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Part 2: What Goes Into a New Hampshire Property Tax Bill — And Why School Spending Drives It
Property tax bills in New Hampshire are made up of four major components: local school, municipal (town), county, and the Statewide Education Property Tax (SWEPT).
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Part 1: How Property Taxes Work in New Hampshire — A General Overview
Property taxes in New Hampshire are often debated but widely misunderstood. With no broad-based income or sales tax, the state leans heavily on local property taxes to fund schools, town services, and county obligations.
Nov 24, 20254 min read


President Trump's Approval Ratings in New Hampshire: A Closer Look
A new Granite State Poll, a States of Opinion Project, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center report shows former President Donald Trump improving slightly with New Hampshire voters during the federal shutdown, even and the report headlines his decline in economic approval.
Nov 20, 20252 min read


New Hampshire Stands Alone With Lowest Infant Mortality Rate and Only ‘A’ Preterm Grade in U.S.
New March of Dimes data place New Hampshire in a category of its own on maternal and infant health, with the lowest infant mortality rate in the country and the only “A-range” grade for preterm birth in the 2025 Report Card.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


In New Release, State School Funding Aid Hits Record High as NH Enrollment Declines Again
New Hampshire’s public-school enrollment dropped again this fall, even as the state prepares to send a record level of aid to local districts next year. The Department of Education’s October 1 count shows 160,323 students enrolled statewide — about 2,300 fewer than last year and more than 44,000 fewer than in 2005.
The release marks the first full set of figures under Education Commissioner Caitlin Davis. While enrollment continues its long decline, state support is rising s
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Berlin Winner Delayed; See the Ballots Democrats Are Challenging
New Hampshire House Democrats are delaying the seating of Republican Rep.-elect Marc Tremblay after announcing an appeal of Monday’s recount, preventing the GOP winner from being sworn in despite multiple counts confirming his victory.
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Girard’s Congressional Relaunch Marked by Coordinated AI Social Media Push
Within hours of her campaign’s announcement, a series of posts appeared on 𝕏 from a range of right-leaning or pro-Trump accounts. Each post praised Girard in nearly identical language, describing her as a “Trump Republican,” “America First patriot,” or “warrior” while declaring that “Congress is broken, but Liz can fix it.”
Nov 12, 20252 min read


A House Divided: Stefany Shaheen Breaks With Mom Over Ending Shutdown
A rare public split has emerged in New Hampshire’s most prominent Democratic family after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and her daughter, congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen, took opposing stances on the deal to reopen the federal government.
Nov 10, 20252 min read


New Hampshire’s Electorate Turns Redder Since 2018, Potentially Blunting National “Blue Wave” Swings
New Hampshire’s voter-registration rolls have shifted steadily toward Republicans since 2018 — a trend that may give the GOP a structural advantage heading into the 2026 election cycle, helping cushion the state against the kind of national “blue wave” swings that have undermined Republicans in other states.
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Stephen Murphy YDC Trial Set to Begin
On Monday, November 10th, the State of New Hampshire will once again attempt to convince a jury that Stephen Murphy abused children while he worked at YDC.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


New Hampshire Republicans Deliver Pushback Against National Blue Wave
While Democrats scored decisive victories in the New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races, New Hampshire Republicans delivered a rare pushback against the national trend, notching key wins across the state that stood out as one of the GOP’s few bright spots this cycle.
Nov 4, 20252 min read


NH Republicans Expand Registration Lead as Democrats Post Sharpest Drop in Voter Rolls
New Hampshire Democrats, already the smallest of the state’s major political groups, have seen their ranks shrink faster than anyone else — a troubling sign in a state where even a handful of votes can swing major outcomes.
Nov 4, 20251 min read


NH Democrats Push to Raise Meals and Rooms Tax and Expand it to Cars
New Hampshire Democrats are advancing several proposals that would expand and raise the state’s Meals and Rooms Tax, including a controversial measure to apply the tax to certain motor vehicles — a move critics say amounts to a direct tax hike on New Hampshire's families.
Nov 3, 20252 min read


NH DOJ Strips Northfield Man of Voting Rights Over Stolen Political Sign Case
A Northfield man has lost his right to vote after being convicted of removing political signs — a punishment that some say goes far beyond what the New Hampshire Constitution ever intended.
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Trump’s NH Approval Rises 4 Points Amid Shutdown; Vance Dominates Early GOP Primary Field
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump’s political standing in New Hampshire remains largely unchanged, according to new data from the Granite State Poll, a States of Opinion Project, conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
Oct 27, 20252 min read


NH Democrats Renew Income Tax Push, but The Numbers Show It Won’t Fix Property Taxes
Former Democratic Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky is once again pushing for a state income tax to fund public education in New Hampshire
Oct 27, 20253 min read


It's time for the State of NH to get with the times
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.
Oct 22, 20252 min read


NH DOJ Uses Pronoun Refusal as Evidence of Hate Crime Motive in Concord Assault Case
“When someone shouts ‘Free Palestine’ while shooting up a country club, the DOJ says they can’t determine motive,” one observer noted. “But when someone refuses to use made-up pronouns, they will be prosecuted for a hate crime."
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Belcher: No Kings, The Mask of Non-Violence
“Non-violence,” to most, means the purposed avoidance of aggression – both immediately and as a direct result of the task at hand. The “No Kings” protest I attended yesterday, October 2025, claimed this term for itself, posing as a peaceful stand against executive overreach. Instead, it revealed “non-violence” as a mask and useful tool.
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Republican Federal Fundraising Strong in Senate, NH02 — but Lagging in NH01
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.
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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