michael Graham | September 06, 2021 Read More
ANG: ‘Woke’ Shaheen, Dems Want to Draft America’s Daughters
The House Armed Service Committee voted last Wednesday to force women to register for the military draft. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan…
by Marc Ang | September 06, 2021 Read More
As NH Businesses Beg for Workers, Progressive Group Sues to Keep Fed Unemployment Bonuses Flowing
There's lots of good news for the New Hampshire labor force this Labor Day. So why is a progressive group…
by Damien Fisher | September 05, 2021 Read More
POINT: American Labor’s Future May Depend on Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see COUNTERPOINT: Labor Day 2021 — ‘Help Wanted.’ Labor Day is a good time…
by Mark Weisbrot | September 05, 2021 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: Labor Day 2021 — ‘Help Wanted’
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see POINT: American Labor’s Future May Depend on Monetary and Fiscal Policy. We’ve all…
by Rachel Greszler | September 05, 2021 Read More
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UPDATE: NH Gov. Chris Sununu Hospitalized for Bleeding Ulcer
The source of Gov. Chris Sununu's recent illness has been uncovered: a bleeding ulcer. “Tests have confirmed that a bleeding…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2021 Read More
NH Falls From Top 10 in Vax Rate, Dems Blame Sununu. Are They Right?
In the early days of the COVID-19 vaccine, New Hampshire had bragging rights at or near the top of the…
by Damien Fisher | September 02, 2021 Read More
Reeling After Afghanistan, Dems Seize Upon Abortion Issue Lifeline
On August 15, University of New Hampshire political science professor Dante Scala told NHJournal said “This has been the worst…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2021 Read More
NHDems Label GOP the ‘Taliban,’ Republicans Push Back
Politics ain't beanbag, as the late Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill used to say. But the New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2021 Read More
Democrats Claim to Care About Poor People — Unless They’re Smokers.
The Tobacco Tax Equity Act (S. 1314 and H.R. 2786) that has been introduced in Congress would increase the federal excise taxes…
by Lindsey Stroud | September 01, 2021 Read More
CARSON: Veterans, We’re Ready to Help. Please Let Us.
This past week, I read an important article in New Hampshire Journal penned by a fellow state legislator and fellow…
by Sen. Sharon Carson | September 01, 2021 Read More
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NH Biz Owner Says PRO Act Endangers Her Family-Owned Company
Ralph Noveletsky had had enough from unions. It was the 1970s and the founder and owner of Novel Iron Works,…
by Damien Fisher | August 31, 2021 Read More
Biden Says Afghanistan Mission ‘Extraordinary Success.’ Granite Staters Don’t Agree.
President Joe Biden looked into the camera Tuesday and told America to embrace the "extraordinary success of this mission" to…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2021 Read More
RALI NH Celebrates Three Years, 117 Tons of Prescription Drug Collections
The Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative of New Hampshire (RALI NH), a statewide coalition of community organizations on the frontlines of…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2021 Read More
O’KEEFE: Lyndon Baines Biden
The chaos, confusion, and embarrassment that is unfolding in our withdrawal from Afghanistan are starkly reminiscent of President Lyndon Baines…
by William O'Keefe | August 31, 2021 Read More
Not Scott? News of Gail Huff Brown’s Potential CD-1 Bid Rocks Race
"You mean Scott, right?" That was the reaction of one New Hampshire Republican when asked about the news, first reported…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2021 Read More
NH Vet Trying to Help Afghan Interpreter Get Family to Safety
Fraidoon Akhtari has been trying for weeks to get his mother, father, brother and sister out of Afghanistan, and now…
by Damien Fisher | August 30, 2021 Read More
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Pompeo, DeVos Head to NH to Promote School Choice
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to New Hampshire to help launch the National Campaign for Parental School…
by Damien Fisher | August 30, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Pompeo on Afghanistan: “We’re Watching American Weakness”
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to NHJournal about his upcoming visit to promote school choice and parental empowerment,…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2021 Read More
Pappas Pushes Federal Law Forcing States to Allow Out-of-State Student Voting
New Hampshire-style voting rules for college students could become the new national standard thanks to a proposal from Rep. Chris…
by Damien Fisher | August 29, 2021 Read More
EDWARDS: Veterans Angry As Biden Abandons Our Afghan Allies
Can't sleep. Hypervigilance. Adrenalin. I have a repeating loop of events I experienced replaying in my head from being at…
by Jess Edwards | August 27, 2021 Read More
KING: The Three Exports from Afghanistan That Are Coming: Heroin, People and Terrorism
The end of an empire isn't pretty. Or as Neil Sedaka sang, “Breaking up is hard to do.” The terrible…
by Llewellyn King | August 27, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Anger, Heartbreak Over Afghanistan Will Cost Democrats in NH
"You're f--- kidding me." That was the reaction of a Republican in Bedford, N.H. learning for the first time of…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2021 Read More
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STEPMAN: On This Equality Day, Consider What Equality Between Men and Women Actually Means
The 19th Amendment is about to celebrate its 101st birthday, but a push from some activist groups to ratify the…
by Inez Stepman | August 26, 2021 Read More
Pappas: Biden to Blame for Afghanistan Fiasco
New Hampshire Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas has joined the growing chorus of Democrats openly critical of President Joe Biden's handling…
by Michael Graham | August 25, 2021 Read More
Biden’s Russian Sanctions Hurt New Hampshire Shooters
Sport shooters and hunters have seen ammunition prices skyrocket over the last year, and it’s about to get worse thanks…
by Damien Fisher | August 25, 2021 Read More
Speaker Packard Rejects NH House Dems’ Mask Mandate Demand
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) has rejected Democrats' demands for a mask mandate to cover members…
by Michael Graham | August 25, 2021 Read More
‘Pappas Is Doomed:’ GOP Targets NHDem Over Vote For $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan
Rep. Chris Pappas' decision to back a $3.5 trillion social program spending plan had political activists cheering from D.C. to…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2021 Read More
GOP Congressional Candidate Calls BLM a ‘Marxist Terrorist Organization’
Congressional hopeful Karoline Leavitt questioned why SAU 16 would have a board member of the Black Lives Matter organization as…
by Damien Fisher | August 24, 2021 Read More
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MANUSE: N.H. Legislature’s Inaction Allows Tyranny to Flourish
Government bureaucrats and errant leaders around the world have decided to go to war with the people they are supposed…
by Andrew J. Manuse | August 24, 2021 Read More
EXCLUSIVE POLL: NHGOP Voters Love Trump, Hate CRT, Want Secure Border
In a New Hampshire Journal poll released Monday, Granite State Republican primary voters were clear on three things: They love…
by Michael Graham | August 23, 2021 Read More
Cybercrooks Take $2.3 Million from Town of Peterborough
Peterborough officials disclosed Monday the town lost $2.3 million in public money to cybercriminals, and that money may be lost…
by Damien Fisher | August 23, 2021 Read More
WILLIAMS: ‘Hurricane Biden’ Hits N.H. Nursing Home Workers With Unfair Mandate
Words cannot do justice to the valor of nursing home workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And in New Hampshire, they…
by Brendan Williams | August 23, 2021 Read More
BLASEK: Don’t Let Lawmakers Shrug Off Their Duty To Protect
Over the past several weeks, grassroots activists have called on the Legislature to meet in special session to thwart mandates…
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When the Army Took Back the Medal of Honor
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Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Unwilling To Serve in Military, Refusing To Serve Today
During a stop in Manchester, N.H., Florida Sen. Rick Scott unloaded on President Joe Biden over his handling of America's…
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PODCAST: Sen. Rick Scott Says Time for 25th Amendment for ‘No Show’ Biden
Senator Rick Scott was in New Hampshire on Saturday (8/21) to talk about President Joe Biden's economic policy (and make…
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Report from Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from Inside the Taliban Takeover
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, AFGHANISTAN -- Past midnight last Friday, I sat at an eerily quiet Afghan military base on the edges of…
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NORQUIST: Democrats Want To Turn IRS Into a Welfare Agency
As part of their plan to dramatically expand the cost and scope of the welfare state, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats want to…
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Biden Spending Plan Violates Pledge Not To Tax Middle Class, Experts Say
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NHDems Avoid Criticizing Biden As Outrage Over Botched Evacuation Grows
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LUCAS: Brave American Soldiers, Misguided Mission, Disastrous Withdrawal
As the Afghanistan War finally comes to its end many Americans are looking back over the past 20 years and…
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LAW: Don’t Let Rail Merger Opportunity Pass Us By
After five generations in the logistics business, I’d like to think my family understands just how much hard work and…
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Hassan Hearts New York: Collects More Campaign Cash From Empire State Than NH
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PODCAST: Trump’s Pick for Afghan Ambassador Praises Biden’s Pull Out Policy
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc bashes President Biden's "incompetence" in handling…
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Bolduc Bashes Biden on Afghanistan, Backs US-Taliban Team-Up
As a retired Army general who served ten tours in Afghanistan, it's not surprising that Don Bolduc thinks America's botched…
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As Situation Deteriorates, Sununu Asks Biden State Dept for Status Report on Granite Staters in Afghanistan
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‘It Didn’t Have To Be This Way:” Kelly Ayotte Calls Out Biden’s Afghanistan Fiasco
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OPINION: Biden Stops the Buck, But Passes the Blame
During a White House speech amid the Afghanistan evacuation fiasco, President Joe Biden looked into the camera with a cold,…
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Local Afghanistan Vet Dismayed by Kabul Collapse
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HANLEY: The Future of Environmental Conservation in New Hampshire
Environmental conservation efforts are crucial for the longevity of New Hampshire’s farms and forests, as well as for the people…
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McGINLEY: Even In ‘Progressive’ Europe, N.H. Dems’ Abortion Policy Is Extreme
In New Hampshire, you can’t escape from a steady drumbeat of righteous anger - and not a little hysteria -…
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Shaheen’s Outspoken Criticism of Biden’s Afghan Policy Sets Her Apart
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PODCAST: Eviction Evasion, and a Terrible “Tobacco Equity” Tax
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast we jump straight into the public policy pool. Ulrick Boesen of…
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Dems’ $3.5T Spending Plan May Include ‘Tobacco Equity’ Tax Hike
Progressive plans for a massive $3.5 trillion spending bill appear to be heading for a collision with President Joe Biden’s…
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McDANIEL: Republican Leadership Delivers for New Hampshire
Republican governors like Gov. Chris Sununu are leading the way as America turns the corner and rebuilds after the economic…
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Fisher House Opens ‘Home Away From Home’ For Vets in Maine
The Fisher House Foundation dedicated its 86th 'home away from home' for America's veterans receiving medical care in Augusta, Maine…
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NH Dems Double Down on Opposition to ‘Live Free or Die’ Motto
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Sununu: NH Doesn’t Need Moratorium on Evictions
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NH Dems and Sununu Agree: Cuomo Should Go
In a rare display of unity, all five of New Hampshire's top officeholders -- and the President of the United…
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NH Dems Tout Child Credit ‘Tax Cut’ — But Is It?
On July 15, millions of moms and dads across New Hampshire found cash in their bank accounts thanks to the…
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Tuckaway Tavern Receipt a Joke Democrats Don’t Get
A receipt showing a customer at Tuckaway Tavern telling the bartender to “get a real job” in the tip line…
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COMMENTARY: Mask, Vax Mandate Supporters Don’t Have Math On Their Side
The COVID wars are coming back to New Hampshire politics. Gov. Chris Sununu says he's not returning to the days…
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POINT: Ben & Jerry’s Boycott Maligns the Jewish Nation and Twists History
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COUNTERPOINT: Ben & Jerry’s Is Carrying On a Proud Tradition of Boycotts for Human Rights
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Sununu Vetoes Early Primary, NH Incumbents Cheer
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Progressives Tout Poll Saying NH is Pro Tax, But NHDems Are Dubious
New Hampshire progressives are touting results from progressive pollsters showing voters support higher taxes on both businesses and individuals. Are…
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Biden’s ATF Pick Faces Allegations of Racism. Will Hassan, Shaheen Stick?
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NH Dems Condemn Sununu’s COVID Stance, Back Mandatory Vaccines
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Will NH Dems Still Fight for FITN Primary?
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Rep. Lynne Ober Loses Vice Chair Position Over Budget ‘Stunt,’ Resigns
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Ayotte: Where Is Hassan On Border?
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A Tale of Two States: NH, PA Reflect Divide on Fed Unemployment Cash
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That is not just the beginning of Dicken's…
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Hassan Fundraises Off Bad Polling, Leaves Sununu’s Name Off Appeal
Hey, it beats "Opponent To Be Named Later." Hours after the latest UNH poll showing GOP Gov. Chris Sununu with…
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ANALYSIS: State Guidelines for New Anti-Discrimination Law Undermine Critics’ Claims
When Gov. Chris Sununu signed the state budget with its new anti-discrimination language, the ACLU-NH lead a mass resignation from the…
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The 2024 Jockeying in New Hampshire Is Well Underway; UNH Poll Shows DeSantis Strong
While most political observers are focusing on the 2022 midterm elections that could flip control of Congress, others are looking…
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National “Save Our Paychecks” Tour Will Stop in NH. Will Sununu Be There?
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DESHAIES: I Went to Cuba. And Cubans Want Freedom.
I went on an educational trip to Cuba through my now alma mater, Saint Anselm College, last year. We toured…
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Hassan Backs Biden’s ATF Pick Despite His Gun Ban Support
President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has such an aggressive record on gun…
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NH Dems Endorse Texas Legislative ‘Bugout’ To Block Voting Laws
New Hampshire Democrats on Friday endorsed their Texas counterparts' decision to flee the state to prevent a vote on new…
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Podcast: Sen. Cotton Calls CRT ‘Anti-American Nonsense’
In this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) talks about his visits to the Granite…
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Cotton to Sununu: ‘Pray Hard,’ Then Run for Senate
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FLOWERS: Biden’s ‘Jim Crow’ Insults Fly in Face of Facts
I don’t have a clear memory of when my father went down to Mississippi in 1967. I was 5 years…
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Hassan Sits on Homeland Security Committee, Silent on Border Crisis
U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) is upset. As a member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, he's…
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LUCAS: The 5 Pillars of Patriotism
As Americans, we are an optimistic and generous people. We are compassionate, kind and committed to helping every individual in…
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Did Joe Biden Just Call New Hampshire A ‘Jim Crow’ State?
In a Philadelphia speech Tuesday, President Joe Biden railed against new election laws in Republican-controlled states, labeling them “Jim Crow"…
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A Cuban Asylum Seeker in NH Speaks Out: ‘Abajo la Dictadura de Cuba!’
Yanovy Hondares is an asylum seeker from Cienfuegos, Cuba now living in Pembroke, N.H. As protests against the Communist regime…
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TURCOTTE: GOP Tax Cut Will Help All Granite Staters
Judging by the reaction of New Hampshire’s left, the recently passed business tax deductions and Interest and Dividends (I&D) tax…
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NH’s Only Elected Cuban-American Says U.S. Should Oppose, Not Embrace, Communist Regime
Images of Cuban protesters shouting "Libertad!" in defiance of the Communist regime have been ringing through Cuban streets the past…
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Sununu: No Plans to Participate in Biden’s Door-to-Door Vaccine Push
Joe Biden may be planning to roll out a door-to-door vaccine initiative but New Hampshire has no plans to participate,…
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COMMENTARY: Yes, New Hampshire, There Is A CRT Problem
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SULLIVAN: Mayor Craig’s Spending Plan Mishandles Taxpayer Money
At last week’s Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Mayor Joyce Craig presented her plan for spending $43 million…
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Sen. Morse Slams Door on Biden Vax Outreach Proposal
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‘Raise the Wage!’ Hassan Rep Jeered By Progressive Crowd at NHIOP Event
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Sununu Admin. Spars With Feds Over Unemployment Numbers
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PodQuotes! The Week of July 8, 2021
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GOP to Dems Demanding End to Partisan Gerrymandering: You Go First
New Hampshire Democrats are demanding a nonpartisan redistricting commission. All four Democrats in the state's federal delegation voted for the…
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Sununu Touts ‘Too Good to Be True’ State Budget, Backs Late-Term Abortion Ban
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PODCAST: NHJournal Goes One-on-One With Gov. Chris Sununu
Abortion policy? Critical Race Theory? Education Freedom Accounts? A potential U.S. Senate run against Democrat Maggie Hassan? Gov. Chris Sununu…
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COMMENTARY: When It Comes to the 4th, Dems May Want to Plead the 5th
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New Study Gives Manchester High Marks, but Craig’s Opponents Push Back
A new study from WalletHub has found Nashua is in the top five and Manchester the top 15 for 2021’s…
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A ‘Holy Cow!’ History 4th of July Quiz!
For 245 years now, Americans have had a red, white, and blue time celebrating the Fourth of July. We all…
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NH Supreme Court Strikes Down SB 3 Voter Law
In a unanimous decision Friday morning, the New Hampshire Supreme Court struck down a 2017 voter registration law as unconstitutional. …
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NHJournal Asks: Who Is Your ‘Favorite Founder’ This Fourth of July?
As the Granite State prepares to celebrate Independence Day, we asked New Hampshire political leaders from across the political spectrum…
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SCOTUS Ruling on AZ Law Bolsters NHGOP ‘Ballot Security’ Efforts
Arizona may be 2,000 miles from New Hampshire, but the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Grand Canyon state's election…
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Point: Our Endangered Constitutional System
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Counterpoint: Protecting Our Freedoms Through the For the People Act
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FOLSOM: I Sponsored the Fetal Life Protection Act. Stop Lying About What’s in It.
New Hampshire lawmakers passed the Fetal Life Protection Act last week. The law prohibits abortion at or after 24 weeks,…
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CLINE: The Unvaccinated Account for 98% of N.H. COVID Deaths Since Feb. 1, State Data Show
This article originally appeared on the Josiah Barlett Center website. Since the beginning of February, unvaccinated individuals have accounted for…
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PODCAST: Tax Guru Bill Ardinger on How NH Can Still Fight Mass. Tax Scam
In this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Granite State tax guru Bill Ardinger explains the U.S. Supreme Court's…
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ACLU-NH Leads Diversity Council Walkout Over Anti-Discrimination Law
On Tuesday, 10 of the 17 members of the Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion submitted their resignation in…
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ISAACSON: SCOTUS Decision Left Door Open For Taxpayer Challenge
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Polls Show Voters With Sununu on Ending Fed Unemployment Bonus Checks
Two new polls show voters in New Hampshire and across the nation support the decision by Republican governors like Chris…
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SCOTUS Sticks It to NH Commuters, Won’t Hear Case Challenging MA Tax Scheme
At the request of the Biden administration, the U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday morning it would not take up New…
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Despite Denials, Laconia School System Promotes Critical Race Theory
In May, Laconia School Superindent Steve Tucker denied his schools were using either Critical Race Theory (CRT) or the curriculum…
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With New Budget Signed, NH Joins National Fight Against CRT
Opponents of the anti-discrimination language in the state budget Gov. Chris Sununu signed Friday are wrong when they use the…
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EDITORIAL: GOP Budget Win Shows Value of Progress vs. Progressives
If there's a voter in New Hampshire who likes higher taxes, hates White people, and supports abortion on demand until…
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NH Legislature Passes ‘Transformational’ $13.5 Billion State Budget
At a packed Bedford Sportsplex, the New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday passed HB 1 and HB 2, the…
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NH ACLU Calls Anti-Discrimination Bill ‘Crazy Pants Town,’ Falsely Claims It Restricts Teaching History
During a town hall hosted by the New Hampshire American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU-NH) Tuesday, speakers called legislation attempting to…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 23, 2021 Read More
CLINE: How the State Budget Enhances the Legislature’s Emergency Powers
This article originally appeared at the Josiah Bartlett Center website. The final House-Senate compromise added to this year’s state…
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TEXT: The Language of the So-Called ‘Divisive Concepts’ Legislation in HB2
While there has been a great deal of debate about legislative attempts to prevent the use of Critical Race Theory…
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New Deal Between Sununu, Legislature on Exec Power Could Push Budget Over Top
Legislative leaders and Gov. Chris Sununu have reached an agreement on additional reforms to emergency executive order powers, NHJournal has…
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O’BRIEN: Two Transformative Budgets
Every so often – perhaps every ten years or so – a state budget comes along for New Hampshire that…
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‘We Need More Republicans:’ GOP House Leaders Working to Build Budget Majority
Speaker of the House Sherman Packard says it's "the most conservative budget we've produced in the past 50 years." Members…
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NH Dem Legislators Urge Schumer, Senate to Override State Election Laws
On the eve of the U.S. Senate's vote to impose new federal mandates on state elections, some of the local…
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PODCAST: Speaker Packard, Leader Osborne Talk ‘Most Conservative Budget in 50 Years’
On this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, New Hampshire Speaker of the House Sherman Packard (R-Londonderry) and Majority Leader…
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AVARD: Slamming the Brakes on State Spending
In 1993, the voters of the city of Nashua adopted a spending cap. If any Nashua residents are surprised to…
by Kevin Avard | June 22, 2021 Read More
MANUSE: For Liberty Activists, Senate Budget Deal = ‘No Deal’
I think it's a bit naive to think that once Pandora's box has been opened and we've seen a governor…
by Andrew J. Manuse | June 22, 2021 Read More
Pappas Votes for ‘Per Mile’ Fee, Shifts Money From Roads to Transit in $547 Billion Infrastructure Bill
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas joined his fellow Democrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee -- plus two Republicans…
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Schumer Puts Hassan In Hot Water By Forcing Vote on Fed Election Law
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FELTES: Setting the Record Straight on the State Budget
Legislators, advocates, and citizens all deserve an honest presentation of the state budget. A lot of unvetted language was added…
by Dan Feltes | June 21, 2021 Read More
HUYETT: If Republicans Destroy the Budget, Sununu Will Look to the Democrats
On Thursday, New Hampshire legislators will vote on a state budget that contains many victories for conservatives on both cultural…
by Ian Huyett | June 20, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Jeb Bradley on the Republicans’ ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Budget
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, state Sen. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) talks about the state budget Republicans…
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ANALYSIS: NH Democrats and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Budget Battle
The fate of the state budget is still in the hands of a few disgruntled Republican House members, so it's…
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Sununu Pushes Back On Abortion Issue in Final, Fiery COVID Presser
In his final regularly scheduled coronavirus press conference, Gov. Chris Sununu bristled over repeated questions about the late-term abortion ban…
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HEATH: Why Do Some NH Dems Oppose ‘Live Free Or Die’?
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‘We Delivered:’ GOP’s Morse Happy With Budget Deal
Few people in New Hampshire politics had as much at risk in this year's high-wire state budget process as Senate…
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House Freedom Caucus to Leadership: ‘This Budget is D.O.A.’
[This story has been updated with comments from House Majority Leader Rep. Jason Osborne (R-Auburn.) You can't say you weren't…
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POLL: Hassan Underwater as Potential Sununu Challenge Looms
If Gov. Chris Sununu were looking for a sign he should seriously consider entering the 2022 U.S. Senate race against…
by Michael Graham | June 16, 2021 Read More
NH Dems Honor Woman Who Attacked A Domestic Assault Victim
New Hampshire Democrats have given one of their highest honors to a woman who attacked the victim of a domestic…
by Michael Graham | June 16, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Are NH Dems Trying To Lose in 2022?
Whether it's "Profiles in Courage" or political malfeasance, New Hampshire Democrats aren't backing down from unpopular, and sometimes extremist, positions…
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NH Jobless Rate Drops Below Pre-Pandemic Numbers
New Hampshire has passed another milestone in its rapid economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. A new jobs report from…
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Committee of Conference Reaches Deals on Abortion Ban, EFAs — But Postpones Others
Monday was the first day of the New Hampshire General Court’s “Committee of Conference” session, a breakneck joint session where…
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He Thought Kuster Was a State Rep, But Capitol Hill Rioter Says He’s Running Against Her Anyway
Supporters of U.S Rep. Annie Kuster were no doubt surprised to learn she was facing a challenge for her Second…
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Dem Rep Suggests NH Motto May Cause Teen Suicide as House Dems Reject ‘Live Free or Die’ Displays
New Hampshire's iconic 'Live Free or Die' motto is something Granite State Democrats can live without -- in public schools,…
by Michael Graham | June 14, 2021 Read More
Kuster, Pappas Want to Bring California-Style Bullet Train Project to New England
New Hampshire U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas are backing a $105 billion high-speed rail project for New England,…
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DESHAIES: New Hampshire Can’t Wait for Housing Solutions
New Hampshire has a massive housing shortage. Andrew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy reported that “in…
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AIELLO: Highway to Nowhere: Pappas-Backed Bill Is a Wasteful, Partisan Mess
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure just approved a half-a-trillion dollar infrastructure bill which represents the opening salvo by Democrats…
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NH Political Pros Predict: Sununu Will Make Senate Run in 2022
"Will he or won't he?" It's the starting point of every conversation about New Hampshire politics. Will popular incumbent Gov.…
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Sununu Defends Local Control Despite ‘Unbelievable’ Incidents in Exeter, Londonderry
"Unbelievable." That's how Gov. Chris Sununu described reports of incidents at schools in Londonderry and Exeter on Thursday, expressing his…
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PODCAST: Ambassador John Bolton: Trump’s Grip on NHGOP Is Slipping
On this (Drew-Cline-free) edition of the podcast, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton talks about a new poll of NH…
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New Hampshire’s COVID-19 Emergency is Over
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House Republican Alliance: Senate’s Family Leave Insurance Scheme May Endanger Budget
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Shaheen’s Backing Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. But Where’s Hassan?
On Wednesday a bipartisan group of U.S. senators offered a $900 billion proposal to fund a massive infrastructure spending plan…
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LUCAS: Republican Ideas Are Popular in New Hampshire
Despite what you hear from our friends in the mainstream media, the ideas being promoted, pushed, and passed by Republicans…
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OLCZAK: Advancing Toward a Future Without Cigarettes
I like to imagine that solving a complex problem is like undertaking a journey in uncharted waters. You may not…
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New Report Ranks NH Number One in Job Opportunities
The good news about New Hampshire's post-COVID economy continues to roll in as the state bounces back quickly during its…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 09, 2021 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Former Trump Staffer ‘Seriously Considering’ Entering NH-01 Primary
Sources tell NHJournal that former Trump White House staffer and Atkinson, N.H. native Karoline Leavitt is seriously considering a run…
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Shaheen Quiet on Her Party’s Push To Take Away FITN Primary
If New Hampshire loses its First in the Nation primary, Republicans want Granite Staters to know it's not their fault.…
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PODCAST: Government, Journalists and Joe Biden — Three Things That Aren’t Polling Well in NH
A new Josiah Bartlett Center poll (conducted by the St. Anselm College polling center) found that New Hampshire voters have…
by NewsNHJ | June 07, 2021 Read More
Complaint: Local Planned Parenthood Ripped Off PPP Funds
New Hampshire’s Right to Life, an anti-abortion organization, filed a complaint Monday demanding that the federal Small Business Administration take…
by Damien Fisher | June 07, 2021 Read More
POLL: Despite Good News on COVID, Economy, Biden’s NH Numbers Are Down
Just months after handily defeating an incumbent president in New Hampshire and entering the White House with solid polling numbers,…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 07, 2021 Read More
POINT: Why We Must Preserve Our Freedom to Vote With HR 1
Editor's Note: For another view, see Counterpoint: The 'For The People' Act Is Too Extreme. Although we’ve made significant…
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COUNTERPOINT: The ‘For The People’ Act Is Too Extreme
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Manchester Touts Diversity Training, but Won’t Release Details to Public
MANCHESTER — Mayor Joyce Craig says she has enacted diversity training for city workers, but her office won’t share specifics…
by Damien Fisher | June 06, 2021 Read More
State Rep. Marsh Resigns Committee Post, Expected to Leave GOP
Multiple sources have confirmed to NHJournal that GOP state Rep. William Marsh (R-Wolfeboro) has resigned from the House Health, Human…
by Michael Graham | June 05, 2021 Read More
Right to Work Flounders In NH House
A Republican Right to Work bill in the state of New Hampshire failed in a 199-175 vote Wednesday afternoon. Every…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 03, 2021 Read More
Pence Uses NH Speech to Urge Party Unity, Move Past January 6 Divide
In what many political observers are calling the first overt campaign event of the 2024 presidential election, former Vice President…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2021 Read More
Sununu Says He’ll Sign Budget With 24-Week Abortion Ban, Democrats Pounce
Gov. Chris Sununu came under fire from pro-abortion activists after saying he'd be willing to sign a state budget that…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2021 Read More
Pence Heads Back To New Hampshire, Sparks Flurry of 2024 Speculation
Former Vice President Mike Pence is coming to the First in the Nation Primary state Thursday night for the first…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 02, 2021 Read More
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NHDems Have Fundraising Advantage, But NHGOP Says They Have The Momentum
New Hampshire GOP committees reported strong fundraising numbers on Thursday, though the state party's fundraising continues to trail their Democratic…
by Michael Graham | June 02, 2021 Read More
MIX: Forced Unionism in New Hampshire
A Right to Work law is simple: It means no worker can be forced to join a union or pay…
by NHJOpinion | June 02, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Inside the New NH Poll Showing Huge Support for Voter ID, Right to Work
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center rolls through the numbers…
by NHJOpinion | June 02, 2021 Read More
Right to Work Has Momentum as It Heads to NH House Floor
No state in the left-leaning, union-friendly Northeast is currently a 'right to work' state. New Hampshire Republicans may be about…
by Andrew Mahaleris | June 01, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: In NH Media, ‘Controversial’ Is A Euphemism for ‘Popular’
At NHPR, it's "a controversial right to work bill" At the leftwing news outlet InDepthNH, the headline reads: "House Panel…
by Michael Graham | June 01, 2021 Read More
REAP: Right to Work is Right for New Hampshire
With a vote on Right to Work legislation on the calendar this week, New Hampshire House members have a remarkable…
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Biden Administration Argues That States Can Tax Non-Resident Telecommuters
This article originally appeared at the Josiah Bartlett Center website. Siding with Massachusetts in a lawsuit brought by New…
by Andrew Cline | May 31, 2021 Read More
Health Experts: Vaping, E-Cigs Play Key Role in Fight to Stop Smoking
Cigarette use in the United States is at its lowest point in years, and the CDC says that the Northeast…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 31, 2021 Read More
Hassan Campaign Quotes Hannity In 2022 Fundaising Appeal
New Hampshire Democrats had to be surprised when they opened an email from Sen. Maggie Hassan's campaign quoting conservative Fox…
by Michael Graham | May 28, 2021 Read More
House Freedom Caucus Warns of Budget ‘Disaster,’ Sets Markers for Conference
After the New Hampshire Senate finished its grueling day of voting to meet budget process deadlines, the House Freedom Caucus…
by Michael Graham | May 27, 2021 Read More
NH Republicans Embrace Regulation Over Free Markets on Vaccine Passports
While New Hampshire Republicans tend to take pride in their support for free markets and private business, they're setting those…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 27, 2021 Read More
McDONOUGH: We Must Say the Names of the Heroes Who Gave All in Defense of Freedom
Every headstone in cemeteries across our nation and around the globe tells a story. The letters etched upon those stones…
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OPINION: Vaccine Passports Should be a Private Concern
After a long year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 related restrictions, life is beginning to return to normal. The Centers…
by NHJOpinion | May 27, 2021 Read More
Even After 2020 Defeats, NHDems Stick to Pro-Tax Strategy
“There’s no education in the second kick of a mule," the saying goes. Are New Hampshire Democrats about to take…
by Michael Graham | May 26, 2021 Read More
Sununu, GOP Governors Go After Biden In FOX News Town Hall
In a wide-ranging TV town hall with five other Republican governors hosted by Sean Hannity, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 26, 2021 Read More
Biden Solicitor General Asks SCOTUS To Deny NH Hearing in MA Remote Tax Case
The Biden administration's solicitor general has asked the U.S. Supreme Court not to give New Hampshire its day in court…
by Michael Graham | May 26, 2021 Read More
Does Anyone in New Hampshire Actually Work for Minimum Wage?
This article originally appeared at the Josiah Bartlett Center website. Officially, New Hampshire’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.…
by Andrew Cline | May 26, 2021 Read More
NH Democrats Embrace Abortion Extremism. Will There Be A Political Price?
When the Senate Judiciary Committee passed an amended version of HB 625, the Fetal Life Protection Act, New Hampshire Democrats…
by Michael Graham | May 25, 2021 Read More
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NORQUIST: Joe Biden is Jimmy Carter 2.0
Many expected Joe Biden’s Presidency to be the third term of Barack Obama. Certainly, Biden has peppered his administration with…
by NHJOpinion | May 25, 2021 Read More
Sununu’s COVID Approval Numbers Soar As Cases Fade
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu was the very first governor in New England to remove his state’s mask mandate and…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 25, 2021 Read More
Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Bills To Take Center Stage in NH Judiciary Hearing
State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) has a message for conservatives worried about pro-life and pro-religious liberty legislation…
by Michael Graham | May 24, 2021 Read More
GRAHAM: Congrats to Mickelson for Big Win in Game – Not Sport – of Golf
Congratulations, Phil Mickelson, on becoming golf’s oldest major winner in history by picking up the PGA Championship trophy just weeks…
by Michael Graham | May 24, 2021 Read More
Senate Committee Bucks House, Changes Primary To August
The Senate Election Law Committee on Monday unanimously voted to change New Hampshire’s state primary to August, moving it forward…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 24, 2021 Read More
COMMENTARY: Racist Graffiti Story Highlights NHDems’ Strange Silence on Anti-Semitism
What about the Jews? American politics is obsessed with identity. Every event, every tweet, every YouTube video is viewed through…
by Michael Graham | May 23, 2021 Read More
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Point: Americans’ Trust in Media Is Broken; Here’s How to Fix It
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see Counterpoint: The Path to Restoring Journalism As a Pillar of Our Democracy. Americans’ trust…
by NHJOpinion | May 23, 2021 Read More
Counterpoint: The Path to Restoring Journalism As a Pillar of Our Democracy
Editor’s note: For another viewpoint, see Point: Americans’ Trust in Media Is Broken; Here’s How to Fix It. Dorothy Butler…
by NHJOpinion | May 23, 2021 Read More
NH Number One (Again) In Jobs Report
President Joe Biden might learn a thing or two from New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. For the month of April,…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 21, 2021 Read More
Another Poll Shows NH Vax Hesitancy Steady As Many GOPers Say No To Shot
After an early drop-off, the number of Granite Staters who say they won't take the Coronavirus vaccine has remained steady…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 20, 2021 Read More
NH Dems Decline to Defend HR1 as NHGOP Attempts to Block It
If the "For the People" Act is good for New Hampshire, why won't U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas testify on its…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 19, 2021 Read More
SULLIVAN: Bail Reform Creating a Catch and Release Scenario
Just six days after being released on personal recognizance, Amuri Diole was arrested for allegedly raping a woman for two…
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Sununu Says ‘Yes’ to Back-to-Work Bonuses, ‘No’ to Vaccine Incentives. What’s the Difference?
Gov. Chris Sununu announced Tuesday the state is setting aside $10 million for taxpayer-funded bonuses to unemployed Granite Staters who…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2021 Read More
NH’s Chan Rejects CDC Science, Says Fully Vaxxed Granite Staters Still Need Masks
New Hampshire state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said Tuesday he is setting aside the CDC's guidance on masks for the…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2021 Read More
Politico Makes Pappas Poster Boy for Dems’ 2022 Troubles
New Hampshire Democrat U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas told a national magazine he would not rule out a run for governor…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 18, 2021 Read More
‘He’s Running:’ NHGOP Insiders See Sununu Edging Toward Senate Bid
"He's running." That was the word racing through NHGOP political circles Monday after a Politico article laid out the fullcourt…
by Michael Graham | May 17, 2021 Read More
NH House To Hear Arguments on Ending Qualified Immunity
In March, the House vote to pass qualified immunity reforms narrowly failed, leaving HB111 alongside a slew of other bills…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 17, 2021 Read More
RUBENS: A Constitutional Remedy for the Campaign Money Aristocracy
Conservatives are waking up to a troubling new reality: We are now being vastly outspent by a torrent of campaign…
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COMMENTARY: Do NH Democrats Have an Anti-Semitism Problem?
For months, New Hampshire Democrats have been calling out NHGOP Reps. Dawn Johnson and James Spillane over posts of anti-Semitic…
by Michael Graham | May 16, 2021 Read More
Rediscovering America: What Do You Know About Our Tax System?
“Tax Day,” the filing deadline for individual federal tax returns, is normally April 15. But it was extended this year…
by NHJOpinion | May 16, 2021 Read More
This Tax Day, Lower Rates and Simplify the Code
Even though April 15 has come and gone, Tax Day is finally here. And now, more than three years after…
by NHJOpinion | May 16, 2021 Read More
NH Small Business Owners To Biden: ‘Leave Us Alone’
On Thursday, small business owners from across New Hampshire excoriated the Biden Administration over its handling of the American economy…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 13, 2021 Read More
AFP Prez Targets Hassan During Salem Stop
The president of the fiscally conservative grassroots group Americans For Prosperity stopped in Salem Thursday night with a message for…
by Michael Graham | May 13, 2021 Read More
NH Loses Top Spot in COVID Safety Rating as Vax Rates Plunge 90 Percent
New Hampshire has lost its "First in the Nation" ranking on COVID-19 safety due to the plunging number of new…
by Michael Graham | May 13, 2021 Read More
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Bolduc Signs Open Letter Backing Trump’s Debunked Election Claims
When a group of more than 120 retired U.S. military members released a letter Monday raising questions about the legitimacy…
by Damien Fisher | May 12, 2021 Read More
NH Town Clerks Overwhelmingly Oppose H.R. 1
New Hampshire Democrats like Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen support controversial federal legislation to revamp America's election law, but…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 12, 2021 Read More
DOUGLAS: Time to Repeal Police Immunity
Public safety and law enforcement are the first functions of government. In millions of interactions between police officers and citizens…
by NHJOpinion | May 12, 2021 Read More
HOELL: Can the State Suspend Your Civil Rights, as Long as It’s in ‘Good Faith?’
N.H. Solicitor General Daniel Will was the leading architect of a dangerous theory adopted last year by some New Hampshire…
by NHJOpinion | May 12, 2021 Read More
CLINE: How Better Vaccine Incentives Can Help Shorten the Pandemic
In late April, New Hampshire was No. 1 in the nation in the percentage of distributed vaccines administered. Nearing mid-May, the…
by Andrew Cline | May 11, 2021 Read More
NH Senate Holds Heated Debate Over Gun Laws
On Monday, the state Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on four firearms-related bills that advocates say protect Second Amendment rights…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 11, 2021 Read More
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Fresh Off Fight For Notorious ‘Anti-Cop’ D.A., Ben Cohen Pushes Police Reform in NH
Ben and Jerry's founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield came to Concord on Monday to lobby for an end of…
by Michael Graham | May 10, 2021 Read More
CLINE: Low Labor Force Participation Is Holding Back NH’s Economy
This article originally appeared on the Josiah Bartlett Center website. As a few lawmakers engaged in a publicity stunt last Saturday…
by Andrew Cline | May 10, 2021 Read More
Derryfield ‘Inclusion’ Group Demands School Remove Board Member Over Religious Beliefs
A group of Derryfield School alums, lead by activists in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., is pushing the prep school…
by Michael Graham | May 10, 2021 Read More
No Need to Stop Fed ‘No-Work Bonuses’ in NH, Sununu Says
Gov. Chris Sununu says he’s not ready to follow the lead of other GOP governors and end the extra $300…
by Michael Graham | May 09, 2021 Read More
NH Legislature Removes Statehouse Mask Mandate
Asked by a reporter if he thought New Hampshire would be back to normal by the fall, Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 07, 2021 Read More
BLASEK: Unprecedented Emergency Powers Remain Until State of Emergency Gets Canceled
As the era of mandated COVID-19 restrictions comes to a close today in New Hampshire, it is important to recognize…
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As D.C. Dems ‘Tweak’ H. R. 1, Support Still Lags For Election Law Overhaul
Senate Democrats are changing key components of their massive election reform legislation, the For the People Act, in an effort…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 06, 2021 Read More
Stefanik Comms Director Blocked by Twitter Amid GOP Leadership Fight
Congressional staffer and New Hampshire native Karoline Leavitt woke up Thursday morning to the unpleasant news that she had been…
by Michael Graham | May 06, 2021 Read More
Trump’s Claims of ‘Massive Fraud’ in NH Elections Puts Local Republicans in a Bind
In the NHGOP's fight against the Democrats' proposed federal takeover of local elections, one of their most powerful arguments is…
by Michael Graham | May 06, 2021 Read More
Atkinson Native At Center of GOP Leadership Storm
In politics and comedy, timing is everything. And Karoline Leavitt's life had a little bit of both on Wednesday. The…
by Michael Graham | May 05, 2021 Read More
Soaring State Revenue Makes the Case for Tax Cuts, NHGOP Says
New Hampshire has once again beaten its own fiscal expectations, and House Republicans want taxpayers to benefit from that success. …
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 05, 2021 Read More
HARVEY: Biden’s 100 Days: Partisan, Negligent, and Un-American
When President Joe Biden hit the 100-day mark recently, Americans were anything but excited about the “unity” of recent months.…
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Drop in NH Vaccine Demand Could Send Doses to Other States
Six weeks ago, Granite Staters were so determined to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments, they crashed the state's VINI website…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2021 Read More
2022 Preview? Sununu, Hassan Battle Over ‘Bipartisanship’
If New Hampshire gets the anticipated Hassan v. Sununu U.S. Senate race next year, you can expect to hear both…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 04, 2021 Read More
HURWITZ: J&J ‘Pause’ Underscores What Government Gets Wrong About Risk
Just 10 days after issuing it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
by NHJOpinion | May 04, 2021 Read More
What Texas Voters Can Teach NH Politicians About Critical Race Theory
Tarrant County, Texas is 1,800 miles from New Hampshire, so why does it matter that advocates of critical race theory…
by Michael Graham | May 03, 2021 Read More
GOP Bill To Change Election Date Moves Forward In NH Senate
On Monday, the New Hampshire Senate Election Law committee heard testimony from Rep. Joe Sweeney (R-Salem), on his bill to…
by Andrew Mahaleris | May 03, 2021 Read More
How NH Hurts Craft Brewers — and Consumers — to Protect Other Businesses
This article originally appeared at the Josiah Bartlett Center website. Allegedly, state alcohol regulations are justified by the need…
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DESHAIES: America Is Not Racist, but We Have Racism
By now, everyone has heard about President Biden’s State of the Union address. There were little to no surprises. Only…
by NHJOpinion | April 30, 2021 Read More
HOHMAN: Stop The Unconstitutional Income Tax Grab on Remote Worker Wages
Some government officials came up with a plan to ensure that their tax revenue stays strong during the pandemic: Tax…
by James Hohman | April 29, 2021 Read More
Supply Up, Shots Down: Has NH ‘Hit A Wall’ on Vaccination Rates?
New Hampshire's still the top state for getting COVID vaccine shots into arms, but the pace of vaccinations has dropped…
by Michael Graham | April 29, 2021 Read More
NH Republicans Talk Up Tim Scott ’24 In Wake of Biden Rebuttal
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina turned the traditionally thankless task of responding to a presidential speech into a political…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 29, 2021 Read More
REFO: Survey Reveals Troubling Opinions About American Justice System
The past year has upended life in America and around the world. Due to the pandemic, we have been asked…
by NHJOpinion | April 29, 2021 Read More
TRANSCRIPT: S.C. Senator Tim Scott Delivers Rebuttal to Biden Address
South Carolina Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott delivered the GOP rebuttal to President Joe Biden's address to a joint session…
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SULLIVAN: New Hampshire Should Just Say No to H.R. 1
I am writing to address the bill H.R. 1 that is currently being debated in the U.S. Senate. As a…
by NHJOpinion | April 29, 2021 Read More
Biden’s Speech: Will NH Dems Stick With ‘Six Trillion Dollar’ Man?
President Joe Biden presented Americans with a bold -- and expensive -- agenda in his address before a joint session…
by Michael Graham | April 29, 2021 Read More
Christie To GOP: Want to Win? Treat Biden Like Media Treated Trump
While he had no comment about a possible presidential run in 2024, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was explicit…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 28, 2021 Read More
Pappas Spends Thousands of Tax Dollars on Facebook Ads
New Hampshire political activists took note when ads appeared on Facebook Tuesday touting Gov. Chris Sununu and the state's success…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 27, 2021 Read More
POINT: In Defense of Vaccine Freedom
EDITOR'S NOTE: For another viewpoint, see Counterpoint: 'Vaccine Freedom' Is Really 'Freedom to Infect." Every person has the natural, essential,…
by NHJOpinion | April 27, 2021 Read More
COUNTERPOINT: ‘Vaccine Freedom’ Is Really ‘Freedom To Infect’
EDITORS' NOTE: For another viewpoint, see Point: In Defense of Vaccine Freedom. So-called “vaccine freedom” legislation before the New…
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Chris Christie’s Message to NH Right: Stopping Biden Can Bring GOP Together
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie believes Republican policies can get a positive hearing from American voters, and the GOP…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2021 Read More
Is NH Vaccine Reluctance Donald Trump’s Fault?
Vaccine distribution is down, both in New Hampshire and across the nation. Two weeks ago, about 3.3 million Americans were…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2021 Read More
Sununu Asks: Why Aren’t Biden, Harris on COVID Calls?
When the phone doesn't ring, you'll know it's Joe Biden. That's the complaint of NH Gov. Chris Sununu, one of…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2021 Read More
CLINE: Vaccinations Killed the Mask Mandate
Gov. Chris Sununu lifted the state’s mask mandate on April 16, and much hand-wringing ensued. And scolding. And partisan attacks. …
by Andrew Cline | April 25, 2021 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Vote Down Ban on Discrimination Against Asian Students
New Hampshire Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen voted down an amendment to the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that would…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 25, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Harris Visit Reminds New Hampshire Democrats Why She Was So Easy To Forget
If you were a New Hampshire Democrat hoping to catch a glimpse of your party's next political superstar on Friday…
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DYS: Court-Packing Scheme Threatens Civil Liberties
President Joe Biden’s executive order creating a Commission on the Supreme Court purports to “provide an analysis of the principal…
by NHJOpinion | April 22, 2021 Read More
Conservative Group To Greet VP Harris With ‘Wrong Border’ Ad
When Vice President Kamala Harris lands at the Laconia Municipal Airport on Friday, she'll be greeted by Republican Gov. Chris…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2021 Read More
Gardner: H.R. 1 Would Give California More Control of NH Elections Than Granite Staters
Fresh off the heels of his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Secretary of State Bill Gardner is once again…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 21, 2021 Read More
NH’s Mask Mandate Partly Done in Over Critical Race Theory
Governor Chris Sununu’s announcement that he’s ending the state’s mask mandate is a result of pressure from members of the…
by Damien Fisher | April 21, 2021 Read More
UNH Poll Shows Granite Staters Divided on Removal of Mask Mandate
A new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center finds Granite Staters evenly divided on Governor Chris Sununu…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 21, 2021 Read More
‘Justice Has Been Delivered:’ NH Leaders React to Chauvin Verdict
New Hampshire politicians from both sides of the partisan aisle praised the verdict in the murder trial of Minneapolis police…
by NewsNHJ | April 20, 2021 Read More
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Gardner Testifies Before Senate Committee Against ‘Harmful’ Election Law
New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner didn't mince words during a hearing on the Democrats' proposed election law, calling…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 20, 2021 Read More
Secretary of State Gardner’s Opening Statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee
The following is a transcript of New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner's opening statement to the U.S. Senate Judiciary…
by NewsNHJ | April 20, 2021 Read More
Compromise Sought On Anti-Critical Race Theory Bill
Republicans in the state Senate are looking for a compromise with their House counterparts over the anti-critical race theory amendment…
by Damien Fisher | April 19, 2021 Read More
Pappas Took More Money From PACs Than Granite Staters in First Quarter
U.S. Representative Chris Pappas took more money from political action committees in the first quarter of fundraising this election cycle…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 19, 2021 Read More
HICKS: New Hampshire’s Fair and Free Elections Are Under Attack
Our fair and free elections are under attack, and the sad truth is, some of New Hampshire’s own elected officials…
by NHJOpinion | April 19, 2021 Read More
Hassan Says HR 1 Will Stop ‘Dark Money’ Donations, Takes Millions for Her Campaigns
Senator Maggie Hassan says she supports H.R. 1, the sweeping proposal to bring state elections under federal government control, because…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 19, 2021 Read More
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Local BLM Leader Calls For ‘Abolition’ of Police
At a vigil Saturday night in response to the police shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a local Black Lives…
by Michael Graham | April 18, 2021 Read More
Tasked With Finding Cause of Southern Border Crisis, VP Harris Heads to… New Hampshire?
Maybe they told her the wrong border. Since being tasked with leading the Biden administration's strategy to deal with what…
by Michael Graham | April 18, 2021 Read More
Scammer Skims $41k From Nashua City Government
The City of Nashua paid a scammer $41,000 before catching on to the scheme, Mayor Jim Donchess said this week.…
by Damien Fisher | April 16, 2021 Read More
A Land Conservation Group Lobbies Congress To Protect Its Own Turf
Some members of Congress are pushing legislation that would discourage private land conservation across the nation, even as many Democrats…
by Michael Graham | April 16, 2021 Read More
Sununu Lifts Mask Mandate, Democrats Pounce
Within minutes of Gov. Chris Sununu announcing he's lifting the Granite State's mask mandate, New Hampshire Democrats pounced on the…
by Michael Graham | April 15, 2021 Read More
HUYETT: Most NH House Dems Voted to Allow ‘Suspending’ Constitutional Rights
On April 9, the New Hampshire House voted to pass HB 440, also known as the Civil Liberties Defense Act…
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Sununu Calls Out Feds for Mishandling J & J Vaccine
Governor Chris Sununu is criticizing the federal government's decision to halt the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, part…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 15, 2021 Read More
NH ‘Safest COVID State,’ Study Says
The CDC may have mishandled the J & J vaccine issue and Michigan may be on the verge of yet…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 15, 2021 Read More
Norquist to NH: Biden’s “Tax Hike on Rich” Will Hit the Middle Class
In a wide-ranging conversation hosted by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, anti-tax activist Grover Norquist warned New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | April 14, 2021 Read More
O’BRIEN: The Age of Magical Thinking
Several years ago, Joan Didion wrote a touching memoir about the year following the death of her husband and literary…
by Bill O'Brien | April 14, 2021 Read More
Hassan’s Claims of ‘Bipartisanship’ Undermined by 98 Percent Partisan Voting Record
As the 2022 election approaches, Republicans are taking issue with Sen. Maggie Hassan's claims of bipartisanship, noting that she overwhelmingly…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 14, 2021 Read More
NHGOP’s Boyd Wins Big in Merrimack Special Election
The New Hampshire GOP's winning ways at the legislative level continued Tuesday night when Republican Bill Boyd won a blowout…
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Was Pulling the J &J Vaccine The Right Move? A Q &A With Dr. Megan Ranney
Dr. Megan Ranney is a practicing emergency physician, researcher, and advocate for innovative approaches to health. She is also the…
by Michael Graham | April 13, 2021 Read More
MANUSE: House Defends New Hampshire Republic; the Senate Must Follow Suit
Last week, the New Hampshire House showed it understands the gravity of our time, advancing reforms within its budget to…
by NHJOpinion | April 13, 2021 Read More
NH Ends All J&J Distribution On Fed Recommendation, Despite ‘Tiny’ Risk
Less than 72 hours after ordering "a round of J&J for me and my friends" at a mass vaccination clinic,…
by Michael Graham | April 13, 2021 Read More
No, Amazon Didn’t ‘Win’ The Alabama Unionization Election. Workers Did.
At a moment when our democratic system is under constant assault, the last thing America needs is yet another election…
by Walter Olson | April 12, 2021 Read More
Hot Dog Day Dis Shows Sununu Doesn’t Relish Working With House GOP
For many GOP House Republicans, it was Facebook snark that didn't cut the mustard. Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity…
by Michael Graham | April 12, 2021 Read More
Biden’s ATF Pick Backs Gun Bans, Debunked Waco Conspiracy. Will Hassan Back Him?
Few Granite Staters have ever heard of David Chipman, President Joe Biden's pick to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco…
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Sununu: I Don’t Like Critical Race Theory, But I Won’t Ban It, Either
Gov. Chris Sununu says he "doesn't like Critical Race Theory as much as anyone," but he still intends to veto…
by Michael Graham | April 08, 2021 Read More
NH Freedom Caucus Calls House Budget a Big Win, But Changes Are Coming
The New Hampshire Freedom Caucus is celebrating after passing what it says is “ the most liberty-oriented state budget since…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 08, 2021 Read More
It’s Not Just You: Cell Service in NH Really Is Lousy
Cell phone service in the Granite State is hit or miss, at best. And it’s not clear when it will…
by Damien Fisher | April 08, 2021 Read More
NH Progressives Attack Arab GOP Rep. As ‘Disgrace’ To His Race For Opposing CRT
Progressive activists denounced an Arab American Republican state Rep. as a "disgrace" to his race for supporting an anti-racism bill…
by Michael Graham | April 07, 2021 Read More
Sununu Says House Budget Deal Is DOA, Hits Hassan Hard On HR 1
Governor Chris Sununu was waging a two-front war during a stop on the Jack Heath radio show Wednesday, taking shots…
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NHGOP House Passes ‘Treasure Trove’ Budget Over Criticism From Dems, Sununu
The GOP-controlled New Hampshire House of Representatives passed the state budget Wednesday despite sharp and continuing criticism from both House…
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Hassan Pledges to ‘Protect’ NH Elections From HR1 While Supporting the Bill
In a constituent letter explaining her position on the controversial H.R. 1 election law proposal, Sen. Maggie Hassan acknowledges New…
by Michael Graham | April 06, 2021 Read More
What Would Biden’s Tax Hikes Mean For New Hampshire?
Tax hikes are back on the menu under President Joe Biden. The question for the Granite State is how hard…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 06, 2021 Read More
NH Top State For Getting Shots In Arms, New Numbers Show
New Hampshire has administered the highest percentage of COVID-19 vaccines it has received, the CDC's COVID-19 vaccine data tracker reported…
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New Revenue Numbers Make NH Tax Relief More Likely, Despite Fed Threats
Gov. Chris Sununu and his GOP allies in the legislature pledged they could make tax relief part of the new…
by Andrew Mahaleris | April 05, 2021 Read More
POINT: Right To Work Protects Our Freedoms While Growing Our Economy
Editor's Note: For another view, see Counterpoint: The House Must Reject 'Right to Work.' In the coming vote on…
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COUNTERPOINT: The NH House Must Reject ‘Right-to-Work.’
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National Group Launches Media Blitz to Support HB 544, Oppose CRT
A national organization opposed to the spread of Critical Race Theory and promoting what it calls our nation’s founding principles…
by Michael Graham | April 05, 2021 Read More
DORNAUER: A Year Into COVID, New Hampshire Is a Microcosm of America
Americans want life to return to normal. They’re just not sure how (and when) to take the next steps. And…
by NHJOpinion | April 04, 2021 Read More
Could NH Host the MLB All-Star Game?
Last week, President Joe Biden gave his endorsement to calls for Major League Baseball to strip Atlanta of the 2021…
by Michael Graham | April 04, 2021 Read More
POLL: Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Dems’ Anti-Voter ID Policy
A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found Americans largely divided on many of the new election…
by Michael Graham | April 02, 2021 Read More
Gardner: The People of New Hampshire, Not the DNC, Will Decide the FITN Issue
The political press is full of stories about the impending demise of New Hampshire's First In The Nation primary. Some…
by Michael Graham | April 01, 2021 Read More
CLINE: N.H. Leading New England In Making Vaccine Available to Population
On Monday, March 29, New Hampshire became the first New England state to make at least half its population eligible…
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PodQuotes, The Week of April 2, 2021
Quips, quotes, and highlights from podcasts across America The Week of April 2, 2021 "The…
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House Finance Committee Advances Budget, Sununu Rejects ‘Off The Rails’ Legislation
On Wednesday, the House Finance Committee passed HB 1 and HB 2, their $13.8 billion budget proposals, setting up an…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 31, 2021 Read More
PEARL: COVID Will Pass, But Threat From Big Government Continues
It’s not over yet. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. A year ago, New Hampshire –…
by Howard Pearl | March 31, 2021 Read More
DC vs. The 603: From Voting to Taxes to Minimum Wage, NHDems Back Feds Over Local Control
It's an odd political dichotomy: Granite State residents grouse about federal rules forcing them to re-number the exits on the…
by Michael Graham | March 31, 2021 Read More
Sen. Morse Says Vaccine Passports Not Welcome in NH
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Dr. Chan Keeps Saying We Don’t Know If Vaccines Stop Transmission. The CDC Says He’s Wrong.
Why get the COVID-19 vaccination? Ask the average Granite Stater and they'll say, "To stop the spread of the virus,"…
by Michael Graham | March 30, 2021 Read More
Pompeo Makes New Hampshire Debut
Fresh off the heels of his visit to Iowa last week, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a virtual…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 30, 2021 Read More
Sec. of State Gardner: Dems’ H.R. 1 Would Turn NH Into California
Less than 48 hours after NHJournal first reported on his opposition to the election law bill passed by congressional Democrats,…
by Michael Graham | March 30, 2021 Read More
No, You DON’T Need an ID to Vote in New Hampshire.
When it comes to voting in New Hampshire, the state’s system is “No Photo? No ID? No problem!” Few Granite…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 29, 2021 Read More
Two Ways To To Decide Whether Right To Work Is Right for New Hampshire
Most U.S. States (27) have Right to Work laws, and that includes a growing number in the industrial Midwest. Indiana,…
by Andrew Cline | March 29, 2021 Read More
BELANGER: It’s Time to Close the Sununu Center Once and For All
It is time to close the Sununu Center once and for all. New Hampshire needs to create a treatment facility…
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Gardner on HR1: If Congress Can Override NH Election Laws, Why Can’t They Take Away FITN?
New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner is frustrated. Twice now, his fellow Granite State Democrats, Reps. Annie Kuster and…
by Michael Graham | March 28, 2021 Read More
O’BRIEN: Redistricting the NH House Won’t Be Partisan Because It Can’t Be Partisan
After a 10-year hiatus, redistricting has returned to New Hampshire. Already the partisan charges and defenses have begun. The party…
by NHJOpinion | March 28, 2021 Read More
Small Election, Big Spending: Out-Of-State Dems Dump Thousands into Merrimack House Race
The race to replace the late New Hampshire Speaker of the House Dick Hinch is receiving national attention. D.C. Democrats…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 28, 2021 Read More
The NRCC Puts Pappas On Its ‘Exit’ List, but NH Insiders Had Him There Already.
Is Chris Pappas a political dead man walking? With a GOP majority in both chambers of the state legislature, a…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 25, 2021 Read More
NRSC Targets Hassan Over Support for Taxpayer-Funded Campaigns, Ending Voter ID
During a U.S. Senate hearing on a Democratic bill regulating elections and voter laws, Maine's Sen. Angus King -- an…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 25, 2021 Read More
BALLOU LUCAS: America The Beautiful – Women Finding Our Voice
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If Guns Cause Crime, Why Is New Hampshire So Safe?
Why is New Hampshire so safe? As the nation grieves two high-profile mass shootings in a week, President Joe Biden…
by Michael Graham | March 24, 2021 Read More
NRSC Chair: Hassan Is “Somebody We Can Beat”
National Republicans are going all in to flip New Hampshire’s Senate seat and take back the Senate majority, the party's…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 24, 2021 Read More
NH Hits 100,000 Vax Registrations on Day One. Why Are NH Dems So Down?
It was a distressing claim: According to Ronelle Tshiela, a New Hampshire Black Lives Matter activist and Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 23, 2021 Read More
Will GOP Continue New Hampshire’s War Against Plants?
When Republicans gained control of the New Hampshire House and Senate in November, some libertarians hailed this as a win…
by NHJOpinion | March 23, 2021 Read More
NH Named Best State for Taxpayer ‘Return on Investment’ Yet Again
For the second year in a row, an analysis of taxes, spending, and government efficiency finds New Hampshire taxpayers are getting…
by Michael Graham | March 23, 2021 Read More
Kuster Quiet, Pappas a ‘No’ on Dem Plan to Take Iowa House Seat From GOP
Partisan members of Congress insisting --despite the evidence -- that an election was wrongly decided. Dismissing arguments that the results…
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OPINION: Massachusetts Tax Policy Sends Flood of Cash Across NH Border
The absence of a state income tax has long drawn Massachusetts residents to New Hampshire. But the combination of a…
by NHJOpinion | March 22, 2021 Read More
Does New Hampshire Have A Hate Crime Problem? The Latest Numbers Say ‘No.’
On Sunday, hundreds gathered in Concord to protest hate crimes against Asian-Americans. While the nation has reacted with horror to…
by Michael Graham | March 21, 2021 Read More
Maine’s Golden Under Fire From All Sides In Pelosi’s Democratic Party
While New Hampshire Democrats marched in lockstep with party leadership in supporting the party's massive $1.9 trillion COVID spending package,…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 21, 2021 Read More
Rising Tide of Crime Across U.S. Complicates Search for Motive in Atlanta Killings
In the wake of the multiple murders in Atlanta on March 16, Charles Fain Lehman, a fellow at the Manhattan…
by NHJOpinion | March 20, 2021 Read More
Sununu Stands By Veto Threat For Anti-CRT Legislation
Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal that while he is aware of the controversial mandate from Manchester Public Schools regarding 'white…
by Michael Graham | March 18, 2021 Read More
Manchester Schools Mandate Anti-Whiteness Training for Employees
Employees of the Manchester School District have been ordered to take "white privilege" training -- including curriculum declaring "whiteness a…
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McConnell: Killing Filibuster Means ‘Scorched Earth’ Senate
The following is taken from a March 16 speech by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) from the floor of…
by NewsNHJ | March 17, 2021 Read More
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Concord To Pitch COVID Spending Package
First Lady Jill Biden visited the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord Wednesday afternoon to pitch her husband's $1.9 trillion COVID…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 17, 2021 Read More
The Day Everyone Is Irish
Where I live things are beginning to turn green with a hint of spring. But it isn’t just the flora…
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COVID ‘Relief’ Has Yet To Arrive, But NH Economy Continues to Rise
None of the state aid from the massive $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief spending package has gotten to the Granite State…
by Michael Graham | March 16, 2021 Read More
Former NH Chief Justice: Ban on Critical Race Theory Doesn’t Violate Constitution
Gov. Chris Sununu has already pledged to veto it, but supporters of legislation banning state employees from teaching or training…
by Michael Graham | March 15, 2021 Read More
LEDOUX: Legislature Should Stop Mad King Sununu
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NHGOP Tax Relief Bill Clears Senate in Unanimous Vote
Who said bipartisanship is dead? Last week, SB 99, which would require the state to distribute more funding from the…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 14, 2021 Read More
Despite 2020 Setbacks, NH Dems Re-Elect Buckley to Head State Party
New Hampshire Democrats carry the burden of being the only state in the country to lose control of both chambers…
by Michael Graham | March 14, 2021 Read More
NH House GOP Fast-Tracks Right To Work Legislation
New Hampshire House Republicans are fast-tracking right-to-work legislation, as supporters believe it's their best chance to pass the controversial bill.…
by Michael Graham | March 11, 2021 Read More
Counterfeit Scams Inspired by COVID Reach ‘Monumental’ Levels, Experts Say
Last month, health officials in Maine announced the state had distributed more than 161,000 potentially counterfeit respirators "to school nurses,…
by Kim Haas | March 11, 2021 Read More
NH House GOP Wants To Change ‘Incumbent Protection’ Primary Date
Its presidential primary may be the #FirstInTheNation, but New Hampshire's state primary elections are next to last. And Granite State…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 11, 2021 Read More
Do Tax Cuts Cause COVID?
Can avoiding tax cuts protect you from COVID? It sounds like a strange question, unless you've actually read the COVID-19…
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LITTLE: More Foolish Logic in Democrats’ COVID-19 Relief Plan Penalizes Responsible States
By Gov. Brad Little (R-Idaho) Democrats in Washington, D.C., are actively working to saddle your grandchildren with unprecedented levels of…
by NHJOpinion | March 10, 2021 Read More
Pompeo Iowa Trip Fuels 2024 Speculation
It may only be 2021, but the race to the White House in 2024 is informally underway. Although he hasn't…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 10, 2021 Read More
LUKAS: Federal Workers’ Unfair–and Unnecessary–Paid Leave Windfall
Millions of parents around the country are struggling to care for school-age children who aren’t yet allowed back into their…
by NHJOpinion | March 10, 2021 Read More
Harry Reid’s Nevada Defeat Could Be A Win for FITN New Hampshire
Political junkies woke to some surprising news from Nevada this week, and its impact could be felt all the way…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 09, 2021 Read More
Democrats Pass “PRO Act,” Overriding State Right-To-Work Laws
Congressional Democrats may have a slim, five-vote majority, but that hasn't stopped them from passing big progressive legislation. After sending…
by Michael Graham | March 09, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: While NH Debates State Election Laws, DC Dems Override Them
WMUR's John DiStaso has some excellent reporting on Monday's House Election Law hearing on voter law reforms proposed in Concord.…
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NH Sheriff Warns: Police Reform Bill Could Cause ‘Mass Exodus’ of Officers
Last week, House Democrats passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, their ambitious—some say extreme—police reform bill. Named after…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 08, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Checking The Math On COVID Money Coming to NH
COVID money is coming to New Hampshire -- and America -- whether we need the (borrowed) $1.9 trillion or not.…
by NewsNHJ | March 07, 2021 Read More
CLINE: Merrimack Station, Coal Power and Moral Responsibility
Originally posted at Josiah Barlett Center for Public Policy A recent New Hampshire Public Radio story about New Hampshire’s last remaining coal-fired…
by Andrew Cline | March 07, 2021 Read More
Did NH Democrats Really Vote to Give ‘COVID Relief’ Checks to Incarcerated Criminals?
It's a eye-popping image from Sen. Tom Cotton's Twitter feed: A photo of Boston Marathon Bomber and the message "Dzhokhar…
by Michael Graham | March 07, 2021 Read More
NH Progressives ‘Disgusted’ by Hassan, Shaheen Vote Against Minimum Wage Hike
New Hampshire Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan voted down the minimum wage hike in their party's $1.9 trillion…
by Michael Graham | March 05, 2021 Read More
COVID Plan Includes Special $1,400/Week Set Aside for Federal Workers
The Biden COVID package may be, as the saying goes, "good enough for government work." But for actual government workers…
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BLASEK: Governor Spreads Half-Truths to Keep His Power
During a press conference on Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu used maddening half truths while beating his fear drum in an…
by NHJOpinion | March 04, 2021 Read More
Holy Cow! History: Meet Stagecoach Mary, A Truly American Character
In honor of Women’s History Month, we look west. To the Old West, which seemed to breed larger than life…
by J. Mark Powell | March 04, 2021 Read More
‘Landmark Legislation’ or ‘Unconstitutional’ Power Grab? Kuster, Pappas Vote to End Local Control of Elections
Though their votes received little attention from the New Hampshire media, Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas joined their fellow…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 04, 2021 Read More
Hassan Backs ‘Extremist’ Becerra for HHS, but Committee Vote Ends in Tie
Pres. Joe Biden's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary may be on political life support. California Attorney General Xavier…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 03, 2021 Read More
ALLIEGRO: What About Election ‘Irregularities’ in Campton?
By now, you have probably heard about the election "irregularities" in Windham, NH. In a close race for its four-state…
by NHJOpinion | March 03, 2021 Read More
Sununu Calls Cuomo an ‘Abject Disaster’ Over Handling of COVID Crisis
During an appearance on Jack Heath's radio show Tuesday, Gov. Chris Sununu declared NY's Andrew Cuomo one of the "worst"…
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Sununu vs Hassan on Biden COVID Spending. Who’s Right? The Answer May Surprise You.
Gov. Chris Sununu and Granite State Democrats have been debating for days over how the Biden administration's COVID-19 spending plan…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 02, 2021 Read More
GOP’s Ricciardi: NH Republicans Must Embrace Property Tax Relief
Bedford Republican Sen. Denise Ricciardi believes it's time for her party to embrace property tax relief, and she believes the…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 02, 2021 Read More
Carroll County GOP Censures Romney, Collins and Republicans Who Backed Impeachment
The Carroll County Republican Committee voted Sunday night to censure every Republican member of the House of Representatives who voted…
by Andrew Mahaleris | March 01, 2021 Read More
High On Her Own Supply? NH Dem Doses Herself With Cannabis During House Hearing
A New Hampshire state representative appeared to pop a pill from her supply of medical cannabis during a House committee…
by Michael Graham | March 01, 2021 Read More
LUCAS: The COVID-19 Relief Bill – Another D.C. Shell Game
Do D.C. politicians think that we’re not looking, or that we’re stupid – or both? How else can you explain…
by Jay Lucas | March 01, 2021 Read More
Conservative Group Targets Pappas Over Vote for Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Ads
A conservative advocacy group is taking aim at Rep. Chris Pappas and 14 other House Democrats over their support for…
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Sununu Joins Bipartisan Governors Decrying Biden’s ‘Unfair’ COVID Spending Plan
Just hours after passing the House in a straight Democratic vote, Gov. Chris Sununu and a bipartisan group of 21…
by Andrew Mahaleris | February 27, 2021 Read More
What the Heck Was THAT? A Report From the Scene of the House Session Chaos
Drew and Michael are joined by GOP state Rep. Ross Berry to discuss the fracas/fiasco/farce on the floor of the…
by Michael Graham | February 25, 2021 Read More
Critical Race Theory Fight Comes to Concord
New Hampshire schools and state agencies would be prohibited from teaching "divisive concepts" under a bill proposed by a New…
by Christopher Maidment | February 25, 2021 Read More
LANG: History of Wednesday’s House “Hullabuloo”
by Timothy Lang So, after all the hullabaloo in the NH House yesterday, I thought I would give it a…
by NHJOpinion | February 25, 2021 Read More
COVID Vote Friday Will Put Kuster, Pappas on Frontline of Partisan Fight
New Hampshire is a state Democratic Pres. Joe Biden carried by a comfortable seven points, in the same election when…
by Andrew Mahaleris | February 25, 2021 Read More
Abortion Politics Were At Center Of House Dems’ Walk Out
Abortion politics were at play when New Hampshire House Democrats tried -- and failed -- to deny the GOP majority…
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GIUDA: Election Integrity Matters, Windham Must Be Investigated
By Bob Giuda After November’s general election, Democrat candidate Kristi St. Laurent requested a recount of the Windham State Representative…
by NHJOpinion | February 24, 2021 Read More
“Democrats Are Going Home Now:” House Dems Attempt to Deny Quorum Backfires
A last-ditch attempt to stop a vote on an abortion-related bill left New Hampshire House Democrats locked out of the…
by Christopher Maidment | February 24, 2021 Read More
NH AFL-CIO To Hand Out PPE At House Session
Parroting a line from teachers unions across the country, New Hampshire's AFL-CIO says remote accommodations must be made for vulnerable…
by Christopher Maidment | February 23, 2021 Read More
Despite Extreme Safety Measures, Many House Dems Plan to Skip Session
Ask House Republicans about COVID-19 safety at the upcoming House sessions at the Sportsplex in Bedford, they'll tell you that,…
by Christopher Maidment | February 23, 2021 Read More
Hassan Targeted In National Push Against ‘Dem Wishlist’ COVID Plan
Americans for Prosperity is launching a six-figure, multi-media ad campaign targeting U.S. senators over their upcoming vote on the Biden…
by Andrew Mahaleris | February 23, 2021 Read More
Study: $15 Minimum Wage Hike Will Cost 13,000 Granite State Jobs
On Monday, the House Budget Committee passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on a straight 19-16 party-line vote.…
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Judge Rejects Dems’ Attempt To Force Remote Session
A federal judge shot down Democrats' attempt to force New Hampshire House GOP leadership to allow remote participation in the…
by Christopher Maidment | February 22, 2021 Read More
ANSAH: Abortion is Not a Religious Issue, It’s a Human Health Issue
By Althea Ansah There’s a bill (HB 625-FN) currently before the House that would protect the lives of New Hampshire’s…
by NHJOpinion | February 22, 2021 Read More
GOP Ad Targets Hassan’s Upcoming Vote on ‘Extremist’ HHS Nominee
President Biden's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary is a California progressive with a record his opponents believe is…
by Michael Graham | February 22, 2021 Read More
PROUT: Democrats Have Conveniently Short Memory on Remote Session
By Andrew Prout (R-Hudson) At the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the New Hampshire House met for a marathon…
by NHJOpinion | February 18, 2021 Read More
HOUGH: Dems Obstructing Legislative Process with Petty Hypocrisy
By Rep. Gregg Hough News flash - or possibly a statement of the obvious: to date, the NH House democrats…
by NHJOpinion | February 17, 2021 Read More
Failed Obama-Era Iran Policy Must Not Be Repeated
By Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) President Obama’s lead-from-behind policies in the Middle East only created a legacy of chaos, instability,…
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Canceling ‘Star Wars’ Carano Shows Force Is With Free Speech Opponents
By Ryan E. Smith In his climactic duel with Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi famously told the Sith Lord, “If you…
by NHJOpinion | February 17, 2021 Read More
Democrats Suing Over House Session in Sports Arena Caught on Camera Ignoring Social Distancing
Democrat state representatives, led by Renny Cushing of Hampton, filed a lawsuit Tuesday morning in an attempt to force Speaker…
by Christopher Maidment | February 16, 2021 Read More
NH Says ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ to Biden’s Gun Control Push
New Hampshire says thanks, but no thanks, to President Biden's gun control proposals. The president seized upon the third anniversary…
by Christopher Maidment | February 15, 2021 Read More
‘Beginning to Look Like Malfeasance’: Sen. Giuda Slams NH AG’s Office
State Senator Bob Giuda slammed the Attorney General's office on Facebook Friday over their 'investigation' into a voting disparity in…
by Christopher Maidment | February 14, 2021 Read More
OPINION: Restaurant Workers to Congress: We Like Our Tips — Leave the Tip Credit in Place!
By Patrick Foy, Kellie Connolly, Leeya Rollins, Marsha Mastromariano, Tyler Green, Mike Sheehan In the food service industry, we’re usually…
by NHJOpinion | February 14, 2021 Read More
The NHJournal Podcast Goes to the Dogs
Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center and Michael Graham of the New Hampshire Journal spend this week's podcast bemoaning…
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‘Not. A. Penny.’ Sununu Pushes Back On Claim He’s Using Fed Funds for Tax Cuts
To some, Gov. Chris Sununu's 'Tax Cuts For Everyone' budget plan seems too good to be true, proposing drastic tax…
by Michael Graham | February 12, 2021 Read More
ABRAMI: The Case for Slow Implementation of Single Sales Factor
By Rep. Patrick Abrami As Vice-Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee (HW&MC) and a member of that committee…
by NHJOpinion | February 11, 2021 Read More
NH Senate Passes Right to Work Bill
Despite opposition from unions and other special interest groups, the New Hampshire state Senate on Thursday passed a so-called "Right…
by Christopher Maidment | February 11, 2021 Read More
Sununu’s Budget Message: Read My Lips — Let’s Cut Taxes
Read my lips -- let's cut taxes. That's the message legislators tell NHJournal they expect to hear from Gov. Chris…
by Christopher Maidment | February 10, 2021 Read More
‘Underperforming’ Pappas Makes National GOP’s 2022 Target List
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) made the national GOP's list of potential pick-ups in 2022. The National Republican Congressional…
by Michael Graham | February 10, 2021 Read More
A COVID Vaccine Glut? Health Experts Say It’s Coming
With non-stop news reports about desperate Americans driving hundreds of miles just for the mere chance of getting a COVID-19…
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A Lt. Governor for the Granite State? Sununu Says ‘We’re Good.’
Governor Sununu balked at the idea of creating a lieutenant governor in New Hampshire after House Republicans introduced a constitutional…
by Christopher Maidment | February 09, 2021 Read More
FERRIER: Nurses Know Best!
No good deed goes unpunished! On Ground Hog day during the hearing of HB349, Representative Linda Tanner, a former educator…
by NHJOpinion | February 09, 2021 Read More
NH Poised to Bypass Business Taxes on PPP Loans
On Monday, Republicans introduced a measure to relieve New Hampshire businesses of taxes related to Paycheck Protection Program revenue after…
by Christopher Maidment | February 08, 2021 Read More
CBO Confirms Minimum Wage Hike Kills Jobs. Will NHDems Keep Up #FightFor15?
A report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released Monday says raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour could…
by Michael Graham | February 08, 2021 Read More
The Reddit Raiders – Let’s Hear It For The ‘Little Guys!’
Crony capitalism. A system controlled by the elites. A ‘rigged game.’ Call it what you will. But what started out…
by Jay Lucas | February 08, 2021 Read More
SVORNY: NH Dem Showed Ignorance of Nursing With Statement
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NH Dem to Small Biz: If You Can’t Afford Paid Sick Leave, Maybe You Should Close
A Democrat state representative told the House Labor Committee small businesses that can’t afford a proposed sick-leave mandate shouldn’t be…
by Christopher Maidment | February 07, 2021 Read More
School Choice Expert Corey DeAngelis Has A Big ‘Thank You!’ For NH Teachers Unions
“Teachers unions have done more to advance school choice this year than anyone could have ever imagined,” says Corey…
by Michael Graham | February 05, 2021 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen Support Packing SCOTUS, Split on COVID Checks for Illegals in ‘Vote-A-Rama’
On potentially packing the U.S. Supreme Court or imposing a future carbon tax, Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen were…
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HANSON: If Establishment GOP Want to Avoid Democrat Tactics, Why Are They Using Them?
By Keith Hanson When a Democrat points a finger of accusation at an opponent, you can absolutely bank on one…
by NHJOpinion | February 04, 2021 Read More
Schumer, Pressley Push Plan For Student Debt Forgiveness. Where Are NHDems?
On Thursday, a group of Democrats from the U.S. House and Senate held a presser touting their proposal to have…
by Michael Graham | February 04, 2021 Read More
We Report, You React: NH Dem Calls Community College Nursing Grads Unfit
The following are letters to NHJournal regarding our coverage of Rep. Linda Tanner's (D-Georges Mills) comments during a House committee…
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CLINE: Charter Schools – What You Need to Know
By Andrew Cline A lot of misinformation is being spread online about New Hampshire’s charter schools. Here is what you…
by NHJOpinion | February 04, 2021 Read More
SNYDER: Manifesto for a Post-Trump GOP
I’m about to turn 60, which means I have now lived long enough to have seen the American media pronounce…
by Craig Snyder | February 04, 2021 Read More
O’BRIEN: In NHGOP State Chair Fight, Let’s Avoid Dem Tactics
By Bill O'Brien There is a rhetorical technique of distraction that politicians use when they have been called out for…
by NHJOpinion | February 04, 2021 Read More
BOLDUC: Hanson is Future of NHGOP, Will Bring Needed Change
By Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc God, Family, Community, Country! “As much as I respect and admire Don Bolduc for his…
by NHJOpinion | February 03, 2021 Read More
Marriages are ‘Ownership Transfers’ of Women, NH Dem Says
During a discussion on raising the state's minimum age of marriage from sixteen to eighteen, Rochester Democrat Rep. Chuck Grassie…
by Christopher Maidment | February 03, 2021 Read More
Rep’s ‘Elitist’ Slam of Community College Nurses Inspires Criticism, Semi-Apology
A day after an NHJournal report on her demeaning comment about community college education and associate degree nurses, NH Democrat…
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HUARD: Who is ‘Jeannie Smith off the Sidewalk?’
By Susan Huard New Hampshire faces a critical shortage of nurses. The reasons vary, from our state’s aging population to…
by NHJOpinion | February 03, 2021 Read More
Sununu Renominated Edelblut to Top NH Ed Job at Wednesday’s Council Meeting
He's been a top target of New Hampshire Democrats, but Frank Edelblut will almost certainly be around for a second…
by Christopher Maidment | February 03, 2021 Read More
CDC Says Classrooms Are Safe. Will NH Teachers Union Follow the Science?
On Wednesday, President Biden's new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had a message for New Hampshire's…
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NH Dem Disses ‘Nurses With Two Years at Community College’ as Unfit
Nurses with associate degrees from community college aren't qualified to serve as school nurses, says one NH Dem House member,…
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BRACKETT: “Right to Work” Will Harm Free Market Economy
By Glenn Brackett On Thursday, the New Hampshire State Senate will vote on SB-61, a partisan bill that aims to…
by NHJOpinion | February 02, 2021 Read More
NH Republicans Filing Legislative Fix for PPP State Tax Problem
New Hampshire companies that received federal PPP COVID-19 relief will have to pay state business taxes on it, and Democrats…
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SIMON: When Legislators Refuse To Legalize Cannabis, NH Voters Have No Recourse
By Matt Simon In New Hampshire, the only way to change a bad law is through the legislature. When legislators…
by NHJOpinion | February 01, 2021 Read More
NH House Set for Battle on Education Freedom Accounts
As the uphill battle over education reform begins, Republican legislators are hopeful 2021 will be the year they pass this…
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NHGOP Throws Down on House Dem Who Refused to Stand For National Anthem
A special election to fill the seat vacated by the death of Speaker Dick Hinch of Merrimack is underway, and…
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ANALYSIS: Poor Poll Numbers Just the Beginning of Hassan’s Problems
Between a tough 2022 map and retirements by incumbents in Pennsylvania and Ohio, Republicans haven't caught many breaks when it…
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Ed Reformers Say Closed Classrooms Are Opening Opportunity for School Choice Legislation
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CLINE: State Business Tax Cuts Have Not Led To a Reduction in State Revenue
Originally posted at Josiah Barlett Center for Public Policy Many people believe that cutting tax rates always and automatically lowers…
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‘It’s Not Good’: NH Businesses Must Pay Taxes on PPP Funds
New Hampshire businesses that received federal Paycheck Protection Program funds in the depths of the COVID-19 crisis will owe state…
by Christopher Maidment | January 28, 2021 Read More
PODCAST: Jeb Bush on Ed Reform in New Hampshire, And Beyond
A very special guest on this week's edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast: Former FL Gov. (and POTUS candidate)…
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Biden Embraces NH Dem ‘Too Scared to Work’ Unemployment Checks
Last year in New Hampshire, critics mocked a proposal from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Feltes and passed by the Democratic-controlled…
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Are NH House Republicans Trying To Raise Business Taxes?
When the House Ways and Means Committee meets on Thursday, they will consider the most unusual of legislative proposals: A…
by Michael Graham | January 27, 2021 Read More
Despite Assurances, Pro-2A Groups Say Elder Abuse Bill Will Still Lead to Gun Confiscation
Despite assurances from the sponsors of a proposed 'Elder Abuse Protection' bill, New Hampshire gun rights activists say the proposal…
by Christopher Maidment | January 27, 2021 Read More
House Considers Refunding Fines For Violating Sununu’s Executive Orders
A group of NHGOP lawmakers made their case Wednesday for forgiving and returning any fines collected from Granite State businesses…
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Not Much NH Love for Kamala Harris
Granite Staters like their new president. They like how he's handling the COVID-19 crisis. And they really like the idea…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2021 Read More
From NH and PA, a Tale of Two Congressmen
In Pennsylvania, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is a Republican voice in a Democrat-trending district. Six hours north, Rep. Chris Pappas is…
by Michael Graham | January 26, 2021 Read More
CUSHMAN: NH Needs to Stop Adding Fluoride to Water Sources
By Leah Cushman Municipal water fluoridation is a form of forced medicating by majority rule. If 51% of a community…
by NHJOpinion | January 26, 2021 Read More
NH Right to Work Bill Moves Toward Senate Passage
New Hampshire's right-to-work bill is poised to pass the Senate Commerce Committee soon, after hours of testimony Tuesday, primarily from…
by Christopher Maidment | January 26, 2021 Read More
Same Day Voter Registration ‘Ripe for Fraud’ Says NHGOP
Democrats took aim at a Republican member of the Election Law Committee Monday following an exchange posted on Twitter regarding…
by Christopher Maidment | January 25, 2021 Read More
Decades Long Right to Work Battle Resumes Tuesday
Following the 2018 Supreme Court Janus decision that essentially enacted "right to work" for public sector employees, New Hampshire Republicans…
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The One Thing Even A Pandemic Can’t Shut Down? Politics.
COVID-19 is one of the deadliest viruses in the modern era, already mutating into new forms that are confounding public…
by Michael Graham | January 25, 2021 Read More
BOEDEKER: New Hampshire Needs Right to Work
By McKayne Boedeker In a state that makes “live free or die” its creed, no one should be forced to…
by NHJOpinion | January 25, 2021 Read More
STEPANEK to NHGOP: We Must Respect Each Other
New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Steve Stepanek sent the following e-mail to New Hampshire Republican State Committee members: …
by NHJOpinion | January 24, 2021 Read More
HYNES: NHGOP Should Know – Election Integrity Matters
By Dan Hynes After the presidential election, there was much criticism by Republicans that the election results weren’t fair or…
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CLINE: Schools Can Reopen Safely, Research Shows
“Our default position should be to try to keep the schools open and get children who are not in school…
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NEA-NH Prez: Teachers Are ‘First Responders,’ Should Get Vaccines Before Elderly
Calling classroom teachers "first responders," the head of New Hampshire's largest teachers union said Friday that "educators should be vaccinated…
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Rockingham County Delegation May Violate Right-to-Know Law
Rockingham County's plan to elect county delegation officers may violate the state's right-to-know law, NHJournal has learned. The often forgotten…
by Christopher Maidment | January 21, 2021 Read More
Sununu To Teachers Union: On COVID, We’re Following the Science, Not The Politics
At Thursday's COVID-19 presser, Gov. Chris Sununu accused the New Hampshire's teachers union of "politicizing the vaccination process" and challenged…
by Michael Graham | January 21, 2021 Read More
Sununu Calls Out NY’s Cuomo During Combative CNBC Appearance
NOTE: This story was updated to include new data on "donor states." Gov. Chris Sununu called out New York's…
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ZANCHUK: Killing the Goose Laying Golden Eggs
By Val Zanchuk There’s an unsettling move afoot in Concord. A bill to roll back one of New Hampshire’s most…
by NHJOpinion | January 21, 2021 Read More
Podcast: What Does a President Biden Mean for the Granite State?
[buzzsprout episode='7404574' player='true'] Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th POTUS, and State Sen. (and former…
by Michael Graham | January 20, 2021 Read More
Biden’s Inaugural Address Gets a Bipartisan Thumbs Up in N.H.
Behind the pomp and parades of a presidential inauguration lie pure, political calculation. Barack Obama's first inauguration was widely viewed…
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Should At-Risk Granite Staters Lose Vaccines to 30-Year-Old Teachers?
President Biden issued a five-step 'roadmap' for reopening schools in advance of his inauguration, laying out his plan to reopen…
by Christopher Maidment | January 20, 2021 Read More
Rediscovering America: A Quiz on Presidential Inaugurations
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, who will be the 46th president of the United States, takes place January 20. …
by Jeremy D. Bailey | January 19, 2021 Read More
GOP Leader Asks Police Chiefs to Take ‘Necessary Precautions’ In Wake of NHDem’s Doxxing Attack
House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) has sent a letter to New Hampshire police chiefs asking them to take "necessary…
by Christopher Maidment | January 19, 2021 Read More
The One Word NH Wants to Hear in Biden’s Inaugural Address Is…
As Joe Biden prepares to deliver an Inaugural Address he's been rehearing since (at least) 1988 when he first ran…
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Worst POTUS Inauguration Ever? Ask President Grant.
For the 59th time since 1789, when George Washington took the presidential oath of office on the balcony of Federal…
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New GOP Bill Would Change How NH Hands Out Electoral College Votes
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CORDELLI: Education Freedom Puts Parents in Charge
Free speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly are all guaranteed freedoms but what about education freedom? Families with the…
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Wife, NHGOP Leaders, Hopeful for Delemus Commutation
Conservatives in New Hampshire are hoping - if not expecting - a commutation for Granite Stater Jerry Delemus when President…
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NHGOP Debates: Is It Time to Dump Trump?
As he prepares to leave office -- and perhaps become the only president convicted by the U.S. Senate in an…
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BAXTER: NH Advantage Has Bright Future
For years, the Granite State has been a beacon of economic freedom and a model for the world to examine.…
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Two New NHGOP Senators Share Their Visions for 2021 Session
It may be hard to believe amid the current political turmoil, but New Hampshire Republicans actually had a surprisingly successful…
by Kenneth Tran | January 15, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: Biden’s Plan Puts NHDems In A Box
Annie and Chris, hope you enjoyed impeaching Donald Trump. It will be your last easy vote for a while. Despite…
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NH Conservative Groups Raise Questions about MacDonald’s Stance on Religious Liberty
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HUYETT: Why do Sununu and MacDonald Need to Suspend Constitutional Rights?
By Ian Huyett At least on paper, Governor Chris Sununu is currently one of the most powerful executives in the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Documents Reveal Sununu Admin Involvement in Newfields Anti-Protest Ordinance
Documents obtained by NHJournal reveal communications between the Sununu administration and the Town of Newfields in the days leading up…
by Michael Graham | January 13, 2021 Read More
Sununu Authorizes NH Guard to Provide Security for Biden Inauguration
As the U.S. Congress voted to impeach President Donald Trump for his behavior related to the violence at the U.S.…
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WILKIE: VA Is Once More Living Up to Lincoln’s Vision
By the time President Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address, America was near the end of a Civil War that…
by Robert Wilkie | January 12, 2021 Read More
LUCAS: Freedom of Speech — A Time for Choosing
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NH Overhauls ‘Gun Line’ In Face of Calls to Disband It
With legislation looming to shut it down, Department of Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn implemented yet another policy overhaul of New…
by Christopher Maidment | January 12, 2021 Read More
New Report Confirms Bay State Smoking Ban Pays Off Big for NH
A new report from the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) shows Massachusetts' move to ban menthol…
by Christopher Maidment | January 11, 2021 Read More
Sununu Calls Capitol Rioters ‘Terrorists,’ Echoes Biden on Impeachment
Gov. Chris Sununu called the rioters who swept through the U.S. Capitol Wednesday "domestic terrorists" and blamed Trump for "contributing…
by Michael Graham | January 11, 2021 Read More
Propane Outlook Strong This Winter
Speculation of a coming propane shortage has been buzzing for months, but Granite Staters using the fuel to keep warm…
by Damien Fisher | January 11, 2021 Read More
Point: Yes, Trump Must Go
Editor’s Note: For another viewpoint, see Counterpoint: No, Removing the President Now Lacks Precedent The scene at Capitol Hill…
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Counterpoint: No, Removing the President Now Lacks Precedent
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Biden Asks Congress to Pass $370 Billion Student Loan Bailout. Will NH Dems Back It?
On Friday, officials with the Joe Biden transition team said the president-elect wants Congress to immediately cancel $10,000 of federal…
by Michael Graham | January 08, 2021 Read More
Abuse Victims Flee Homes as NH Gives COVID-19 ‘Compassionate Release’ to Offenders
The goal of 'compassionate release' for incarcerated criminals may be to reduce their risk of contracting COVID. But the unintended…
by Damien Fisher | January 08, 2021 Read More
Trump Faces Possible Second Impeachment, N.H. Delegation Supports
House Democrats plan to introduce an article of impeachment against President Trump on Monday, multiple media sources report. If it…
by Christopher Maidment | January 08, 2021 Read More
After Two Years of NHDem Resistance, NH Finally Gets Federal Education Funding
Just hours after Governor Sununu and the new Republican-led Executive Council were sworn in for the biennium they met to…
by Christopher Maidment | January 07, 2021 Read More
Standing Alone Before The Camera, Sununu Calls For ‘Neighborliness’ in Inaugural Speech
The setting -- broadcasting live from a Dick Cheney-style 'undisclosed location' -- wasn't the only thing unusual about Gov. Chris…
by Michael Graham | January 07, 2021 Read More
Even GOP Loyalists Agree: Donald Trump Is Done
"This is a [expletive] disaster. #MAGA is dead." I got that message Wednesday evening from a diehard activist who worked…
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TEXT: Read Sununu’s 2021 Inaugural Address Here
The following is the text of Gov. Chris Sununu's prepared inaugural address as provided by his office: Good evening. Thank…
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PODCAST: NH Reacts to DC Violence, NH House Meets in Drive-In Session
[buzzsprout episode='7172413' player='true'] NHJournal reporter Chris Maidment was on the scene when NH House members pulled into Lot A…
by Michael Graham | January 06, 2021 Read More
NH House’s ‘Car Lot’ Convening Day Makes History
As pro-Trump protests turned violent in the nation's capital on Wednesday, New Hampshire's legislature was busy making history of its…
by Christopher Maidment | January 06, 2021 Read More
Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol, NH Pols React
At noon on Wednesday, about 50 Granite State supporters of President Trump and his #StopTheSteal movement were gathered at the…
by Michael Graham | January 06, 2021 Read More
TEXT: Pence’s Letter to Congress Announcing He Will Not Interfere in Electoral College Vote Count
Below is the text of Vice President Mike Pence's letter to the members of Congress and released by his office…
by NewsNHJ | January 06, 2021 Read More
Sununu Dismisses Lawsuit Over NH Foster Care as ‘Special Interest’ Opportunism
A federal class-action lawsuit alleging the state of New Hampshire is violating statutory and constitutional rights of older youth in…
by Kim Haas | January 05, 2021 Read More
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NH Using Race-Based ‘Equity’ Metric in Distributing Early Doses of COVID Vaccine
Gov. Chris Sununu and his top health official told NHJournal Tuesday that New Hampshire is using racial and ethnic considerations…
by Michael Graham | January 05, 2021 Read More
House Convening Day Preview
New Hampshire lawmakers will officially convene for the biennium Wednesday, like they do every two years. But this Convening Day…
by Christopher Maidment | January 05, 2021 Read More
Nashua, Manchester Among Top 25 Cities For Job Hunters
New Hampshire's two most populous cities received top scores as the best places to find a job in a recent…
by Christopher Maidment | January 05, 2021 Read More
Three Ways the GA Senate Races Will Impact NH Politics
The votes will be cast in Atlanta and Savannah on Tuesday, but the impact will be felt in Concord and…
by Michael Graham | January 04, 2021 Read More
Coughlin Ready to Hit Ground Running in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Attorney-elect John Coughlin says he plans to hit the ground running when he takes office on Wednesday, bringing…
by Christopher Maidment | January 04, 2021 Read More
New Hampshire To Hear $22.50 Minimum Wage Proposal
Three Granite State Democrats have proposed a new bill to institute a state minimum wage. New Hampshire is one of…
by Christopher Maidment | January 04, 2021 Read More
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Another Media ‘Miss’ on Minimum Wage
The New Hampshire media kicked off the New Year with articles bemoaning New Hampshire's lack of a state-mandated minimum wage.…
by Michael Graham | January 03, 2021 Read More
LEWICKE: We Need To Know If COVID Hit NH Last Year
Like many of us, scientists often leave stuff at the back of the freezer. However, sometimes the scientists' stuff is…
by NHJOpinion | January 03, 2021 Read More
Gun Buying Backlog Brings Calls to Change N.H. ‘Gun Line’ System
In addition to the coronavirus, 2020 also saw a surge in gun sales, both here in New Hampshire and across…
by Christopher Maidment | January 03, 2021 Read More
ANALYSIS: In Protest Fight, Will Sununu Win the Cul-de-Sac But Lose the Statehouse?
Gov. Chris Sununu's announcement that he's canceling his public inauguration ceremony over fear of anti-mask protesters is an unexpected ratcheting…
by Michael Graham | December 31, 2020 Read More
Citing Threats From ‘Armed Protesters,’ Sununu Cancels Public Inauguration Ceremony
Gov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday he's canceling his scheduled public inauguration ceremony due to alleged danger — not from the…
by Christopher Maidment | December 30, 2020 Read More
Free Speech Advocate Calls Newfields’ Anti-Protest Ban ‘Clearly Unconstitutional’
A prominent New England civil rights attorney and free speech advocate tells NHJournal the Newfields ordinance banning protests on public…
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Newfields Cops Target NHJournal Reporter Covering Protest at Governor’s Home
Newfields police used a controversial new ordinance to ticket protesters gathered outside Gov. Chris Sununu's home Monday night. They also…
by NewsNHJ | December 28, 2020 Read More
Gov. Sununu’s Hometown Bans Picketing at Residences Following Protests
Newfields' Select Board passed an ordinance last week prohibiting picketing at private residences. The move follows weeks of peaceful mask…
by Christopher Maidment | December 28, 2020 Read More
Can Your Boss Make You Take COVID Vaccine? NH DOJ Issues New Guidance
Will the new COVID-19 vaccines be added to the list of mandatory inoculations for school kids? Can employers require their…
by Michael Graham | December 24, 2020 Read More
LUCAS: D.C. Pols Fail Average Americans Once Again
D.C. politicians have let us down again. This time failing to deliver meaningful assistance to the people who need it…
by NHJOpinion | December 23, 2020 Read More
PODCAST: TCI, Taxes and Choo Choo Trains: NH’s Odd Transportation Politics
Drew Cline and Michael Graham discuss the push for commuter rail from Manchester to Lowell, Mass.,…
by Michael Graham | December 23, 2020 Read More
Thank You, Massachusetts! Sununu Sees Windfall from Baker’s TCI Policy
One year ago, when Gov. Chris Sununu announced New Hampshire wouldn't participate in a regional cap-and-tax carbon plan, he was…
by Michael Graham | December 23, 2020 Read More
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Reid: Nevada ‘Entitled To Be’ FITN Primary State
When it comes to New Hampshire's First In the Nation primary, Nevada Democrat Harry Reid is one of the many…
by Michael Graham | December 22, 2020 Read More
Nashua Board of Aldermen Overwhelmingly Rejects Curfew Proposal
Nashua's Board of Aldermen overwhelmingly rejected a proposed 9:30 pm curfew Tuesday night, delivering a setback to advocates of more…
by Christopher Maidment | December 22, 2020 Read More
Sununu Expresses Doubts About Nashua’s Curfew Proposal
Could Nashua's curfew idea actually make the COVID-19 problem worse? Gov. Chris Sununu says it's possible. During Tuesday's coronavirus presser,…
by Michael Graham | December 22, 2020 Read More
NH’s Lawsuit Against Massachusetts’ Tax Scheme Gains Steam
Seventeen groups filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court today in support of New Hampshire's lawsuit against…
by Christopher Maidment | December 22, 2020 Read More
As Nashua Prepares to Vote on Curfew, Critics Ask: Where Is The Science?
The city of Nashua is expected to impose a 9:30 pm curfew during Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting, part…
by Michael Graham | December 22, 2020 Read More
Special Election Requested in Merrimack To Fill Hinch’s Seat
The Town of Merrimack requested a special election on Monday evening to fill the seat of the late Speaker Dick…
by Christopher Maidment | December 21, 2020 Read More
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Sununu Calls Out Pols ‘Cutting the Line’ for COVID Vaccine
Gov. Chris Sununu has been taking shots at his fellow politicians who are getting theirs, accusing members of Congress of…
by Michael Graham | December 21, 2020 Read More
Hassan Gets Big Bipartisan Win on Surprise Medical Billing Legislation
New Hampshire's Sen. Maggie Hassan scored a big victory when the $900 billion COVID relief bill approved by congressional leadership…
by Michael Graham | December 20, 2020 Read More
Education Freedom Accounts Emerge as Top Priority in Upcoming Session
New Hampshire's GOP legislative majority got right to work after Organization Day, with the Fiscal Committee quickly approving a federal…
by Christopher Maidment | December 20, 2020 Read More
‘Too White’ To Get COVID Vaccine? Some Social Justice Activists Say Yes.
Are teachers "too white" to get early, priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine? In a New York Times article Friday,…
by Michael Graham | December 20, 2020 Read More
KRIKORIAN: Sununu’s Wrong To Overlook Evidence of Voter Fraud
On Tuesday, December 15th, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu stated, “Joe Biden’s going to be sworn in as president," adding…
by NHJOpinion | December 18, 2020 Read More
NHGOP Picks Packard As Next Speaker
Republicans on Friday chose Acting Speaker Sherm Packard (R-Londonderry) to be the next Speaker of the NH House, filling a…
by Christopher Maidment | December 18, 2020 Read More
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Sherm Packard Likely to Win GOP Nomination for Speaker Friday
Republicans will vote for Hinch's replacement on Friday morning at a virtual caucus, and sources tell NHJournal that Sherm Packard…
by Christopher Maidment | December 17, 2020 Read More
Waste Report: NH Spends Tens of Thousands Studying Program Its Already Rejected
It is illegal for New Hampshire to join the Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) cap-and-trade program without legislative approval. Gov. Sununu…
by Christopher Maidment | December 17, 2020 Read More
Fleeing A High-Tax State for New Hampshire? “Leave Your Politics Behind,” Sununu Says
During a Zoom meeting hosted by the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Center, NH Gov. Chris Sununu celebrated the Granite…
by Michael Graham | December 17, 2020 Read More
PHILBRICK: NH Religious Exclusion from Tuition Programs Unconstitutional
Croydon, New Hampshire residents Dennis and Cathy Griffin sought to have their 12-year-old grandson Clayton attend Mount Royal Academy in…
by NHJOpinion | December 16, 2020 Read More
PODCAST: What Will Power the NH Energy Policy Debate in 2021 Legislative Session?
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, Rep. Michael Vose (R-Epping) talks about the energy policy issues likely…
by Michael Graham | December 16, 2020 Read More
Soldati Challenging Buckley for NH Dem Party Leadership
After state Democrats lost control of the Executive Council and both chambers of the New Hampshire legislature in November --…
by Christopher Maidment | December 16, 2020 Read More
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Sununu to Trump Voters: Time to Stop Whining, Biden Will Be POTUS
"Joe Biden's going to be sworn in as president," New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Tuesday, and he urged his…
by Michael Graham | December 15, 2020 Read More
New Unemployment Numbers Cheer NH as Christmas Approaches
New Hampshire's unemployment rate dropped below four percent in November, the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic…
by Christopher Maidment | December 15, 2020 Read More
NHGOP Race for Speakership Is Underway
Republican lawmakers will caucus to select their pick for Speaker to succeed the late Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) on Friday, sources…
by Christopher Maidment | December 14, 2020 Read More
LUCAS: In Favor of Fairness – A Level Playing Field for Small Business
We all support ‘fairness’ and are in favor of a level playing field. But, as we look out across America…
by Jay Lucas | December 14, 2020 Read More
Drive-In Legislating? NH Looking Towards Parking Lot Session in January
With COVID cases rising and in the wake of the death of Speaker Dick Hinch, concerns have been growing about…
by Christopher Maidment | December 13, 2020 Read More
First Shipments of COVID Vaccine Headed to NH
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced Sunday they're expecting the state's first shipment of the…
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Pappas Part of ‘China Spy Scandal’ Congressman’s Activist Group
On Wednesday, NH Rep. Chris Pappas cast his vote for the leadership of the "Future Forum," a group of young…
by Michael Graham | December 11, 2020 Read More
New NHGOP Majority Ends Dem Blockade, Accepts $10.1 Million in Federal Ed Funds
The impacts of the GOP legislative majority are already being felt as the newly-constituted Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee on Friday…
by Christopher Maidment | December 11, 2020 Read More
Did the NHGOP Caucus Kill Dick Hinch?
Are Speaker Dick Hinch's fellow Republicans responsible for his death? Wolfeboro GOP Rep. William Marsh set off a firestorm with…
by Michael Graham | December 10, 2020 Read More
What’s Next for NH House Republicans After Hinch’s Death?
After the sudden passing of Speaker Dick Hinch on Wednesday, the entire House, specifically the GOP caucus, finds themselves asking:…
by Christopher Maidment | December 10, 2020 Read More
Board of Ed Unanimously Backs First ‘Learn Everywhere’ Program
After months of debate and vocal Democratic opposition to the initiative, the N.H. State Board of Education (SBOE) voted unanimously…
by Michael Graham | December 10, 2020 Read More
Pipeline Constraints Put New England At Risk in Extreme Weather, ISO Warns
New England should have enough power to get through the coming winter, the region’s independent electric grid operator predicted on…
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Dick Hinch Died of COVID, Medical Examiner Says
Newly elected NHGOP House Speaker Dick Hinch died of COVID-19, according to a statement released by the N.H. attorney general's…
by Michael Graham | December 10, 2020 Read More
PODCAST: Speaker Dick Hinch, RIP
On this special edition of the NHJournal podcast, Drew Cline and Michael Graham discuss the sudden, shocking death of newly-elected…
by Michael Graham | December 09, 2020 Read More
ANALYSIS: NH Republicans Lost A ‘Rock Star’ in Dick Hinch
I gave Dick Hinch the nickname "Rock Star," and I predict that in the next few months, New Hampshire Republicans…
by Michael Graham | December 09, 2020 Read More
Speaker Dick Hinch Dies at 71
Representative Dick Hinch died on Wednesday, just one week after being elected the Speaker of the New Hampshire House. In…
by Christopher Maidment | December 09, 2020 Read More
DEMERS: NH Parents Need Education Freedom Accounts
What parent doesn’t want the best for their children? It may be a cliché, but it’s true - every parent…
by NHJOpinion | December 08, 2020 Read More
GOP-Led Fiscal Committee Will End NHDem Embargo of Fed Ed Money for Charter Schools
After more than a dozen tries over the past 15 months, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut will finally get his federal…
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How Eric Holder’s Plan to ‘Flip’ NH Flopped
Democrats didn't want to just end the Trump presidency in 2020. They also planned to undo what they saw as…
by Margaret Menge | December 08, 2020 Read More
CORDELLI: Why Is Anti-Catholic Amendment Still In NH Constitution?
Our New Hampshire Constitution is a historic document. Adopted in 1784, there have been amendments since then — and I…
by NHJOpinion | December 07, 2020 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: 70 Percent of NHGOP Voters Say Biden’s Win Wasn’t Legitimate
New Hampshire Republicans overwhelmingly believe the results of the 2020 presidential election were illegitimate, but they also want Republicans in…
by Michael Graham | December 07, 2020 Read More
EXCLUSIVE NHJournal Poll: Majority of NHGOP Backs Trump for 2024 Primary
A majority of New Hampshire Republicans will back President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary if he chooses to run…
by Michael Graham | December 06, 2020 Read More
Pappas Abandons BLM, Joins GOP to Oppose Pot De-Crim Bill
In a major reversal, Rep. Chris Pappas abandoned his long-standing support for marijuana decriminalization -- not to mention any allies…
by Michael Graham | December 05, 2020 Read More
Vaccination Cards Are Coming to NH. Are ‘Immunization Passports’ Next?
A CNN report on the Department of Defense's aggressive plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines included a photo of a little-known…
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ANALYSIS: The NHGOP Needs Less Base, More Bedford
For most New Hampshire families, COVID-19 is a crisis. For the New Hampshire GOP, it's turning into a fiasco. Watching…
by Michael Graham | December 03, 2020 Read More
VOSE: As COVID Spikes, Keep Utility Rate Hikes On Hold
By NH State Rep. Michael Vose A recent editorial from New Hampshire's Consumer Advocate Maurice Kreis called, “The PUC Gets…
by NHJOpinion | December 03, 2020 Read More
‘Manch-Vegas,’ Anyone? Queen City Named One of America’s Best Cities for Singles
Manchester was listed by WalletHub this week as one of the best cities for singles to live in. Out of…
by Kim Haas | December 03, 2020 Read More
PODCAST: With Organization Day Over, What Does 2021 Legislative Session Look Like?
Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and New Hampshire Journal's Michael Graham are joined by NHJournal…
by Michael Graham | December 02, 2020 Read More
Cold Start To What’s Likely To Be Heated Legislative Session
New Hampshire's legislators made history Wednesday, gathering both outdoors and outside the confines of Concord for Organization Day, 2020. The…
by Christopher Maidment | December 02, 2020 Read More
‘Confucius Institute’ Has Ties to Communist Chinese Regime, Support of UNH Officials
With the latest report of China's attempts to mislead the world about COVID-19 by hiding data that could have helped…
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2020 Brings Disarray to ‘Organization Day’
Organization Day is traditionally one of the most highly attended sessions of the New Hampshire Legislature, where 424 of the…
by Christopher Maidment | December 01, 2020 Read More
Kuster Named Vice Chair of Moderate ‘New Democrat Coalition’
On Tuesday, N.H. Rep. Annie Kuster was picked as one of the vice chairs of the self-declared moderate group, the…
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Enfield Manager Hands Out $34k To Town Employees, Moves Out Of State
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Democrats may have lost seats in the House, but their Congressional leaders aren't backing down on some key initiatives despite…
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Angry Over Mask Mandate, NHGOP House Members Request Sununu Impeachment Investigation
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Homeless Encampment Creates Headaches for Craig, Opportunity for NH Progressives
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Sununu Orders Statewide Mask Mandate as COVID Spreads, Hospitalizations Rise
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RELEASE: DHHS, DOJ Issue Statement On Manchester Homeless Encampment at County Courthouse
Joint Statement from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office Updating…
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UPDATED: NHDem Activist Calls African Immigrants ‘Brainwashed,’ Says Fear of Socialism Drove Hispanics to GOP
New Hampshire's leading immigrant advocate says her fellow Democrats' embrace of socialism drove up Trump's support among Hispanic voters. And…
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PODCAST: Dan Feltes Talks About His Unsuccessful Bid to Unseat Gov. Sununu
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‘Progressive Pioneers’ in Red Districts Got Wiped Out
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Bolduc’s Senate Bid Announcement Met With Bemusement by NHGOP Insiders
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Sununu, NHGOP Won Mandate for Education Reform
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Hinch Confirms: I’m Standing for Speaker
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Sununu: I Expect a Biden Admin to Do Its Job for NH
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Special Edition Podcast: What in the Heck Was THAT? Making Sense of the 2020 Results
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PODCAST: Gov. Sununu on Successful Campaign, Third-Term Agenda
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PODCAST: Demers, Rosenwald and Merrill Make Their Election Night Predictions
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Why My Grandfather Would Have Hated President Trump
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PODCAST: Sen. Chuck Morse Sees Path to GOP Majority in NH Senate
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GOP’s Bertone, Running Against ‘Satanic Agenda,’ Just One of Many Colorful NH Candidates
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Point: Presidential Election Is a Battle Between Good and Evil
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PODCAST: Veteran Political Reporters James Pindell and Jim Geraghty Pick the 2020 Election in NH and Beyond
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OPINION: New Hampshire, Big Brother is Definitely Watching You
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PODCAST: Pollster Robert Cahaly of the Trafalgar Group on Trump’s Path to Victory
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Sununu Orders Restaurant Patrons To Hand Over Personal Information, Or Stay Home
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How Colorado Democrats Smeared Corky Messner With Unfounded Complaint
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PODCAST: Top Pollster Paleologos Talks NH, Numbers and the ‘Shy Trump’ Voter
A new USA Today/Suffolk University poll gives Joe Biden an eight-point lead over President Trump just days before the November…
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Klobuchar, Pressley Stump Across NHDems’ Ideological Fault Line
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MORSE: Fight for the New Hampshire Advantage by Electing a GOP State Senate
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Point: Election Day A Holiday? Yes. But Other Reforms Are Needed As Well
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PODCAST: Lou D’Allesandro Predicts Biden Bump Will Help Dems Hold Senate
On this edition of the New Hampshire Journal podcast, state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) talks about his relationship with Joe…
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Alford-Teaster Avoids Questions in Second State Senate Bid
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REPORT: Granite Staters Among Top 10 Most Powerful POTUS Voters
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WILLIAMS: Funding, Not Testing, Is Biggest Challenge Facing NH Nursing Homes
It is unfortunate some have chosen to knock New Hampshire for an alleged failure to test for COVID-19 in nursing…
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Big Crowd Ignores Polls, Backs POTUS at Trump Rally in Manchester, NH
LONDONDERRY, N.H. — President Donald Trump flew into Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Sunday for what could be his final New Hampshire…
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PODCAST: The Inside Story of the Union-Leader’s Historic Biden Endorsement
On this edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, the Manchester Union-Leader's Brendan McQuaid shares the inside story on how…
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COMMENTARY: How Bad Is NH Media Coverage of COVID-19?
It’s a headline that’s been splashed all over local media: "N.H. Records Largest Daily New Case Count Since Mid-May." These…
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Cook Political Report Gives NHDems Advantage in Battle For State House
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CASELLA: North Country Voters Deserve Facts
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SPECIAL EDITION PODCAST: Who Won the Trump v. Biden Throwdown?
On this special bonus edition of The New Hampshire Journal podcast, Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public…
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PODCAST: How Good People Can Vote for a Bad Person To Be POTUS
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Pappas Admits He Lied About Relationship With Lobbyist
On Thursday, Rep. Chris Pappas acknowledged his involvement in a personal relationship with a corporate lobbyist, a relationship he repeatedly…
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I recently read a post by a friend written after the first presidential debate. She wrote that, while she opposed…
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PODCAST: NHGOP Guru Tom Rath on Why He’s Backing Biden
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Did Pappas Lie About Relationship With Lobbyist?
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NH Top New England State for Business Climate, Report Finds
The Tax Foundation released its annual Business Tax Climate Index Wednesday, and for the second year in a row, New…
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From Insults to Threats, NH Trump Supporters Feel Pressure to Remain Silent
Homeowners in the quiet New Hampshire towns of Milford and Brookline are receiving threatening letters for publicly supporting President Trump.…
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PODCAST: Conservative Jeff Jacoby Makes Case For Voting Libertarian
Longtime Boston Globe columnist, Jeff Jacoby, a rare voice on the political right in New England, makes his case for…
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NH Early Voting Shatters Records as 200,000 Voters Request Absentee Ballots
Election Day is still two weeks away, but 136,137 people have voted absentee in New Hampshire, shattering the record for…
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ISAACSON: Massachusetts May Have Crossed Constitutional Line With Tax Scheme
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Monday night, Gov. Chris Sununu and state Sen. Dan Feltes faced off for their one TV debate in the governor's…
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The Right Warns Biased Big Tech: ‘Winter Is Coming’
Republicans like Sen. Tom Cotton have a message for Big Tech: "Winter is coming." That's what the Arkansas senator said…
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‘Pack The Senate?’ NHDems Back DC Statehood
During a campaign stop in Derry with Republican congressional candidate Matt Mowers, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton pointed out that Mowers'…
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Sununu Says NH Has ‘Solid Case’ Against Mass. Commuter Tax Attack
Gov. Chris Sununu tells NHJournal "our case is solid" in his potential Supreme Court fight over Massachusetts' COVID-19 commuter tax…
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With the untimely departure of New Hampshire radio talk host Jack Heath from the airwaves just two weeks before Election…
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SHAPIRO: SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings Have Become Kabuki Theater
Amy Coney Barrett is now sailing toward confirmation, but not because we learned anything about her during last week’s hearings.…
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This Means War: Sununu Taking MA To SCOTUS Over Commuter Tax Scheme
Months after Massachusetts made its unilateral assault on the paychecks of New Hampshire workers, Gov. Chris Sununu is fighting back,…
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Biden’s Town Hall COVID Comments Don’t Match Record on China
During Thursday night's presidential town hall, former Vice President Joe Biden threw down on Donald Trump over COVID-19. "It is…
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Fair warning: A man is about to be damned with faint praise. But these are extraordinary times, and perhaps “all…
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Pappas’ Take On Assault Weapons Ban Misses the Mark
During a Facebook Live appearance with WMUR's Adam Sexton, Rep. Chris Pappas repeated his support for an assault weapons ban,…
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MA More Politically Engaged Than NH? Granite Staters Vote ‘No!’
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MESSMER: Public Health Must Take Priority Over Profits
An unexpected and lifechanging diagnosis, which I have never shared publicly, has shaken my family over the past few months.…
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem may be making her first-ever trip to New Hampshire this week, but her message will…
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Last week's arrest of a Georgia man for voting illegally in Hooksett, N.H., in the 2016 election — with an…
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Forest Lake State Park, one of the 10 original state parks, was created in 1935. The park spans 397 acres…
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New Hampshire’s economy suffered less damage from the COVID-19 shutdown than most neighboring states. It’s also recovering faster. This is…
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Look out, Matt Drudge. Citizen "Kane" is coming for you. Kane is the nom de plume — or "nom de…
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During a Facebook Live Q &A session hosted by WMUR's Adam Sexton, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen told viewers she did not…
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I’d like to strike a positive note in support of our police. There is a national conversation taking place about…
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New Report Finds Tens of Thousands of Cases of Possible Election Fraud
One of the constant refrains from those who oppose election reforms designed to protect the security and integrity of the…
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Taking a page from the Joe Biden playbook, Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH01) answered a debate question about the Electoral College…
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The data are clear: Remote learning is a "disaster" for public school students. So why are so many New Hampshire…
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OPINION: Nashua Parents Ask: ‘What’s The Plan, Mr. Superintendent?’
New Hampshire was recently ranked as the fifth safest state in the nation to re-open school, according to a data…
by Staff Writer | October 02, 2020 Read More
How Would NH Handle a Presidential Vacancy Before the Election?
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, raising several constitutional questions regarding the presidential…
by Andrew Cline | October 02, 2020 Read More
Before Biden’s Basement, There Was McKinley’s Front Porch
Like a hibernating animal creeping from its lair in spring, Joe Biden is popping out of his basement more and…
by J. Mark Powell | October 02, 2020 Read More
Sununu: Data Show It’s Time to Send Kids Back to Class
During Thursday's COVID-19 presser, Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal he hopes the volume of data confirming the safety of New…
by Michael Graham | October 01, 2020 Read More
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Feltes Imposing Potentially Illegal Litmus Test, Experts Say
State Sen. Dan Feltes has made abortion the centerpiece of his attacks on Gov. Chris Sununu. It's an interesting political…
by Michael Graham | September 30, 2020 Read More
Sununu Dominates Shaheen in Latest Poll
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Gov. Chris Sununu have big leads in the latest poll of New Hampshire voters — so…
by Michael Graham | September 29, 2020 Read More
Nikki Haley Talks Trump, Biden and Coney Barrett on Eve of NH Stop
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s reputation for doing her homework was on full display when she spoke to NHJournal on…
by Michael Graham | September 29, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Hampstead Parents, Kids Left in the Dark
Hampstead, New Hampshire, is a quintessential small southern New Hampshire town. With a population of 8,500, Hampstead has one elementary…
by Jessica Bolduc | September 28, 2020 Read More
NH Schools Ranked 5th Safest to Reopen. Why Are So Many Still Closed?
A new report ranks New Hampshire’s public schools the fifth safest to reopen in the entire country. And yet fewer…
by Michael Graham | September 28, 2020 Read More
‘A Slap In the Face:’ NH BLM Activists Call Out No-Show Politicians
New Hampshire Democrats who until recently were boasting about their Black Lives Matter bona fides were no-shows at a major…
by Michael Graham | September 27, 2020 Read More
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Dem Group Sues to Force NH to Count Votes Received After Election
A DC-based progressive group is backing a lawsuit forcing New Hampshire to count ballots received up to a week after…
by Michael Graham | September 25, 2020 Read More
BLM Leader: Many NHDems Secretly Backing Agenda, ‘Tight Races’ Keep Them Silent
Seacoast Democrats are secretly backing a list of demands from the local Black Lives Matter organization, hiding their support due…
by Yvonne Dean-Bailey | September 24, 2020 Read More
Is The Filibuster Finished?
Senate Democratic leaders are practically drooling over the prospect that, after six years in the minority, they may be back…
by J. Mark Powell | September 24, 2020 Read More
NFL Stars to Join NH Virtual Summit on Teen Suicide Prevention
Teenagers throughout the state are being asked to take part in a virtual summit on suicide prevention Friday morning. The…
by Kim Haas | September 23, 2020 Read More
Mowers Targets Pappas Over Support for New Taxes, Tax Hikes
Gov. Chris Sununu may be the star of NH-01 Republican candidate Matt Mower’s new TV ad, but it’s the attack…
by Michael Graham | September 23, 2020 Read More
Online and In-Person, New Hampshire’s Kids are Alright
School officials say the kids are just fine. Parents and community members in New Hampshire have been worrying themselves sick…
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Mitt’s SCOTUS Maneuver No Surprise, NH Friends Say
If you’re reeling from U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney’s decision to back his fellow Republicans on SCOTUS hearings before the election,…
by Michael Graham | September 22, 2020 Read More
Will SCOTUS Seat Throwdown Help or Hurt NHGOP?
The fight over filling a Supreme Court vacancy will be waged on the floor of the U.S. Senate, but the…
by Michael Graham | September 21, 2020 Read More
NH Rep Files Legislation Over Netflix ‘Cuties’ Child Porn
A New Hampshire state rep has pre-filed legislation calling on Netflix to stop streaming the French-made film Cuties and for…
by Michael Graham | September 21, 2020 Read More
Packing the Court Starts With Killing the Filibuster, A Cause Long Championed by Sen. Shaheen
National politics may have hit DEFCON 1 over filling the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing,…
by Michael Graham | September 20, 2020 Read More
SHAPIRO: After Ginsburg’s Death, Will Democrats Pack the Court?
The big question looming over Mitch McConnell’s promise to hold a vote on Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed the late…
by Ilya Shapiro | September 20, 2020 Read More
DeVos: New Hampshire Only State to Reject Fed Funds for Public Charter Ed
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos told NHJournal she didn't know of any state other than New Hampshire that had…
by Michael Graham | September 18, 2020 Read More
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‘Disgusting:’ Eric Trump Calls Out NHDems Who Refused to Stand for Anthem
President Trump's son Eric denounced New Hampshire Democrats who refused to stand for the national anthem during the final House…
by Michael Graham | September 18, 2020 Read More
Will NH Pols Meet BLM Demands?
In Nashua, the local Black Lives Matter chapter has called out state Sen. Dan Feltes over his flip-flop on the…
by Michael Graham | September 18, 2020 Read More
Sununu Endorses Body Cam Mandate For State Police
At his COVID-19 presser Thursday, Gov. Chris Sununu announced he's "endorsing every single recommendation" from the New Hampshire Commission on…
by Michael Graham | September 17, 2020 Read More
Dozens of NH Dems Refuse to Stand for Anthem During Final House Session
Dozens of New Hampshire House Democrats refused to stand for the national anthem at the final session of the legislature…
by Michael Graham | September 16, 2020 Read More
Sununu Sweep on Veto Day as Governor Goes 22-0
Gov. Chris Sununu finished up the COVID-shortened 2020 legislative session as the big winner. Republicans sustained all 22 of his…
by Michael Graham | September 16, 2020 Read More
After $30 Million In ‘Dark Money’ on Her Behalf, Shaheen Wants It To End
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) issued a challenge to her Republican opponent, businessman Corky Messner, to "stand against third party special…
by Yvonne Dean-Bailey | September 15, 2020 Read More
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McGINLEY: Lessons From a (GOP) Transsexual Satanic Anarchist
When Republican voters in Cheshire County went to the polls last week, little did they know they would be the…
by Shannon McGinley | September 15, 2020 Read More
NH Unemployment Falls Nearly 20 Percent in August
New Hampshire’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 6.5 percent, down from 8 percent the month before —…
by Michael Graham | September 15, 2020 Read More
Feltes Goes Full Cannabis After Death Penalty Flip Flop
A day after changing his position on a high-profile death penalty case, Democrat Sen. Dan Feltes made another big move…
by Michael Graham | September 15, 2020 Read More
California-Style Green Energy Policies Could Bring Blackouts to NH
The left-leaning news outlet NHPR posted a story about the West Coast wildfires with the headline: “‘It Can Happen Here’:…
by Michael Graham | September 14, 2020 Read More
LUCAS: American Exceptionalism — in 2020
America is truly at a crossroads. And, our commitment to "American Exceptionalism" hangs in the balance. The concept of American…
by Jay Lucas | September 14, 2020 Read More
Feltes Flips on Commutation for Cop Killer: ‘I Would Negate That Vote’
A day after NHJournal asked if law-and-order issues were hurting Democratic candidates in New Hampshire, the party's nominee for governor…
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Transsexual Satanist Anarchist Is GOP Nominee for Cheshire County Sheriff
KEENE — New Hampshire’s first trans, anarchist, Satanic candidate for county sheriff says she’s not getting a lot of support…
by Damien Fisher | September 12, 2020 Read More
Will Law and Order Issue Lock Up Votes for NHGOP?
The progressive group NextGen America has announced state Sen. Dan Feltes’ race for governor is a priority, which means an…
by Michael Graham | September 10, 2020 Read More
Women Win Big in NH Primary
Women gunning for political offices in New Hampshire had a strong showing on Tuesday night in the primary elections and…
by Kim Haas | September 10, 2020 Read More
OPINION: If Biden Is Elected, There Is Far More To Fear Than Violence
I get it. People are tired of the fighting, the riots, losing friends and family over our political differences. Some…
by Kate Day | September 10, 2020 Read More
DGA Talks Trash, But Not Cash, in NH Governor’s Race
Just a day into the New Hampshire general election race, and already the trash talk is flying. Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2020 Read More
Bolduc Concedes, But Won’t Endorse, in NHGOP Senate Primary
Wednesday morning, retired Gen. Don Bolduc released a statement conceding the New Hampshire GOP U.S. Senate primary to Corky Messner.…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2020 Read More
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Gov. Chris Sununu’s (Almost) Perfect Primary Night
Could primary night have gone any better for Gov. Chris Sununu? The results as of Monday morning were just about…
by Michael Graham | September 09, 2020 Read More
What Are Campaign Pros Watching on Primary Day?
What will New Hampshire's political pros, insiders and grassroots activists be watching for when the polls close on Tuesday? While…
by Michael Graham | September 07, 2020 Read More
Scoring the ‘Sununu Primary’
On Tuesday, New Hampshire politicos will be scoring the "Sununu Primary." No, not the GOP gubernatorial primary featuring the incumbent…
by Michael Graham | September 07, 2020 Read More
‘Conservative but Still Friendly’ Coverage of Merrill’s Death Raises Questions About WMUR’s Objectivity
WMUR’s Sunday morning coverage of the passing of Gov. Steve Merrill contained this jarring note: “Despite his conservative leadership, Merrill…
by Michael Graham | September 07, 2020 Read More
Strange Bedfellows Abound in Clegg v Wheeler Executive Council Race
On one side, it's endorsements from Gov. Chris Sununu and ReOpenNH. On the other, it's endorsements from evangelical leader Mike Huckabee and…
by Kim Haas | September 05, 2020 Read More
Questions Remain In ‘Cross Dressing’ Dem Double-Voter Case
Vincent Marzello, 65, of West Lebanon, N.H., is accused of voting once as himself and then disguising himself as a…
by Christopher Maidment | September 05, 2020 Read More
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New Hampshire vs. The Nation: Where Are Workers Having The Best Labor Day?
On the Friday before Labor Day, the U.S. Labor Department announced employers added 1.4 million jobs in August, bringing the…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2020 Read More
Violent Protesters Have a New Target: Average Americans
My name is Chris, I live in New Hampshire, and I'm one of the growing number of average citizens who've…
by Chris Ager | September 03, 2020 Read More
NH Dems Dominate in Congressional Race Polls
As primary day approaches, Republican candidates like Matt Mowers and Matt Mayberry are battling tooth and nail for their party's…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2020 Read More
Croydon Family Files Lawsuit Challenging Religious Discrimination in ‘Town Tuition’ Program
The Griffin family of Croydon, New Hampshire -- Dennis, Catherine and their 12-year-old grandson Clayton -- is taking its fight…
by Satya Marar | September 03, 2020 Read More
WHITMAN: It’s Time for ‘Republicans and Independents for Biden’
I have been a Republican for more than forty years. I served as a Republican Governor in a largely Democratically…
by Gov. Christine Todd Whitman | September 03, 2020 Read More
Ayotte Calls Out Dem Gov Candidates Over Addison Commutation Stance
Forner GOP U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte called out the two Democrats running for governor over their willingness to commute the…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2020 Read More
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Despite Cash, Endorsements, Feltes Trails Volinsky in Latest UNH Poll
State Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes, the chosen candidate of the New Hampshire Democratic establishment, is narrowly trailing progressive Executive…
by Michael Graham | September 02, 2020 Read More
Feltes Highlights Abortion Issue in Final Days of Campaign
Congresswoman Annie Kuster stepped into the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial primary Wednesday, endorsing State Senator Dan Feltes over Executive Councilor Andru…
by Damien Fisher | September 02, 2020 Read More
Sununu: ‘Shocked’ That Dem Opponents Would Commute Cop Killer’s Sentence
Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal he was "shocked to hear" his would-be opponents in the Democratic primary race say they…
by Michael Graham | September 01, 2020 Read More
August’s Big Drop in COVID-19 Numbers Brings N.H. Back To Spring Levels for Top Three Metrics
August has recorded New Hampshire’s lowest numbers of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths since May. The dramatic, summer-long decline in…
by Andrew Cline | September 01, 2020 Read More
ANALYSIS: Did Andru Volinsky Just Endorse Higher Property Taxes?
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky’s made no secret of his willingness to support a broad-based statewide tax in the interests of…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2020 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: NH Dems Target Bolduc in Oppo Research Dump — UPDATED
The New Hampshire Democratic Party is releasing a memo Monday targeting GOP U.S. Senate candidate retired Gen. Don Bolduc just…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2020 Read More
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‘Rally Trump’ Returns to New Hampshire in First Post-RNC Appearance
When it comes to big-time campaign backdrops, Trump 2020 is 2-0. Thursday night, Trump formally — or as he put…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2020 Read More
NH Supreme Court Overrules Statehouse Gun Decision, Sends Case to Lower Court
The Gunfight at the Concord Corral is back on. Over the past two decades, New Hampshire Democrats and Republicans have…
by Christopher Maidment | August 28, 2020 Read More
“I’ll F— You Up!” Video of Progressive Attack on NHGOP Official Goes Viral
This isn't how Chris Ager imagined becoming an internet sensation. Video of Black Lives Matter activists attacking the NHGOP National…
by Michael Graham | August 28, 2020 Read More
What’s Waiting for President Trump in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire isn't the likeliest place for President Trump's first post-convention stop. The state is small, it's in the heart…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2020 Read More
Trump’s White House Convention Speech Is Politics As Usual
The way Democrats tell it, Donald Trump has desecrated the White House with cheap, campaign politics by using its hallowed…
by J. Mark Powell | August 27, 2020 Read More
A Working Mom’s Choice to Put Her Kids Back Into School
Last month, I put my kids back into daycare. Is it because I don’t care about my kids and dismiss…
by Anastasia Boden | August 27, 2020 Read More
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Execs Who Wrote Feltes’ Energy Plan Would Profit From It
Ratepayer advocates say consumers will lose if Sen. Dan Feltes' energy plan goes into effect. Green activists disagree. But there's…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2020 Read More
Sununu: Stopping POTUS Visit Isn’t ‘Possible or Appropriate’
At Tuesday's COVID-19 presser, Gov. Chris Sununu dismissed calls from prominent Democrats that he stop President Trump's rally in Manchester…
by Michael Graham | August 25, 2020 Read More
Senate Dem Candidate Claims He “Maintained Residency” in NH While Living in NYC
Lori and Deaglan McEachern made a lovely bride and groom. Their wedding website includes photos of the smiling couple, the…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2020 Read More
NH RNC Delegates Call Out Dems’ ‘Basement’ Convention
New Hampshire's delegates to the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. tell NHJournal that what you see is what you…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Dems Choose Union Dollars Over Charter School Families
For Democrat politicians and America's charter school families, it's a case of "That was then, this is now." Just four…
by Michael Graham | August 23, 2020 Read More
Trump’s First Stop After the RNC? New Hampshire.
President Donald Trump is returning to New Hampshire for a rally in Manchester the day after the Republican National Convention,…
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Sununu Warns Massachusetts of Legal Consequences Over Commuter Tax Scheme
For months, tens of thousands of Granite Staters have been paying Massachusetts income taxes on the work they’ve done in…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2020 Read More
Candidates for Governor Go After Sununu, Each Other, at Nashua NAACP Forum
Two Democratic primary hopefuls and the Libertarian candidate for governor took out the boxing gloves during a virtual debate hosted…
by Kim Haas | August 20, 2020 Read More
Sununu Soars, Trump Trails and Dem Gov Candidates Tie in Latest Poll
Meet the new poll, same as the old poll. A new survey released by St. Anselm College on Thursday —…
by Michael Graham | August 20, 2020 Read More
Trump Returning to NH ‘Sooner Rather Than Later,’ Lewandowski Says
President Trump's on-again/off-again travels to the Granite State are back on, according to presidential adviser Corey Lewandowski. "I am going…
by Michael Graham | August 20, 2020 Read More
NHGOP Hits Dems Hard on Taxes, Guarantee Sununu Vetoes Will Be Sustained
The Republicans who gathered at the State House in Concord on Wednesday were hardly subtle about their view of taxes.…
by Michael Graham | August 19, 2020 Read More
Feltes’ Fundraising Falls Behind as Volinsky’s Progressive Campaign Pays Off
"Senator Feltes Campaign Announces Over A Million Raised, Best Positioned To Take On Sununu." That's the headline from a news…
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LUCAS: Beware the Chinese Trojan Horse
Make no mistake about it. China is at war with the United States. But, it’s not yet a military war. …
by Jay Lucas | August 18, 2020 Read More
Was Kasich’s DNC Speech His New Hampshire Death Knell?
Just over four years ago, Ohio Gov. John Kasich finished second in the First in the Nation primary, behind eventual…
by Michael Graham | August 18, 2020 Read More
Jeanne Shaheen Goes Postal
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is one of the most respected politicians in New Hampshire and, it's safe to say, in the…
by Michael Graham | August 17, 2020 Read More
SEIU Endorsement Could Be Sign of a Volinsky Surge Among NHDems
Bernie Sanders. Chris Pappas. Colin Van Ostern. And now Andru Volinsky. What do all these Democrats have in common? They…
by Michael Graham | August 16, 2020 Read More
DHS Shuts Down ISIS Plot to Turn PPE Shortage Into Terror Funding
As the demand for PPE surged over the summer and shortages plagued supply lines, international law enforcement agencies and industries…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2020 Read More
Kamala Harris Vs. The Invisible Man
"Charismatic." "Star power." "Big television moments." All words often used to describe California Senator Kamala Harris and her 2020 presidential…
by Michael Graham | August 13, 2020 Read More
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New Hampshire Law Gives Flying Cars A Lift
Are you ready to “drive” the friendly skies? If so, then take the first exit to the Granite State. In…
by Hiram Reisner | August 13, 2020 Read More
Attacks on Messner’s Charity Hit Candidate Where It Hurts
In the mess that is the story of Corky Messner's charitable foundation, it's hard to get a lock on the…
by Michael Graham | August 13, 2020 Read More
Volinsky Insults Host, Embraces Income Tax in Radio Debate
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky played up his progressive politics in a radio debate with state Sen. Dan Feltes, embracing a…
by Michael Graham | August 12, 2020 Read More
Cornerstone Report Card Gives 27 NHGOP Pols Top Marks
Twenty-seven NHGOP legislators earned top marks Tuesday from conservative advocacy group Cornerstone Action in their biennial report card. For the…
by Christopher Maidment | August 12, 2020 Read More
NH AG Gives Sununu Gameplan for Taking on Massachusetts Commuter Tax
New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon MacDonald has presented Gov. Chris Sununu with a report on how the state can confront…
by Michael Graham | August 12, 2020 Read More
Will Harris Pick Help or Hurt Biden in New Hampshire?
The conventional wisdom on picking a presidential running mate is “First, do no harm.” When it comes to holding on…
by Michael Graham | August 11, 2020 Read More
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AVARD: Why I’m Supporting Bob Clegg for Executive Council
The other day someone asked me why I support Bob Clegg in his race for Executive Council. The person knew…
by Kevin Avard | August 11, 2020 Read More
Gov. Sununu Calls Income Tax Proposals ‘Garbage,’ Democrats Pounce
During a spirited appearance on CNBC Monday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) denounced Democratic leadership in high-tax states like…
by Michael Graham | August 10, 2020 Read More
FREITAS: CMS Needs to Reverse Course on New Rule to Protect ESRD Patients
Health officials both here in New Hampshire and across the country have been hard at work for months to protect…
by Mary Freitas | August 09, 2020 Read More
Trump’s Executive Orders Flip the Tables on Pelosi, NH Dems
President Donald Trump’s executive orders extending unemployment benefits and maintaining the eviction ban may be too complex to survive legal…
by Michael Graham | August 09, 2020 Read More
Mayberry Turning Up the Heat on Mowers in NH-01 Primary
It's "No More Mister Nice Guy" from Matt Mayberry in the NHGOP First CD primary. When Mayberry, a longtime fixture…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2020 Read More
Every Now and Then, You Have to Punch Massachusetts in the Face
In the centuries since its capital was dubbed the Cradle of Liberty, Massachusetts has decayed into a nest of Puritanism…
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Sununu Says He Confronted Baker Over Commuter Tax, but MA Isn’t Backing Down
Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal Thursday he's called Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker about the state's cross-border income-tax policy. Still, the…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2020 Read More
NY AG Who Wants to Dismantle NRA Calls It a ‘Terrorist Organization’
New York Attorney General Letitia James made news when she announced her lawsuit asking the courts to dismantle the National…
by Michael Graham | August 06, 2020 Read More
Is The Federal Government ‘Paying People Not to Work?’ It’s Complicated
“We should never pay people not to work. We should try to help people get back to work.” This claim by…
by David Micali | August 06, 2020 Read More
NH Pols Push Back Against Massachusetts’ Tax Policy Targeting NH Workers
Just hours after New Hampshire Journal raised questions about the Bay State’s tax policy toward former commuters, Gov. Chris Sununu’s…
by Michael Graham | August 05, 2020 Read More
John Lewis Was a Lamb Who Roared
On August 28, 1963, John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC, had a fateful decision to…
by Sam Fullwood III | August 05, 2020 Read More
Sununu Silent as ‘Taxachusetts’ Taps Workers’ Wallets Across NH Border
Where's Mel Thomson when you need him? New Hampshire residents who work in Massachusetts are used to paying the Bay…
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Kuster Questions Cop Unions’ Commitment to Professionalism in Qualified Immunity Debate
In June, Rep. Annie Kuster and her fellow Granite State Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas both voted for the Justice in…
by Michael Graham | August 03, 2020 Read More
Could Trump’s NH Troubles Take Down Sununu?
For a brief, shining moment in early 2020, Donald Trump was popular in New Hampshire. Polling from UNH showed more…
by Michael Graham | August 03, 2020 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: NAACP Leaders Clash on Andru Volinsky’s Treatment of Black Nominees
The president of the New England Area Conference of the NAACP has ordered local chapter presidents to cease any public…
by Kim Haas | August 03, 2020 Read More
The Debate Over Statues Reaches New Hampshire
The debate over who should be honored in a public place has reached the Granite State. Since the murder of…
by David Micali | August 02, 2020 Read More
Liberty Utilities Pulls Plug on Granite Bridge Project, But Natural Gas Will Still Flow
Liberty Utilities announced on Friday it’s pulling the plug on the Granite Bridge pipeline project, bringing an end to a…
by Michael Graham | July 31, 2020 Read More
Cotton Calls Out MA Dem Over ‘Red State’ COVID Comments: ‘Nobody Deserves This Virus.’
During a campaign stop in New Hampshire Friday, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton took issue with a Massachusetts Democrat’s claim that…
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‘Karen,’ We Hardly Know Ye
At first the memes were amusing, sort of. Then they started being irritating. Now, calling white women behaving badly “Karen”…
by Karen Kirk | July 31, 2020 Read More
Trump Trails Biden By 13 in NH Poll, but Numbers Give GOP Glimmers of Hope
Donald Trump's polls in New Hampshire are nothing if not consistent. The latest Granite State Panel, conducted by the University…
by Michael Graham | July 30, 2020 Read More
UNH Poll Gives Sununu Solid Lead Over Dem Contenders
Despite the COVID-19 crisis and President Donald Trump's poor polling in the Granite State, GOP Gov. Chris Sununu holds a…
by Michael Graham | July 29, 2020 Read More
NH Grocers: Food Stores Are Ready for Return of Reusable Bags
The ban on all reusable bags was originally issued by executive order on March 24 with the intent of preventing…
by John Dumais | July 29, 2020 Read More
Did A Judge Just Give Sununu A Third-Party Problem in November?
A federal judge liberated the New Hampshire Libertarian Party (LPNH) from the state’s ballot access requirements Tuesday in a 50-page…
by Michael Graham | July 28, 2020 Read More
DOUGLAS: Eight Police Reform Proposals
Our New Hampshire Bill of Rights in Article 8 reminds us that: "All power residing originally in, and being derived…
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Volinsky Says $600 Weekly Unemployment Payment Too High, Should Be Cut
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky says federal $600 weekly unemployment payments are too high and should be cut, a position that…
by Michael Graham | July 27, 2020 Read More
LUCAS: New Hampshire – Let’s Lead the Charge Against Communist China
It is well understood that China poses the single greatest geopolitical threat to our national security and freedom for the…
by Jay Lucas | July 27, 2020 Read More
What Andru Volinsky Gets Wrong About Granite Bridge
Last Friday, Andru Volinsky was in Exeter, N.H., for a high-profile press event on a topic that is anything but:…
by Michael Graham | July 26, 2020 Read More
Lydall Puts NH on Frontline In Fight Against PPE Fraud
The CEO of Lydall said on Friday that COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for governments around the world and…
by Kim Haas | July 25, 2020 Read More
Future Indicative — Work From Home Will Change Everything
Dimly through the fog of the future some structures are emerging. Some of the purely physical are becoming discernible. The…
by Llewellyn King | July 24, 2020 Read More
Sununu’s Equity Panel Calls for Controversial ‘Disparate Impact’ Measure of Racism
The COVID-19 Equity Response Team set up by Gov. Chris Sununu in May has issued its report, which promotes the…
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NEA-NH: No Classroom Instruction Until Our Guidelines — Not Sununu’s — Are Met
The New Hampshire National Education Association has a simple message for the state’s school districts and the Sununu administration about…
by Michael Graham | July 22, 2020 Read More
Suburbs Hold Key to 2020 Presidential Choice
The suburbs hold the swing vote in this election. That is why we’ve been treated to so much speculation about…
by Stanley Kurtz | July 22, 2020 Read More
GOP Challengers Target Pappas for Supporting End of ‘Qualified Immunity’ Police Protections
Incumbent N.H. U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is taking fire from his would-be GOP challengers over his decision to sign onto…
by Michael Graham | July 21, 2020 Read More
Newsmaker Q&A: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie
Helping America win the fight against COVID-19 is the Department of Veterans Affairs’ “fourth mission,” Secretary Robert Wilkie said during…
by Staff Writer | July 21, 2020 Read More
NH Moms Increasingly Anxious as More Schools Close Classrooms
Working New Hampshire mothers, like their counterparts across America, are waiting anxiously to see whether their child’s classroom will reopen…
by Margaret Menge | July 21, 2020 Read More
On COVID, NH is Faring Well. The Rest of the Country? Not So Much.
If a country’s response to the coronavirus were a race, the United States would not be winning. In terms of…
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In the ‘Social Justice’ Era, Do NH Dems Still Value Jobs?
Last week, Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed HB 1166, an extension of unemployment benefits that had easily passed both houses of…
by Michael Graham | July 20, 2020 Read More
BALDASARO: Biden’s Environmental Plan Would Bankrupt Granite State Families
Joe Biden likes to play the role of a moderate but like the rest of his party, Biden’s views belong…
by Al Baldasaro | July 20, 2020 Read More
Lewandowski: Trump ‘Within Margin of Error’ in NH
Public polling may show President Donald Trump underwater among New Hampshire voters, but Corey Lewandowski tells NHJournal that internal polls…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2020 Read More
Nashua Takes Full Classroom Education ‘Off the Table,’ Leaving Low-Income Parents in the Lurch
The Nashua School Board has taken traditional, five-day-a-week classroom education "off the table," forcing working parents to find childcare solutions…
by Michael Graham | July 19, 2020 Read More
Friday Fact Check: Did DeVos Really Write Sununu’s Back-to-School Plan?
Did Betsy DeVos write the Sununu administration's back-to-school plan? According to Democrats Andru Volinsky and Dan Feltes — absolutely. "This…
by Michael Graham | July 16, 2020 Read More
NH Dems Demand Sununu Override Local Control in Back-to-School Plan
New Hampshire Democrats and the state's teachers union rejected Gov. Chris Sununu's back-to-school guidance within minutes of its release Tuesday,…
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New Hampshire Pays 4th Highest Energy Costs; Biden Policy Could Make It Worse
Granite Staters could think twice about turning on that air conditioner or how they set their thermostat this winter. That’s…
by Gregory Bresiger | July 14, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Teachers Unions Have Found A Substance That Kills COVID-19 in the Classroom — Cash
“The federal government must make massive federal appropriations earmarked for public schools.” That’s an excerpt from the National Education Association’s…
by Michael Graham | July 13, 2020 Read More
UNH Prof Signs Anti-Free-Speech Letter Dismissing ‘So-Called Cancel Culture’
The contentious fight over freedom of expression has come to the University of New Hampshire, where a progressive professor has…
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In NH, It’s ‘No Mask Mandate, No Mass Enforcement — No Problem!’
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it," so the saying goes. Why then are New Hampshire Democrats demanding that Gov.…
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NH Catholic Schools to Reopen With ‘Fully Classroom-Based Instruction’ in Fall, Incentives For New Student Transfers
As New Hampshire teachers unions raise the possibility of refusing to return to work until January, the state's Catholic schools…
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Can Granite State Republicans Back BLM and Still Support Trump?
Polls show that the Black Lives Matter movement, or at least its broad message, has bipartisan support. Republican elected officials…
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McGINLEY: Supreme Court Lands on Side of Religious Liberty in Latest Decisions
The Supreme Court handed down two decisions on July 8 supporting employers’ religious exercise that should encourage lovers of the…
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STUDY: New Hampshire Taxpayers Get Best Deal in U.S.
Congratulation, New Hampshire taxpayers. You're getting the best deal in the nation! That's according to a new study released by…
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WILLIAMS: ‘Garbage’ PPE An Apt Metaphor for Fed Treatment of Long-Term Care Facilities
COVID-19 has wrought tragedy in long-term care settings. Evidence that the virus is extraordinarily communicable in enclosed, congregate settings can…
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BLM Nashua Throws Down on Sununu for ‘Welcoming White Supremacist’ Trump to NH
Despite his outspoken support for their cause, the Black Lives Matter organization in New Hampshire attacked Gov. Chris Sununu for…
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Volinsky Escapes Call for Resignation, But Not Criticism, at Seacoast NAACP Meeting
There was tension in the room during Monday night’s meeting of the Seacoast branch of the NAACP in Portsmouth while…
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Team Trump Calls NHDems Hypocrites Over Mask Mandate Demands
New Hampshire Democrats greeted news of President Trump's planned Saturday visit to Portsmouth with a demand: Mandate masks now. Everyone…
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Trump Announces Campaign Rally in Portsmouth Saturday
President Trump is bringing his "Make American Great Again" campaign to Portsmouth this coming Saturday, bolstering a close adviser's claim…
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Rediscovering America: A Quiz for Independence Day
Many of the activities associated with Independence Day have been canceled this year, including parades, fireworks, and large community and…
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NHDems Refusal to Stand for National Anthem Part of Debate over Protests and Patriotism
Can Americans be protesters and patriots at the same time? On Saturday — the Fourth of July — millions of…
by Michael Graham | July 02, 2020 Read More
Sununu on the Budget, Omnibus Bills and Being Patriotic in the Era of BLM
In a one-on-one interview on the eve of Independence Day, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal that despite the…
by Michael Graham | July 02, 2020 Read More
Does New Hampshire Have A ‘Racist’ Policing Problem? The Numbers Say No.
At a recent youth forum, Black Lives Matter Manchester member Eli Kendrick told the audience he’s “paranoid to drive every…
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Sununu Responds to BLM Demands: ‘Further Discussion Is Merited’
After days of complaints from Black Lives Matter activists over his lack of response -- including a #WheresChris? hashtag --…
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EXCLUSIVE: Seacoast NAACP May Demand Volinsky’s Resignation over Treatment of Black Nominees
Members of the Seacoast branch of the NAACP are planning to vote on whether they will ask for Executive Councilor…
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Feltes, Volinsky Agree to Meet BLM Demands on Police Reform, While Sununu Remains Silent
It took less than 24 hours for the two Democrats vying to take on Gov. Chris Sununu to agree to…
by Michael Graham | June 29, 2020 Read More
Despite Data, NH Dems Double Down on Homeschool Attacks
When state Sen. Jeanne Dietsch claimed some parents choose to homeschool because they’re child abusers with drug problems, many New…
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OPINION: President Trump is Right, It’s Time to Support Messner and Mowers
As Granite State Republicans, we all have one shared goal in November: Beating Joe Biden, Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Pappas —…
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Messner, Mowers Headline Opening of Trump HQ in Manchester
President Trump's poll numbers may not be great in New Hampshire, but his campaign insists the state is one of…
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NH Black Lives Matter Issues List of Demands to Sununu, Dem Gov Candidates
Two months ago, few Granite Staters were aware that New Hampshire had an active Black Lives Matter organization. Today, they…
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COVID-19 Deaths Continue Decline Despite Case, Hospitalization Surges. Can It Last?
June has brought a steady stream of good COVID-19 news to New Hampshire. New cases and hospitalizations have tapered off,…
by Jack Derwin | June 25, 2020 Read More
Dietsch Does It Again: Some Parents Choose Homeschool Because They Are Child Abusers
State Sen. Jeanne Dietsch, who sparked outrage by arguing parents who aren’t “well-educated” shouldn’t have the same education choices for…
by Michael Graham | June 25, 2020 Read More
If ‘Nobody’ Is Getting Your Vote for Governor, He’s Grateful for Your Support
He may be a "Nobody" running for governor, but don't call him a fringe candidate. Nobody, formerly known as Rich…
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Under Fire From Black Lives Matter for ‘Racist’ Treatment of Nominees, Volinsky Apologizes
After days of criticism and a stinging rebuke from a local Black Lives Matter organization, Democrat Andru Volinsky issued a…
by Michael Graham | June 24, 2020 Read More
Health Experts to NH — Don’t Let COVID Keep Your Swimming Pools Closed
It’s hot out, the kids are itching to go swimming and officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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Volinsky Faces New Charges of ‘Playing Into Racial Stereotypes’ Over Another African-American Nominee
Less than two weeks after being forced to apologize for using racially charged language regarding an African-American nominee before the…
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Kuster, Pappas Back Plan to Strip Cops of Qualified Immunity Protections From Lawsuits
On Monday, the NHGOP sent out an email criticizing N.H. U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas for voting with…
by Michael Graham | June 22, 2020 Read More
MAYBERRY: Don’t Let DC Insiders Take Over Our NHGOP Primaries
New Hampshire elections should be decided by New Hampshire voters. Period. End of story. No “If”s, “and”s or “but”s. I…
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EDELBLUT: Executive Councilor Could Benefit from Some Counseling
In January 1938 Franklin Roosevelt nominated Stanley Forman Reed to fill an opening on the Supreme Court. Three weeks later,…
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Fatherhood: Our Superpower in Confronting Inequality
At this critical juncture in the life of our country, Americans are in desperate need of fathers to step forward…
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NH Dem Rep Continues Party’s Problematic Treatment of Conservative Women
A New Hampshire state representative with a history of gender-specific attacks against Republican women compared winning the endorsement of U.S.…
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As NH Struggles to Get People Working, NHDem Plan Puts Unemployment At Risk
On Thursday, the data analysts at Wallethub released a report ranking New Hampshire one of the worst-performing states in getting…
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Sununu Polls Still Soaring As 2020 Race Heats Up
The coronavirus may have kept his campaign in lockdown, but Gov. Chris Sununu’s poll numbers keep soaring. A new poll…
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NH Senate Passes ‘Too Scared to Work’ Unemployment Benefit Over Business Objections
Under new legislation passed by the New Hampshire state Senate, simply saying you’re afraid of catching COVID-19 would be enough…
by Michael Graham | June 16, 2020 Read More
Reverse-Auction Drug Plan Gets Unanimous Backing of NH State Senate
An eBay-style prescription drug purchasing process passed the New Hampshire Senate Tuesday with unanimous support, and projections that it will…
by Michael Graham | June 16, 2020 Read More
Dietsch Declines Direct Apology, Continues to Question Parents’ Ability to Make Education Decisions
Sen. Jeanne Dietsch hopes the third time’s the charm when it comes to addressing criticism of her comments that some…
by Michael Graham | June 15, 2020 Read More
NH Senate to Vote on Police Reform Bill Labeling Chokehold ‘Misconduct’
On Tuesday, the Democratic-controlled New Hampshire state Senate is expected to pass a mandate requiring police officers to report misconduct…
by Michael Graham | June 15, 2020 Read More
Dietsch Uses Story of Illiterate Parents in African-American Community to Push Back on ‘Elitism’ Charge
In response to accusations of elitism and condescension over comments she made about parents who aren't "well-educated," a New Hampshire…
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On Flag Day, Debate Over Respect for ‘Old Glory’ Still Waves
Sunday is Flag Day, a day of honor for the most well-known symbol of the United States. But this year,…
by Hiram Reisner | June 14, 2020 Read More
‘Who Was George Floyd?’
At the conclusion of the New Hampshire House session on Thursday, June 11, 2020 Reps. Charlotte DiLorenzo (D-Newmarket) and Linda…
by Charlotte DiLorenzo and Linda Harriott-Gathright | June 13, 2020 Read More
‘It Hurt to Hear Those Words:’ Ryan Terrell Talks About Being Called a ‘Token’ By Dem Volinsky
Ryan Terrell, 29, was nominated by Gov. Chris Sununu to the state Board of Education to fill a vacancy left…
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NH House Dems Reject Bid to Halt Tax Hikes on ‘Struggling Businesses’
N.H. House Democrats rejected a Republican attempt to postpone business tax hikes scheduled to kick in January 1, while at…
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Volinsky Apologizes for Using Racially Charged Language Regarding African-American Nominee
After 24 hours of criticism and blowback, progressive Democrat Andru Volinsky apologized for referring to an African-American nominee to the…
by Michael Graham | June 11, 2020 Read More
Defund the Police? No Way, Says NAACP Leader
The president of the Seacoast chapter of the NAACP says that his membership does not support calls to defund the…
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NHDem Senator: Working-Class Parents Don’t Have Intelligence to Oversee Their Kids’ Educations
Working-class parents without college degrees aren't capable of overseeing their own children's education, according to comments State Sen. Jeanne Dietsch…
by Michael Graham | June 11, 2020 Read More
Volinsky Calls Nomination of African-American Ed Board Candidate ‘Demeaning’ and ‘Tokenism’
Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky dismissed the nomination of Ryan Terrell for the State Board of Education -- the first African-American…
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Karen Testerman to Challenge ‘King Chris’ Sununu in GOP Primary
Longtime GOP activist and Franklin City Councilor Karen Testerman tells NHJournal she's going to file papers Wednesday to challenge incumbent…
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Sununu: No ‘Systematic Racism in NH,’ Rejects #DefundThePolice
While Gov. Chris Sununu continues to support the Black Lives Matter protests across New Hampshire, he told NHJournal he does…
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Why Does Ed Markey Want To Take Away Your Free HBO Max?
Why is Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey so mad about you getting HBO Max for free? Markey and his fellow Democratic…
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NH Pols Suffer From Protest Politics Hypocrisy
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen wants New Hampshire voters to know that she supports the Black Lives Matter protests across the state,…
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OPINION: Racism is Alive and Well in New Hampshire, Says BLM Protest Organizer
Ramsay Dean was one of the organizers of the June 4 Black Lives Matter protest in Portsmouth. Below is the…
by Ramsay Dean | June 08, 2020 Read More
Bill Requiring Police Report Misconduct Makes Senate Calendar for June Session
The police misconduct issue that sent thousands of protesters on to the streets of New Hampshire this weekend will be…
by Michael Graham | June 07, 2020 Read More
OPINION: NH Republicans Urge Bipartisan Cooperation as Democrats Rush Bad Policies
On March 12th, the NH House of Representatives voted to amend the Rules which govern our body and the way…
by Dick Hinch | June 06, 2020 Read More
For Sununu, It’s Still Protests Over Public Health
New Hampshire Health Commissioner Lori Shibinette told NHJournal Friday that, unlike her fellow health officials at the state and federal…
by Michael Graham | June 06, 2020 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Sununu to End Stay-At-Home Order June 15
Gov. Chris Sununu's stay-at-home order that closed wide swaths of the New Hampshire economy to fight the spread of the…
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Sununu: COVID-19 Lockdown Decisions ‘Not Made Solely On Healthcare’
At Wednesday's COVID-19 news conference, Gov. Chris Sununu explained away criticism of his support for protesters who violate the lockdown…
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House Democrats Won’t Budge on Business Tax Hikes, Despite COVID-19 Economy
House Rules Committee Democrats blocked action on a bill to prevent tax hikes on New Hampshire businesses. In a 6-4…
by Jack Derwin | June 03, 2020 Read More
NHGOP Leaders Speak Out Against Sununu’s Lockdown
New Hampshire's GOP National Committeeman Chris Ager has asked Gov. Chris Sununu to end the shutdown of state businesses that…
by Michael Graham | June 03, 2020 Read More
More Lockdown, Less Public Health? NH COVID-19 Numbers Lag Early-Reopen States
Has Gov. Chris Sununu’s lingering lockdown of New Hampshire’s businesses prevented more COVID-19 deaths than states who pursued an early-reopen…
by Jack Derwin | June 02, 2020 Read More
Sununu Supports Violations of Stay-At-Home Order for ‘Important’ Political Causes
Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal he supported the violations of his coronavirus Stay-At-Home 2.0 order by a large crowd in…
by Michael Graham | June 01, 2020 Read More
Are ‘White Nationalists’ Really Behind the Riots in America’s Black Communities?
Americans watched in horror as protests over George Floyd's death devolved into riots and looting from New York to Los…
by Michael Graham | June 01, 2020 Read More
As Protests Turn Violent, NH Progressives Defend Antifa, Attack Police
Minnesota may be 1,400 miles away from Manchester, but New Hampshire Democrats and their progressive allies are aggressively speaking out…
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As Most States Reopen Their Economies, Sununu Extends N.H. Stay-At-Home Shutdown
The COVID-19 numbers continue to improve across the U.S. even as states loosen their restrictions. New Hampshire’s infection rate is…
by Michael Graham | May 29, 2020 Read More
Former NHGOP Senator: If I Owned a Business, I Would Defy Sununu’s Shutdown Order
Former Republican State Senator Dan Innis said on social media Thursday that if he was still in the hotel business,…
by Kim Haas | May 29, 2020 Read More
‘Big Government Is Going to Win’: NH Speedway Abandons Plans to Reopen
Under threat of the state's attorney general, the Riverside Speedway in Northumberland will not open to the public this weekend,…
by Christopher Maidment | May 28, 2020 Read More
Suicides, Overdoses on Upswing as Lockdown Drags On
America's “deaths of despair” — suicides, alcoholic liver disease and drug overdoses — are on the upswing as the ongoing…
by Hiram Reisner | May 28, 2020 Read More
Sorry, Twitter, but Trump Is Right About Mail-In Ballots
President Donald Trump has had a problematic week on Twitter, engaging in political combat with foils like MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough…
by Michael Graham | May 27, 2020 Read More
Newt Gingrich: Pandemic Lockdown Could Lead to High Number of ‘Deaths of Despair’
Since the coronavirus pandemic forced hundreds of millions of Americans into lockdown, mental health advocates have expressed concerns that isolation…
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How the Lockdown Looks Depends on How You Get Your Bread
My wife and I have found silver linings in the COVID lockdown. We’ve baked bread, ordered gourmet foods online, watched…
by Robert F. Graboyes | May 27, 2020 Read More
Sununu: State Budget Could Face $700 Million Shortfall From COVID-19 Crisis
Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal the state budget could be facing a “revenue hole somewhere in the neighborhood of $500…
by Michael Graham | May 26, 2020 Read More
NH Child Care Providers Push Back Against ‘Impossible’ Regulations From Sununu Administration
New Hampshire child care providers are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to reconsider regulations that many in the industry call unrealistic,…
by Kim Haas | May 25, 2020 Read More
Yes to Swimming, No to Suntans: Gov. Sununu Announces New Guidance For June 1
At the COVID-19 presser on Friday, Gov. Chris Sununu released a long list of new guidance for Granite Staters on…
by Michael Graham | May 22, 2020 Read More
New Nashua Mask Mandate Could Lead to $1,000 Fines
Mask-less shoppers in Nashua could face fines up to $1,000 for violating the city's new mask mandate. The Board of…
by Christopher Maidment | May 22, 2020 Read More
New State Guidelines Create Headaches for NH Child Care Providers
New state rules on New Hampshire's child care providers could result in children being turned away at the door by…
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Did Hassan and Shaheen Really Make Biden’s VP Shortlist?
When WMUR's John DiStaso broke the story that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden had reached out to both New Hampshire…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2020 Read More
Councilor Pignatelli’s ‘And Justice for Some’ Pledge Sparks Outrage
Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli, D-Nashua, inserted politics into the Pledge of Allegiance during Wednesday’s council meeting, sparking outrage from a…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2020 Read More
EGAN: Your State Reps Are Still Working
The late House Speaker Tip O’Neill is credited with the phrase and logic that: “All politics is local." I am…
by Timothy T. Egan | May 21, 2020 Read More
Sununu to Jobless Granite Staters: Lockdown Hurts, But State Is ‘Poised for Success’
Gov. Chris Sununu calls New Hampshire's 16 percent unemployment rate "staggering," but he told NHJournal that the economic sacrifice has…
by Michael Graham | May 20, 2020 Read More
WILLIAMS: Gov. Cuomo’s COVID-19 Nursing Home Fiasco Is Unforgivable
Beginning with the outbreak of COVID-19 at a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington, policymakers were on notice as to the…
by Brendan Williams | May 20, 2020 Read More
NH Hits Highest Unemployment Number Ever as Lockdown Lingers
The coronavirus lockdown of New Hampshire’s economy has put more than 100,000 Granite Staters officially out of work, the highest…
by Michael Graham | May 19, 2020 Read More
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Granite Staters Continue to Give Gov. Sununu High Marks for Handling of COVID-19
Despite weeks of lockdown isolation and more than 175,000 lost jobs, Granite Staters overwhelmingly support Gov. Chris Sununu and his…
by Michael Graham | May 19, 2020 Read More
Suppression or Mitigation: What Is the Sununu Administration’s Coronavirus Policy?
During Monday's COVID-19 news conference, State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan made a disturbing admission: "Despite the effectiveness of the social…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2020 Read More
Granite Staters Glad to Get Out — Literally — And Enjoy Local Restaurants as Lockdown Loosens
From a business standpoint, it was just another Monday at Poor Boy’s Diner in Londonderry, N.H. And in the coronavirus…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2020 Read More
Boston’s Mayor Says Infection Rates Are Too Low to Lift Lockdown. What Does That Mean for NH?
As Massachusetts goes, so goes New Hampshire — at least when it comes to handling the coronavirus pandemic. Which is…
by Michael Graham | May 17, 2020 Read More
Pappas Voted Against — and Then For — Giving Stimulus Checks to Illegal Immigrants
Chris Pappas was against giving cash to illegal immigrants before he was for it. Friday night, Rep. Pappas was one…
by Michael Graham | May 16, 2020 Read More
“Just Call the Roll!” NHGOP Pushes Back Against Costs of Reconvening Legislature
Today the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate announced they are returning to legislative sessions on June 11, nearly…
by Christopher Maidment | May 15, 2020 Read More
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ST. JAMES: After COVID-19, New England States Have an Opportunity to Bring Jobs and Sustainability to Rural Communities
The United States continues fighting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, with more than 100,000 diagnosed cases in New England alone.…
by Kevin St. James | May 15, 2020 Read More
MOORE: Borrowing Trillions to Bail Out States’ Bad Decisions Would Do More Harm Than Good
As our nation grapples with the reality of COVID-19, we must come to grips with another devastating threat — our…
by Greg Moore | May 14, 2020 Read More
NH House Dems Demand Mandatory Mask Order for Granite State
On Thursday, 178 House Democrats wrote to Gov. Chris Sununu urging him to impose a Massachusetts-style mandatory mask order for…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2020 Read More
Thousands of Kids, No COVID-19? NH Daycare Centers Remain Open During Lockdown
While schools have been closed and businesses shuttered, some New Hampshire daycare centers have remained open with special dispensation from…
by Kim Haas | May 13, 2020 Read More
As Lockdown Lingers, Legislators’ Frustrations Begin to Mount
As Gov. Chris Sununu's business lockdown approaches Day 50, the state legislature also remains closed for business. While Republican Gov.…
by Christopher Maidment | May 12, 2020 Read More
Can Trump Win New Hampshire?
The outcome of the 2016 presidential election came down to a handful of Midwestern states in which just enough working…
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Salem, NH Mask Mandate Goes Down Without A Vote
The Salem, N.H., Board of Selectmen backed away from a proposed Massachusetts-style mask mandate in the face of a public…
by Michael Graham | May 12, 2020 Read More
Scenes From the Mall (Of New Hampshire)
Business was slow but steady at the Mall of New Hampshire on its first day back in business. Monday was…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2020 Read More
DHHS Confirms: Not A Single Healthy Granite Stater Under 60 Has Died From COVID-19
Numbers don't lie. And the shocking number about the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on New Hampshire comes from…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2020 Read More
Is Salem, N.H. Getting Serious About a Mask Mandate?
As NHJournal reported last week, the town of Salem, N.H. is seriously considering a Massachusetts-style mask mandate. Selectmen Jim Keller…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2020 Read More
Point: Vote-by-Mail Is Essential
Editor's Note: For another viewpoint, see Counterpoint: America Is About to Get a Hard Lesson on Faulty Vote-By-Mail System We…
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Counterpoint: America Is About to Get a Hard Lesson on Faulty Vote-By-Mail System
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MANZO: Libertarian Party Forced to Sue for Place on NH Ballot
The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire is preparing to sue the state of New Hampshire for ballot access in the…
by Staff Writer | May 10, 2020 Read More
NH And COVID-19: Let’s Do The Math
For weeks political and media figures insisting the total economic shutdown continue, to quote Gov. Andrew Cuomo, "indefinitely" have emphasized…
by Michael Graham | May 09, 2020 Read More
Sununu: Lockdown May Last “A Couple More Months”
At Friday’s COVID-19 presser, Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal the New Hampshire lockdown that’s left nearly 200,000 Granite Staters out…
by Michael Graham | May 08, 2020 Read More
Biden Backer Jeanne Shaheen Has a #BelieveSurvivors Problem
Does Senator Jeanne Shaheen #BelieveSurvivors? That was certainly her message during the 2018 confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh when…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2020 Read More
Why Are We Letting Nursing Home Deaths Hold Entire NH Economy Hostage?
When it comes to the coronavirus, there are two New Hampshires. One, the New Hampshire of the state’s nursing home…
by Michael Graham | May 06, 2020 Read More
Salem, NH May Impose Its Own Mask Mandate
The Eagle-Tribune reports that Salem, NH is considering imposing its own mandatory-mask rule, and Gov. Chris Sununu tells NHJournal he's…
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BIRDSELL: Elections By Mail Aren’t Good Solution for Granite State
In recent weeks as the country has been dealing with the outbreak of COVID-19, I've become increasingly concerned with organizations…
by Regina Birdsell | May 05, 2020 Read More
Portsmouth Health Officer Says Local Restaurant Owners Don’t Want to Reopen
Portsmouth Health Officer Kim McNamara says most of her city’s restaurants don’t want to open any time soon, a claim…
by Michael Graham | May 05, 2020 Read More
Sununu: No Massachusetts-Style Mask Mandate for New Hampshire
Gov. Chris Sununu said Monday that he has no interest in imposing a mandatory mask rule like the one taking…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2020 Read More
Free Market Group Gives Sununu ‘Gentleman’s C’ on COVID Crisis
A free-market group promoting the rapid reopening of America's economy gave New Hampshire's Gov. Chris Sununu a "C" for his…
by Michael Graham | May 04, 2020 Read More
New Hampshire’s Astonishing Coronavirus Age Gap
As of May 3, there have been 86 reported COVID-19 deaths in New Hampshire. That number is a tragedy. Of…
by Michael Graham | May 03, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Sununu Says We ‘Flattened the Curve.’ So Why Is NH Still Closed?
Hey, New Hampshire: Remember "Flattening the Curve?" The phrase was all the rage back in March when Gov. Chris Sununu…
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Feltes Scores Another Union Endorsement in NHDem Gov Primary
State Sen. Dan Feltes, one of two Democrats vying to replace Gov. Chris Sununu, announced Thursday he's received the endorsement…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2020 Read More
Data, Dollars and Taking Biden Down: Inside Team Trump’s Strategy to Win New Hampshire
No state punches above its weight in national politics like New Hampshire. And so, while the mantra of the 2020…
by Michael Graham | April 29, 2020 Read More
Sununu to Dems: ‘We’re Not Gonna Play’ Partisan Politics on Coronavirus Policy
At Wednesday’s COVID-19 news conference, Gov. Chris Sununu decried what he described as partisan efforts by the state’s Democrats during…
by Michael Graham | April 29, 2020 Read More
Fewer than Half of Voters Trust Mail-In Ballots, Poll Finds
An overlooked finding from the new Emerson poll is that fewer than 50 percent of Americans say they trust mail-in…
by Michael Graham | April 28, 2020 Read More
Joe Biden Leads, But Enthusiasm Lags, In New Poll
A new Emerson College poll finds former Vice President Joe Biden with a solid lead over President Donald Trump, but…
by Michael Graham | April 28, 2020 Read More
Sununu Just Says No to an All Mail-In Ballot Election in NH
Gov. Chris Sununu said Monday he would "not be comfortable at all" with an all vote-by-mail election this fall in…
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NH Nursing Home Assn Head: New York’s COVID-19 Order ‘Tantamount to Genocide’
The head of New Hampshire’s nursing home association told NHJournal that he was horrified by reports that New York requires…
by Michael Graham | April 27, 2020 Read More
Anti-Vape Extremists Have Made COVID-19 Crisis Worse
Earlier this year, two New Hampshire Democrats pushed legislation to ban the sale of e-cigarettes in the Granite State. As…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Sorry, New Hampshire. There Is No ‘Safe’
During Friday’s COVID-19 presser, Gov. Chris Sununu was asked whether New Hampshire will be safe enough to reopen in time…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2020 Read More
Small Banks Answer the Call During Tough Economic Times
“How are things going?” It’s a question we’re asked a lot lately. Friends, colleagues and family members check in as…
by David Reiling | April 24, 2020 Read More
Amid COVID-19 Economy, Will NHDems Keep Tax Hike Triggers in State Budget?
When Gov. Chris Sununu and GOP legislators agreed to tax-hike triggers in the 2019 state budget deal, it was in…
by Michael Graham | April 23, 2020 Read More
OPINION: Gov. Sununu Is Keeping New Hampshire Working
In a great example of federalism (with a small “f”), governors have taken the lead role in striking the balance…
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Judge Anderson’s Embarrassing Beatdown of Democrats’ Coronavirus Lawsuit
On paper, the legal fight between Gov. Chris Sununu and the four legislators who dragged him into court over federal…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2020 Read More
Sununu’s Approval Hits Record Highs Over Handling of Coronavirus
Buy a lottery ticket, Chris. This is your lucky day. On the same day Hillsborough County Superior Court Judge David…
by Michael Graham | April 22, 2020 Read More
Sununu ‘Absolutely’ Looking at Segregating Population by Age, Health as Part of Reopening NH
The data from New Hampshire show 70 percent of the 206 Granite Staters who’ve been hospitalized due to COVID-19 are…
by Michael Graham | April 21, 2020 Read More
Point: We Are All ‘Essential.’ It’s Time to Reopen NH.
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Puritan Backroom Releases Statement on Deadly Norovirus Outbreak, but Questions Remain
The Puritan Backroom, a popular Manchester restaurant owned by New Hampshire Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas, issued a statement Friday expressing…
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Unnamed Restaurant in Deadly Norovirus Outbreak Is Owned by NH Congressman
Eighteen people fell ill -- and one even died -- after eating at a local Manchester restaurant on the Sunday…
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Chris Sununu Savors 2019 Victories, Predicts Trump Win for 2020
New Hampshire Journal managed to track down Gov. Chris Sununu in between Christmas shopping for deli meat at the Market…
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What happens in the wine cave stays in the wine cave. At least, that’s how it's supposed to work in…
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Democratic Debate Finds Its Targets: Buttigieg and Billionaires
A debate that almost didn't happen, held on the Thursday before Christmas, in the wake of a rare impeachment vote…
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Jennifer Horn on the Lincoln Project: We Are Republicans Dedicated to Defeating Trump
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Red Districts, Roaring Economy May Give NHDems the 2020 Blues
Even the most cynical observer has to give Democrats credit for sticking to their partisan guns. Now it's time for…
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Are Granite State Democrats Really ‘Racists?’ Elected NHDems Won’t Say
For weeks, New Hampshire Democrats and their "First in the Nation" primary have been under assault by national progressive figures…
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Five Questions for Chris Pappas
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After Months of Silence, Pappas Falls in Line on Impeachment
The only question NH political observers have about Chris Pappas' announcement that he'll vote to impeach President Donald Trump is…
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NHDems Vote Down $46 Million Federal Dollars for At-Risk Students
In what may be a first in New Hampshire political history, Democratic politicians unanimously said "no" to free education money…
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Democrats’ Impeachment is an Unconstitutional Power Grab
The Democrats’ impeachment strategy has taken yet another bizarre twist, this one leading most observers to the incontrovertible conclusion that…
by Corky Messner | December 13, 2019 Read More
Jewish State Rep: Dem Candidates Should Refuse Funds From Group Hosting Omar
Just days after violent anti-Semitism claimed four innocent lives in yet another deadly attack, New Hampshire Democrats remain silent on…
by Michael Graham | December 12, 2019 Read More
Discounting of Tolls is a Good First Step
For years Republican and Democrat legislators, particularly those from Merrimack and those for whom Merrimack was part of their district,…
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Omar to Keynote NH Young Democrats’ Event, Despite History of Anti-Semitism
One of the speakers scheduled to appear at a New Hampshire Young Democrats event in Manchester Friday night is best…
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Chris Pappas Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About Impeachment
In July, New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas became the first Democrat representing a Trump district to endorse an impeachment inquiry…
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Hey, Sen. Shaheen–Whatever Happened to ‘Medicare For All?’
September 13, 2017 was an exciting day for Senator Jeanne Shaheen. That was when Sen. Shaheen proclaimed: “I support the…
by Cody Belanger | December 09, 2019 Read More
NH Democrats Want Tulsi Gabbard to Vote for Herself in FITN Primary
Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is so committed to winning the New Hampshire primary that she’s moved to the Granite…
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Corey Lewandowski to NHGOP Senate Candidates: You Can’t Beat Shaheen
Corey Lewandowski says he's made his decision about a possible 2020 U.S. Senate race and, while he won't say what it is,…
by Michael Graham | December 06, 2019 Read More
Stop Opioid Silence Campaign Ramps Up in New Hampshire Ahead of Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, New Hampshire families have the opportunity to celebrate with loved ones as well as talk…
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Are NH Democrats Too ‘Racist’ To Support Candidates of Color?
When Sen. Kamala Harris dropped out of the Democratic presidential primary, she blamed it on her inability to raise money.…
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Don’t Cry for Kamala Harris
Please. No more tears for Kamala Harris. Her 2020 campaign died the old-fashioned way: She killed it. When Sen. Harris…
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New Report Shows the Granite State Is Also the ‘Giving State’
Forget the stereotype of flinty-hearted Granite Staters dismissing neighbors in need with a grunt of "Live Free or Die." No…
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The Kanye Effect? New Polls Show Black Support for Trump Surging
Rush Limbaugh could hardly contain his excitement. "We’ve got three polls today showing Donald Trump at 30 percent or higher…
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In FITN Campaign, if You’re Not at Thanksgiving Table You’re Not in the Race
Granite State political junkies have plenty to be thankful for, not the least of which is a spate of polls…
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Deval Patrick Calls Rape of His Sister a ‘Relapse’
At a campaign stop in New Hampshire Monday, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said he had no regrets about how…
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“Lewandowski Is No Donald Trump:” Bolduc Campaign Trades Barbs With Potential Rival
He’s not even a declared candidate, but a single tweet from former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski showed yet again…
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Latest ‘Clarification’ Shows Liz Warren’s Real Trouble Is With the Truth
Want a "plan for that?" Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s got you covered. But a straightforward answer to a simple question? Not…
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Is A Liz Warren White House Worth A Super Bowl Ring?
The latest Seton Hall Sports Poll asked American voters this question: Would you rather see your presidential candidate win the…
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Congress Can Act Now to Lower Health Care Costs by Stopping the HIT
The 2020 Presidential Election is in full swing and as Granite Staters we are privileged to have unfettered access to…
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Do Bernie Bros Hate Cops?
A fascinating — if largely overlooked — data point from the new Emerson poll of Democratic primary voters: The more…
by Michael Graham | November 21, 2019 Read More
The Trump Impeachment Paradox: The Hearings Sound Bad, but His Polls Look Good
Call it the Trump Impeachment Paradox. On the front pages of nearly every American newspaper are declarations that Donald Trump…
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Dem Debates, Round 5: No Harm, No Foul — But Plenty of Fun
Wednesday night's Democratic primary debate was smaller than the sum of its parts. If you were looking for an important…
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Hillsborough GOP Chair Chris Ager to Run for NH GOP National Committeeman
Hillsborough County GOP chairman Chris Ager tells NHJournal he will challenge longtime incumbent Steve Duprey for the post of RNC…
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Utilities Group Helps Protect Customers From Scammers
Scammers are relentless in their pursuit to separate you from your money. Among their most common schemes are impersonating electric…
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Have New Hampshire Dems Made Their ‘Butti-Call?’
In February, Pete Buttigieg was an unknown mayor of a midwestern town with a smaller population than Manchester, NH-- an…
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Pro-Trump PAC Ad to Hit NH Airwaves Wednesday
NHJournal has learned that The Committee to Defend the President—one of America's largest pro-Trump super PACs—is targeting New Hampshire with…
by Michael Graham | November 19, 2019 Read More
Young NH Voters Hate Trump. Could They Also Save His Candidacy?
They overwhelmingly want Donald Trump thrown out of office. Most of them want to trash the Electoral College and have…
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Deval Patrick’s ‘Willie Horton’ Problem
When Deval Patrick was a liberal darling making his political debut, he got a question every Massachusetts Democrat running for…
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Humphrey: Education Excellence Begins With Choice
On Thursday, November 14, the Josiah Bartlett Center gave their annual Libertas Award to Patty Humphrey, charter school founder and…
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Ted Cruz on Liz Warren’s Socialism: Yes, She Really Means It
Senator Ted Cruz says his colleagues Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are sincere in their goals of implementing socialized…
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Eric Trump: New Hampshire Doesn’t ‘Give a Damn’ About Impeachment Hearings
"Impeachment was a dud," Eric Trump said of the Democrats' first day of televised hearings, and he's more confident than…
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Weld’s Advice to Dems on Impeachment: Less Is More
When it comes to impeachment, less is more. That's the advice former Massachusetts governor — and Nixon impeachment veteran —…
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Impeachment Claims Its First Victim: Mark Sanford
On Tuesday, former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford ended his improbable campaign to win the GOP presidential nomination before even…
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New Hampshire Tops ‘Economic Freedom’ List in Latest Top 10 Ranking
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Remember Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
101 years ago, a man who started out as a conscientious objector to World War I became that conflict’s greatest American hero…
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Bloomberg’s 2020 Tease a ‘Damning Message’ on Democratic Field
When New Hampshire Institute of Politics director Neil Levesque introduced Michael Bloomberg at a Politics and Eggs breakfast in Manchester…
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Maggie Hassan Part of ‘Dynamic Bipartisan Duo’ Pushing Surprise Medical Billing Legislation
What’s a bigger surprise than an unexpected medical bill for an out-of-network anesthesiologist? A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators working…
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Dem Speaker’s Facebook Flip-Flop: Removes GOP Member for Rude Post After Leaving ‘F-Bomber’ on Ed Committee
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Steve Shurtleff has removed a Republican state rep from his current committee assignment over…
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‘It Would Be Unlike Any Race She’s Seen Before:’ Lewandowski Talks Taking on ‘Vulnerable’ Shaheen
He was in Secretary of State Bill Gardner’s office Thursday to help get his old boss Donald Trump on the…
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NH Speaker Suspends ‘F-Bomb’ Rep From House Education Committee
New Hampshire Speaker of the House Steve Shurtleff has temporarily suspended North Hampton Democrat State Rep. Tamara Le from the…
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NH Ed Chief Joins Defense of Private/Religious Schools in Wake of Dem Rep Attacks
New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut joined the chorus of voices defending New Hampshire's private and religious schools and the…
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NH Dem Deletes ‘F*** Private/Religious Schools’ Post, But Doubles-Down on Her Attacks
Hours after NHJournal first reported the story of Rep. Tamara Le's Facebook post saying "F*** private and religious schools!," the…
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NH Dem on House Education Committee Says “F— Private and Religious Schools!”
Democratic State Rep. Tamara Meyer Le has a message for New Hampshire's private and religious schools: "F*** you." Literally. In…
by Michael Graham | November 02, 2019 Read More
Abolishing Electoral College Goes Down 20-0 in Dem-Controlled NH House
Last week a committee in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted 20-0 against a proposal to upend the Electoral College.…
by Michael Graham | November 02, 2019 Read More
The Kamala ‘Kiss Off’ of New Hampshire Is Complete As Harris Mails in Her Candidacy–Literally.
Just two days after insisting that her campaign's re-focus on Iowa didn't mean she was giving up on New Hampshire,…
by Michael Graham | November 01, 2019 Read More
In New Hampshire, Worry That Warren’s $20 Trillion Tax Hike Is ‘Dangerous’ To State’s Democrats
Nothing is certain but death and taxes, and for New Hampshire Democrats, tax hikes have been political death. So, what…
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Messner Hosts Roundtable on VA Services, Says Shaheen Has Failed Vets
He may be competing against a retired Army general (among others) but attorney Bryant "Corky" Messner is making veterans a…
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Granite State GOP Going All In For Trump
President Trump's poll numbers in New Hampshire may not be great with the electorate at large, but he continues to…
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Shrum: Kamala Harris Is No John Kerry (Or John McCain)
California Sen. Kamala Harris's campaign is laying off staff and re-deploying resources for an "all in" Iowa strategy at the…
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New Hampshire’s POTUS Filing Period Is Now Open, So Grab Your Gorilla!
New Hampshire's Secretary of State Bill Gardner is the political guard dog of the Granite State's First In The Nation…
by Michael Graham | October 29, 2019 Read More
Chris Pappas Supports the Process, but Won’t Commit to Impeaching Trump
Last July, even as Speaker Nancy Pelosi stood in opposition, Rep. Chris Pappas became the first Democrat representing a district…
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Liz Warren Campaign Office Break-In Just a “Regular” Day in Manchester
When news broke that Elizabeth Warren’s Manchester, N.H. office had been the victim of a burglary, some out-of-state politicos wondered…
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Is Feltes vs. Volinsky the Democratic Throwdown We’ve Been Waiting For?
For months, political junkies and campaign pros watching the 2020 Democratic presidential race have been asking the same underlying question…
by Michael Graham | October 23, 2019 Read More
Will the Buttigieg Bounce Hit New Hampshire?
When former State Sen. Peter Burling hosted Mayor Pete Buttigieg at his Cornish, N.H. home this summer, more than 500…
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N.H. Alone Among New England States Near Top of Pro-Business Rankings
On Tuesday, the Tax Foundation released its annual State Business Tax Climate Index, and the only New England state in…
by Michael Graham | October 22, 2019 Read More
NH Dems Decry ‘Skyrocketing Electric Rates,’ But Proposals Would Drive Costs Higher
“It’s incumbent upon every elected official to do all we can to address skyrocketing electric rates," State Senate Majority Leader…
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What the Heck Is Up With Hillary?
Joe McCarthy had nothing on Hillary Clinton. Tail Gunner Joe was famous for seeing Commies behind every tree, but even…
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Has the Populist Revolution Skipped New Hampshire?
Democrats are already rolling out issues this week, like high drug prices and climate change, they're hoping to use against…
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Why Liz Warren Is Never Going to Answer the ‘Middle-Class Tax Hike’ Question
Journalists can keep asking, and her 2020 opponents can keep complaining, but Democratic front-runner Sen. Elizabeth Warren is never going…
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Lara Trump: ‘Impeachment Hysteria’ Won’t Stop Trump From Winning New Hampshire
The Trump 2020 campaign tells NHJournal that the strength of the economy and the extremism of 2020 Democrats will be…
by Michael Graham | October 15, 2019 Read More
Not Messin’ Around: Messner Pours $1 Million Into NH GOP Senate Bid
Just 40 days after entering the race, attorney Corky Messner's U.S. Senate campaign has nearly $1.2 million cash on hand…
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As Shaheen Decries ‘Dark Money;’ She Rakes in Special Interest Out of State Cash
Over the last several weeks, Senator Jeanne Shaheen has been railing against what she calls ‘dark money special interests’ who…
by JP Marzullo | October 11, 2019 Read More
GOP POTUS Hopeful Joe Walsh on Lewandowski: We Don’t Need A ‘Mini-Me’ Trump
On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, former Illinois congressman and current GOP presidential hopeful Joe Walsh took a moment…
by Michael Graham | October 09, 2019 Read More
Biden Uses N.H. Stage to Call for Trump’s Impeachment
For the first time in the 2020 campaign, Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden is calling for President Trump to be…
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It’s Time To Drop The “F” Word on Elizabeth Warren
It took more than a year after New York magazine first made the declaration on their cover, but it's finally…
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NHGOP Holds House Seat, Survives Onslaught of Dem Dollars and Door-Knocking 2020 POTUS Candidates
"I knew this was going to be a different kind of election when Naomi Andrews opened up a campaign office…
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Conservatives Turn on Trump Over Decision to Abandon the Kurds
Attacks on President Trump from hardcore political partisans are nothing new. But from hardcore Republican partisans? This is uncharted territory…
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Was This The Week Joe Biden Lost The Primary?
It was a week when Joe Biden couldn't catch a break. Every major news story, even those seemingly unconnected to…
by Michael Graham | October 04, 2019 Read More
Are Trump’s Poll Numbers in New Hampshire ‘Too Bad to Be True?’
Morning Consult, which releases state-by-state survey data on Donald Trump's approval every month, has released its September numbers and,…
by Michael Graham | October 03, 2019 Read More
Three Takeaways From St. A’s New Democratic Primary Poll
Neil Levesque's crew at the New Hampshire Insitute of Politics at St. Anselm College certainly know their way around a…
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Maggie Hassan Blames GOP For Opioid Crisis, But Took Money from Big Pharma
In a recent interview, New Hampshire Democrat Sen. Maggie Hassan blamed the 2006 Republican-controlled DOJ for allowing Big Pharma companies…
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New St. Anslem Poll Finds Two-Way Race in N.H. as Warren, Biden Break From Pack
The 2020 Democratic presidential primary in New Hampshire is a two-way race, according to the latest poll, and 2016's winner…
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Is Lewandowski Looking For A Senate Race Off Ramp?
For weeks now, New Hampshire Republicans have been expecting former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski to jump in the U.S.…
by Michael Graham | October 01, 2019 Read More
Granite State GOP’ers Are Shrugging Off The Ukraine Story–For Now.
Inside the D.C. Beltway and on MSNBC, all anyone can talk about is Trump, Ukraine and impeachment. But Republican candidates…
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Booker Calls Trump’s Behavior In Whistleblower Case “Despicable,” Even As He Promotes Bipartisanship
While Washington, DC was glued to the TV watching Congressional testimony about the whistleblower complaint that's inspired a new push…
by Michael Graham | September 26, 2019 Read More
‘Underwhelmed:’ Political Pros React to Trump Phone Transcript At Heart of New Impeachment Push
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Gov. Sununu Gets Another Win As Democrats Agree To No-Tax-Hike Budget
Talking about the budget last week, Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal he had drawn two lines in the sand: “I’m…
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Walsh, Weld Hold First GOP POTUS Primary Debate Tuesday Night
While President Trump is in New York talking to the UN and dealing with the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, two of…
by Michael Graham | September 24, 2019 Read More
‘Get Serious Or Get Out!’ Trump-Skeptic Republicans Frustrated By Weld’s Wobbly Campaign
"He needs to get serious or get out." That was the message one New Hampshire GOP activist had for NHJournal…
by Michael Graham | September 23, 2019 Read More
Weld Accuses President Trump of Treason, Calls for the Death Penalty
After previously calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment, former Massachusett Gov. Bill Weld has stepped up his attacks, telling MSNBC's…
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‘We’re Going To Strike Hard and Strike Early:’ Sununu Savors Veto Fight Victories, Looks Ahead to 2020
Gov. Chris Sununu tells NHJournal this week's victories in the veto wars are a sign of things to come for…
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Sununu Goes 50-1 In Veto Fight As Unified GOP Exposes Dems’ Disarray
50-1. If the Veto Days 2019 legislative throwdown in Concord this week had been a fight, the refs would have…
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O’Brien: 2020 GOP Senate Primary Should Be About Principle, Not Personality
As a Republican, I know that our public governance should be founded on liberty. This means that public and elected…
by Bill O'Brien | September 19, 2019 Read More
Sununu Goes 23-1 As Democrats Slam Into House GOP Wall
For weeks the New Hampshire media have been reporting the fact that Gov. Chris Sununu's 55 vetoes (and counting?) set…
by Michael Graham | September 18, 2019 Read More
D.C. Democrats Hand Lewandowski a High-Profile Platform To Launch His Senate Campaign
Before Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing, Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said it was time to stop debating what to call…
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Environmental Groups Urge NH Legislators to Sustain Sununu’s Veto of Biomass Bailout Bill
Several local, state, and national environmental groups sent a letter to New Hampshire state legislators today urging them to sustain…
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Biomass Emits More Carbon Than Coal. So Why Do N.H. Dems Love It?
Across America, green activists are pushing back against biomass, declaring trees are the new black. Coal black. But in New…
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Taking Care of Your Own Medical Needs Shouldn’t Be a Crime
If a person you love is struggling with a serious medical condition and it becomes clear that modern medicine does…
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Does Joe Biden Have an Age Problem? Ask “Corn Pop.”
Does Joe Biden have an age problem? Ask “Corn Pop.” If you haven’t heard the story, Corn Pop was the…
by Michael Graham | September 16, 2019 Read More
“Hell, Yes, I’m Going to Take Your AR-15!” Extreme Positions Steal Spotlight in Dem Debate
While the post-debate buzz focused on former HUD Secretary Julian Castro's aggressive attacks on former Vice President Joe Biden, the…
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Who’s Winning In New Hampshire? Everybody!
This week three prominent polls of New Hampshire Democrats have been released, and each one had a different candidate leading…
by Michael Graham | September 11, 2019 Read More
Some (Rare) Good Polling News for the NHGOP
While racehorse polling of the 20-candidate Democratic primary is grabbing most of the headlines in the Granite State, some of…
by Michael Graham | September 11, 2019 Read More
Warren Surges, Sanders Sags in Latest Granite State Poll
A new poll released Tuesday shows Sen. Elizabeth Warren continues her steady climb among New Hampshire voters, while Sanders struggles…
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New Poll Gives Lewandowski Big Lead in NH GOP Senate Primary
A new poll of New Hampshire GOP primary voters gives former Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski a 20-point lead…
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And Sanford Makes Three: The Former S.C. Governor Enters GOP Primary To Challenge Trump
Former South Carolina governor and congressman Mark Sanford made it official on Sunday: He's joining the GOP presidential primary field.…
by Michael Graham | September 08, 2019 Read More
Corey Lewandowski Makes ‘Cameo’ at NH Dem Convention
While the 2020 presidential candidates got most of the attention, plenty of New Hampshire state political figures were featured at…
by Michael Graham | September 08, 2019 Read More
Liz Warren Gets Rock Star Treatment From Granite State Dems
Senator Elizabeth Warren received a rock-star reception from New Hampshire Democrats at their state convention in Manchester on Saturday, and…
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Guess Which 2020 Democrat Is Outperforming in New Hampshire?
With the New Hampshire Democratic Party's state convention and 2020 candidate cattle call on Saturday, it's the perfect…
by Michael Graham | September 06, 2019 Read More
The ‘Walking Dead’ Democrats: Why the 2020 Primary Campaign Is (Mostly) Over
The "Politics and Eggs" breakfast at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics has become of the compulsory events on the…
by Michael Graham | September 06, 2019 Read More
The Anti-Biden Flier The New Hampshire ACLU Doesn’t Want You To See
The national ACLU has some serious questions for former Vice President Joe Biden about his record on…
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Messner: Shaheen ‘Has Broken Faith’ With New Hampshire Voters
Bryant "Corky" Messner knows the number one topic of conversation in the political world is Donald Trump. But he tells…
by Michael Graham | September 04, 2019 Read More
Why Is Sununu Punching Down at Dan Feltes?
Sen. Dan Feltes made it official today, formally announcing his race for governor in 2020. Feltes won't get a free…
by Michael Graham | September 03, 2019 Read More
New Hampshire Activists Demand to Close Coal Plant They’ve Inadvertently Kept Alive
On August 17, eight environmental activists clad in white coveralls entered the grounds of New Hampshire’s largest remaining coal-fired power…
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On Labor Day, New Hampshire Leaders Look Back At Their First Jobs
If you look closely at the photo above, you'll see the world's youngest newsboy helping his mom…
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Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to ask the question: So what is it like to work for a…
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Rediscovering America: A Quiz for Labor Day
Labor Day, which marks the “unofficial” end of summer, occurs annually on the first Monday in September. Observed for more…
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Despite Polls, Parents and Pols, Public Schools Start Earlier Each Year
It’s the week before Labor Day. Do you know where your kids are? In most of America the answer is…
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The same day New Hampshire's Democratic Party launched an online ad attacking him, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski announced…
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If Donald Trump were a Democrat, would he vote for Bernie Sanders? Earlier this month, the president responded to accused…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2019 Read More
Is Sen. Dan Feltes Getting Ready For His Close Up?
"I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille," actress Gloria Swanson famously said in the classic film "Sunset Boulevard," and multiple sources…
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Will Corey Ruin or Rescue the New Hampshire Republican Party?
At the data analysis website FiveThirtyEight, Nathaniel Rakich asks the question "Could Corey Lewandowski Help Republicans Win The New Hampshire…
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Weld: If Trump Is Re-Elected, Congress Should Immediately Impeach Him
For former Massachusett Gov. Bill Weld, the battle against the Trump presidency doesn't necessarily end on Election Day. He says…
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In the 1975 movie "The Man Who Would Be King," -- the best Sean Connery film that doesn't include the…
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“What’s wrong with a little optimism?” That’s what Trump economic advisor Larry Kudlow said about the economy last weekend, but…
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Planned Parenthood to Taxpayers: Shut Up and Pay. We’ve Got a Business to Run.
When the federal government got into the family planning business a half-century ago, one thing was agreed upon by all…
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The 2020 political season may be pulling them apart, but there's one thing that Democratic primary voters can agree on:…
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“I will never, ever let you down.” With those words, President Donald Trump launched a raucous rally of supporters in…
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“I Think He’d Be #1:” Trump Boosts Corey Lewandowski in Senate Primary
President Donald Trump is making no secret of which Republican he wants to see take on New Hampshire Democrat Sen.…
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It’s no secret that President Trump’s poll numbers in New Hampshire aren’t great. His approval rating is in the low 40s…
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New Hampshire has a long history of Yankee frugality that has served us well and is supported by people across…
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When I touched down in Charlotte as the only New Hampshire lawyer at the Republican National Lawyers Association’s annual election…
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“He’s A Thug.” Former N.H. Senator Not Thrilled By Possible Lewandowski Candidacy
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Joe Biden Stumbles, But Doesn’t Fall, In Latest Debate
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OPINION: The War Against Work Has Reached New Hampshire, Keeping Thousands Trapped in Dependency
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OPINION: Prioritize Transparency When Hiring Outside Counsel
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NHGOP “Thrilled” Trump Is Returning to New Hampshire
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Federal Judge Rules Against N.H.’s Popular Medicaid Work Requirement
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OPINION: We Simply Can’t Afford ‘Medicare For All’
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Another Top 10 Ranking for NH Schools, Another Blow To NHDems Pushing Tax Hikes
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Kuster Breaks With NH Delegation, Backs Unpopular Impeachment Effort
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The Deafening Silence on Debt and Deficits in the 2020 Debate
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It’s On! Bernie Throws Down on Biden–“Sounds Like Trump.”
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We Must Adapt by Giving Parents More Control Over Education
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Point: Is Sanders Wrecking His Campaign by Embracing a Socialist Tyrant?
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Biden Trails Warren and Sanders In Latest Poll of New Hampshire Dems
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One NH Dem Attorney Calls B.S. On Party’s Treatment of MacDonald
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NH Dems on Defeat of AG MacDonald for Supreme Court: Damn Right, It’s Politics
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Tom Steyer Has Organization and Money. But Does He Have a Shot?
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Why Is Kirsten Gillibrand Going Nowhere in Granite State Polls?
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Warren Says Coming to US Illegally Shouldn’t Be A Crime. How Will That Play in New Hampshire?
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Biden’s Segregation Misstep Revives The Age-Old Question About His Candidacy
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Do Liz Warren and Bernie Sanders Have a Secret Weapon for Winning New Hampshire?
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Make Room for Moderates? Dem Primary Voters Stick With Biden as Progressives Plateau
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The Dems Debate Dance Card is Set. So How Did the DNC Do?
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Op-Ed: Sanders Supporters See Victory in New Hampshire
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Top 10 Reasons It’s Going to Be Tough for Democrats to Beat Chris Sununu
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Biden Flip-Flop Lands Him Next to Shaheen, Kuster on Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
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De Blasio Can’t Be a Progressive Presidential Candidate While Pushing a Regressive Jails Plan Back at Home
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Joe Biden in New Hampshire: No Place To ‘Hyde’
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Trump Campaign Says N.H. a 2020 Target, But Polls Make It a Long Shot
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Climate Progressives Push Biden From the Political Center
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Sununu Taps AG MacDonald For NH Supreme Court
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Liz Warren’s “Rachel Dolezal” Problem
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John Kasich Advisor: If We Ran Against Trump In N.H., We’d Win.
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In Latest Head-to-Head Match-Ups Among Dems, The Edge Goes To…Warren?
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Massachusetts Mayor Sees Sexism Behind “Pete Whatever-His-Name-Is” Entering 2020 Race
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Sen. Dietsch Pushes Income Tax, Says Earning $133k Means You’re So Rich “It’s Painless.”
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Roll Tide: Alabama Abortion Law Helps Shaheen Shake Off “Extremist” Label
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Trump’s Numbers In First-In-The-Nation Primary State Are Among His Worst. Why?
In 2016, Donald Trump came within a whisker of winning New Hampshire, a state Republicans have carried just once since…
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OPINION: New Hampshire GOP Lawmakers have Good Reasons to Oppose The Death Penalty
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OPINION: Nonpartisan Analysis Confirms: Rebate Rule Won’t Lower Drug Prices
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Progressives Have An “Epiphany:” Joe Biden’s A Moderate
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Governor Sununu: I Would Beat Shaheen, But I’m Running For Re-Election
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Montana’s Steve Bullock Brings Dem Field Total to 23–And There May Be More In The Wings
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Pollsters to 2020 Dems: It’s Not Just Name ID– Biden Really Is Winning
Democrats who dismiss Joe Biden's current front-runner status as mere name ID do so at their own peril, multiple pollsters…
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Joe Biden’s No Moderate on Immigration
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OPINION: It’s Finally Time to Say “Pass” on Northern Pass
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A Biden Blow-Out…In New Hampshire?
When the Morning Consult poll came out earlier this week showing former Vice President Joe Biden with a 2-to-1 lead…
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Federal Interviews and Confiscation: Will NH Dems Back Booker’s Aggressive Gun Control Plan?
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Why Are Some Republicans Trying To Hand Warren A Win On Her Casino Bill?
When the Department of the Interior overturned an Obama-era decision and ruled against a casino project for the Massachusetts-based Mashpee…
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WELD: Trump Needs to Respect the Rule of Law
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New Poll Shows Granite State Dems Are Progressive, Pro-Socialism…and Picking Biden?
Lots of buzz about Joe Biden's poll numbers -- particularly the results of the Suffolk University poll here in New…
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NH Dem ‘Progressive Pioneers’ Stand By Their Blue Values in Red Districts
The Democratic wave that flipped the New Hampshire legislature from red to blue last year also swept some progressive Democrats…
by Michael Graham | April 30, 2019 Read More
Team Trump Says New Hampshire’s In Play. Are They Right?
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NH Progressives Unhappy as Shea-Porter Snubs Bernie, Backs Biden
In a move that left some NH progressive Democrats stunned, former Rep. Carol Shea-Porter announced Friday she's endorsing Joe Biden…
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OPINION: Sanders Is Right About Letting Prisoners Vote
On September 9, 1971, complaining of brutality and unsanitary conditions, the inmates of Attica State Prison in upstate New York…
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The Return of Joe Biden, Or “The Establishment Strikes Back!”
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Is “Let The Marathon Bomber Vote!” A Sign of Things to Come for NH Democrats?
Republicans have a very simple strategy for 2020: Sit back and watch Democrats go crazy. And so far, Democrats are…
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MD Gov. Hogan: You’re Not Going To Win National Elections With A Trump GOP
At a New Hampshire appearance on Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told NHJournal that his party needs to expand its…
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And Moulton Makes 20: Dem 2020 Field Continues to Grow as Biden Prepares to Announce
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2020 Dems Show Little Faith in Power of Religious Voters
Democratic presidential candidates like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Mayor Pete Buttigieg are spending at least part…
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NH Senator Slams Trump Admin for Poor Cybersecurity
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Dem 2020 Candidates Can’t Make Mandatory National Service Plans Work
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Shaheen’s Campaign Coffers Overflowing With Out-of-State, Progressive Cash
Of the $1.4 million in campaign cash collected by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in the first quarter of this year, only…
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‘Somebody’s Gonna Have to Beat His A**:’ Reluctant Democrats Acknowledge Sanders’ Front-Runner Status
Is it time to drop the “F-bomb” on Bernie Sanders’ campaign: “Frontrunner.” New numbers from Emerson Polling put the Vermont…
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Bill Weld Makes It Official: He’s In, And He’s Not Holding Back.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld made it official on Monday, announcing that he's a candidate in the 2020 GOP presidential…
by Michael Graham | April 15, 2019 Read More
New Hampshire Politicians Are Gambling With Lives
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What Is Happening In Sen. Maggie Hassan’s Office?
Yet another staffer from Sen. Maggie Hassan’s office is under investigation for hyper-partisan—and potentially criminal— behavior, the third such incident in less…
by Michael Graham | April 10, 2019 Read More
Sen. Shaheen Forgets First Rule Of Law School, Gets Answer on ‘Spygate’ She Didn’t Expect
In law school they teach you never to ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to.…
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POLL: Warren Trailing In Her Home State of Massachusetts
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Dem Energy Proposals Could Put N.H. Ratepayers on Hook for Billions
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Presidential hopefuls get big cheers from New Hampshire crowds when they tout their support for the Green New Deal. But…
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Did Mitch McConnell Finally “Out” Shaheen, Hassan on Green New Deal?
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“Silence Is Wrong:” Jewish Granite Staters Speak Out on N.H. Dems’ Silence on Anti-Semitism
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ANALYSIS: New Hampshire Taxpayers Getting Best Deal in U.S.
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OPINION: National Popular Vote Makes Small States (Like N.H.) Irrelevant
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Beto to NHJournal: “I Back N.H. Drivers Licenses for Illegals”
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N.H. House Dems Vote Overwhelmingly To Give Drivers Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
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New Hampshire, Meet Your “Live Free or Die” Democrats From the Battle of the Bags!
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OPINION: Why Facts Don’t Matter
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Some Hispanics Unhappy About ‘Beto’s’ Name Game
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Sununu’s Numbers Soar to 78 Percent In Latest Poll
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BetoMania? It Hasn’t Made It To New Hampshire (Yet).
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POLL: As Democrats Drift Left, N.H. Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Socialism
Despite the political and polling success of Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders, Granite Staters overwhelmingly reject socialism according to a new…
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N.H. House Democrats Have Already Passed $300 Million In New Taxes, Fees
CONCORD-- Under the new Democratic majority, the New Hampshire House has given preliminary approval to nearly $310 million in tax…
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Stacey Abrams Says 2020 “Is On The Table,” de Blasio Makes a New Hampshire Move
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Bill De Blasio Bringing His ‘Toilet Bowl’ Politics to New Hampshire
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Pappas, Kuster Dis Gardner With Vote Against Local Control of Elections
New Hampshire Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas are co-sponsors of a House-passed bill regulating elections that would put…
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Is Tom Steyer’s NextGen Promoting Voter Fraud in NH?
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Sanders Rips From Trump Playbook on Campaign Stump
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The Washington Post Puts Warren’s Campaign On Death Watch
For Elizabeth Warren fans, this headline at the Washington Post is bad: But is it…
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“We Wish He’d Go Away:” N.H. Dems Haven’t Forgiven – Or Forgotten – Bernie’s 2016 Campaign
New Hampshire supporters of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign aren’t speaking on the record, but talk to them over a cold…
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The Silence of the Dems Continues In New Hampshire As Anti-Semitism Roils Party
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Will Facts Matter in Debate on Granite State Bag Ban?
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Zero Taxes on Billions in Profits? Amazon’s Tax-Avoidance Scheme Provokes Furious Debate
When news broke last month that Amazon, the world’s third most valuable company, paid zero corporate federal income taxes in…
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Opinion: Don’t Change Course on Business Tax Relief
Legislators in Concord are about to add another layer to the already challenging cost of doing business in NH by…
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Why Is Rep. Kuster So Quiet About Her Colleague’s Anti-Semitism?
The backlash over Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's repeated anti-Semitic comments is now so problematic that Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House…
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Warren’s Polling Woes Continue as Bernie, Biden Loom Large
Does Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have a path to the 2020 Democratic nomination that doesn't involve winning--or at the very…
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Is Joe Biden About to Bigfoot the 2020 Democratic Primary?
The political world is abuzz with word that former Vice President Joe Biden is about to jump into the Democratic…
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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu was in Washington, DC for meetings when a reporter approached and asked him about a…
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In N.H., Bernie Takes Lead in First Post-Announcement Poll
A new poll from Emerson University released Saturday shows Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading in the key early-primary state of…
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POLL: Sununu in Dead Heat With Shaheen in 2020 Senate Match-Up
Despite the #BlueWave that just washed over the Granite State, Gov. Chris Sununu is tied with two-term Democratic incumbent Sen.…
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Warren Endorses Reparation, But It’s Her Campaign That Needs Repair
The decline of Elizabeth Warren from a #DraftWarren progressive star in 2015 to a fading light today can be summarized…
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Amazon Paid Zero Corporate Taxes Last Year. Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About It?
The current crop of Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination have made it clear who they’ll be coming after once…
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“Nobody Can ‘Out-Bernie’ Bernie!” Sanders’ 2016 Supporters Are Ready for Another Round
When Elizabeth Ropp of Manchester, NH got word through social media that Bernie Sanders was in the 2020 Democratic primary,…
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The Real Numbers on New Hampshire and the Minimum Wage
The New Hampshire legislature is debating a Democratic proposal to raise the minimum wage in the Granite State, and the…
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Harris to NH: “In a Relatively Short Time, Portsmouth Will Be Underwater”
During a speech at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics on Tuesday, California Senator--and Green New Deal supporter-- Kamala Harris…
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Kamala Harris Pledges To “Compete Hard” in New Hampshire
Senator Kamala Harris, viewed by many political pros as a frontrunner in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, told a Granite…
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On Campaign Trail, Democrats Stumble Over “Lynching” Claims in Smollett Case
Democratic U.S. Senators—and 2020 POTUS hopefuls— Cory Booker and Kamala Harris were caught flat-footed on the campaign trail when confronted…
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New Hampshire’s Death Penalty Violates Conservative Values
New Hampshire state lawmakers are not alone in re-evaluating the death penalty, especially those who are conservatives. In fact, they…
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Rediscovering America: A Presidents Day Quiz on U.S. Presidents
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Bill Weld Announces Primary Against “Unstable” Trump and the “Stockholm Syndrome” GOP
Former Massachusetts Governor William Weld told a politically-savvy New Hampshire audience that he is forming an exploratory committee to challenge…
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Sununu Hits New Approval Rating Record at 70 Percent
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Bill Weld: The Worst Possible Primary Challenger To Take On Trump?
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Gov. Sununu to Dem Legislature: Times Are Good. Don’t Screw It Up.
In a smartly-crafted budget address to the Democratic-controlled state legislature, Republican Governor Chris Sununu boxed in his political opponents with…
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Why Is New Hampshire Still Fighting Over Voter ID Laws? Partisan Politics, Of Course.
The same day that the Democratic-controlled NH House voted to repeal voting security laws--one of which has yet to go…
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NH Dem Backs Anti-Semite, Calls Trump Fans “Nazis.” Is That OK With Party Leadership?
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) as been in the national news after making (yet another) series of anti-Semitic remarks. Though the New…
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Have Democrats Declared a War on New Hampshire Cows?
Is your cheeseburger an endangered species? Reports of the death of America’s beef and dairy industries at the hands of…
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NH and the National Popular Vote Movement: Making Every Vote Unequal
Anti-Electoral College advocates see a window of opportunity to eliminate America’s unique presidential election system. They are seizing the moment,…
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Silence of the Dems: NH Democrats Have No Comment On Sex Assault, Green New Deal Controversies
When asked about accusations of sexual assault by a politician in a southern state far from her New Hampshire home,…
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Progressive Group Endorses Warren as “Best Candidate to Beat Trump”
Just minutes after she formally announced her candidacy on Saturday, a national progressive group endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren as "the…
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Is the Green New Deal a Good Deal for NH Democrats? They Don’t Think So.
Is the “Green New Deal” a good deal for Granite State Democrats? If so, they’re doing an excellent job hiding…
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The discovery of a document with Sen. Elizabeth Warren declaring her race is “American Indian” in her own hand has…
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Poll: Trump Trails in Battleground States Like NH. Can He Bounce Back?
President Donald Trump has gotten rave reviews for his State of the Union speech, with more than 70 percent of…
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Will a Hand-Written Note From the 1980s End Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign?
“Don’t see how you recover from this.” That was the instant reaction of NYU political science professor Ian Bremmer to…
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Cory Booker Joins Kamala Harris in Questioning Religious Faith of Nominees
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Molly Kelly Gives Governor Sununu a Helping Hand in Family Leave Fight
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Top Intel Democrat: Trump, Not Russia, Is Biggest Threat to Our Democracy
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He’s Donald Trump’s Mortal Enemy. Could Adam Schiff Also Be His 2020 Opponent?
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Yes, America Hates Patriot Nation–And New England Is Loving It!
No, it’s not #FakeNews: America really hates the New England Patriots and want them to lose in Sunday’s Super Bowl.…
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Cory Booker’s Preaching Unity to a Polarized Democratic Party. Will It Work in the Primary?
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KY Gov. Matt Bevin, Proud Son of the North Country, Speaks Cold, Hard Truth
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Does climate change activist Michael Bloomberg practice what he preaches as a potential presidential candidate? That was the question that…
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Lack of Pipelines Raises Energy Costs in New England
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Is That a Payroll Tax in the Democrats’ Pocket, or Are They Just Glad to See You?
In the New Hampshire legislature this week, Republicans and Democrats are battling to seize the narrative over the issue of…
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Bloomberg: I’m Tired Of “Pie-in-the-Sky” Environmental Policy From Democrats
Michael Bloomberg told a New Hampshire audience on Tuesday that he's "a little bit tired of listening to things that…
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In N.H., Trump Trails Top-Tier Democrats In Poll Match Up
In the First-in-the-Nation primary state of New Hampshire, Donald Trump is trailing three high-profile progressive Democrats in the 2020 race.…
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EXCLUSIVE POLL: N.H. Voters Say Border Wall Isn’t Worth Cost of Government Shutdown
The latest New Hampshire Journal poll finds that most Granite State voters believe the pain caused by the government shutdown…
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Big-Name 2020 Dems Support the ‘Green New Deal,’ but Big-Name Enviro Groups Don’t
NY Senator and 2020 POTUS candidate Kirsten Gillibrand has joined the chorus of high-profile Democrats announcing their support for the…
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MacDonald: My Thoughts on the NHGOP Chairmanship
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Is Kamala Harris the Hillary Clinton of the 2020 Campaign?
Despite the fact that she's repeatedly referred to as "the female Obama," and that she formally announced her candidacy on Martin…
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Dem 2020 Hopeful Delaney: If Trump Suborned Perjury, Mueller Must Release Evidence Now
Democratic presidential hopeful John Delaney tells InsideSources that new allegations of suborning perjury against President Trump, if true, will “shut…
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Does New Hampshire Really Want a Kamala/Kasich 2020 Ticket?
Or Biden-Baker (as in MA Gov. Charlie)? Or Beto and Ben Sasse? Or even a Trump-Tulsi Gabbard 2020 campaign? (Sorry,…
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Chris Sununu Just Took the Lead in the Paid Family Medical Leave Fight
You can't beat something with nothing. And after his joint press conference with VT Gov. (and fellow Republican) Phil Scott…
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Julian Castro: “No Question” America’s Criminal Justice System Is Racist
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Why John Kasich’s New CNN Gig Is the End of His 2020 Candidacy
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Being Tops Among Retirees Is a Boon for New Hampshire’s Bottom Line
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Warren Backs Moves by NH Dems to Dump Columbus Day
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Elizabeth Warren Strikes Trumpian Themes in First Granite State Campaign Stop
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren got a warm welcome in neighboring New Hampshire at her first Granite State event of the…
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In Presidential Years, Does New Hampshire Still “Swing?”
In yet another example that, two months after the 2018 midterms the 2020 POTUS race is well underway, Amy Walter…
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Sen. Shaheen Calls 60,000 Border Apprehensions a “Crisis,” Supports Physical Barrier
Calling the situation a “crisis at the border," New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen announced her support for a physical barrier to help…
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GOP Group Runs Ad in NH Urging Party to Keep Primary “Unrigged” in 2020
If you're watching Fox and Friends tomorrow (Friday) morning, you may see the new ad from Defending Democracy Together, a Republican…
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NHDems: The Party of Pot, Plastic Bag Bags and Indigenous People’s Day?
The New Hampshire legislative session has just begun, and already New Hampshire Democrats are making social/cultural issues their front and…
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Even After #BlueWave, Gov. Chris Sununu Still Near Top of National Pack
Every quarter the polling firm Morning Consult releases a ranking of the most/least popular governors in the U.S. Today they…
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Relax, New Hampshire–Liz Warren Is On Her Way!
The NHDems have announced that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is scheduled to keynote the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner…
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Why Is Sen. Shaheen so Silent About the Border?
"Trump could opt to use his Oval Office talk to target Democratic senators who are gearing up for potentially tough…
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On Border “Crisis” Question, Voters Side With Trump Over Democrats
On Tuesday night, Donald Trump took his battle for border wall funding to primetime TV, but Democrats refused to even…
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Is Trump Staging A Granite State Comeback?
Reports of Donald Trump's demise have been greatly slightly exaggerated. At least in the Granite State. In the newest state-by-state polling from…
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Read His Lips: Sen. D’Allesandro Tells House Dems “No New Taxes”
Sen. Lou D'Allesandro tells NHJournal that his Democratic colleagues in the New Hampshire House need to abandon their dreams of…
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Kamala’s Catholic Attacks May Be Bad Form but Good 2020 Politics
When Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy ran for president in 1960, he defended Catholics and their place in American public…
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Sununu’s Inaugural Speech: Getting Laughs, Going Long and Drawing Lines
The most memorable thing about Gov. John Chris Sununu's second inaugural address (other than Speaker Shurtleff's gaffe) was how much fun the…
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His Anti-Trump Op-Ed Has NH Republicans Asking: What Does Mitt Want?
Soon-to-be Utah Senator Mitt Romney's op-ed attack on President Donald Trump got a lot of attention, but it didn't answer…
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NH Democrats Unified in Vote to Ban Guns from House Chamber
On their first day in session, New Hampshire House Democrats voted in lockstep to ban members from bringing "deadly weapons"--aka…
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As a “NH Neighbor,” Liz Warren Enters POTUS Race as a Candidate On the Cusp
As she announces her decision to launch a formal exploratory committee for a 2020 POTUS bid, "Senator Warren is a…
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Are You Ready, New Hampshire? The First 2020 POTUS Debate Is Just Six Months Away
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez has announced his party's plans for debates in the 2020 presidential primary, which are…
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NH Dems Say Lack of Gun Ban at State House Is Scaring Away School Children
As promised, newly-elected Speaker of the House Steve Shurtleff began the process of banning guns from the House chamber Wednesday morning…
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Sununu’s Insanely Hot Economy Should Be A Big Deal. So Why Isn’t It?
If pundits are looking for more evidence that partisanship is the most important motivator in American politics, New Hampshire just…
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Another Progressive Straw Poll Puts “Three B’s” at Top of 2020 Democratic Pack
In post-midterms America, the Democratic Party is all about the "B's"-- Bernie, Biden and Beto. A new straw poll by…
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A Primary Challenge for President Trump? Republicans Aren’t Saying It’s Wrong–Just a Waste of Time
How do Republicans feel about President Trump facing a 2020 primary challenge? The topic gets people pretty whipped up around…
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Iowa Confirms Early-State Trends: Biden, Bernie and Beto Rise as Warren Wanes
First Politico, then SRSS and now a new CNN/Des Moines Register poll of likely Iowa caucus-goers confirms that, in the…
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Senator Warren Drops to Seventh Place in Latest Poll as Campaign Woes Continue
The hits just keep on coming for Sen. Elizabeth Warren's would-be POTUS bid. The former front-runner for the 2020 Democratic…
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Gov. Sununu Says No To NHGOP Backing Trump in 2020 Primary
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who just survived a massive blue wave that handed control of the legislature to the…
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Progressives Already Passing Judgment on 2020 POTUS Picks
Earlier this week the progressive group MoveOn.org released results of a straw poll of its members on the 2020 potential…
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NH Republicans To Propose Rule Change Allowing Party to Back Trump in 2020 Primary
It's official: Republican Bruce Breton, a Windham, NH selectman and enthusiastic member of the Trump 2016 campaign team, will proposa…
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Marijuana Debate in NH Should Be About Public Health, Not Politics
Now that the campaign season has come to a close, it's time for legislators to put aside political differences and…
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More Bad News For Warren in Poll of MoveOn.org Members
In a straw poll of MoveOn.org activists, one-time darling of the movement Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished a distant fifth with…
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From ‘Run Warren Run’ to ‘Why, Liz, Why?’
They are the headlines every potential presidential candidate wants to see a month after the midterms: “Liz Warren Is Catching…
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Die Hard A Christmas Movie? Most Granite State Pols Say “Noel, Yes!”
Forget biomass subsidies and paid family medical leave. Here at New Hampshire Journal, we’ve dragged Granite State politicos into the…
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Trump’s New Hampshire Numbers Ticked Up in November
The new Morning Consult poll of President Trump's state-by-state approval ratings for November show that, while the president remains unpopular…
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Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 “Tribe” Troubles Don’t End With DNA Debacle
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s struggles to overcome the impact of her unproven—and likely incorrect—claims of Native American ancestry are well known.…
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From Great National Leadership to Naughty Limericks: John H. Sununu Remembers George H. W. Bush
The day after President George H. W. Bush's funeral at the National Cathedral, his one-time Chief of Staff…
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Patrick Bemoans “Cruelty of Election Process” as He Bows out of 2020 Race
In a Facebook post Thursday morning, two-term Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick made it official: He will not be running for…
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Despite Backing from ObamaWorld, Deval Patrick Drops Out of 2020 Race
Multiple media reports confirm that former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick will not be running for president in 2020, despite having…
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It took two ballots and came down to a single vote, but Bill Gardner was elected to an historic 22nd…
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Beto’s Up, Warren’s Down and Avenatti’s Out
Lots of 2020 news for New Hampshire, starting with the departure of 2018's Summer Superstar, Michael Avenatti. The L.A. lawyer…
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Outgoing NHGOP Chair: Don’t End Policy of Party Neutrality in 2020 Primary
Outgoing New Hampshire GOP Chairman Wayne MacDonald tells NHJournal he has “major concerns” over ending the policy of party neutrality…
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Eric Holder Targets New Hampshire In Anti-GOP Gerrymandering Push
A progressive group led by former Attorney General--and possible 2020 POTUS contender-- Eric Holder announced this weekend it's targeting the…
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Congress Should Side with Seniors on Prescription Drug Costs
Anyone who wants to be the next president needs to protect seniors, not drug company profits. Congress did a good…
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Are Progressives Catching BetoMania in the Granite State?
Is there really a bout of BetoMania spreading through the New Hampshire Democratic party? Democratic Party activist Jay Surdukowski sure hopes…
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GOP Insiders Warn Dems Over Secretary Of State Vote: Your Partisan Today, Ours Tomorrow
“If Democrats pick Colin Van Ostern today, they are voting to elect Secretary of State [Bill] O’Brien tomorrow.” That’s the…
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Bipartisan Support for Bill Gardner Continues to Build
Five former NH governors--Craig Benson, Judd Gregg, John Lynch, Stephen Merrill and John H. Sununu-- released a strong letter supporting Bill…
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It’s Official: Pelosi Goes from 0-9 to 2-0 With New Hampshire Democrats
During the early days of the New Hampshire First District Democratic primary, none of the (at least) nine congressional candidates…
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A new study finds that New Hampshire residents are among the most generous in the U.S. The study was released…
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If Bernie Sanders Really Wants to Take on Billionaires, He Can Start With His Fellow 2020 Democrats
Sen. Bernie Sanders has a new book out,“Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance, ”and he sat down…
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If you think the influence of the New Hampshire presidential primary has been exaggerated, just ask LBJ and George H.…
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Gardner: A Partisan NH Secretary of State “Is A Real Problem” for FITN Primary
Democrat Bill Gardner, the 42-year veteran Secretary of State, tells NHJournal that having an openly-partisan politician in the office "is…
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Meet The 32–Wait, Make That 33!–Democrats Reportedly Considering a 2020 POTUS Bid
During a post-midterm analysis session in Concord, NH--home of the "First In The Nation" presidential primary-- former state Democratic…
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Kasich to Granite State GOP: Your Midterm “Wipe Out” Was A Message
Outgoing Ohio Governor--and possible 2020 presidential contender-- John Kasich told New Hampshire Republicans that the midterm results were a message…
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Republicans Lost the Midterms? “Fake News!” Says the GOP
McKay Coppins at The Atlantic shares the following anecdote: “Shortly after news outlets began officially projecting that Republicans would lose control…
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The Next Democratic POTUS Nominee New Hampshire’s Never Heard Of
Just a week after the midterms and the 2020 talk has already risen from a quiet buzz to a dull…
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So what happened in New Hampshire on Tuesday? Here are all the numbers you need to know: RECORD SETTING TURNOUT…
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“The Party Let Us Down,” NH Republicans Complain. But Will They Pay Up to Solve the Problem?
New Hampshire Republican candidates, activists and soon-to-be-former legislators are bemoaning their party's devastating losses in the midterm elections, and they're…
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Kristol in NH To “Lay Groundwork” for GOP Challenger to Trump in 2020
During the course of a midterm post-mortem event in Manchester, Bill Kristol revealed to a group of New Hampshire Republicans…
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Noon Today: “Day After The Midterms” With Bill Kristol and NH GOP Insiders
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Chris Sununu Bet His Entire Campaign On The Economy. Will It Pay Off?
Lots of noise in New Hampshire after the release of a new UNH Granite State poll finding the governor's race between…
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Derry GOP State House Candidate To Frank Sapareto: Get Out Now
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by Michael Graham | November 02, 2018 Read More
The Star of Molly Kelly Attack Ads Actually Received Paid Family Medical Leave
Remember Democratic gubernatorial candidate Molly Kelly's heartstring-tugging TV ad featuring Kurt Sundstrom? It tells the tragic story of his wife being…
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We Must Do Better
It doesn’t have to be like this. It shouldn’t be like this. And it is up to all of us…
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Shocker in NH-01: Eddie Edwards Within Two Points in Latest Poll
When news broke that Nancy Pelosi's House Majority PAC was dumping $678,000 in NH-01 to attack Republican Eddie Edwards, Granite…
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Attorney Says “Poor Performance” in Porn Shoot Sparked GOP Pol’s Violence
According to the attorney representing Rep. Frank Sapareto’s alleged assault victim, the reason behind the New Hampshire Republican’s violent outburst…
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Rep. Sapareto: “The Videos Were Doctored!”
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NSFW: Clip From “Cream Pie Apocalypse” Appears to Back Rep. Sapareto’s Accuser’s Lawsuit
Documents, images and videoclips obtained by NHJournal appear to back claims made in a lawsuit against Republican state rep and…
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GOP Rep. Frank Sapareto Sued Over Allegedly Punching His Porn Partner
The AP's Amy Taxin and Holly Ramer broke the story: A New Hampshire state lawmaker producing and starring…
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NH Dem Candidate Wants Granite State Voters To Send Him To…Maryland?
Mason Donovan, the Laconia Democrat running for NH Senate District 7, wants you to send him to…
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Are Taxpayer-Funded, Late-Term Abortions a Winner for Molly Kelly?
Molly Kelly supports abortion without any legal restrictions up to the date of birth. She also believes taxpayers should pay…
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OPINION: The BIA Asks “What’s the Score?”
Baseball fans love to argue who has the strongest team, the best pitching, and fiercest lineup. And they make their…
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Coos County Dem Leader Warns Party: Woodburn Won’t Resign, Even If Convicted
"Jeff Woodburn will be the poster child of Democratic hypocrisy in New Hampshire." That's the prediction of former Coos County…
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On Saturday, the War on Opioids Comes to Your Medicine Cabinet
Could the solution to New Hampshire’s opioid problem be as simple as kitty litter and a plastic bag? Not entirely.…
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Sen. Woodburn’s Victim to NH Dems: “I Didn’t Bring This”
Having been forced out of her position as Coos County Democratic Party chairwoman, the former domestic partner of State Sen.…
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MA Dems Are Asking: What’s Wrong With Liz Warren?
CNN has her at the top of their Power Rankings for the Democrats in 2020. She gets more media attention…
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Grover Norquist to NH: Online Sales Taxes Are Just the Beginning
At a forum in Concord, NH, Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform warned Granite State lawmakers and business owners…
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Tax Activists Debate the Best Way to Stop Online Sales Taxes at the NH Border
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Judge’s Ruling on SB3 Will Help NH Democrats ‘Ace Their Midterms’
While Molly Kelly was on stage in Nashua struggling to make her case against Gov. Chris Sununu in a Chamber…
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Have NH Democrats Overplayed the “Woman” Card?
Is it true that New Hampshire “needs a woman governor?” So says Democrat Molly Kelly when she’s out on the…
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Molly Kelly: Winning Fundraising Fight but Trailing in Polls
New Hampshire Democratic candidate for governor Molly Kelly raised three times as much money as incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu in…
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Last Year’s New Hampshire Winter Was Brutal on the Energy Grid. Get Ready for Worse.
New Hampshire began 2018 with a brutal winter-weather bang. The New Year’s Eve high in Manchester was just 5 degrees.…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Test Results: She’s 100 Percent ‘Presidential Candidate’
There was huge news regarding Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and the 2020 presidential campaign—and it wasn’t about her DNA tests. …
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Alec Baldwin Tells NH Dems: “We Need to Overthrow the Government of Donald Trump”
In a speech to New Hampshire Democrats that some have speculated is a first step towards a 2020 POTUS bid,…
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Alec Baldwin: “Homophobic,” Hostile to Women…And Headlining in New Hampshire!
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Molly Kelly Flip-Flops, Now Supports Sununu’s Business Tax Cut
In a major reversal from her progressive campaign in the Democratic primary, Molly Kelly has announced she no longer supports…
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Molly Kelly’s “Unsustainable” Attack on the Paid Family Medical Leave Issue
“We need a governor who understands families,” Molly Kelly’s campaign says in her new TV ad. But if New Hampshire…
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Chris “60 Percent” Sununu Strikes Again!
The newest Morning Consult poll ranking the popularity of America's governors is out, and once again Chris Sununu comes in…
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Haley in 2020? Nikki Says No. But….
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley announced that she's resigning from her high-profile, high-pressure job at the end of the year (actually…
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Could the Kavanaugh Controversy Turn NH-01 Into a Toss-Up?
The day after Eddie Edwards won the NH-01 GOP primary, people began writing him off. The Cook Political Report moved…
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Ohio’s Capital Dumps Columbus Day, Molly Kelly Wants N.H. to Do the Same
Despite the fact that legendary Italian explorer Christopher Columbus is the city's namesake, Ohio's capital will not be observing Columbus…
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Will Molly Kelly Accept Woodburn’s Invite to Come North and Campaign?
State Senator Jeff Woodburn has a message for Molly Kelly: Come on up to the North Country--I want to campaign…
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Trump’s Granite State Troubles Continue In New Poll
Donald Trump's poll numbers in New Hampshire peaked when he was sworn in as president. After narrowly losing the popular…
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What’s Maggie Hassan Teaching Her Interns?
First it was an intern shouting "F--- You!" at the President of the United States (and keeping her job). And…
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New Hampshire Democrats Display Double Standard On Sex Assault Allegations
Though Washington, DC is 500 miles from Concord, New Hampshire, many prominent Granite State Democrats have repeatedly spoken out in…
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The Kavanaugh Controversy Is Killing Molly Kelly’s Campaign
One of the unintended consequences of the noisy, national debate over Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the impact it’s having on…
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If Sen. Jeff Flake is coming to New Hampshire looking for a warmer welcome than he got in Boston earlier…
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Sen. Hassan Goes “Full Avenatti” In Kavanaugh Case
There has been nearly universal support for having Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her…
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Democrat Woodburn Blames Alleged Violence on His Victim, Outs Her Name to Media
On the same day that his fellow New Hampshire Democrats were demanding “respect” for alleged victims of sexual assault during…
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Sununu Plays The “Law And Order” Card
On Wednesday, Gov. Chris Sununu received the endorsement of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire. He can now add…
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Ayotte: I Will Not Be Questioning Kavanaugh’s Accuser
New Hampshire's former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte says she will not be questioning Judge Kavanaugh's accuser during Thursday's scheduled Senate…
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Will A “Liz Warren Wave” Wash in From Massachusetts for the Midterms?
New Hampshire, Liz Warren is coming for you. The senator from Massachusetts and likely 2020 POTUS candidate has teamed up…
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Does New Hampshire Still Care About Tax Hikes?
Today—and every day until the election— the New Hampshire GOP is attacking Democrat Molly Kelly on the issue of taxes.…
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The Iowa Caucuses Are Just 500 Days Away–Do You Know Where Your 2020 Candidate Is?
With the Iowa caucus set for February 3rd, 2020--a mere 500 days from now--it's a good time to check in…
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Molly Kelly Says The Economy Isn’t Working. Is She Right?
“I believe that the New Hampshire economy is not working.” So says Molly Kelly as she campaigns for the governor’s…
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As Kavanaugh Accuser’s Case Falters, N.H. Senate Dems Double Down
As more questions arose about Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s 11th-hour accusation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, New Hampshire’s two U.S. Senators…
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On Kavanaugh Case, Chris Sununu Says: I’m With Susan!
In a one-on-one interview with NHJournal Tuesday, Gov. Chris Sununu followed a simple strategy for dealing with the messy controversy…
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N.H. GOP State Rep Compares Kavanaugh Accuser’s Story to “Spin The Bottle”
Gov. Chris Sununu today told NHJournal that a letter to the editor written by a Republican state representative mocking the…
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N.H. Democrats Have Their Own “Kavanaugh” Problems
New Hampshire Democrats want to take the fight over Kavanaugh to Gov. Chris Sununu and use it to undermine the…
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In N.H., Molly Kelly Might Not Be Able to Beat Sununu. But Brett Kavanaugh Could.
The conventional wisdom on the NH race for governor is that, if everything goes as usual, a popular, first-term governor…
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Did Gov. Sununu Win By Losing on Veto Day?
"He's good either way," a source close to Gov. Chris Sununu told NHJournal at the GOP Unity Breakfast just hours…
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Big News From New Hampshire? Bernie Sanders Got Blown Out
In 2016, self-declared Socialist Bernie Sanders won a crushing victory over the Grand Dame of the Democratic Establishment, Hillary Clinton,…
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The Big News From the N.H. Primaries? Bernie Sanders Gets Blown Out
In 2016, self-declared Socialist Bernie Sanders won a crushing victory over the Grand Dame of the Democratic Establishment, Hillary Clinton,…
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Did Kamala Harris “Kreskin” N.H. Senator Jeanne Shaheen?
In his coverage of the Kavanaugh hearings, the L.A. Times’ Michael McGough wrote that California senator Kamala Harris’s “mind-reading act…failed…
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Today’s N.H. Primary Is the First Vote in the 2020 Presidential Race
The name on the ballot may read “Molly Kelly” but when Granite Staters vote today, the entire New Hampshire Democratic…
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Naomi Andrews: “I Pledge To Work Tirelessly To Serve You”
NHJournal has invited a series of candidates in New Hampshire’s high-profile primary elections to make their “final pitch” for your…
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Is Maura Sullivan Blaming Her Military Service for Her “No-Show” Voting Record?
Is Maura Sullivan blaming the fact that she's rarely showed up to vote on her service in the U.S. military? To…
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NH Dems Back Booker’s “Bold” Tactics During Kavanaugh Hearing
Sen. Cory Booker’s “I am Spartacus” moment during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings may have inspired mockery on the internet, but…
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Eddie Edwards: “It Is An Honor To Serve”
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Who’s Afraid of the Federalist Society?
Just hours after President Trump announced his pick of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
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Andy Sanborn: A Conservative To Get New Hampshire Back On Track
NHJournal has invited a series of candidates in New Hampshire’s high-profile primary elections to make their “final pitch” for your…
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Sununu: Thanks to SCOTUS, “Right-to-Work” Fight in N.H. Is Over
When Sen. Mazie Hirono asked Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh about the Janus case in Washington, DC, she got the…
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The Strange Bedfellows of Biomass Politics
It’s the politics of strange bedfellows in New Hampshire over biomass subsidies, where a Republican’s fight for lower rates is…
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Deaglan McEachern: “I’m Fighting For The Future”
NHJournal has invited all of the candidates in the First Congressional District Democratic primary to make their “final pitch” for…
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Bob Burns: “I’m the Only Candidate With Trump from the Beginning
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Report: New Hampshire Near Top In Income Growth
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Bernie Sanders Won N.H. in 2016, But Loses With NH-01 Frontrunners
When it comes to the Democrats leading the pack in New Hampshire's congressional primary this Tuesday, Bernie Sanders has to…
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Hey, Who’s That in the Front Row of Trump’s N.H. “No Labels” Speech?
During Tuesday's televised Democratic gubernatorial debate, many viewers were no doubt taken aback to learn that far-Left progressive Steve Marchand…
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Granite Bridge Support Signals Shifting Attitudes Toward Responsible Energy Development
Early this summer the New Hampshire Senate notched a small but symbolic victory. In a near unanimous vote, lawmakers from…
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Justice Scalia’s Son: Democrats’ “Silly Strategy” Led to Senate Circus on Kavanaugh
From shouting matches to arrested TV stars--has there ever been a hearing on a Supreme Court nominee like the one…
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The Big Loser in the N.H. Dems’ Gubernatorial Debate? Christopher Columbus.
During their televised debate from the New Hampshire Institute of Politics Tuesday night, Democrats Molly Kelly and Steve Marchand found…
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Double-Trouble for GOP: Two New Polls, One Tough Message for Midterms
Republicans clinging to the hope that they can hold onto the House got some bad news on the day after…
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The Strange Saga of Sanders & Son Continues…
At a Labor Day speech in Manchester, Sen. Bernie Sanders had a lot to say about President Donald Trump ("pathological…
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Paul Cardinal: “Tired of Business as Usual”
NHJournal has invited all of the candidates in the First Congressional District Democratic primary to make their “final pitch” for…
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“I’m Lynne Blankenbeker and I’m Ready for This Mission”
NHJournal has invited a series of candidates in New Hampshire’s high-profile primary elections to make their “final pitch” for your…
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You’re Right, New Hampshire: Massachusetts Really Does Have Lousy Drivers
Every year, the Allstate insurance company releases its analysis of the cities with the best and worst drivers in…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2018 Read More
Despite His Problematic Behavior, N.H. Democrats Headline Alec Baldwin At First “Eleanor Roosevelt” Dinner
For a New Hampshire Democratic party that's promoting outreach to women and advocating gay rights, choosing Alec Baldwin to speak…
by Michael Graham | August 31, 2018 Read More
Dr. Stewart Levenson: I’m Running To “Blow the Whistle” on Washington
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Inside Sources 2020: L.A. Mayor Garcetti Makes More Moves in N.H., South Carolina
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is raising $1 million for 10 Democratic state party organizations and--no surprise--#FITN New Hampshire is…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2018 Read More
Pappas Makes Gun Control a Key Part of His Final Push in NH-01 Primary
With less than two weeks before the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, Executive Councilor Chris Pappas has…
by Michael Graham | August 30, 2018 Read More
Terence O’Rourke: “Public Service Is My Family Calling.”
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Florida’s Democratic Establishment Just Suffered a Shocking Defeat. Is New Hampshire Next?
A progressive mayor who's wildly outspent by his establishment-backed, more moderate rival wins an upset victory to become the Democratic…
by Michael Graham | August 29, 2018 Read More
Sununu’s Push To Start School After Labor Day Is Smart Politics
Gov. Chris Sununu is creating a task force to look into moving the start date for New Hampshire public schools…
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Mapping Maura Sullivan’s Out-of-State Money
Axios.com has done an in-depth analysis of congressional donations across the U.S., reporting that as our politics have become more…
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New Hampshire Has 4th Best Economy In U.S.
USA Today reports on the new analysis from 24/7 Wall Street that finds New Hampshire has the fourth-best economy in the…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2018 Read More
Gov. Chris Sununu on McCain and the Power of a Styrofoam Cup
What as Sen. John McCain's key to success in New Hampshire? "The styrofoam cup." So said Gov. Chris Sununu at…
by Michael Graham | August 27, 2018 Read More
“He Was a Force of Nature:” John McCain on the New Hampshire Campaign Trail
Jennifer Horn is a longtime Republican activist who ran for Congress and served two terms as chairman of the…
by Jennifer Horn | August 27, 2018 Read More
PODCAST: New Hampshire Remembers “Honorary Granite Stater” John McCain
In this special podcast presentation, three people from New Hampshire share their unique perspectives on Sen. John McCain,…
by Michael Graham | August 26, 2018 Read More
Maura Sullivan, America’s Top Carpetbagger?
She moved to New Hampshire last year and almost immediately began campaigning for Congress. She previously considered running in Illinois…
by Michael Graham | August 24, 2018 Read More
Gov. Sununu Joins Community Groups to Launch New Fight Against Opioid Abuse
In New Hampshire, the most dangerous place in your home may not be your kitchen, or bathtub, or even…
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Sen. Hassan Continues Push For Taxpayer-Funded Rent Giveaway Program
In an op-ed published in the Portsmouth Herald, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) continued her push for a taxpayer-funded rent subsidy…
by Michael Graham | August 22, 2018 Read More
A Plethora of Polls Have Sununu Sitting Pretty in Re-Election Campaign
Three polls released in two days? Welcome to New Hampshire politics. And while the polls focused on different races and…
by Michael Graham | August 21, 2018 Read More
Democrats Down to ‘Hail Mary’ Moves in Fight to Kill Kavanaugh Confirmation
If you can’t beat ‘em, sue ‘em. That appears to be Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democratic leadership’s strategy…
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Michael Avenatti Is a “Cage Match” Fighter Ready to Face a WWE President
Michael Avenatti says there’s a “small subset” of Democrats with the skills to defeat Donald Trump in 2020—and he’s one…
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N.H. Voters Say: Trump’s Economy Is Better Than Obama’s
One of the most interesting findings in the new poll for NHJournal.com about the pre-midterm mood of voters in the…
by Michael Graham | August 20, 2018 Read More
EXCLUSIVE: N.H. Governor Sununu Outperforms Dems, Donald Trump in Latest NHJournal Poll
At the state level, incumbent New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu remains broadly popular among registered voters, with a 55 percent…
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EXCLUSIVE: 4-in-10 N.H. Republicans Support a 2020 Primary Challenge for President Trump
A significant majority of Granite State voters—and 40 percent of Republicans—say a 2020 GOP primary for President Trump “would be…
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Marchand to Campaign With Sen. Woodburn’s Challenger, Kelly Silent on Race
State Sen. Jeff Woodburn faces more than domestic violence and assault charges in the North Country. He now faces a…
by Michael Graham | August 17, 2018 Read More
Marine Gunnery Sergeant Mocks Sullivan’s “Dainty” Handling of Firearm in New TV Ad
A retired US Marine gunnery sergeant responded to Maura Sullivan's new pro-gun-control TV ad by calling it “abhorrent” and mocked…
by Michael Graham | August 17, 2018 Read More
Edwards Campaign Skips Debate, Says NH GOP Has “No Interest in Letting Eddie on the Stage”
Just hours before the NHGOP debate in Manchester, NH, the Edwards for Congress campaign issued two statements confirming that Eddie…
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Eddie Edwards Needs to Debate or Drop Out
Thursday night is the NH GOP's one official debate in the First Congressional District, and Republican Eddie Edwards has…
by Michael Graham | August 15, 2018 Read More
N.H.’s Corey Lewandowski Says The “One Name” Democrats Should Choose in 2020 Is…
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Maura Sullivan Makes Gun Control A “Primary” Issue in New Hampshire
The well-funded Maura Sullivan congressional campaign in the NH-01 Democratic primary has released another TV ad--this one focusing on her support…
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Poll: Voters in Both Parties Pumped up for Midterms
A new Morning Consult poll asks voters across the political spectrum how passionate they are about voting in November's midterm.…
by Michael Graham | August 15, 2018 Read More
More Bad News for Anti-Pipeline Activists as Bipartisan Support Builds for Natural Gas
“I vote 'No' on Granite Bridge!” may be an applause-grabbing line for New Hampshire Democrat Steve Marchand, but for a…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2018 Read More
Kelly And Marchand Agree: It’s Time To Raise Taxes In New Hampshire
It was yet another contentious candidate's forum in Dartmouth last night for the two Democrats running in the gubernatorial primary.…
by Michael Graham | August 14, 2018 Read More
Trump, Tighter Borders and Term Limits: Sanborn Touches All The Bases In TV Ad
If you haven't seen the new TV ad from Republican Andy Sanborn--the first in the GOP NH-01 primary race--here it…
by Michael Graham | August 13, 2018 Read More
Get Busy, Granite State! N.H. Named One of Best Places in America to Have a Baby
If you want to start a family and you're living in New Hampshire--you've come to the right place. New data…
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Pelosi Tells Democrats Running for House: “Do What You Have To” Now, I’ll Ask for Your Vote Later
Only one of the Democrats running in the First Congressional District primary have said publicly they will support Nancy Pelosi…
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Emily’s List Fires At Marchand–But Hits Kelly–With Bogus “Sexism” Claim
New Hampshire Democrats have a real choice in their primary campaign for governor. Molly Kelly is a former state senator…
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Less Regulation in Congress Will Help The Seacoast’s Commercial Vessels
The maritime industry is a vital economic anchor in New Hampshire and an integral part of life for…
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NHPR: Molly Kelly Abortion Position “Murky”
Despite the fact that her Democratic primary opponent has a far more pro-abortion position, former state senator Molly…
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Edwards Spent Years on Nonprofit Board That Funded Planned Parenthood, Amnesty Activists
In July 2014, Republican Eddie Edwards and several of his fellow Tea Party conservatives appeared at a Dover City Council…
by Michael Graham | August 08, 2018 Read More
D.C. Statehood Activists Target N.H. In New Million-Dollar Push
If you're a New Hampshire voter and you get an email pushing statehood for the District of Columbia, it's not…
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New Hampshire Dems Dump Clinton From Annual Dinner
Guess who's (not) coming to dinner. Less than a week after the arrest of the state's top senate Democrat for…
by Michael Graham | August 07, 2018 Read More
Sen. Shaheen: Confederate Monuments Should Not Be “Smashed to Bits”
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen is endorsing Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's First Congressional District Democratic primary, but she appears…
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Chris Pappas Calls Out Sullivan Over “Equivocation” on Confederate Icons
The battle lines have been drawn in the First Congressional District over, of all things, Confederate monuments, and Maura Sullivan…
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Sullivan Clarifies Controversial Comments On Confederate Memorials After Being Compared to “Neo-Nazis”
After one of her Democratic competitors compared her to "Neo-Nazis and Southern Revivalists," N.H. congressional candidate Maura Sullivan issued a…
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Despite Surge in Illegal Crossings, N.H. Dems Oppose Immigration Enforcement on Northern Border
In the face of repeated reports of a surge in illegal crossings at the US/Canada border, many New Hampshire Democrats…
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Thanks to low costs, high quality and widespread access to care, New Hampshire is one of the best states for…
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Maura Sullivan Makes “State’s Rights” Case for Confederate Monuments –UPDATED
Maura Sullivan's southern roots may be starting to show. The former Obama administration official--and Virginia resident-- who was reportedly considered…
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Robin Hood in Reverse: Taking from the Poor to Give to the Rich
It’s been two decades since Granite Staters went from using “Claremont” to refer to the city in western New Hampshire…
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“What Did Ray Buckley Know And When Did He Know It?”
A odd twist occurred in an already twisted story of domestic assault, bitings and beatings when Ray Buckley and the…
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N.H. Democrat Facing Domestic Violence Charges Portrayed Himself as Victims’ Advocate
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During a campaign event intended to highlight her positions on environmental issues, Democratic candidate for governor Molly Kelly continued to…
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The Democrats’ Partisan “Paper Chase” to Keep Kavanaugh off the Court
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Report: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen A Possible “Yes” Vote for Kavanaugh
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N.H. Dem Congressional Candidate Wants to Make America ‘AMERICA’ Again
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Democrats Talk Social Issues As Sununu’s Polls Rise
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“Dark Money” Democrats Spend Millions to Stop Kavanaugh Confirmation
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N.H. Ranks High on “Best Place To Rent” List. So Why Is Hassan Pushing Taxpayer Subsidies?
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Poll: Most Americans Believe Democrats Are “Outside The Mainstream”
A new WSJ/NBC News poll finds that concerns about the Democratic Party moving too far left in response to the…
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The Rent Is Too Damn High in San Fran and Boston–and Sen. Hassan Wants N.H. To Pay
"New Kamala Harris Bill Asks Federal Taxpayers to Subsidize California's High Housing Costs" "Kamala Harris Wants You To Subsidize Someone…
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It’s Trump’s World, N.H. Pols Are Just Living in It
From Putin to the Playboy Bunny payoff tapes, last week was widely viewed as one of the worst of the…
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How a Klansman Made It Onto the Supreme Court
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“Medicare For Most?” N.H. Dems Divided on Single-Payer Plan
On Thursday the new 70-member-strong "Medicare For All" caucus made its Capitol Hill debut. Notably absent: Anyone from New Hampshire. …
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Inside Sources 2020: Eric Holder “Seriously Considering” Presidential Bid
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An Open Letter to the RNC: Defend America and Denounce Trump
The Republican Party has always promoted the principles of law and order, a strong national defense and the advancement of…
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Sununu Revives “It’s the Economy, Stupid” for Tough Midterm Race
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Sununu: New Jobs Numbers Make N.H. the “Gold Standard” for Economic Success
I ran for Governor because I knew with the right leadership, New Hampshire could become the gold standard of civic…
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Shea-Porter Says “Impeach Now!” Why Don’t the Democrats Trying to Replace Her Agree?
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Democrats Clash Over Out-of-State Cash
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OPINION: Gov. Sununu Makes the Right Call Signing Voting Reform Bill
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Democrats’ Attacks on Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Aren’t Serious–and They Aren’t Working
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An Open Letter To Gov. Sununu: Please Sign This Voting Reform Law!
Gov. Sununu, please end the Election Day insanity and sign House Bill 1264. For years, out-of-state college students, particularly Democrats…
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Despite Twelve Months of Turmoil, Trump’s Numbers in New Hampshire Are Unchanged
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Hold Off Filling Kennedy’s Seat Until After Midterm Election? History Says “No.”
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Tom Steyer Talks Impeachment, Politics–and Puppies–at N.H. Town Hall
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Why Are N.H. Ratepayers Stuck With High Energy Costs?
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Billionaire Tom Steyer Is Spending Big so N.H. Families Will Pay More
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Numbers Back N.H. Business Group In Trade War Debate
When President Trump imposed tariffs on trade with Canada, one of the loudest voices in opposition was the Business and…
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“We’re on a Path Toward Tyranny:” Dem POTUS #2020 Contenders Power Up Rhetoric Over SCOTUS Pick
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N.H. Reacts To Kavanaugh Pick
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New Hampshire Doesn’t Want or Need Abortion Extremism
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N.H. Ranked 2018’s 2nd Worst State to Start a Business–And That’s GOOD News!
A new analysis by WalletHub ranks New Hampshire 49th on the list of "Best States to Start A New Business."…
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Levi Sanders Mocks Chris Pappas for Refusing to Back “Medicare For All”
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Sununu Announces Plan to Stop Internet Sales Tax At Granite State Border
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Democrats Demand 60-Vote SCOTUS Standard That Shaheen Helped Kill
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Hassan Defends F-Bomb Intern, Attacks President Trump
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During a media appearance today, Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) said that, unlike his fellow New Hampshire pol Sen. Maggie Hassan…
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Meet The “F-Bomb”-Shouting Intern Sen. Hassan’s Keeping On The Job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BXyzwWaKj4 Last week, an unknown person shouted "Mr. President, F---you!" in the halls of the Capitol building. Yesterday, we found…
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N.H. Dems Call ICE Employees “Gestapo,” Claim They’re Running “Children’s Concentration Camps”
One candidate calls them the “modern-day Gestapo.” Another says they’re running "concentration camps" for children. Progressive Democrats running to replace…
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N.H. Dems Say “Yes” to Pot, “No” to Death Penalty
At their state convention in Stratham, NH on Saturday, New Hampshire Democrats signed off on a new party platform calling…
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Pelosi Picks Up A Vote In NH-01, Brings Her Total To….One
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has ended her drought in New Hampshire's First Congressional District. As reported here…
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OUR TURN: The Case Against Granite Bridge
On Thursday, June 21, NHJournal.com ran an article on environmental groups opposing any new natural gas pipeline projects. Patricia Martin…
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N.H. Environmentalists To Protest State Democratic Convention
Angered by support for energy infrastructure projects like Granite Bridge, New Hampshire environmentalists plan to protest outside the Democrats…
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A “Bridge” Too Far For Anti-Pipeline Movement In New Hampshire?
In the politically divided purple state of New Hampshire, getting 22 of the legislature’s 24 state senators to agree on…
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BREAKING: Gov. Sununu Vetoes Two Energy Bills
As first exclusively reported here at NHJournal, Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed two energy bills this morning that would have put…
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EXCLUSIVE: Chris Sununu: Bringing Down Electric Bills
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“Live Free Or…Meh?” New Hampshire Ranks Behind Massachusetts(!) On Independence Index
Granite Staters who take a gritty pride in their state's spirit of independence and individual liberty may have to hang…
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Tom Steyer Brings Progressive Activism, Impeachment Push To New Hampshire Politics
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Border Battle Comes To New Hampshire
While the nation's attention is focused on the treatment of illegal immigrant parents and children at the southern border, another…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sununu Set To Veto Biomass Subsidies
When asked to name three things New Hampshire could do to bring down electricity rates --which are the 3rd highest…
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Trump’s No-Good Numbers in New Hampshire Just Got Worse
The new Morning Consult state-by-state polling on President Trump's approval are out, and The Donald's numbers in New Hampshire keep…
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N.H. Economy Continues To Add To Job Numbers–And GOP Hopes
New Hampshire continues to create new jobs and add people to the work force, and it's exactly the news New…
by Michael Graham | June 12, 2018 Read More
The “Ladies Lingerie” Dartmouth Prof Gets Censured–AGAIN
When former Dartmouth Professor of Government Ned LeBow cracked a joke on a San Francisco elevator, nobody could have foreseen the…
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In N.H. Gov’s Race, Democratic Candidates Are 0-for-2 On “No New Tax” Pledge
At a candidate forum over the weekend, former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand made it official: He will not sign…
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N.H. Named Top Ten State for Working Dads
If you're a working dad in the Granite State--you're in the right place! According to a new analysis from WalletHub.com,…
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N.H. Log Cabin Republicans Praise Sununu’s Signing Of Transgender Rights Bill
The New Hampshire Log Cabin Republicans issued a statement in support of N.H. Governor Chris Sununu's decision to sign legislation…
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N.H. Has America’s Third-Highest Jump In Suicide Rates
In the wake of the shocking suicides of celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade comes word that suicide rates…
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OK, so Why WON’T Bernie Sanders Endorse His Son?
The Boston Globe has a fascinating story about trying to get an answer to the question: Why can't Levi Sanders…
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NIMBY Strikes N.H. Again As Another Green Energy Project Is Blocked
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by Michael Graham | June 07, 2018 Read More
Shaheen Uses Debunked School Shooting Stats During DeVos Grilling
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New Hampshire Named One Of Best States To Find A Job
A new analysis puts New Hampshire near the top of the list of the best states for finding work, just…
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Inside Track 2020: Deval Patrick “Inching Toward” a POTUS Race?
Politico is reporting that Deval Patrick is "inching closer toward deciding on a 2020 presidential run." Quoting the former Massachusetts…
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Shaheen “Disappointed” by Gay Wedding Cake Ruling, Suggests Baker Would Be Forced to Comply Under N.H. Law
In the wake of today's 7-2 Supreme Court ruling in favor of a religious business owner who declined to bake…
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So Just What IS Eric Holder’s Position On N.H. Voter Law Reform?
After a possible pre-2020 "Politics and Eggs" speech at Saint Anslem College last week, former Attorney General Eric Holder told…
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Poll: New Hampshire Could Make Nancy Pelosi Speaker
According to analysis of battleground congressional districts across the country, Democrats are currently projected to win 219 House seats—just one…
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Holder in New Hampshire: “Trump Uses Race As A Wedge Issue”
Even before he took the stage at St. Anselm College for the "Politics and Eggs" breakfast event, former Attorney General…
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Democrats’ Dilemma: 61 Percent of Dem Voters More Likely to Back Candidate Who Supports Impeachment
Efforts by Democratic leaders to move their party's base away from its focus on impeachment have thus far failed, according…
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Dartmouth Democrats Discriminate Against Political Minorities
A fascinating survey of Dartmouth College students finds that campus Democrats are far less comfortable with diversity than their independent…
by Michael Graham | May 29, 2018 Read More
Inside Track 2020: Trump Gains on Warren, Sanders in New Poll
If the 2020 presidential election were held today, Donald Trump would lose to all the big-name Democrats--but not by much.…
by Michael Graham | May 28, 2018 Read More
The Concord Monitor Says The NFL’s National Anthem Rule Is Un-American. They’re Wrong.
“That’s not America. It can’t be.” So ends a recent Concord (N.H.) Monitor editorial on the NFL’s new rule requiring…
by Michael Graham | May 25, 2018 Read More
Why Is Nina Turner Coming To New Hampshire?
On June 30th, the progressive group Rights and Democracy (RAD-NH) is hosting a candidate forum in the First Congressional District…
by Michael Graham | May 24, 2018 Read More
Time To Move The N.H. First Congressional Into The “Toss-Up” Column?
"So far, so good" for Republicans in the 2018 primary season. Democratic candidates backed by Bernie Sanders' "Our Revolution" and…
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Will N.H. Dems Avoid Impeachment Fever?
The "I" word is once again back in the news. Texas Democrat Al Green said on C-SPAN Tuesday that "there…
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Bill Kristol on Trump, 2020, and the Democrat Republicans Should Fear Most
The "Politics and Eggs" breakfast at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics is one of the compulsory events in Granite…
by Michael Graham | May 22, 2018 Read More
Study: Maine Vs. N.H. Shows “More Government Means More Poverty”
The annual Family Prosperity Index is out and, while New Hampshire didn't make the Top 10 (it's ranked #16), the…
by Michael Graham | May 21, 2018 Read More
N.H. Leaders Speak Out in Wake Of Texas High School Shooting
Within hours of the news of yet-another deadly school shooting on Friday--this one at Santa Fe High School near Houston,…
by Michael Graham | May 18, 2018 Read More
Gov. Sununu, Please Protect N.H. Residents’ Voting Rights
New Hampshire Democrats did not take kindly to the news that the residential voting requirement was heading to the Supreme…
by Christian Adams | May 17, 2018 Read More
And the Top 10 Baby Names in New Hampshire Are…
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Why the NH GOP Should Embrace Marriage Equality
When I first ran for Congress ten years ago, same-sex marriage was a hot debate in our state. With few…
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Lion of N.H. Senate Says: “Keep an Eye on Timmy Ryan”
At a signing event for his new book, Lion of the New Hampshire Senate and Thoughts for Presidential Hopefuls, NHJournal asked longtime…
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New Hampshire’s (Unfortunate) Connection to the Royal Wedding
A new documentary airing on British TV reports that the future Mrs. Prince Harry has roots in New Hampshire--though it's…
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No Love for Nancy Pelosi Even in Liberal Northeast
Former--and possibly future--Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has already become an issue in New Hampshire's midterm elections. And not…
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N.H. Senators Took Big Dollar Donations From Group Opposing Jerusalem Embassy Move
On June 5th, 2017, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan joined their fellow Democrats in a unanimous vote reaffirming their…
by Michael Graham | May 14, 2018 Read More
Former Party Chair Kicked Out of NH GOP Convention Over Push for Marriage Equality
When Jennifer Horn showed up at the New Hampshire Republican convention on Saturday planning to push for a party platform…
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2020 Inside Track: Castro, Garcetti and Kander Hit the NH Trail This Weekend
The 2018 midterms are still six months away--and the 2020 presidential election is two years after that--but potential POTUS candidates…
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New England Governors Are Looking Good in Latest Polls
The crew at Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball have crunched the numbers on the 2018 governor's races, and they have lots…
by Michael Graham | May 11, 2018 Read More
The Death Penalty Is Incompatible With Conservative Values
New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled legislature has taken a principled conservative stand in voting to repeal the state’s death penalty. It is…
by Heather Beaudoin | May 10, 2018 Read More
Will Granite State Senators Play the Gender Card on Gina Haspel Nomination?
Is the GOP playing the gender card to get President Donald Trump's CIA nominee through the US Senate? And will…
by Michael Graham | May 10, 2018 Read More
N.H. Ranks 13th in Internet Access–so Why Are Local Dems Pushing Net Neutrality?
On Wednesday, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) repeatedly tweeted out her pledge to support Democratic efforts to overrule the Federal Communications…
by Michael Graham | May 10, 2018 Read More
Granite State Senators Condemn Trump’s Withdrawal From Iran Deal
Both New Hampshire US Senators have publicly denounced President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the JCPOA, aka "The Iran…
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N.H. Dems Push for Popular Vote Compact Could Endanger #FITN Primary
Here’s the scenario: It’s November 2020. President Donald Trump is locked in a political struggle with Democratic POTUS nominee Liz…
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New Hampshire’s Coming Energy Crunch Is a Job Killer
When Hitchiner Manufacuring recently announced their plans for a $50 million expansion in Milford, NH, Gov. Chris Sununu was on…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2018 Read More
In New Hampshire Race, Nancy Pelosi Is 0-9 in Democrat Support
There are a whopping nine Democrats running in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional district to replace liberal stalwart Carol Shea-Porter. How…
by Michael Graham | May 07, 2018 Read More
Are You Ready for the “Trump Vs Warren #2020 Throwdown?”
She says she's not running. He's in the middle of a "pay-offs to porn stars" story that would kill any…
by Michael Graham | May 03, 2018 Read More
Pollster David Paleologos: In NH, “Liz Warren Clears the Field”
In this edition of "New Hampshire Journal: On the Air," listen to David Paleologos, Director of Suffolk University's Political Research…
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And The Most Popular Politician In New Hampshire Is…
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NH Surges In “Best State for Business” Rankings, Tops New England
New Hampshire's overall business climate has drastically improved in the past 12 months and now ranks highest in New England,…
by Michael Graham | May 02, 2018 Read More
Sununu Jumps 8 Points in New St. Anslem NHIOP Poll
Another day, another poll and another sign Democrats will have a tough time unseating Gov. Chris Sununu in November--even in…
by Michael Graham | May 01, 2018 Read More
PODCAST: Drew Cline on the School Choice Debate in New Hampshire
Drew Cline of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks about the New Hampshire school choice bill and the…
by Michael Graham | May 01, 2018 Read More
Critics of Sununu’s School Choice Plan Get Sent to Math Class
Supporters of Gov. Chris Sununu’s “Education Savings Account” plan are schooling their opponents on math, and the numbers aren’t pretty.…
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Another Down Datapoint for Democrats
The only question Democrats should be asking themselves about taking control of the House of Representatives in 2018 is “What…
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PODCAST: Lyn Schollett on the Defeat of Marsy’s Law
Listen as Lyn Schollett, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault, talks to NHJournal.com…
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Local Bust Makes Trump’s Case In Sanctuary City Debate
President Donald Trump came to Manchester, NH in March and gave a speech about his administration’s commitment to fighting the…
by Michael Graham | April 26, 2018 Read More
Three Takeaways From the New “Sununu’s up Big” UNH Poll
A new Granite State Poll, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, is out and it has good…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2018 Read More
New Hampshire Delegation Drops in Bipartisanship Standings After Loss of Ayotte
New Hampshire’s standing as a bulwark of bipartisanship slipped significantly in the wake of the replacement of moderate Republican Senator…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2018 Read More
NH Gas Prices Spike as Pump Prices Become Political Issue
New Hampshire gasoline prices jumped 8 cents last week alone, putting it among the top 10 states with the biggest…
by Michael Graham | April 24, 2018 Read More
Jeanne Shaheen Unhappy Over Accusations of “Partisan” Vote on Pompeo Nomination
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen took issue with GOP suggestions that Democrats who voted unanimously against Mike Pompeo's nomination to…
by Michael Graham | April 23, 2018 Read More
New Hampshire Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in New England
New Hampshire has the lowest unemployment rate in New England, narrowly edging out Maine--one of the eight US states that reached…
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Does New Hampshire Really Have America’s “Deadliest Commute?”
That's the headline from a new report by Injury Claim Coach--an insurance sales website. With nearly 30 percent of deadly…
by Michael Graham | April 23, 2018 Read More
RGGI Analysis Fails Math 101
The Analysis Group just released their review of the effects of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and they give…
by David T. Stevenson | April 20, 2018 Read More
Eric Holder for POTUS? “Let’s Do This Thing!”
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PODCAST: Time For NH GOP To End $2 Billion Biomass Subsidies
State Representative--and former member of the Public Utilities Commission--Michael Harrington (R-Strafford) says its long past time for Republicans to stop…
by Michael Graham | April 18, 2018 Read More
Tesla Powerwall 2: A Strange Solution for New Hampshire’s Energy Security Woes
Last winter, sustained temperatures well below freezing pushed the Northeast to set aside its green goals and to burn fuel…
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Barbara Bush, John Sununu, And “The Joke”
After the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, members of the Sununu family expressed their admiration and condolences, including…
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Shaheen Flips On Pompeo Just Before News Hits Of His Secret NoKo Mission
Around 6pm Tuesday evening, NH Sen. Jeanne Shaheen tweeted out that, despite voting to confirm Mike Pompeo for CIA Director…
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New Hampshire Gun Stores See Sales Rise On Vermont Border
When Republican Governor Phil Scott--who ran as an opponent of expanded gun laws--recently signed a series of gun restrictions into…
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Will Sununu’s New Energy Plan Finally Burn Up Biomass Subsidies?
“It should not be controversial to seek an ultimate outcome where production technologies are not subsidized by ratepayers or taxpayers.”—New…
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A Legislative Solution To New Hampshire’s Housing Shortage?
Today, New Hampshire is facing the tightest and most expensive housing market in its history. As a life long NH…
by Steven Lewis | April 16, 2018 Read More
Ivanka Trump, Treasury Secretary Heading To Granite State
The White House tells NHJournal.com that President Trump's daughter/advisor Ivanka and his Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin will be in Derry,…
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The math looks bad for the Republican Party in 2018: An unpopular incumbent president, a GOP speaker announcing his retirement,…
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Are Road Usage Taxes Rolling Toward New Hampshire?
Should electric car users pay "their fair share" for Granite State roads and bridges? That's the idea behind a "road…
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“At Least I Would Have Been Heard:” Crime Victims Explain Their Support For Marsy’s Law
Supporters of Marsy's Law provided these comments from the testimony of crime victims and their families during Tuesday's hearing before…
by Michael Graham | April 11, 2018 Read More
For Republicans In 2018, The Kids Are NOT Alright
A new poll by Harvard’s Institute of Politics has a lot of news about young voters, Republicans and the 2018…
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“Make Sure The Victims Are Heard” – Marsy’s Law Hearing On Tuesday
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ARG Poll: Trump Below 50 Percent In 2020 NH GOP Primary
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O’Malley: Gun Control Is A Winning Issue For Democrats In 2020–And Beyond.
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Former Fox Military Analyst: “I Didn’t Leave Fox News. Fox News Left Me.”
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President Trump Brings Big Government to the Granite State to Fight Opioid Addiction—And Republicans Cheer!
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Jeff Flake’s Throwdowns on Donald Trump Brought NH Audience to Its Feet
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Weather Postpones Kristol NH Visit. Will He Head to Iowa Instead?
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Warren Out, Kristol In?
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Democrats Have Picked Up 41 State Legislative Seats Nationwide Since Trump Took Office
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Sexual Misconduct at Phillips Exeter Takes Center Stage Again After Latest Report
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New Hampshire Company Makes List of LGBTQ Favorable Businesses
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Proposed Ban on Conversion Therapy Rejected by N.H. House Committee
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Some States Seeking Ways Around Full Compliance With Federal Education Law
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Census Data Points to Higher Rural Poverty Rates Around New Hampshire
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Federal Judge Asks for Additional Review on Indonesian Deportation Case
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New Hampshire Marijuana Legalization Study Commission Begins Review Process
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2020 Will Begin Soon and We Should Start Looking at at Least One New Yorker
I think character matters when it comes to our elected officials. I also think we don’t have to wait for…
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Breast Cancer Screening Advocates Promote Awareness Efforts in New Hampshire
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Speaker Jasper’s Nomination as Agriculture Commissioner Bolstered by Upbringing
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New Hampshire House Discusses Amendments to Marijuana Legalization Bill
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Rep. Carol Shea-Porter Announces She Will Not Seek Reelection
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ESAs Present Lawmakers with a Golden Opportunity to Help New Hampshire Kids
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Las Vegas Shooting Fosters Growing Bipartisan Support for Bump Stock Ban
The mass shooting which killed 58 and injured over 500 in Las Vegas on Sunday has placed public scrutiny on…
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After Decriminalization, Supporters Call for Marijuana Legalization. Here’s How It Could Affect New Hampshire.
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Security at New Hampshire Music Venues Reevaluated in Aftermath of Las Vegas Shooting
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Congress Fails to Reauthorize Federal Perkins Loan Program — Here’s How It Could Impact Students
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California Moves Up Presidential Primary, Political Implications Abound
California announced this week it will hold its 2020 presidential primary on March 3, moving up three months in a…
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Sununu Speaks at Homelessness Conference, Pushes for Integrative Services
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Millennials Convene for Sununu’s Advisory Council
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Free State Project Impact Felt in Manchester Municipal Elections
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New Hampshire Leaders Speak Out Against Health Law as Repeal Now Appears Doomed in Senate
Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan held a news conference at Elliot Hospital in Manchester to address the revised…
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New Hampshire Political Leaders Take Stand Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
Political leaders from both sides of the aisle in New Hampshire have soured on the proposed "Graham-Cassidy" healthcare legislation in…
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Will New Hampshire Substance Abuse Treatment Receive Continued Funding?
As Congress continues to discuss potential changes to the federal healthcare system, specifically Medicaid, substance abuse treatment facilities are pushing…
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New Hampshire Decriminalizes Marijuana, Prevention Efforts Supported
New Hampshire officially decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana over the weekend, becoming the last state in New England…
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When Jason Sorens, Ph.D., conceived the Free State Project (FSP) in a July 2001 essay in The Libertarian Enterprise, he…
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Veterans Advocating Energy Innovation for New England
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With Public Skepticism, Alcohol Fund May Face Uncertain Future
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Full-Day Kindergarten Takes First Steps in New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Superior Court Temporarily Blocks Election Law Penalties
The Hillsborough Superior Court upheld Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) while issuing a temporary restraining order for penalties included in…
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NH Prison Guard Union Wants Contract to Address Staffing Crisis
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Government Policies Helped Create the Opioid Epidemic
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Pro-Marijuana Advocates Discuss Decriminalization Effort and Future Goals
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New Hampshire Debates Turning Over Public Voter Data to Trump Election Commission
Gov. Chris Sununu and Secretary of State Bill Gardner are on board to turn over publicly available New Hampshire voter…
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Patients With Mental Health Disorders Receive More Opioids, Study Suggests
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Research Shows Clinton Loss Is More Complex Than a Simple Urban-Rural Divide
Although Democrat Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by nearly 3 million, she still lost the 2016 presidential election to…
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NH Utility Regulators Lift Cap on Net Metering For Residents With Solar-Powered Homes
State utility regulators decided to remove the limits on how much surplus energy owners of solar panels can sell back…
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Minuteman Health Ends Services Due to Obamacare Costs, Company Says
A health insurance cooperative offering individual and small group health insurance plans for 27,000 customers in New Hampshire announced Friday…
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State Continues Work on ESSA Plan, But School Funding Inequality Still a Concern
States are inching closer to implementing their own education plans that fall in line with the Every Student Succeeds Act…
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NH Republicans Work Together to Pass State Budget, Full-Day Kindergarten
In two legislative victories for Gov. Chris Sununu, he saw Republicans unite to pass a state budget and full-day kindergarten. The…
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A new report ranks New Hampshire as the best state to raise children based on economic well-being, health care, and…
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Northern Pass Public Hearings Begin, DES Nominee Questioned on Project
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Full-Day Kindergarten Makes It Out of Conference Committee. Drinking Water Bill Dies.
On the last day of conference committee work in the New Hampshire State House, a deal was reached to fund…
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House, Senate Finalize State Budget in Conference Committee. Full Votes to Come Next Week.
After four days of back-to-back negotiations between the New Hampshire House and Senate, lawmakers on the state budget conference committee…
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New Hampshire lawmakers only have until Thursday to finalize what the final state budget will look like for the next…
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It's a well-known figure that New Hampshire has the second-highest per capita drug overdose deaths in the United States, right…
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State, Local N.H. Communities Disagree on How to Handle U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Deal
As with the rest of the country, it appears New Hampshire is pretty divided on the Paris Climate Agreement. At…
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GOP Budget is Good for New Hampshire
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The Top 3 GOP Candidates in Both N.H. Congressional Districts Exploring a Run for Congress
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N.H. House Freedom Caucus Left Out of Conference Committee for State Budget
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Alcohol Fund Becomes Latest Political Battle for N.H. Lawmakers During Budget Process
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Gov. Sununu’s Stance on Paris Climate Deal Draws Ire of Democrats
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Democrats Fight Against Voting Reform, Fetal Homicide Bills Come Up Short in N.H. House
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Senate Passes State Budget, But There Could Be Trouble Ahead in the House
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In Light of St. Paul’s Sexual Misconduct Report, Advocacy Groups Turn to Lawmakers for Solutions
After the bombshell report came out last week that found a disturbing number of faculty and staff members at St. Paul's…
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Dartmouth Professor Concerned About Spread of Liberal Conspiracy Theories on Social Media
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Close the Domicile Loophole in New Hampshire
Editor's Note: This op-ed submission was co-authored by Rep. Barbara Griffin (R-Goffstown), Rep. Betty Gay (R-Salem), Rep. Greg Hill (R-Northfield),…
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NH SOS Bill Gardner Is a Democrat. His Decision to Join Trump’s Voting Commission Shocks His Own Party.
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Yale Students Concerned About University’s Involvement in Portion of NH’s Northern Pass Project
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Price, Conway Visit New Hampshire to Reaffirm Trump’s Commitment to Ending Opioid Crisis
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Sununu: A New Kind of Republican?
When New Hampshire voted on Chris Sununu, they had thoughts of the success and prosperity seen under his father, John…
by Jilletta Jarvis | April 10, 2017 Read More
Chaos in the NH House: What Happened to the GOP State Budget?
For the first time since at least 1969, the New Hampshire House did not pass its version of a state…
by Kyle Plantz | April 08, 2017 Read More
New Hampshire’s Infrastructure is in Jeopardy. What is the Legislature Doing About It?
New Hampshire's infrastructure is crumbling, and it's not just the state's roads and bridges. A total of 12 infrastructure categories…
by Kyle Plantz | April 06, 2017 Read More
School Vouchers vs. ESA: The School Choice Debate in NH Heats Up
The House Education Committee heard testimony on a Senate bill Tuesday that would establish "education freedom savings accounts" for students…
by Kyle Plantz | April 05, 2017 Read More
N.H. Gubernatorial Race is Starting to Take Shape…For 2018
Three months into Republican Gov. Chris Sununu's term it already looks like he's got a couple challengers in 2018. The…
by Kyle Plantz | April 04, 2017 Read More
What Is New Hampshire’s Role in Trump’s New Presidential Opioid Commission?
There's a new presidential opioid commission in town, but drug policy experts remain skeptical about its mission and effectiveness. It…
by Kyle Plantz | April 03, 2017 Read More
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Where Does NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley Fit In With DNC Reform?
After an unsuccessful run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ray Buckley wants to change the way the national…
by Kyle Plantz | March 31, 2017 Read More
Art Advocates Applaud Sununu, Protest Trump’s Budgets
For art advocates, they say their work is needed for a thriving "creative economy" in New Hampshire. Gov. Chris Sununu…
by Kyle Plantz | March 30, 2017 Read More
NHGOP Tries to Paint Hassan, Shaheen As ‘Rubber Stamp’ For Democratic Party On Gorsuch Vote
The New Hampshire Republican Party and other conservative groups blasted the state's two Democratic U.S. senators after they said they will…
by Kyle Plantz | March 29, 2017 Read More
This Week Has Seen Major Setbacks For Eversource, Northern Pass. Here’s Why.
The month of March hasn't been good to Northern Pass and its parent company, Eversource. First, there were the conflicting…
by Kyle Plantz | March 28, 2017 Read More
With AHCA’s Defeat, Obamacare Remains. What Does That Mean for New Hampshire?
The American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled Friday minutes before a vote was to take place on the bill in…
by Kyle Plantz | March 27, 2017 Read More
Andru Volinsky Becomes Strong Critic of Gov. Sununu’s Agenda
A Democratic member of the state's highest council is quickly becoming one of the fiercest critics of Gov. Chris Sununu's agenda.…
by Kyle Plantz | March 27, 2017 Read More
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New Hampshire Democrats Moving Further to the Fringe
This week, the New Hampshire Democratic Party will hold its annual state committee meeting to elect new officers to serve…
by Michael Biundo | March 24, 2017 Read More
A Look Into the Voter Fraud, Election Law Debate in New Hampshire
A Democratic member of the Federal Election Commission isn't going to let President Donald Trump go without providing evidence that there…
by Kyle Plantz | March 23, 2017 Read More
House Finance Committee Takes Ax to Gov. Sununu’s Budget Proposal
With about $59 million less to spend than expected, it's natural that the House Finance Committee would trim a few items…
by Kyle Plantz | March 23, 2017 Read More
What Trump’s Budget Proposal Means for New Hampshire
Although it's just a budget blueprint, President Donald Trump's proposal that was released Thursday has already made waves in New…
by Kyle Plantz | March 21, 2017 Read More
Northern Pass Seeks to Correct Claims That It Has an Expired Agreement With Hydro-Québec
Over the weekend, Northern Pass officials were trying to clean up after a bad week in the press. Opponents to…
by Kyle Plantz | March 20, 2017 Read More
Sununu’s Shifting Tone on Medicaid Expansion Highlights Tough Position for Republican Governor
When it comes to Medicaid expansion in New Hampshire, Gov. Chris Sununu is in a tight spot. It's not just…
by Kyle Plantz | March 20, 2017 Read More
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Battle Underway to End Prayer in New Hampshire Air National Guard
The New Hampshire Air National Guard at Pease is under pressure to end prayer and readings from the Bible by…
by Kyle Plantz | March 16, 2017 Read More
Updating New Hampshire’s Energy Infrastructure Should Be a Priority
When I ran for and served in office, it was because I wanted to bring a new, younger perspective to…
by Joe Sweeney | March 16, 2017 Read More
When It Comes to Water Infrastructure, Sununu Attempts Balancing Act
Gov. Chris Sununu pushed for right-to-work and for a repeal of a required permit to carry a concealed weapon, but he's…
by Kyle Plantz | March 15, 2017 Read More
Questions Arise Over Who Would Ultimately Pay for Northern Pass
In the past week, there have been several questions raised about the cost of the Northern Pass project and who…
by Kyle Plantz | March 15, 2017 Read More
Could There Be a Legal Battle if Towns Postpone Tuesday’s Elections?
Monday was supposed to be the calm before the storm, but in New Hampshire politics, the day was muddled with…
by Kyle Plantz | March 13, 2017 Read More
Trump Appointees from NH Under Fire for Lack of Experience
Two appointees to President Donald Trump's administration, who are also New Hampshire residents, were in the spotlight this past week, being…
by Kyle Plantz | March 12, 2017 Read More
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Two Energy Issues Facing the NH Legislature Under Gov. Sununu’s Term
It's New Hampshire Energy Week in the Granite State. Throughout the week, lawmakers and energy policy advocates discussed some of…
by Kyle Plantz | March 10, 2017 Read More
Annie Kuster Chairs DCCC’s Frontline Program, Yet Is Also Listed As One of the Vulnerable Incumbents
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is sending mixed signals about U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster. They must believe the Democratic representative from…
by Kyle Plantz | March 09, 2017 Read More
NH Senate Bill Would Allow for ‘Involuntary Commitment’ for Opioid Addictions
If John Carter had been involuntary committed after he overdosed on opioids, then he might still be alive. That's what…
by Kyle Plantz | March 07, 2017 Read More
Was the Possible Delay in NH’s Gender Identity Bill Expected?
A bill banning discrimination against gender identity appears to be in trouble in the New Hampshire House. Before the House votes,…
by Kyle Plantz | March 06, 2017 Read More
The Facts Behind Sununu, Lawrence Mayor’s Fight Over Opioid Crisis
It's not often where there is a war of words between a governor and a mayor of neighboring state. Yet,…
by Kyle Plantz | March 06, 2017 Read More
Trump Administration’s Disappearing Act Of Gov’t. Information Leaves Americans in the Dark
Since Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump's administration has been systematically removing pertinent information and delaying agency work in an effort…
by Denny Salas | March 03, 2017 Read More
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Should Health Experts Be Able to Diagnose Trump With a Personality Disorder From a Distance?
There's a debate brewing in the mental health community — to diagnose President Donald Trump with a personality disorder or…
by Kyle Plantz | March 02, 2017 Read More
Who’s Responsible for NH Being Named 2nd Best State in US?
It's official. New Hampshire is ranked the 2nd best state in the country. Well, according to U.S. News & World…
by Kyle Plantz | March 01, 2017 Read More
NHGOP, Conservative Group Blast Hassan After Meeting With Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan met with Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch on Monday to discuss issues important to the…
by Kyle Plantz | February 28, 2017 Read More
Hassan, Shaheen’s Town Hall Reveals Middle-of-Road Approach to Trump
U.S. Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen's town hall-style meeting on Friday with their New Hampshire constituents was mostly a…
by Kyle Plantz | February 27, 2017 Read More
A Look at Shea-Porter, Kuster’s War Chests Hints Toward 2018 Midterm Elections
It's never too early to be thinking about the 2018 midterm elections. For the incumbent party in the White House, it…
by Kyle Plantz | February 23, 2017 Read More
Senator Presents Ambitious Proposal For More Affordable Housing in NH
When Sen. Dan Feltes, D-Concord, introduced a bill Wednesday, he sought a $25 million appropriation to the state's affordable housing…
by Kyle Plantz | February 22, 2017 Read More
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NH Senate Bill Seeks to Get More People Off Food Stamps
A bill seeking to change the requirements to receive food stamps in New Hampshire could be much needed reform for…
by Kyle Plantz | February 22, 2017 Read More
Why Did Right-to-Work Fail Again in New Hampshire?
Yet again, the House voted Thursday to kill a right-to-work bill. Since the early 1980s, the New Hampshire House has…
by Kyle Plantz | February 21, 2017 Read More
UNH Pollster Makes Adjustment to Surveys in Age of Trump
Pollsters were heavily criticized after the presidential election for completely missing the mark on their predictions. Across the country, they were…
by Kyle Plantz | February 17, 2017 Read More
How Does Gov. Sununu’s Budget Encourage Young People to Stay in NH?
Time and time again, New Hampshire lawmakers are told that they should be concerned about the state’s aging population. What…
by Kyle Plantz | February 16, 2017 Read More
Dems. Criticize Sununu for Not Fully Funding Alcohol Fund, but Previous Dem. Govs. Also Didn’t Fully Fund It
As expected, it didn’t take long for Democrats in New Hampshire to point out what proposals they didn’t like in…
by Kyle Plantz | February 15, 2017 Read More
Dartmouth College Files Court Brief Opposing President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
Dartmouth College joined 16 other leading universities in a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order, arguing that…
by Kyle Plantz | February 14, 2017 Read More
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The Four Education Issues Gov. Sununu Plans to Fund in His New Budget
Gov. Chris Sununu is quickly making education reform a priority during his two-year term. Just take a look at his…
by Kyle Plantz | February 12, 2017 Read More
Two Major Issues Democrats Have With Gov. Sununu’s Budget
After Gov. Chris Sununu released his $12.1 billion biennium budget on Thursday, the overall sentiment among Democrats and Republicans was…
by Kyle Plantz | February 10, 2017 Read More
Experts: Creative Solutions Are Needed To Combat Opioid Crisis
Another year is gone and New Hampshire is still one of the states hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Now,…
by Kyle Plantz | February 09, 2017 Read More
Advocates Say Fully Financing NH Alcohol Fund is Crucial To Stopping Opioid Crisis
Despite several inches of snow in most parts of the state, substance abuse prevention advocates and recovering addicts made the…
by Kyle Plantz | February 08, 2017 Read More
With a Republican State House, Could Several Abortion Bills Make It to the Governor’s Desk?
While House leadership said that bills restricting abortion rights would not be a priority for the Republican majority, there are…
by Kyle Plantz | February 06, 2017 Read More
Dem Rep. Says Parental Notification Bill Shrinks Importance of Sex Education
Some New Hampshire Democrats believe a bill that would require school districts to provide parents at least two weeks’ notice…
by Kyle Plantz | February 06, 2017 Read More
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Opponents of Flag Desecration Law Say House Bill Targets Low-Income Families
It’s not often that the New Hampshire Legislature proposes a law that goes against a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. But…
by Kyle Plantz | February 02, 2017 Read More
How Do Hassan, Shaheen Stack Up to Their Own Criticisms of Betsy DeVos?
Some local headlines of the Betsy DeVos confirmation hearing showed Sen. Maggie Hassan making her mark early in her first…
by Kyle Plantz | February 01, 2017 Read More
The Similarities Between Frank Edelblut, Betsy DeVos Are Not Surprising
During the seven-hour hearing for Frank Edelblut’s nomination as the state education commissioner, there were several comparisons of the former…
by Kyle Plantz | February 01, 2017 Read More
NH Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Northern Pass to Bury Lines in Coos County
In a victory for Northern Pass, the state Supreme Court ruled that the controversial hydropower transmission plan can bury power…
by Kyle Plantz | February 01, 2017 Read More
The Complex Stances of NH’s Politicians on Trump’s Immigration Executive Order
After President Donald Trump issued his immigration executive order on Friday, which put a four-month hold on allowing refugees into…
by Kyle Plantz | January 30, 2017 Read More
How Democrats Who Refuse Compromise Could Wind Up Hurting Their Party
There are 19 groups in New Hampshire that have signed on to completely resist President Donald Trump, and they’re trying to…
by Kyle Plantz | January 30, 2017 Read More
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Why Net Metering Could Be A Divisive Issue This Year For Lawmakers
It’s an issue that’s been put on hold since last May, but soon enough, New Hampshire lawmakers are going to…
by Kyle Plantz | January 26, 2017 Read More
The Top 3 School Choice Issues To Watch In The NH Legislature
Not only is it National School Choice Week, it’s also New Hampshire School Choice Week. Gov. Chris Sununu signed the…
by Kyle Plantz | January 26, 2017 Read More
College Campus Free Speech Bill Appears Again in House Education Committee
When Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders held their respective rallies at the University of New Hampshire this past year, Joshua…
by Kyle Plantz | January 25, 2017 Read More
How Do Massachusetts Taxes Impact New Hampshire?
When neighboring “Taxachusetts” was considering a hike in its already high income tax in 2013, many people in the Granite…
by Kyle Plantz | January 23, 2017 Read More
Turf War Breaks Out Between NH’s Executive, Legislative Branches on Regulation Authority
Who has final say over New Hampshire’s abundance of regulations put forward by state agencies? That’s the latest battle at…
by Kyle Plantz | January 23, 2017 Read More