THE GRANITE EAGLE

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.

Mayor Jay Ruais’ re-election campaign announced endorsements Tuesday from the Manchester Police Patrolman’s Association (MPPA) and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors (MAPS), adding to an earlier nod from IAFF Local 856, the union representing the city’s firefighters.

A Granite Eagle review of public records shows several senior staff previously held high-level roles in Democratic Party politics or progressive campaign operations. Those partisan roles do not appear in their official NHFPI biographies.

“Published emails show Executive Councilor Karen Liot-Hill used her official office to help a partisan, Washington D.C. law firm recruit plaintiffs to sue New Hampshire over our voter-ID and absentee safeguards. That’s not public service; that’s political lawfare run out of a taxpayer-funded inbox,” Sweeney said.

Calling herself “the top Dem” in state government, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (D–Lebanon) has been using her official position to recruit plaintiffs for a potential lawsuit against New Hampshire’s newly enacted voter ID law, and directing them to a high-profile Democratic law firm in Washington, D.C.

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