‘Holy anger’ – Agitated voters demand answers from Maggie Goodlander at Concord town hall

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The interrogation started right out of the gate.

On The Trail: Pappas eyes run for senate, launches ‘Grounded in Granite’ Tour across NH

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

When it comes to whether he’ll launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas says he’ll take his cues from the people of New Hampshire.

Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The New Hampshire Legislature advanced several key bills last week, including Republican overhauls on education funding, rollbacks on bail reform and more. Here’s what you need to know.

On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.

‘It’s just time’ – Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection to U.S. Senate

Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate next year, a decision that will end the longtime senator’s historic political career and deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already facing a difficult path to reclaiming the Senate majority.

Pritzker to headline NH Dem Party’s largest fundraiser

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will headline the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s largest fundraiser of the year in a move that’s sure to spark 2028 speculation.

Vehicle inspections, EFAs and more: What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives voted on over 200 bills last week, advancing many to the next stage of the legislative process. Here’s what you need to know.

‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Janice Kelble bundled up to brave the biting wind Friday morning. At the intersection of Pleasant and South streets, in front of the James Cleveland Federal Building in Concord, she held up a sign to passersby that targeted Elon Musk: “Billionaires are the real parasites.”

On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is expected to announce later this month whether or not she’ll seek a fourth six-year term representing New Hampshire in the Senate when she’s up for re-election next year.

Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

On one hand, Weare Rep. Ross Berry’s bill to fold New Hampshire’s independent Office of the Consumer Advocate into the state Department of Energy has the backing of Republican leadership.

New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The option for terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication is moving forward to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, but not without strong opposition.

Delegation weighs first month with Trump

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

Thursday marked one month since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and began an eventful second presidential term that included a slew of controversial Cabinet nominees, a series of executive orders many have called illegal, and an attempt to excise chunks of the federal government that don’t fit his agenda.

Party politics already drive some school board elections. Some NH lawmakers want to make it official

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

For Eric Pauer, a former board member of the Hollis Brookline Cooperative School District, school board elections are already deeply rooted in party politics. So, why not make it official?

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In the State House this past week, cannabis legislation advanced through the House of Representatives while other legislative attempts by Democrats were shot down. Gov. Kelly Ayotte also had a direct message for the state’s prison system. Here’s what you need to know about New Hampshire government last week.

On the trail: Ayotte in DC but keeps focus on N.H., Buckley faces backlash

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Gov. Kelly Ayotte went to Washington D.C. this week to participate in her first major national conference since her inauguration last month as New Hampshire’s governor.

What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Gov. Kelly Ayotte unveiled her policy and funding priorities this week in her draft of the state budget. Here’s what to know about her spending proposals, and other news from the State House this week.

On the Trail: Rating New Hampshire’s 2026 Senate race

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

A top non-partisan political handicapper predicts that New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 is already shaping up to be a very competitive contest.

Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As the results flashed on the House of Representatives screens – solidifying a vote to kill a bill that would’ve made New Hampshire a “right-to-work” state – union members and legislators alike erupted in applause.

Under proposed new law, undeclared voters could lose option to decide day-of in primary elections

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire voters have long valued their independent-mindedness by avoiding registering with either major political party except for the day of a primary.