THE GRANITE EAGLE

Last week, Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced a plan to modernize the Governor and Executive Council’s document process, aiming to save millions of taxpayer dollars and improve transparency in state government.

Federal Election Commission filings show a clear split in Republican fundraising strength across New Hampshire’s 2026 federal races. Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Rye) and congressional candidate Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) are raising serious money, while the First District field continues to underperform.

Sixty-four current and former Republican state legislators have formally endorsed Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) in her campaign for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, giving the Weare Republican a significant boost of grassroots and institutional support heading into 2026.

More than 80% of campaign contributions to New Hampshire Democrats' Federal Candidates this cycle have come from outside the Granite State, with millions flowing in from liberal enclaves such as California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., according to a review of fundraising records.

Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare), the current frontrunner in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District Republican primary, is calling out Democrats in Washington for what she describes as political gamesmanship during the ongoing government shutdown — and warning New Hampshire voters to stay vigilant about Chinese influence in the state.

A Democratic primary challenge is emerging in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, where State Rep. Paige Bocheman of Nashua is taking aim at U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander from the party’s far left — blasting immigration enforcement, rejecting deportations, and calling for a “working-class movement” against what she describes as “the ultra-wealthy.”

As Israeli families celebrated the release of the last hostages held by Hamas, leaders around the world — including some prominent Democrats — credited former President Donald Trump for the breakthrough deal that ended more than two years of captivity.

Leading New Hampshire Democrats suggested the state should tap into its Rainy Day Fund to pay for new spending initiatives and future education obligations, signaling a major policy shift away from the state’s traditionally cautious fiscal approach.

Revelations from the FBI that the Dallas shooter used apps designed to track the movements of federal immigration agents are fueling questions about similar “watch list” systems operating in New Hampshire and elsewhere.

New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jason Osborne is calling on Democrats to withdraw several bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement after a deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas.

Even as state officials warn of a budget crunch, Democrats are pressing for more education spending, starting with Claremont.

Jamie Bradley, executive director of the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, is facing intense backlash after posting a social media message that appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Day 3 of Legislative Service Request filings brought the House into the spotlight, adding measures on judicial power, education, consumer protection, and election rules to the growing list of bills for the 2026 session. While the Senate had already staked out positions on health care, fentanyl, and energy, House members widened the debate with proposals ranging from business tax credits to the medical use of psilocybin.

A new legislative proposal filed for the 2026 session would prohibit greased pig contests at fairs and community events in New Hampshire, sparking immediate debate among lawmakers and residents.

 Day 2 of Legislative Service Request filings for the 2026 session brought a wave of measures centered on health care costs, drug enforcement, and energy policy, alongside some familiar cultural flashpoints.

New Hampshire lawmakers have filed early requests for the 2026 session, signaling a session likely dominated by debates on taxes, elections, guns, and cannabis. Republicans appear focused on taxpayer relief and election security, while Democrats are introducing measures that critics say lean into cultural battles or political statements.

New Hampshire political leaders expressed shock and grief Tuesday following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event in Utah. The killing comes amid a series of violent incidents in recent years that conservatives argue have disproportionately targeted figures on the right.

New Hampshire’s congressional districts have changed little since the 1880s, when lawmakers first drew a two-district map that kept the Seacoast intact while separating the state’s growing mill cities.

MANCHESTER — Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais holds a commanding advantage heading into the 2025 municipal elections, with strong job approval...

New Hampshire’s latest voter registration snapshot shows Republicans widening their advantage as Democratic registrations slipped by nearly 3,000 since May, according to state data.