Author: Olivia Richardson -NH Public Radio

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New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs

The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.

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Report: NH’s caregivers need support

A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.

Health providers told to prepare for ICE encounters

New Hampshire public health and immigration advocates are raising concerns about the potential ripple effects of new federal policies allowing immigration enforcement officers to enter hospitals, clinics, and other medical establishments

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Retirement age for NH judges will remain 70, after ballot question narrowly fails

The mandatory retirement age for NH judges will remain 70 years old, after a constitutional amendment on the ballot in this month's election narrowly failed to gain enough support

Should NH judges retire at 70 or 75? Some aren’t sure that’s the right question

Supporters of the proposed amendment in New Hampshire say the increase in age could allow judges that want to serve continue to hold their positions

Newfields family farm and town sued by neighbors over agritourism events

After roughly 10 years of allegations, complaints and town meetings, a farm in Newfields is being sued by neighbors over the legality of the public events they host on their land.

New Hampshire’s still an expensive rental market. A new law aims to prevent extra fees from adding up.

New law requires landlords to provide justification for any fees they charge beyond the price of rent and security deposit, with requirement to return excess costs without documentation back to tenant

New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads

The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election

Charges dropped against Dartmouth journalists arrested while covering protests

Prosecutors are declining to press ahead on criminal trespassing charges against two student journalists who were arrested during Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth College earlier this month

Police break up Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth, UNH

90 people were arrested at the Dartmouth protest for multiple offenses including criminal trespass and resisting arrest

Judge to decide whether Gurley Flynn historic marker lawsuit will move forward

A Merrimack County Superior Court judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether a legal case challenging the state’s removal of a historic plaque marking the birthplace of a 20th century American labor leader should move forward. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a labor activist from Concord, who also led the U.S. Communist Party. A marker commemorating her life was removed from a downtown street corner last year following criticism from Gov. Chris Sununu and two Republican executive councilors.

DHHS: 13K college students are homeless

A rise in homelessness and food insecurity affects college students burdened with high tuition costs

Partnership aims to support Indonesian students in NH

Great Bay Community College to help citizens gain new skills and career opportunities

New federal prosecutors to focus on civil rights, domestic terrorism in NH

‘There are a number of communities that told us that they had genuine concerns and fears for their safety’

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Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts

Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

AMR releases year-end opioid overdose stats for Nashua & Manchester

American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.

(Opinion) Drive more value through consumer-friendly benefits

Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care

Cairn Surgical completes enrollment in U.S. trial of novel breast cancer locator system

Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.

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Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law

Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.