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64 Current and Former GOP Legislators Endorse Lily Tang Williams for Congress
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.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Out-of-State Donors Provide 83% of New Hampshire Democrats’ Campaign Cash
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.
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Lily Tang Williams Stands Firm Against Washington Dysfunction and Chinese Influence
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.
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Nashua Democrat Opposes Deportations, Calls ICE ‘Punitive’ in Challenge to Goodlander
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.”
Oct 15, 20252 min read


NH’s All-Democrat Federal Delegation Refuses to Credit Trump for Israeli Hostage Release
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.
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Republican Leaders Split on How to Handle Claremont School District’s Budget Crisis
Two top Republican lawmakers are taking different approaches to the Claremont School District’s deepening financial crisis, reflecting a growing debate within the GOP over how to address local mismanagement without setting a costly precedent for state involvement.
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Ayotte Moves Quickly to Block Future Chinese Deals in New Hampshire
Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-Nashua) moved decisively this week to prevent foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran from purchasing property or accessing state data systems, signing two new executive orders designed to strengthen state protections against foreign influence and cybersecurity risks.
Oct 7, 20252 min read


RE: New Hampshire Rated Least Corrupt State
The following is an opinion submission. Please feel free to submit your own here. Just because New Hampshire is rated the least corrupt...
Oct 6, 20252 min read


New Hampshire Residents Should Be Outraged Over Nongfu Spring Deal
Last week, the Granite Eagle broke a major story about the State of New Hampshire being actively involved in recruiting and facilitating the purchase of a 338,000 square foot facility in Nashua, NH by Nongfu Spring, a Chinese food and beverage company. Prior to the details being exposed about how involved New Hampshire officials were, the only thing the public knew was that a Chinese company had purchased a massive facility in Nashua, NH. That was it.
Oct 6, 20252 min read


State Memo Reveals Depth of New Hampshire’s Involvement in Chinese Bottling Deal
A memo from the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office shows state officials quietly facilitated a Chinese beverage giant’s $67 million purchase of a Nashua industrial site, offering new details about how deeply the state was involved before the public learned of the deal.
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Watch: Shaheen’s Denial on Illegal Immigrant Health Care Sparks Viral TV Moment
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) went viral last week after a tense exchange on Fox & Friends in which she denied that Democrats support taxpayer-funded health coverage for illegal immigrants — a statement quickly challenged on air with past clips of Democratic presidential candidates raising their hands in favor of it.
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Democrats Float Using Rainy Day Fund to Cover Spending and Education Costs
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.
Oct 6, 20252 min read


State of New Hampshire Quietly Helped Chinese Bottling Giant Secure Nashua Facility, Records Show
Newly obtained records show that New Hampshire officials actively recruited Chinese beverage giant Nongfu Spring before the company purchased a 338,000-square-foot facility in Nashua, guiding executives through permitting, utility negotiations, and regulatory hurdles with little public notice.
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Republicans Show Strength in Early 2026 New Hampshire Races
A new Granite State Poll, a States of Opinion Project, conducted by the University of New
Hampshire Survey Center shows Republicans entering the 2026 election cycle with competitive advantages in key statewide races, including the open U.S. Senate contest and the gubernatorial race.
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Ten Years of Decline Leaves Keene State College Fully Dependent on State Aid and Endowment
A Timberlane Regional High School teacher has resigned following backlash over a Facebook post in which he said he was “glad” about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Timberlane teacher resigns after Facebook post on Charlie Kirk’s death
A Timberlane Regional High School teacher has resigned following backlash over a Facebook post in which he said he was “glad” about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Conflict of Interest Clouds North Country Healthcare Outsourcing Plan
In New Hampshire's North Country, where small towns depend on each stable job to survive, North County Healthcare faces a decision that should alarm every family from Colebrook to Lancaster.
Sep 26, 20253 min read


NH Democrat Lawmaker’s ICE ‘Watch List’ Raises Alarm After Dallas Shooter Used Similar Apps
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.
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Osborne Urges Democrats to Pull Anti-ICE Bills After Deadly Dallas Shooting
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.
Sep 25, 20251 min read


NH Democrats Push More Taxes and Spending, Including for Claremont Schools
Even as state officials warn of a budget crunch, Democrats are pressing for more education spending, starting with Claremont.
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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