NH’s ‘tough on crime’ approach has led to explosive growth of prison system
Bid to expand access to parole was killed by lawmakers but will be back
Author: Jenny Whidden-Granite State News Collaborative
NH teachers fear ‘Freedom from Discrimination’ law worsens decline in social studies education
Subject ‘has been marginalized to an unbelievable degree’ in state’s classrooms
Legislature considers ‘high stakes’ bills related to discrimination law
Opposing sides seek to repeal or expand controversial measure passed last year
Governor’s diversity council starts with a ‘clean slate’
Five new members join panel in first meeting since June resignations
Governor’s diversity council to meet three months after slew of resignations
After 10 members quit over ‘divisive concepts’ law, names of new members remain unknown
Granite Staters await guidance on ‘divisive concepts’ law
‘There’s no clarity here other than it’s scaring people’
What’s in the NH law calling race conversations into question?
As the state budget moved through the legislature this year, New Hampshire had its eyes on a provision commonly referred to as the ‘divisive concepts’ legislation. The language has been a point of widespread controversy, but now that it’s law,…
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NH property taxes not only among highest in country, but vary widely from town to town
New report shows the state's disproportionate reliance on property taxes, among the highest in the nation
ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Right-to-know office remains empty after cuts
Nine months after the office that handles disputes over access to public records was vacated, the state has yet to staff it.
Independent contractor rules may be changing
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would significantly revise the test used under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for determining independent contractor status, marking the third major change to the federal independent contractor rule in less than five years.
Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for housing
Gov. Kelly Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for residential development to help curb New Hampshire's housing shortage and attract more workers to the state.
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
(Opinion) Sen. Hassan’s plan would put more money in the pockets of working families
POLICY By: Kevin Cavanaugh To be a family who isn’t struggling in today’s economy, a lot has to be going right. You need steady work, an income that stretches far enough, reliable child care — or the flexibility to provide…
Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
