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A $10 million no-bid consulting contract rejected twice by New Hampshire’s Governor & Executive Council is back on the agenda Wednesday

A nonprofit recently promoted by New Hampshire’s official tourism website is now suing the state over its new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) law, adding another layer of controversy to Business and Economic Affairs Commissioner Taylor Caswell’s stalled reappointment.

A national activist organization is offering financial incentives to families in New Hampshire to travel out of state for medical procedures involving transgender-identifying minors, in response to the state’s recently enacted restrictions on gender-transition interventions for youth.

Governor Kelly Ayotte did not bring forward the renomination of Taylor Caswell to lead the Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) at Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting, after it became clear the nomination lacked the votes to pass.

With the first year of the legislative session complete, more than 200 bills remain active in the New Hampshire General Court after being retained or rereferred to committee for further work.

 A video posted by Democratic State Rep. Paige Beauchemin is drawing new scrutiny after she described being part of a “watch list” that monitors federal immigration enforcement activity in Nashua and mobilizes observers in real time.

Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a broad slate of public safety bills into law Monday, enacting new protections for crime victims and stiffening penalties for crimes ranging from human trafficking to AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. Flanked by law enforcement leaders, legislators, and victim advocacy groups during a ceremonial bill signing at the State House, Ayotte emphasized her administration’s commitment to ensuring New Hampshire remains “the safest state in the nat

A growing number of New Hampshire parents are raising alarms over the presence of highly graphic and sexually explicit material in public school libraries, as documented images from books available to minors show step-by-step instructions for sex acts, definitions of fetishes, and depictions of adult hookup apps—all under the banner of educational content.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Chris Pappas raised more than three-quarters of his campaign funds from donors outside New Hampshire during the most recent reporting period, according to federal filings, with over half coming from some of the most liberal areas of the country.

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In the wake of the murder of Marisol Fuentes, two members of the New Hampshire Executive Council are calling for an urgent inter-agency meeting to review and upgrade the state’s public safety information systems.

Republican State Senator Dan Innis officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, entering what is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in the country.

In a move that disappointed many conservatives but left the door open for future action, Governor Kelly Ayotte vetoed several high-profile social-issue bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature. While the Governor cited concerns over enforcement, litigation, and state overreach, her statements repeatedly affirmed the core values behind the legislation — suggesting a willingness to work with lawmakers on more targeted versions next session.

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The Republican delegations of Hillsborough and Rockingham counties have issued letters of appreciation to their respective county sheriffs for maintaining partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program.

Executive Councilor John Stephen is leading the charge to protect New Hampshire’s Job Corps program following the U.S. Department of Labor’s unexpected decision to pause operations at all contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide by June 30.

“If someone is doing her dirty, they’ve gone to great lengths,” said host Michael Duncan, referencing the apparent verification level of the profile and the large number of personal photos associated with it.

A high-profile push to overhaul New Hampshire’s mandatory vehicle inspection system hit a wall Thursday in the State Senate, despite bipartisan support in the House and overwhelming public testimony favoring reform.

The University System of New Hampshire has removed language from its admissions website that previously encouraged undocumented and DACA recipients to apply for admission to the state’s public universities.

The New Hampshire Senate on Thursday approved legislation prohibiting sanctuary city policies by a 15-8 vote and sent the measures to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk for signature.