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Two New Hampshire high school students are challenging President Trump’s transgender sports ban. The students are also fighting the state’s version of the ban in federal court.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte presented her budget proposal to the New Hampshire Legislature this week. And a new state law allows New Hampshire voters to cap school funding in their local districts. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH high school students challenge Trump’s transgender sports ban in federal court
Two high school athletes have asked a federal judge to expand their lawsuit challenging the state’s transgender sports ban to include President Trump and his recent order banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.
Ayotte calls for state budget writers to ‘recalibrate’ in face of financial headwinds
In her budget address to lawmakers, Ayotte proposed cutting state spending by $150 million or roughly 3%, a reduction she said was undertaken “with a scalpel, not a shovel.”
Republicans say out-of-state college students should vote back home. Students disagree.
State lawmakers are considering a number of bills that, if passed, could make it more difficult for college students to vote in New Hampshire.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH cities and towns are supposed to clean their own sidewalks. This winter, that’s been a challenge
‘Right-to-work’ legislation stalls again in NH House
NH officials suspended activity on state program to build EV chargers
NH doctors warn against bill that could gut childhood vaccine-buying program
State advisory panels on policing and diversity initiatives are no more after former Gov. Chris Sununu rescinded over a hundred executive orders before he left office.
And a state lawmaker is apologizing after making derogatory comments about victims of abuse at the state’s youth detention facility. Republican Rep. Ken Weyler said victims may have brought abuse on themselves and didn’t deserve settlement payments from the state to compensate them.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Advisory panels on diversity and policing eliminated during N.H. gubernatorial transition
Shortly before he left office, Gov. Chris Sununu rescinded 145 executive orders at once, including some signed by his predecessors and many he had issued himself.
N.H. state lawmaker apologizes for ‘insensitive’ comments about abuse victims
A state lawmaker facing criticism from both sides of the political aisle for derogatory comments he made about victims of physical and sexual abuse in state-run youth detention facilities apologized Wednesday in a statement released by the New Hampshire House.
No further police investigation is needed into crackdown on pro-Palestinian protest, says UNH president
University of New Hampshire President Elizabeth S. Chilton has rejected calls for a further police investigation into the crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters last year that resulted in a dozen arrests on UNH’s Durham campus.
What to know about bird flu in New Hampshire: From backyard flocks to waterfowl
New Hampshire health officials say they are continuing to monitor for bird flu activity, as the disease spreads across the country and in nearby states, including Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know about the risk levels — for humans and animals — in New Hampshire.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- NH '50501' protestors speak out against Trump, Musk
- NH House backs 'anti-sanctuary' bill in near-unanimous vote
- Several climate bills stall out in the New Hampshire House
- How one Mass. therapist is helping a lot of her immigrant clients cope with this political moment
New Hampshire schools and hospitals are figuring out how they’ll respond if immigration enforcement comes to their grounds. This comes after the Trump administration lifted protections on schools and other areas from immigration operations, including arrests.
And a Trump administration directive that would freeze federal grants and assistance was rescinded this week. We hear about New Hampshire nonprofits who would have been affected by the order.
Guests:
- Olivia Richardson, NHPR
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
How New Hampshire schools are preparing to respond if ICE shows up at their door
Some schools have told staff to contact the superintendent if ICE or other law enforcement officials arrive with a judicial warrant.
NH Medical Society speaks out against policy allowing ICE arrests at hospitals
The New Hampshire Medical Society is speaking out against the Trump administration’s decision to allow immigration arrests at hospitals, saying it could deter patients from seeking care.
Trump’s attempted funding freeze creates a day of ‘anxiety and chaos’ for NH nonprofits
The pace of changes around the funding freeze order created confusion and anxiety for many New Hampshire nonprofits, which rely on federal funds to provide addiction treatment and recovery programs and a vast array of other social services.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH Republican legislators support more local cooperation with ICE
In first full session, GOP-led state Senate moves fast on Ayotte's priorities
NH refugees reeling from Trump order: 'It's impossible for them to find that hope they used to have'
Trump used his first week to make big energy moves. How will those affect NH?
A New Hampshire nonprofit is one of three organizations suing President Donald Trump and other government agencies over efforts to end birthright citizenship. The ACLU of New Hampshire, as well as the groups affiliates in Massachusetts and Maine, are representing the plaintiffs.
And the cost of public education in New Hampshire is rising, even as student enrollment continues to decline. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Lau Guzmán, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH ACLU, local Indonesian community sue over Trump effort to end birthright citizenship
The organizations argue that the Trump administration’s move to end birthright citizenship for the children of some immigrants is unconstitutional.
NH faith leaders support immigrants, host vigil at ICE building in Manchester
As the Trump administration begins to carry out promises to tighten immigration enforcement, some New Hampshire faith communities are trying to show their support for immigrants.
Why is public education so expensive in New Hampshire?
The cost to educate public school students in New Hampshire is rising, even while enrollment continues to decline.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH Medical Society speaks out against policy allowing ICE arrests at hospitals
NH’s all Democratic delegation joins GOP to pass Laken Riley Act
Ayotte announces state hiring freeze, citing budget deficit
NH warming shelters face challenges at temperatures fall and demand grows
New Hampshire legislators are considering immigration enforcement as the incoming Trump administration promises to carry out a mass deportation of immigrants when he’s in office. How could these state proposals affect New Hampshire’s labor force?
And Granite Staters rallied outside the State House earlier this week, calling on lawmakers to fund special education programs.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, NHPR
- Lau Guzmán, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Amid public outcry, Edelblut pledges state support for rising special education costs
Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut says he is now working with lawmakers to cover nearly $16 million unanticipated special education costs. Two months ago, Edelblut told school leaders they would be shouldering that expense.
Judge says state committed 'gross negligence' in Sanborn casino fraud case
A state superior court judge has disqualified a state prosecutor and financial expert from the Attorney General's office’s fraud case against Concord Casino Andy Sanborn, after finding the office committed “gross negligence” during its investigation.
NH legislators address national debate around immigration, mass deportations
Some New Hampshire Republican legislators are aiming to add new rules focused on immigrants and immigration enforcement, particularly for undocumented residents.
NH foster kids don't keep their Social Security benefits. That may change.
A new report says it is legal for New Hampshire use Social Security payments for foster kids' daily care, but not in their best interest.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH Chief Justice refutes Hantz Marconi's account of key meeting with Sununu
With a ban looming, NH TikTok creators look for backup plans
Rye Harbor restaurant sues over alleged mistreatment and illegal tax on sales
Gov. Kelly Ayotte officially took office this week and gave her first inaugural address. She touched on many different issues in her speech – from the state budget, to education and housing. We discuss her message to Granite Staters.
And state officials have approved the acquisition of Catholic Medical Center by HCA Healthcare. We hear what this means for the state of the healthcare industry in New Hampshire.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
In inaugural address, Ayotte warns of budget cuts, talks up EFAs, sanctuary city ban
Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered an inaugural address Thursday that sought to carve out what the state should do during her term, including reducing state government.
Republicans return to Concord in firm control – and facing steep budget challenges
The GOP’s stronger hand in the State House this year coincides with some significant financial challenges.
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in New Hampshire
Health experts say vaccination is the "best line of defense," along with other precautions.
In NH, some advocates welcome Surgeon General's call for cancer warnings on alcohol
The U.S. Surgeon General’s call for cancer warnings on alcohol is being welcomed by some substance-misuse prevention advocates in New Hampshire.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH lawmakers will again try to expand school meal programs, as food insecurity grows
PDA announces Geno Marconi’s retirement. Marconi says that’s not true.
Facing theft charges, Sanborn makes first trip to court
How N.H. catapulted an unknown Jimmy Carter to the White House
Voters turned out in record breaking numbers in New Hampshire's general elections this November. Students across the country and here in New Hampshire took to college campuses this spring to protest Israel's war in Gaza. Communities across the state continue to recover from multiple flooding events.
We look back on these top stories and more from 2024 in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Olivia Richardson, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
In the new year, a former New Hampshire prison guard will stand trial for murder. State prosecutors say he killed a man in a prison psychiatric unit by restraining him in a dangerous way.
But this wasn’t the first time someone in this unit with serious mental illness died after being held down by officers. And in that case, the state denies any wrongdoing.
NHPR reporter Paul Cuno-Booth digs into the case on a special edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
The Republican-controlled New Hampshire Legislature picked its leaders this week. And House representatives voted this week to create a new committee dedicated to the state's housing crisis.
Lawyers for state Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi asked a lower court judge this week to toss out her corruption case.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
- Michaela Towfighi, Concord Monitor
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Governor’s appearance at closed door meeting sheds new light on his role in Marconi case
Gov. Sununu and members of the Pease Development Authority board met in private with the Attorney General shortly before Geno Marconi was placed on administrative leave. Criminal charges for him — and his wife, Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi — followed.
Republican Sherman Packard wins third term as NH House Speaker
Packard told lawmakers they will face a tough two years, particularly when it comes to the state budget.
Councilors hit pause on Dartmouth Health takeover of psychiatric hospital for kids
The deal is backed by Gov. Chris Sununu and state health officials, but questions emerged about oversight of Hampstead Hospital.
One thing lawmakers can agree on? New Hampshire’s in a housing crisis.
Advocates and many lawmakers hoped 2024 would be the year of housing in the Legislature… as there were a record number of bills introduced on the issue, but most failed. They are hoping this next session could be different.
New Hampshire agencies are facing potential funding cuts in the next state budget. That includes Fish and Game, which is already facing significant financial challenges.
And it's unusually dry in New Hampshire this November, a time of year when drought is relatively uncommon. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and New Hampshire Bulletin's Claire Sullivan.
One year ago this Sunday, Bradley Haas, a security guard at New Hampshire Hospital, was killed when a former patient walked into the lobby and opened fire. Moments later, a state trooper shot and killed the gunman, John Madore.
The tragedy prompted calls to reform New Hampshire's gun laws and security measures at public buildings. In this edition of the NH News Recap, we look at where those efforts stand now.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Annmarie Timmins, NHPR
Top stories stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH gun reform failed after hospital shooting. Advocates will try again in 2025.
A push to add mental health records to the federal background check system fell short this year in the Legislature.
Security improvements remain a work in progress, one year after NH Hospital shooting
New Hampshire has completed some upgraded safety measures at the state hospital, but officials are only just beginning to take on most of the other recommendations, including a professional safety assessment of all state facilities.
More New Hampshire headlines:
New Manchester coalition tackles rising demand for adult English classes
Four people plead guilty to damaging NH building owned by Israeli defense contractor
Recent Republican gains in Manchester reflect party's statewide wins
Judge gives NH more time to end ER boarding of psychiatric patients
Voters turned out in record numbers this week to cast their ballots. New Hampshire Democrats won the federal races, while Republicans claimed victory at the State House. We dive into the election results on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Ayotte wins race for governor with promise to keep NH on the ‘Sununu path’
The race pitted two experienced campaigners against each other in a contest that attracted lots of national attention — and national money.
NH Republicans claim big State House wins and strengthen majorities in House and Senate
While New Hampshire Democrats won the federal races, Republicans claimed victory nearly everywhere else on the ballot: in the state House of Representatives, the state Senate and the Executive Council.
Pappas, Goodlander both win, as NH Democrats maintain hold on Congressional seats
Democrats appeared to sweep New Hampshire’s congressional district races on Tuesday.
At a post-election peace vigil in Nashua, some express concern and a need for honesty
The event was planned before the election results were called, anticipating a need for people to reflect on a long election season.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Sanborn goes around AG, asks court for help selling casino
Climate change could affect fall colors. 35 years of data from NH might provide insights on how.
Some NH communities are turning to ‘housing navigators’ for help with the housing crisis
Voters across New Hampshire will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for president, the state’s next governor and more.
In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we discuss the top issues on voters’ minds ahead of the election. We also discuss the latest updates from the campaign trail.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Anna Brown, Citizens Count
- Carol Robidoux, Manchester Ink Link
Other election news from around New Hampshire:
Plenty at stake, including State House control, in NH’s down ballot races
Democrats are hoping to flip control of the NH House, as Republicans works to hold their legislative majorities.
Follow the ballot: What happens after you vote in NH?
Votes will be cast and counted on Nov. 5, but final results for New Hampshire’s elections won’t be ready immediately, as recounts and the formal certification process take time to complete.
Where they stand: Candidates for NH governor, CD1 and CD2
Get caught up on where the top-of-the-ballot candidates stand on issues that matter to Granite Staters, such as housing, abortion, immigration, and addiction.
Split decisions: NH election outcomes could hinge on voters who cross party lines
Ticket splitting has played a major role in recent New Hampshire politics. It's likely to shape this year's election as well.
Should NH judges retire at 70 or 75? Some aren’t sure that’s the right question
Plus: Explore the data on how raising the judicial retirement age to 75 could affect New Hampshire courts.
As Election Day nears, candidates are trying to mobilize voters with campaign events and high profile endorsements. President Joe Biden made a stop in Concord at NHTI with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at the New Hampshire Democratic party headquarters. U.S. HouseDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also visited the state this week to support Maggie Goodlander in her bid to represent New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District.
And Gov. Chris Sununu says new allegations about Donald Trump’s support for authoritarians don't change his support for the former president. We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the NH News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Paula Tracy, Indepth NH
Top stories from around New Hampshire:
Biden, Sanders Tout Success in Bringing Down Drug Prices at NHTI Event
President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders came to New Hampshire Tuesday to tout “consequential progress” in taking on what Sanders called “the greed of the pharmaceutical industry” through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Housing Is Big Issue in Race for Governor: Ayotte, Craig Weigh In
With estimates that the state will need close to 90,000 new affordable housing units by 2040 to address the state’s needs and it is already 23,000 units behind, housing is a big issue in the upcoming governor’s race.
As Ayotte and Craig clash, race for NH governor expected to break spending record
The New Hampshire governor's race in 2024 is on pace to top the previous record for fundraising among the candidates.
Top stories from around New Hampshire:
Hantz Marconi says Chief Justice MacDonald approved her meeting with Sununu
Portsmouth bank executive sues ex-police officer over November 2023 assault
EPA fines NH developer for violating lead paint rules
The longtime head of New Hampshire’s Port Authority, Geno Marconi, has been indicted for alleged witness tampering, retaliation and other charges. His wife, Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi was also indicted this week for allegedly trying to intervene in that investigation. She is a New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice.
And former state Sen. Andy Sanborn was also indicted this week for allegedly stealing pandemic relief funding. We talk about these stories and more with New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt and Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee.
In less than a month Granite Staters will elect a new governor. Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former US Senator Kelly Ayotte are vying for the corner office, and we hear the top issues they’re campaigning on as they work to sway voters.
And the Keene Board of Education met this week to discuss possible changes to its lunch debt policy. Advocates have raised concerns that Keene’s middle and high schools could withhold food from students who have lunch debt.
We discuss these stories on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- James Rinker, Keene Sentinel
Top stories from around New Hampshire:
Ayotte and Craig keep focus on their core issues, as governor race enters home stretch
With less than a month until Election Day, both candidates appear locked in on their chosen issues and are largely talking past each other — and spending less time on issues of most concern to voters, like housing and the broader economy.
KBOE stresses need for better communication in lunch debt, bullying discussions
Amid public scrutiny on how the Keene School District addresses bullying and lunch debt, the Keene Board of Education discussed next steps and potential community solutions for both issues at its meeting at Keene High School Tuesday.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Do you know if your water service lines contain lead? Watch for a letter from your water system.
Two Republican candidates sue Goffstown library over election questionnaire
NH Sec. of State orders use of affidavit ballots on Election Day, despite law’s conflicting dates
Hundreds gather for vigil marking first anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
A group of parents is suing the Bow School District after officials barred two of them from school grounds for protesting transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ sports.
And the city of Manchester has passed an ordinance regulating syringe service programs. It’s the first municipality in the state to do so. Manchester Public Health Director Anna Thomas says harm reduction initiatives have reduced overdoses by 25% and fatalities by 44% over the past two years.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Lau Guzmán, NHPR
- Sruthi Gopalakrishnan, Concord Monitor
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
As Bow parents protesting trans athletes take legal action, others plead for them to stop
“We don't want you supporting our girls the way you are,” Alex Zerba, a parent of a girls varsity soccer player, said of the protests.
Manchester passes first-in-state ordinance about syringe service programs
The ordinance requires programs to register with the city, share more data with city officials and places limits on where mobile exchanges can operate.
As regulators scrutinize Exeter Hospital cuts, patients brace for the consequences
The cuts are on hold for six months. But they've already left some patients feeling betrayed and uncertain about what comes next.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH hospitals face shortage of IV fluids, but say patient care is unaffected
Scientists are teaching NH kids how to test wells for water contamination
UNH research shows how carbon might move around in New England forests as climate change continues
The legal fight over how the state funds its schools continues as the New Hampshire Supreme Court takes up two separate lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim claim the current funding model is unfair to school districts and taxpayers and that the state is not providing an "adequate education." Republican and Democratic lawmakers are also weighing in.
And with the cost of buying or renting a home in New Hampshire more expensive than ever, affordable housing is a top issue in the state political races this year — especially in the race for governor.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Democratic lawmakers ask Supreme Court to implement need-based school funding model
In the brief filed to the court this week, the lawmakers are asking for a “needs-based arrangement,” in which the state distributes funding based on what each district needs to succeed.
Housing is big in the NH governor race – and Ayotte and Craig both have skin in the game
As New Hampshire faces a shortfall in affordable housing, candidates for governor promise action but fixes are complicated.
Exeter Hospital cuts are postponed for 6 months, after pressure from AG’s office
State officials said the hospital will keep neurology, pediatric dentistry and other services open for six months while regulators review the planned cuts.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Top NH National Guard general defends response in wake of harassment investigation
Manchester community has mixed reactions to officers involved in ‘manhunt’ incident
NH Food Bank hopes new Berlin warehouse will bring ‘systemic change’ to North Country food access
The role of school meals when nearly half of NH children live with food insecurity
A new voter ID law has already faced its first legal challenge. Gov. Chris Sununu signed the law just a week ago. It would require people to show proof of citizenship and residency when they register to vote at the polls.
Exeter Hospital says it will stop offering certain services in just a couple weeks. The state attorney general says the hospital isn’t being fully transparent about the decision. We hear how this is affecting patients on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire
A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport, a noteworthy win for conservatives who argue, without evidence, that elections nationwide may be tainted by noncitizen voting and therefore need more restrictions.
NH Youth Movement sues to overturn new voter ID law
The new lawsuit from the New Hampshire Youth Movement, filed in federal court on Tuesday, alleges that the law violates the U.S. Constitution by making it “substantially harder—and in some cases impossible—for many New Hampshire citizens to register and vote.”
NH attorney general demands answers on Exeter Hospital cuts
In a statement Monday, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said his office is “carefully reviewing” whether the planned cuts violate the terms of Exeter Hospital’s merger with Beth Israel Lahey Health last year.
Exeter Hospital delays closure of paramedic intercept program, after AG steps in
The hospital’s Advanced Life Support program sends paramedics in a specially equipped “intercept” vehicle to emergencies that call for more advanced care than EMTs can provide. Local fire chiefs say it’s critical for smaller towns that don’t have their own paramedics on staff 24/7.
More New Hampshire headlines:
In Keene, students who owe more than $20 could miss lunch. Some say that should change.
CNN investigation finds rampant sexual harassment, assault in NH National Guard
In wrongful death lawsuit, Harmony Montgomery's mother alleges negligence by NH officials
NH Libertarian Party's post on 'assassination' of Harris attracts attention of state, federal law enforcement
The race for governor, congressional seats and offices at the state and local level are now set; we have a look ahead to the November election. Also: a criminal trial tied to the YDC abuse scandal ends with a hung jury- and new reporting from NHPR reveals one of the witnesses who testified is himself accused of abuse. NHPR's Josh Rogers and Jason Moon report.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop in North Hampton this week. It's her first visit to New Hampshire since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and she became a presidential candidate.
And the New Hampshire state primary is coming up this Tuesday. There are many competitive contests on both the Democratic and Republican sides of the ballot. We run through the latest in those races.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Anna Brown, Citizens Count
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
In North Hampton campaign stop, Harris touts small biz plan
Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out a plan to support entrepreneurs with expanded tax credits and streamlined tax filings during a campaign stop in North Hampton on Wednesday.
Disclosures show significant financial holdings for Democrats in 2nd Congressional District race
A new financial disclosure filed by Democratic congressional candidate Maggie Goodlander shows investments and holdings that could be worth more than $30 million.
As NH primary day nears, accusations fly in key Democratic races
With New Hampshire’s primary election just a week off, candidates in competitive races are doing all they can to get voters’ attention.
NH Supreme Court rules in favor of opinion piece writer in defamation case
The New Hampshire Supreme Court dismissed a defamation case Wednesday against the Union Leader and an op-ed writer who penned a piece about racism and the classroom.
More New Hampshire headlines:
How to stay safe from Triple E and other mosquito-borne illnesses
As NH's Latino population grows, campaign outreach is still catching up
Some Manchester residents demand city change approach to homelessness
Hung jury forces mistrial in first YDC criminal trial
The Democratic primary for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District has largely been about the biographies and competing resumes of the two leading candidates, Colin Van Ostern and Maggie Goodlander. What are they choosing to say, emphasize and deemphasize as they campaign?
And New Hampshire has seen increasingly dangerous flooding events in recent years, placing financial strain on towns and cities, especially those that have sustained damage multiple times. Financial assistance is available through the federal government, but some communities are falling through the cracks.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Sophia Keshmiri, Keene Sentinel
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Assistance elusive for Keene community devastated by storm
While most of Keene was largely unscathed by the heavy winds and rain on July 16, the city estimated a Tanglewood Cooperative, a manufactured home community, sustained more than $1.5 million in damage.
Attacks over opioid lobbying rise to fore in Democratic race for NH governor
Joyce Craig has criticized Cinde Warmington for her past work for clients tied to the opioid industry. Warmington says the attacks are a distortion of her record.
Republican candidates for NH governor taking different paths in primary
Chuck Morse is courting GOP activists on the trail, while Kelly Ayotte is hoping the "Sununu Path" will seal the nomination.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Jury begins deliberating in first YDC criminal trial
Fish and Game catches criticism from fly fishermen concerned about rule changes
NH’s state fish find refuge in the White Mountains amid threats from climate change
Democratic National Convention delegates celebrated in Chicago last night as Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. JJ Dega, a rising junior at Dartmouth, tells us about his experience at the DNC as a first-time delegate representing New Hampshire.
The families of two transgender teenage girls are suing the state over a law preventing them from playing on girls sports teams. A judge ruled this week that one of the girls can continue playing on her soccer team for now.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- JJ Dega, New Hampshire delegate at the Democratic National Convention
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH AG urges Supreme Court to uphold transgender sports bans
Attorney General John Formella joined an amicus brief in support of a West Virginia law that excludes trans students from playing girls’ sports.
Judge temporarily blocks NH's trans sports ban, allowing one student to rejoin her team
Judge Landya McCafferty of the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire ruled this week that neither the state nor any school district could stop Parker Tirrell, 15, from participating in practices or games for the Plymouth Regional High School girls’ soccer team, until the court meets again in a few weeks.
More New Hampshire headlines:
New Hampshire's still an expensive rental market. A new law aims to prevent extra fees from adding up.
Report: NH Hospital gunman lied about mental health history on federal firearms application
Telecom company that sent Biden ‘deepfake’ calls to NH voters hit with fine
Nashua nonprofits train childcare providers as industry faces staffing shortages
A school board in Lempster has filed suit against the state of New Hampshire, alleging it has established a pattern of overstepping its authority.
And the housing market continues to be a nightmare for buyers in New Hampshire with the latest median home price at over $500,000. Manufactured housing is supposed to be a more affordable option for those looking to own, but those associated costs are also going up.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
- Michaela Towfighi, Concord Monitor
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
How a school-choice request in NH led to questions about the state board’s authority
The state Board of Education argues it has complete authority over local school boards, but a New Hampshire judge seems skeptical.
Manufactured housing was an affordable homeowner option. Now, investor-owned parks are pricing residents out.
Residents are banding together in some parks to buy and own the land as a cooperative, giving themselves control over decisions like lot rent.
Coos County residents experience the highest rates of food insecurity in NH
Roughly 13% of the people in the area struggle to get enough food consistently. An Errol food pantry is trying to address the need.
NHPR's coverage of the 2024 election:
Conversations with the candidates running for NH’s 2nd Congressional District
Candidates in NH’s 1st District Republican primary look to break through with voters
As Goodlander touts D.C. work, Van Ostern stresses local connection in 2nd District primary
A new law will ban products for sale in New Hampshire that intentionally include PFAS chemicals, starting in 2027. The man-made chemicals have been linked to adverse health effects, including certain kinds of cancer.
And new data requested by the ACLU of New Hampshire shows almost no illegal migrant crossings at the New Hampshire-Canada border in recent months. The group says the data show ramped up law enforcement at the border is unnecessary. Attorney General John Formella called the data a “tunnel vision approach.”
We discuss these stories and more on this week's edition of the New Hampshire Recap.
Guests:
- Claire Sullivan, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Sununu signs one bill targeting ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
Certain products with PFAS intentionally added will be banned in 2027. The new law also aims to hold PFAS polluters accountable.
New data shows no apprehensions at NH’s northern border, as illegal immigration remains a hot-button issue
The ACLU of New Hampshire says the data show ramped up law enforcement at the border is unnecessary. Attorney General John Formella called the data a “tunnel vision approach.”
Thousands of NH children to benefit from summer food assistance program
The program aims to give families more money towards food during the summer when kids aren’t getting their meals from school.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Sununu backs Ayotte in race for next NH governor
Why nurses from North Carolina are trying to stop a New Hampshire hospital merger
Some changes evident as Manchester enforces new camping ban
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
‘A huge relief’: a treatment on Lake Kanasatka successfully eliminates cyanobacteria blooms
New Hampshire voters will elect a new governor this fall, and the campaigns are heating up as we near the state primary in September. Chuck Morse and Kelly Ayotte are seeking the Republican Party nomination. They both have endorsed — and have said they'd welcome being endorsed — by Donald Trump. But their support of the former president hasn't always been so strong.
The state has long dealt with a shortage of mental health care providers, but that shortage is really taking a toll on children who need help. And Planned Parenthood of Northern New England announced this week that it's facing financial challenges. What could this mean for access to the services they provide in the future?
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
For many New Hampshire families, finding a therapist for their kid is ‘like a part-time job’
New Hampshire needs more mental health professionals overall. But providers say the need is especially acute for children and youth.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England faces multimillion-dollar deficit, warns of potential cuts
The organization says cuts to family planning grants in New Hampshire have contributed to the deficit.
More NH families than ever are opting into school choice, prompting questions about how to measure success
For lawmakers, the debate over these programs is mostly a partisan fight over parental freedom versus accountability. But many families say the issue is far more personal.
More New Hampshire headlines:
League of NH Craftsmen board sees wave of resignations, says annual fair will still go on
Grand jury looking into questions around NH Ports head Marconi
Record heat, lifeguard shortages: NH pools try to stay afloat this summer
UNH drops charges against 7 out of 12 people arrested during pro-Palestine protests
How are voters and Democratic leaders responding to Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris?
And civil rights groups are responding to bills recently signed by Gov. Chris Sununu that restrict the rights of transgender youth in New Hampshire. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire:
LGBTQ rights groups: NH’s trans sports ban, other restrictions could be challenged in court
Civil rights groups in New Hampshire say they’re prepared to go to court to challenge laws that place new restrictions on trans students’ participation in sports, access to gender-affirming surgeries and classroom discussions of gender and sexual orientation.
‘It’s like they took away a part of me:’ A student athlete on NH laws targeting trans youth
Parker Tirrell is a sophomore at Plymouth Regional High School, and a starter on the girls’ varsity soccer team. She and her mother, Sara Tirrell, spoke with NHPR about how these new laws are affecting their family.
New Hampshire Democratic officials unite around Harris, seeking smooth convention vote
In a closed-to-press meeting Sunday evening, the entire slate of 25 New Hampshire pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention agreed to endorse Harris.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Settlement fund payouts for YDC abuse now top $95 million
Facing enrollment drops and new law, New Hampshire colleges rush to team up
With the moose population on the declines, it’s getting harder to spot them in NH
The National GOP unveiled its platform this week at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and former President Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP nomination Thursday night. How is the convention resonating with New Hampshire voters?
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- James Pindell, Boston Globe
Top stories from this week:
The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
With Trump’s speech Thursday night, Republicans capped off a four-day celebration in Milwaukee that established the future of the party as completely in the MAGA mold.
Record-breaking heat wave provides glimpse of NH’s possible climate future
Concord and Manchester both saw the longest run of days in the 90s since recordkeeping began.
As measles outbreak grows, health officials warn of more potential exposures
Health officials say five cases are now tied to the outbreak, including two New Hampshire residents.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Nosh Hampshire: New kosher cafe brings NY-style bagels to Granite State
High (altitude) school: Grant helps North Country students rebuild and fly an airplane
As ticket scams frustrate fans and artists, one local venue wants a change
Multiple roads in northern New Hampshire were washed out by torrential downpours on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We hear more from residents about the impact of the storm.
And how are local Democrats responding to concerns following President Joe Biden’s first debate performance? We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Flooding sweeps through northern NH following overnight storms
Parts of Coos and Grafton counties are still recovering after Wednesday night’s thunderstorms that flooded many main roads, including Route 135.
How Biden’s shaky debate is sitting with NH Democrats
New Hampshire Democrats are thinking about President Joe Biden and his future leading the country, following his shaky performance during his first 2024 debate with former President Donald Trump.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH teacher facing scrutiny for helping student get an abortion drops lawsuit against state
Truck driver involved in Randolph collision gets maximum license suspension
As a NH group plans an Abenaki cultural center, First Nation leaders have questions
Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
Sununu vetoes bill addressing drivers licenses for immigrants
Health officials ID measles case in New Hampshire resident
This week marked two years since the Supreme Court removed federal protections for abortion. How is the issue of abortion access shaping messaging from Republicans and Democrats in New Hampshire ahead of the upcoming election?
After years of debate and disagreement, a new bail reform bill is heading to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk. And NHPR’s Documentteam has a new investigative podcast out now. It’s called “The Youth Development Center.” We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Jason Moon, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Two years after federal abortion protections removed, the issue remains front and center
Both political parties in New Hampshire are trying to leverage the issue this election year. Each held events on the issue this week.
Documents detail U.S. soldiers shot by their own Sig Sauer guns; military says no reason for concern
On military bases from Virginia to the Middle East, pistols made by NH-based Sig Sauer have unintentionally fired, seriously wounding soldiers in some instances.
Lawyers debate YDC abuse verdict; millions in taxpayer money at stake
The fate of a disputed $38 million verdict is still unclear as parties on both sides of the landmark lawsuit over abuse at NH’s juvenile jail remain at an impasse.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Attorney for hate group tells justices that government ‘selectively enforcing’ civil rights law
NH Electric Co-op resignations spotlight alleged culture of sexism and bullying
‘They recognize us’: A herd of miniature donkeys is bringing NH comfort and joy
Tens of millions of dollars are at stake as Gov. Sununu and the state's hospitals battle over a key source of health care funding — the Medicaid enhancement tax.
And New Hampshire saw its first heat wave of the summer this week. What's causing these extreme temperatures? We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Rob Carolan, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Celebrating Juneteenth across NH, ‘rooted in African American culture’
People gathered across the state this week to enjoy food, perform and listen to live music, and celebrate Black history and culture during Juneteenth festivities.
Riverbend Community Mental Health to end adult outpatient counseling, citing finances
Riverbend Counseling Associates is slated to close in August. Other services won’t be affected.
New daily heat record set atop Mount Washington
As a heat wave with temperatures in the 90s rolled through the area this week, a daily record for June 19 was broken atop Mount Washington.
More New Hampshire headlines:
NH lawmakers up max payouts to alleged victims of abuse at YDC
NH outlaws child marriage, raising the legal age to 18
Digital archive chronicles centuries of Black history in southwestern New Hampshire
In a new novel, ‘All the World Beside,’ two men fall in love in Puritan New England
According to an analysis from the Concord Monitor, New Hampshire municipalities seized the property of Granite Staters who were behind on property taxes during the pandemic, despite an emergency order by Gov. Chris Sununu that suspended such seizures.
And how best to introduce yourself to voters? It’s a question any candidate seeking public office faces. And for the Democrats now running in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, it’s being answered through competing claims of rootedness in the state they're seeking to represent.
We dig into these stories on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Michaela Towfighi, Concord Monitor
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Despite governor’s order, hundreds of properties seized for unpaid taxes during pandemic
At the start of the pandemic, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu wanted to make sure no one lost their home. He ordered municipalities to stop taking ownership of homes for unpaid taxes. Most obeyed; others didn’t.
Taken for taxes and ‘waiting to die’: A N.H. homeowner struggles to keep his home
While John Jones recovered from a stroke at home with his partner by his side, the Franklin City Council voted to seize his double-wide manufactured home valued at $49,600 – and nine others in the community – for a fraction of their worth.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Why are NH’s white pines turning orange? Signs point to last year’s wet spring
Former NH state rep expected to plead guilty to wrongful voting
‘A bit of a roller coaster’: NH ski industry looks back on challenging winter season
Sununu asks federal government to declare April nor’easter a major disaster
Pamela Smart, serving life, accepts responsibility for her husband's 1990 killing for the first time
State lawmakers are considering a group of bills that would create new requirements for people looking to register to vote. If they become law, New Hampshire would be among the strictest states in the country when it comes to voter registration.
New Hampshire saw a significant increase in food insecurity between 2021 and 2022. That’s according to a new report from Feeding America, a national anti-hunger nonprofit. And after a tough year in 2023, New Hampshire farmers are more optimistic about this growing season.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Kate Dario, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Major NH voting law change nears finish line despite objections
A pair of proposals backed by Republicans would end the system of sworn affidavits for new voters. Opponents say the change will disenfranchise qualified residents from voting.
'It's looking like a much better year than last': NH farmers optimistic about 2024 season
After extreme weather events caused significant losses for many farmers in 2023, some are hopeful they can rebound this summer.
Arrested Dartmouth seniors permitted to participate in college’s graduation this weekend
Underclassmen and faculty who were arrested in May during a pro-Palestinian protest are still barred from parts of campus.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- State lawmaker with checkered past faces new criminal charges in line with old beliefs
- ‘Baby step’ bill toward oversight of NH addiction treatment system fails
- New rules for NH education standards hit a roadblock
- Browntail moth caterpillars found in NH for first time in 75 years
Gov. Chris Sununu’s office recently celebrated some data that, according to them, showed that New Hampshire’s electricity prices are low compared to other states, thanks to state energy policies. But the numbers raised eyebrows among some reporters.
And a federal judge ruled this week that a law restricting how New Hampshire schools teach about racism and sexism is unconstitutional. The ACLU and state teachers union sued over this law, and this is the first court ruling to strike down a law of this kind in the nation.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH officials mulling next steps after federal court says new teaching restrictions are unconstitutional
New Hampshire is one of at least 25 states that passed laws in recent years restricting certain K-12 lessons or books addressing racism and other forms of oppression. This week's court ruling is the first where such a law has been declared unconstitutional.
Funny math garbles N.H. governor’s take on electricity rates
Gov. Sununu’s office distributed data May 22 purportedly showing New Hampshire’s approach to energy policy on his watch has benefited the state by keeping electricity prices relatively low.
Move over filet mignon, meet the man who wants to make ostrich meat a staple
A self-described “city boy” created an ostrich farm in rural New Hampshire. He believes it will be a winning business that can help the environment and people’s health.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Food insecurity in NH saw big jump from 2021 to 2022, according to new report
NH House rejects Senate marijuana legalization plan
Trucker involved in deadly crash found negligent as he seeks return of driver’s license
As it considers a merger, Catholic Medical Center faces questions about religious identity and abortion
Several bills that would restrict the rights of trans people in public spaces, school sports, and other areas are now headed to Gov. Chris Sununu for his consideration. And North Country communities are still rebuilding after intense rainfall in December caused some of the worst flooding the region has experienced.
We discuss these stories on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
- Julia Furukawa, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Advocates urge Sununu to veto bills restricting trans rights
LGBTQ rights groups are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to veto a set of bills that would limit the rights of transgender Granite Staters, particularly trans youth.
NH missed a court deadline to end ER boarding. But it's making some progress.
For the past year, New Hampshire has been staring down a deadline for ending a persistent problem: patients languishing in emergency rooms for days or weeks, due to a lack of inpatient mental health care.
Half a year after floods, three North Country residents are still wading through recovery
It’s been almost half a year since heavy rainfall and snowmelt on a record-warm December day sent water cascading through New Hampshire's North Country. The storm cut people off from emergency services, washed out roads and bridges, and wrecked homes.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Political operative linked to AI Biden robocalls facing charges in NH, FCC fines
Under a new NH voting law, the right to a secret ballot is no longer guaranteed
Dartmouth faculty censure President Beilock for ‘pattern’ of calling police on protesters
Sununu, hospitals fight over proposed changes to state Medicaid payments
The New Hampshire Senate passed a number of bills on Thursday, including one that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. New Hampshire remains the only state in New England that has yet to legalize recreational cannabis.
And a series of forums this week focusing on childhood wellbeing in New Hampshire offered a preview of what’s to come in the race for governor this fall. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Julia Furukawa, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Bills limiting transgender rights, boosting parental rights head to Sununu’s desk
One bill would ban trans girls from competing on girls sports teams in public schools. Another bill would allow parents to opt their children out of any lessons on gender and sexuality.
How the candidates for NH governor say they’ll address issues affecting children
NHPR’s senior political reporter Josh Rogers spoke with All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa about how the candidates are positioning themselves on issues affecting children.
NH Senate backs stricter proof of eligibility rules for new voters
The Republican measure would require new registrants to show a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers instead of signing an affidavit.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Dartmouth takes over psychiatric treatment for children at Hampstead Hospital
- NYT Modern Love essayist navigates her grief with support from Wapole writing group
- Beilock’s leadership divides Dartmouth students; ‘no confidence’ narrowly passes
- Refresher Course: The history of protests in the U.S.
A jury found that the state enabled child abuse at a former youth detention center. The jurors awarded a New Hampshire man $38 million dollars in the landmark lawsuit. Now they are speaking out after the state announced it would cap that award amount.
Dozens of New Hampshire college students were arrested last week at pro-Palestinian protests at Dartmouth College. Among them were two student journalists who were covering the event. Will the college drop the charges?
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Jason Moon, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Judge won’t reconvene jury after disputed verdict in NH YDC abuse case
The judge who oversaw a landmark trial over abuse at New Hampshire's youth detention center won't reconvene the jury but says he will consider other options to address the disputed $38 million verdict.
Facing national scrutiny, Dartmouth agrees student journalists ‘should not have been arrested’
Dartmouth President Sian Beilock’s statement came after an organization that rates universities on free speech wrote to the college this week, asking the charges be dismissed.
For nine Indigenous protesters at Dartmouth, arrest carries an extra consequence: No powwow
As a condition of their bail, the students are not allowed to enter the college’s central Green where the annual powwow will be held.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Judge adds another 56 years, minimum, to Adam Montgomery’s time in prison
- ‘This is a challenging time for higher education:’ UNH names Elizabeth Chilton as its new president
- How the removal of a Durham historical marker sparked debate about who gets to write history
- Trucker acquitted in deadly crash asks for license back, but state says he contributed to accident
Students across the country are protesting Israel’s war in Gaza, and many colleges are bringing in police to respond to demonstrations. In New Hampshire, police arrested over 100 people on Wednesday at Palestinian solidarity protests on the Dartmouth College and UNH campuses.
We discuss how students and school officials are responding to the arrests in this edition the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Olivia Richardson, NHPR
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Students, faculty react after tense night on college campuses in NH
Members of the Dartmouth faculty are voicing concerns about the college's response to Wednesday evening’s pro-Palestinian rallies that resulted in the arrest of 89 people on the Hanover campus.
Leaders at Dartmouth and UNH defend police response to pro-Palestinian encampments
The colleges’ presidents said free speech is protected but argue the protestors on Wednesday did not follow campus guidelines for peaceful protest.
Police break up Palestinian solidarity protests, arrest dozens at Dartmouth, UNH
The move comes six months after Dartmouth College administrators arrested two students for an earlier Palestinian solidarity protest, and as students across the country mount similar demonstrations, many of which have also been met with strong police response.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- DNC restores NH's delegates after a nominating event unknown to many Democrats
- Jury to take up landmark case on state’s role in alleged child abuse at NH detention center
- NH Senate President Jeb Bradley to retire after a 32-year career in politics
A group of New Hampshire National Guard soldiers are in Eagle Pass, Texas to assist with that state's border control efforts. New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins is reporting from the southern border in collaboration with NHPR. We talk with her about what she's seen this week.
And a joint investigation from NHPR and APM Reports has found that New Hampshire's Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has used his office repeatedly to elevate conservative complaints against the education system. That's despite his pledge to keep the job nonpartisan when he took over in 2017.
We talk about these stories on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH soldiers’ first impressions from Texas: It’s busy
Two weeks into their mission in Eagle Pass, NH National Guard soldiers said they are seeing more attempts to cross the border illegally than expected. That’s true even for those who’ve been deployed to the border before.
How NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut used his office in the culture war
Frank Edelblut pledged to stay “nonpartisan.” But as head of New Hampshire’s education department, he’s used his platform to pursue conservative grievances against the education system and individual educators.
A trans teacher asked students about pronouns. Then the education commissioner found out.
Commissioner Frank Edelblut seized upon the controversy as a symbol of public schools gone awry — part of a larger battle his department has been waging for years.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Settlement fund payouts for YDC abuse reach $66 million
- One NH town is trying to decarbonize their building – and build a workforce in the process
- This NH club meets to talk about death and dying
The New Hampshire Department of Safety is holding community conversations across the state on combating hate crimes. How is the state attempting to addressing rising extremism and acts of bias in New Hampshire?
The state Senate recently approved a bill that would require abortion providers to share data on procedures they perform with state public health officials.
And not everyone gets the prom night they may have wanted, but a group of college students are giving their peers a do-over. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Christopher Cartwright, Keene Sentinel
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Olivia Richardson, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
At Keene event, residents and community leaders build connections against hate
Sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Safety, the event included several talks by local and state officials and a discussion forum to brainstorm ways to respond to prejudice.
Abortion data collection bill latest flare up over reproductive rights in NH
New Hampshire is one of just four states that doesn’t mandate the collection of abortion data. But Democrats and reproductive health care providers are questioning the motive of a GOP-backed bill now moving through the State House.
‘It all feels so magical’: New England college students celebrate an LGBTQ prom at Dartmouth'
The intercollegiate prom was created so students who missed out on prom because of the pandemic or didn’t get to attend with their date of choice could experience it.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Graphic, emotional day on the stand for plaintiff in landmark NH child abuse suit
- In reversal, NH drops opposition to DNA testing in Jason Carroll case
- NH public health officials warn against changing child care vaccination rules
- As Trump's criminal trial kicks off, Sununu reiterates his political support
More than 1,000 people have sued the state alleging they were abused at a government-run youth detention facility. The first civil trial against the state for those alleged abuses at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester began this week.
New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster recently announced that she will not run for reelection this year, and candidates are already stepping into the race for that 2nd Congressional District seat.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Jason Moon, NHPR
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Reporting YDC abuse led to retaliation, former staffers tell jurors
Two former staff at NH’s Youth Development Center (YDC) testified management at the facility ignored complaints of abuse and enabled a culture of violence and retaliation.
One day after totality, many North Country leaders say eclipse planning paid off
April is normally a quiet tourism month for New Hampshire's North Country, so many residents said they were grateful for the opportunity to capitalize on the crowds.
More NH water systems need to treat for PFAS chemicals under new federal rules
The new rules could double the number of water systems and private wells that are out of compliance with limits on PFAS. Longtime advocates for more testing and treatment say it’s a major step towards healthier communities.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- NH House again votes to legalize marijuana sales
- Former head of White Mountain trail nonprofit accused of financial fraud
- Reports show Claremont lawmaker made violent threats following 2006 police probe
A group home in New Hampshire dedicated to LGBTQ youth opened this week. Unity House in Keene is the first of its kind in the state.
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would restrict the rights of transgender youth. The state's child welfare advocate Cassandra Sanchez spoke out this week against those bills. What support do they have in the Senate?
And a solar eclipse will be visible from the Granite State in just a few days. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- James Rinker, Keene Sentinel
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
New group home for LGBTQ youth opens in Keene
The Unity House will provide a safe and supportive living environment for up to eight youths, ages 12 to 19, who identify as LGBTQ+ and are in the custody of the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families.
NH Child Advocate voices opposition to bills targeting rights of trans youth
The independent state watchdog said efforts to limit school sports participation, bathroom access and gender-affirming health care for transgender young people threaten the health and well-being of an already vulnerable group.
This Concord man loves eclipses so much, he turned his car into an "Eclipse Mobile"
Rik Yeames is always thinking about how to engage and educate Granite Staters about the upcoming eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Local police were called to Hampstead Hospital multiple times to respond to recent incidents when staff were working with combative patients. The hospital serves children and teens in need of acute and long term psychiatric and behavioral health care. State officials bought the hospital last year and enlisted an outside firm to help staff the facility.
And lawmakers passed a bill this week that would add certain mental health records to gun background checks.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Morissa Henn, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Gun-rights Republicans split, pass bill adding mental health records to gun checks
The bill is a response from lawmakers to the fatal shooting of security officer Bradley Haas at New Hampshire Hospital in November.
State says its buyer has four weeks to ‘put up or shut up’ and close Laconia land deal
The state is giving a developer a deadline to complete the purchase of 220 acres in Laconia after repeated delays.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Rep. Annie Kuster says she will not run for reelection in 2024
New England’s last coal plants will close by 2028
Extra porta-potties? Check. Eclipse prep is well under way in Coos County
Manchester Airport hopes new flights bring new passengers — and a return to earlier heights
N.H. House narrowly backs bill blocking school districts from requiring masks
New Hampshire farmers have struggled with crop losses after flooding and late spring freezes last year. The state rolled out a relief program with $8 million dollars in aid to cover farm losses, but some farmers say they’re frustrated with it.
This year is also the warmest winter in New Hampshire history, challenging maple syrup producers.
And if you’ve been having a hard time finding a place to live or affording your current home, you’re not alone. The state’s vacancy rate is consistently low – under 1% – while the average cost of rent is climbing higher. Lawmakers have proposed changes to zoning laws to address the tight market in New Hampshire.
Learn more about these stories on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap
Guests:
- Kate Dario, NHPR
- Rob Dapice, New Hampshire Housing
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Jasper Tells Angry Farmers They Can Reapply for $8M in Grants Due To Weather Losses
Agricultural Commissioner Shawn Jasper held a webinar Wednesday to explain farmer relief details to frustrated farmers.
Maple Month in a warm winter: How climate change is reshaping NH's syrup season
Maple syrup producers have some anxiety this year, as declining snow cover and record warmth have thrown the normal rhythms of sap season out of whack.
More New Hampshire headlines:
For years, soccer has been her lifeline. But she's worried politicians could take it away.
NH House votes to ban trans girls from girls’ sports teams
These students want to learn more about climate change. Some NH lawmakers disagree.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging removal of Gurley Flynn historical marker
Teenager who carried out vandalism spree in Portsmouth gets fine, community service
Paris Hilton urges NH to approve reforms to out-of-state placements for kids in state custody
As Town Meeting season begins, a conservative group is leading an effort for townsto ban voting machines. And Gov. Sununu has signed a bill into law that could give Granite Staters more control overwhat happens to their data. We talk about these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- This winter was the warmest on record for New Hampshire
- NH House committee backs bill that would add mental health records to federal gun database
- House passes bill removing exceptions to NH voter ID law
- Maple Month in a warm winter: How climate change is reshaping NH’s syrup season
- Democrats pick up NH house seats in two special elections
Last fall, in Maine and New Hampshire, there were two deadly shootings that left communities shaken. In Lewiston, a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others during a rampage. Four weeks later, a man walked into a psychiatric hospital in Concord and opened fire, killing a security guard. A state police officer was on scene and shot the gunman. Lawmakers in both states vowed to respond to both acts of violence, and that work is happening now.
And Town Meeting Day is coming up on Tuesday. It’s that time when voters weigh in on local issues, and Hanover’s Town Manager Alex Torpey has created a new guide for towns and voters to better understand the process in their community.
More on these stories on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Top stories from this week:
How NH and Maine lawmakers are responding to recent gun violence in their states
New Hampshire Democrats have rolled out a package of gun reform efforts, but nothing backed solely by Democrats has passed yet. However, both parties support funding mental health care in response to the shootings.
Maine Democrats continue rollout of gun safety bills, but some activists want to go further
Maine Democrats are hoping to pass a gun reform package that includes a three-day waiting period for most firearm sales and a ban on bump stocks. Gun safety advocates say the package should include magazine size limits and a ban on assault weapons.
More New Hampshire headlines:
How New Hampshire is weathering a short and sparse ski season
NH lawmakers vote on changes to bail reform, marriage age and other issues
NH Senate advances plan tying Northern Border enforcement to land use law
Dartmouth basketball players reflect on historic union vote
Snowmobile-related deaths continue to rise in NH this winter
The trial began this week for two Dartmouth College students who were arrested on campus last fall during a pro-Palestinian protest. As protests continue on campus, how are students getting involved and how is the college responding?
And climate scientists predict flooding events will become more common in New Hampshire in the future. How will municipalities be able to keep up with increased repair costs?
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Olivia Richardson, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Major disaster declaration opens federal assistance to NH communities affected by December flooding
The federal declaration will allow communities to apply for funding to repair infrastructure and mitigate possible future hazards.
Lawyers for YDC victims want sealed search warrant released
Attorneys say the search warrant, filed in 2020, exposes “in great detail” a culture of abuse and corruption by state employees and agencies.
As NH’s childcare worker shortage continues, immigrant women train to become the next providers
An organization says immigrant women could help fill the state’s shortage of childcare providers, but more outreach is needed.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- ‘Help’ signs to aid migrants in distress, already used along Mexican border, are now being installed along northern border
- After he was falsely linked to a racist confrontation on TikTok, a NH doctor is now trying to rebuild his online reputation
- Inside the effort to bring ‘guided play’ to more NH kindergarten classrooms
- Millions of dollars are available to electrify NH homes. Officials want input on how to get the money out the door.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice announced earlier this month that a former prison guard was charged with second degree murder. He is accused of causing the death of a patient at the state prison system’s Secure Psychiatric Unit last year.
And over a thousand people have sued the state, alleging abuse at the state-run Youth Detention Center over decades. The state has set aside money to settle lawsuits with victims, but with caps as to how much a victim can receive. But this week, lawmakers united with victims’ lawyers to back potential changes to the settlement process.
We dive into these stories on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH Corrections Dept. says it did not complete internal review after death, revising earlier statement
In the two weeks since a former prison guard was charged with second-degree murder, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections has given conflicting statements about its internal review of the incident.
Victims’ attorneys who objected to YDC settlement fund support proposed changes
In a remarkable change, attorneys representing nearly 1,100 clients in lawsuits against the state for abuse while at the Youth Development Center said they will encourage them to pursue a state settlement instead under a bill that would significantly expand who is eligible for compensation.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- After the death of her son, this NH mom wants to restrict her right to buy a gun
- Father of Harmony Montgomery found guilty of murder in 5-year-old's death
- Dartmouth students launch hunger strike 'for Palestine and campus justice'
- Hiker rescued from Mount Washington admits he was 'underprepared' for extreme weather
- NH’s Child Advocate says recent bill is critical in getting more protection for children in residential care
Gov. Chris Sununu gave his final State of the State address this week. State lawmakers consider ways to enforce immigration laws at New Hampshire’s northern border.
And the state Senate voted on three different gun bills on Thursday. All three measures were backed by Democrats, and were voted down by Republicans. Is there any chance for bipartisan gun legislation this session? We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
In his final State of the State address, Sununu seeks to frame his tenure on his own terms
Sununu described his record as one marked by prosperity and urged lawmakers to stay the course.
Proposed change to land use law could empower immigration enforcement along NH-Canada border
The legislation would allow certain landowners to post "No Trespassing" signs, allowing local police to arrest suspected migrants on state-level criminal charges.
NH Senate Republicans block gun bills, including ‘red flag’ law and waiting period
One measure would have permitted relatives or police to ask a judge to temporarily remove firearms from someone deemed dangerous.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- NH Senate rejects enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution
- Revived bill would give NH Department of Education power to subpoena teachers under investigation
- Proposal could give NH landlords more pathways to eviction after a lease ends
- Transplant advocates raise alarm over proposal to let NH residents sell their own organs
New Hampshire’s attorney general has issued cease and desist orders against two Texas companies. The firms are allegedly connected to robocalls that discouraged Democrats from voting in last month’s presidential primary.
Gov. Chris Sununu and state Republicans have been calling for more patrols along the state's northern border with Canada, but New Hampshire Democrats are divided on the issue.
And lawmakers are considering a bill that would add certain mental health records to gun background checks. This proposal stems in large part from a shooting that took place at New Hampshire Hospital in November.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Top headlines from around New Hampshire this week:
NH attorney general, FCC trace AI robocalls impersonating Biden back to Texas company
Attorney General John Formella says the calls violated voter suppression laws.
A divide among Democrats on New Hampshire’s border
State Democratic lawmakers say the North Country doesn’t need more patrols. But for New Hampshire's congressional delegation in Washington, border security is a major political issue.
‘It was genuinely one of the worst moments of my life.’ Hospital staff recall shooting
In State House testimony, new details emerge of failed alert system after fatal state hospital shooting.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- With a terminal diagnosis, one Durham resident wants the option to pass on her own terms
- Nine months after death at NH prison psych unit, a former guard is charged with murder
- Dad accused of killing 5-year-old daughter says attorneys will acknowledge guilt on 2 lesser charges
- NH Senate votes to move state primary from September to June. The House wants August.
This week New Hampshire lawmakers heard testimony on bills that would bar transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Lawmakers also voted this week on bills that would expand the state’s school voucher program. We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- ‘I am female’: Transgender students fight back against sports bill
- House Republicans recommend extending education freedom accounts to all
- Exeter charter school closing amid investigation into alleged fraud and embezzlement
MORE NH HEADLINES
- New numbers detail the number of unlawful crossings at NH’s northern border
- Along the Merrimack River, a No. 1 year... for No. 2
- EV parking, ESG investing and the energy grid: lawmakers look to NH’s energy future with different visions
- NH lawmakers to consider bills expanding, tightening gun laws in wake of hospital shooting
- He isn't a lawyer. But this NH cafe owner just won a case against a social media giant.
- As NH looks to federal money to expand EV charging, losing out on grants is a blow
- How write-in votes broke down in the 2024 NH primary
- Health organizations raise concerns about parental consent bill in NH Senate
Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden were the winners of the New Hampshire Primary this week. We talk about through the results and what's next on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Anna Brown, Citizens Count
- James Pindell, Boston Globe
New Hampshire Primary News:
In NH, people of all political stripes send a message: ‘Every vote matters’
The significance of the actual votes in this year’s New Hampshire primary remains an open question. But at the polls, voters from all sides reaffirmed their commitment to civic participation.
Trump marches to victory in New Hampshire, solidifying his grip on the Republican base
The former president secured his third consecutive win in the New Hampshire primary, fending off a spirited challenge from Nikki Haley.
Biden wins NH primary through a write-in effort after declining to campaign there
It’s been nearly two years since he set foot in the state and his name was nowhere to be found on the ballot, but President Joe Biden won a rare write-in campaign in New Hampshire’s Democratic presidential primary.
Other headlines from this week:
- Attorney General clears Gilford officers of criminal wrongdoing after killing 17-year-old in psychiatric distress
- Littleton theater company wins award for ‘grace’ amind debate over public art, LGBTQ+ visibility
- New overdose-reversal drug available at NH pharmacies, health officials say
- Campaign seeks to expand solar power in NH’s North Country
Voters across New Hampshire will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state's presidential primary.
In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we hear from Lakes Region voters about their top issues ahead of the election. We also discuss the latest updates from the campaign trail.
Guests:
- Adam Drapcho, Laconia Daily Sun
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Anna Brown, Citizen’s Count
Other New Hampshire Primary news:
In NH primary's waning days, voters size up the field. Not everyone likes what they see.
With less than a week until Primary Day, many voters say they're committed to a candidate. Plenty of others, however, say they're feeling more anxiety and apathy than passion.
In NH, the opioid crisis hasn’t faded. But its role in the primary campaign has.
Ahead of the 2016 primary, candidates from both parties made a point of talking about addiction. This year, Republicans are largely tying the issue to China and the southern border.
NH's shifting population could shake up the presidential primary, a new analysis finds
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire say more than 200,000 new voters could be heading to the polls.
Biden supporters want NH Democrats to write-in Biden. How did that go for LBJ?
Biden’s supporters are launching a write-in campaign encouraging Granite Staters to still choose him as their nominee since he won't be on the ballot. In 1968, Democrats also ran a write-in campaign for then-President Lyndon B. Johnson.
A snowstorm swept through New Hampshire last weekend dumping up to 12 inches in some parts of the state, and then heavy rains and wind came through on Tuesday flooding the Seacoast. What was the impact of these storms, and how winters are changing here in the Granite State?
The town manager in Littleton resigned this week. It’s the latest turn in a debate over public art and censorship taking place in the town. And former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Hadley Barndollar, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
How Christie’s sudden departure from the NH primary could sway the GOP campaign
Christie had faced repeated questions about dropping out from voters and from the press. His answer has tended to be, “I'll be staying in this race because no Republican is really running against Donald Trump.”
When El Niño and climate change collide: What it means for a New Hampshire winter
The Granite State may have been pummeled by a snowstorm on Sunday, but the 50-degree temperatures, rain, and flooding emergencies that followed a few days later were quick reminders that winters here are changing.
Littleton town manager resigns over select board's anti-LGBTQ+ comments
At a meeting Monday, some Littleton residents hoped for an apology after months of turmoil over public art projects and the local LGBTQ+ community.
Ignored by Biden, NH Democrats still working to give him a lift on Primary Day
The president's decision to skip the NH Primary has shaped, maybe even warped, the 2024 race here for months, including the launch of a rare write-in campaign.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- As respiratory illnesses spike, NH hospitals warn: 'Hospitals are busy, and beds are full'
- Rep. Laurie Sanborn's future remains unclear as 2024 House session enters second week
- At Dartmouth, U.S. education secretary praises college's approach to free speech
- 2024 NH Primary Guide: Where to vote, how to vote and what to bring to the polls
Lawmakers are back in the State House for the start of the 2024 session. In its first week the House passed a bipartisan bail reform package as well as a bill that prohibits some gender-affirming surgeries for minors.
In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we get into the bills’ details and lawmakers’ strategy for passing elements of a so-called "parental bill of rights."
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, The Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
What to watch as NH lawmakers head back to the State House this week
State lawmakers will kick off their 2024 session this week by polishing off 2023’s leftovers — the more than 300 bills slated for action last year that were retained over the summer.
Effort to ban gender-affirming surgeries for minors moves forward at NH State House
The bill would outlaw gender-affirming genital surgeries before age 18. Medical providers say such surgeries are rarely, if ever, done on minors.
Bipartisan bail reform passes NH House
The new bills would increase training and pay for bail commissioners, provide notice to victims, hire new magistrates, and create a centralized database.
After a parental rights bill was defeated, lawmakers look for a new way to pass the same concepts
Last year, the New Hampshire House rejected a bill that would have required schools to disclose information about a child’s gender identity to their parents upon request. Republican lawmakers are trying a new strategy to pass several key components of last year’s sprawling bill by breaking it into separate proposals.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- In Manchester, a new mayor aims to end over-the-top political rhetoric and celebrate the city’s diversity
- For NH Republican voters seeking alternative to Trump, attention turns to Haley
- Mass. resident dies from Legionnaires’ disease after visiting Mountain View resort
Communities across the state are assessing the damage following a storm on Monday. Heavy rain and winds led to flooding in many areas.
New Hampshire saw a rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. And state and federal officials are responding to an increase in reported acts of hate and extremism.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH synagogues targeted with bomb hoax; US Attorney vows ‘zero tolerance’ for acts of hate
The threats made against five synagogues in the state were part of a nationwide wave of similar hoaxes in recent days.
Homelessness rose across the country last year, and NH saw one of the largest spikes
New Hampshire saw one of the largest percentage increases in homelessness between 2022 and 2023, according to federal data.
Water rescues, flooded roads and a near record on the Saco: NH surveys the fallout from Monday’s storm
Temperatures reached record highs on Monday in New Hampshire. Rivers rose after melted snowpack combined with an unusual amount of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Foreign policy takes on growing importance as NH voters weigh in on primary choices
- Pro-Palestinian protest takes aim at Trump, Biden outside former president’s NH rally
- New bill aims to change ‘culture of silence’ in NH’s recovery community
The head of a state advisory board focused on quality of life for children, youth and families has resigned following an investigation by NHPR that revealed multiple accusations of child abuse against him.
At least six people accuse Michael Adamkowski of physical assault and sexual misconduct. All of them are former campers at a wilderness therapy program in Colebrook where Adamkowski worked in the 1990s and 2000s.
Senior Reporter Jason Moon with NHPR’s Document team discusses his reporting and the state's response on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Jason Moon, NHPR
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Chair of NH youth advisory board resigns after accusations of child abuse
The accusations of physical and sexual abuse against Michael Adamkowski come from anonymous plaintiffs who are among the more than 1,100 people who have filed suit against the state for alleged abuse at the Sununu Youth Services Center (formerly YDC) and related facilities spanning about 60 years.
Adamkowski is not named as a defendant in these civil lawsuits. He is also not charged with any crimes. Both the governor’s office and the Department of Health and Human Services responded by saying they were unaware of the allegations until NHPR reached out to them.
New Hampshire Attorney General files second complaint against white nationalist group
The New Hampshire attorney general is again accusing a white nationalist group of civil rights violations, this time in response to a demonstration outside a Concord café hosting a drag story hour event.
What Sununu's support could mean for Haley's 2024 primary campaign — and his own future
Sununu has repeatedly promised to throw his political weight behind the Republican candidate who he believes is best equipped to derail former President Donald Trump, who he insists “can’t win” in a general election in 2024.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- First affidavit ballot was cast in NH last month, and then was pulled from final vote tally
- Their Manchester parish hall flooded. But churchgoers still celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- Dover man accused of making death threats to Ramaswamy released, can't have contact with any candidate
- Sheriff Mark Brave resigns, remains free on bail while facing 8 felonies
- NH lawmakers will consider proposals to protect, restrict abortion rights in 2024
Schools across the country, and here in the Granite State, continue to face pressure to remove titles that have LGBTQ+ characters or deal with mature themes. Now, the New Hampshire Department of Education is getting involved in book banning debates.
New Hampshire’s updated climate change plan is due early next year. Granite Staters gather to give their input.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH Department of Education’s book inquiries raise alarm among school officials, civil liberties advocates
In the last year, Commissioner Frank Edelblut and his deputies have repeatedly pressed one district to explain its decision making around library content.
First engagement sessions for New Hampshire’s climate change plan begin
Participants in the first community meeting, held on Zoom this week, focused on making sure climate solutions were accessible to renters and others who have been historically left out of some projects.
As winters warm, ski hills are making changes. But tourism projections remain up.
While federal projections show New Hampshire is in for a warm winter, state officials estimate about three million people will visit the state.
Franconia Police ask for public’s help after mailbox defaced with slur, swastika
Franconia Police and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Civil Rights Unit say they are investigating after a residential mailbox was defaced with a homophobic slur and a swastika.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- What it’ll take to remove lead pipes in New Hampshire in the next 10 years
- Ayotte and Craig lead cash race in 2024 NH governor contest
- What the flock? Granite Staters say they’re noticing fewer birds. Here’s what might be going on.
Details are still emerging following a shooting in November at New Hampshire Hospital. We discuss a patchwork of state and federal gun regulations, and the gunman's access to firearms after a history of criminal charges and serious mental health concerns.
The Department of Safety is also recommending changes to security at state buildings following the shooting. We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Questions linger about intersection of guns, mental health policy in wake of NH Hospital shooting
New Hampshire is one of just a handful of states that don’t require notification to a federal gun background check database when a person is committed to a psychiatric facility.
Hospital shooting prompts recommendations for security enhancements at state buildings
The Department of Safety has recommended several security improvements at all state buildings in response to the Nov. 17 shooting at the New Hampshire Hospital that killed a security officer.
Executive Council Republicans again reject family planning contracts
For the fifth time in three years, the four Republicans on the Executive Council voted Wednesday to reject contracts with three organizations that had provided the majority of the state’s low-cost basic reproductive health care.
More New Hampshire headlines:
Citing a surge in complaints, NH expands civil rights unit
The Big Question: What is your relationship with guns?
Free State Project taps Maine state senator as its next leader
Former NH state lawmaker arrested and charged with wrongful voting, other charges
Former Sununu staffer who resigned amid personnel investigation tapped for state advisory committee
Police files are subject to public records requests, NH Supreme Court rules
North Country group asks state regulators to suspend review of Dalton landfill permit applications
Countway, nominee for NH Supreme Court, says she will bring open mind and impartiality to decisions
In split ruling, NH Supreme Court says it can't review partisan gerrymandering claims
New Hampshire will hold its 2024 presidential primary on January 23rd, defying the Democratic National Committee’s plan to have the state vote later in the primary calendar next year.
The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case this week over whether a former Claremont police officer’s disciplinary records should be made public. And House lawmakers are putting together a new proposal to amend the state’s bail reform law.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
Stories from around New Hampshire this week:
New Hampshire sets Jan. 23 as presidential primary date, bucking Biden’s preference
President Biden's supporters are running a write-in campaign to ensure he still gets votes even though his name won't be listed on the state's primary ballot.
House committee unveils new bail reform proposal, after clash with Senate
A House committee is proposing nine violent offenses that would be disqualified from speedy bail. The committee is also suggesting changes to how the state administers and tracks bail.
Ex-cop asking NH Supreme Court to keep certain personnel records private
The former officer, who now serves as a state lawmakers and city councilor, has spent years making his case.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Laconia police chief says FBI, NH Attorney General have been contacted after latest anti semitic vandalism incident
- NH’s largest health system calls for more action on gun safety after Maine shooting
- Questions still linger in case of NH lawmaker who resigned after moving out of district
- Christie banks on anti-Trump message – and NH focus – as he seeks primary momentum
Republican lawmakers in the New Hampshire House are proposing a ban on some gender-affirming care surgeries for minors in the state. People gathered outside the State House Tuesday to protest the legislation.
Municipal elections for several New Hampshire communities take place on Tuesday. We discuss the mayoral race in Manchester — the state’s largest city — and how candidates at both the state and local level are addressing its troubles and successes in their campaigns.
We discuss these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR's Health & Equity Reporter
- Josh Rogers, NHPR's Senior Political Reporter
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
NH Republicans revive effort to ban some gender-affirming surgeries for trans youth
After putting the policy on hold earlier this year, Republican lawmakers are proposing a narrower version of a bill that would restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth in New Hampshire.
It's time to sign up for health insurance. Here's what to know about your options in NH.
Nov. 1 is the start of the annual open enrollment period, when people without employer-sponsored health insurance can shop for subsidized coverage on the individual marketplace.
In statewide political debates, Republicans find Manchester a favorite punching bag
New Hampshire’s largest city is looming large in state politics these days.
Biden supporters launch write-in campaign, after president decides to skip NH primary
New Hampshire Democrats have formalized an effort to persuade voters to write-in President Biden during New Hampshire’s presidential primary.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- At NH State House, protesters call for end to US aid to Israel, support for Palestinians
- Conexión: Building community for Latinos in New England, one outdoor activity at a time
- After latest dismissal, AG plans to appeal NSC-131 civil rights case to NH Supreme Court
- State Ballot Law Commission upholds barring Cenk Uygur from NH Primary ballot
- In Nashua, a community of Mexicans from same remote town count on this woman for Day of the Dead snacks
- A proposed transmission project for Canadian hydropower gets federal boost
At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured during a mass shooting Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine. Officials here in New Hampshire are offering support as authorities continue to search for the suspected shooter.
Immigration advocates are calling on the federal government to deny Gov. Chris Sununu’s pending request to give local and state police the power to enforce federal immigration laws.
And lawmakers met in Concord this week for Veto Day. They voted to uphold Sununu's veto on a bill meant to help a biomass plant in Berlin continue operation. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
'No matter where it is, it's just horrible': NH responds to mass shooting in Maine
Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn urged residents to “stay vigilant” and report any suspicious activity to local police or 911.
After Lewiston shootings, New Hampshire lawmakers are divided on the need for gun policy changes
State leaders in New Hampshire reacted to Wednesday's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine with shock and horror. But while Democrats reiterated calls for stricter gun policies in the wake of the violence, Republicans largely said the status quo was sufficient.
As NH expands surveillance along the Canadian border, immigration and civil liberties activists push back
Critics of the state’s new plan point to a lack of details about the number of crossings into New Hampshire.
New energy efficiency plan gets first hearing in front of state regulators
The plan doesn’t change much about current offerings through NH Saves. But it does include a new program specifically for municipalities, and opens up a pilot program for demand response to all customers.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Biden won’t appear on NH Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an option
- In State House stop, Trump makes 2024 NH primary bid official
- Man living in woods convicted of murder in shooting deaths of retired NH couple
- NH, other states sue social media giant Meta over alleged harms to young people
- Report shows $13M awarded to NH YDC victims, as growing number choose settlements rather than courtroom
The conservative media organization PragerU won state approval last month to offer online classes to high school students in New Hampshire. Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has publicly supported PragerU, but he’s also been active behind the scenes.
Catholic Medical Center in Manchester recently announced that they could become part of Tennessee-based hospital giant HCA Healthcare. What could this deal mean for patients.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire:
While PragerU sought state approval, Education Commissioner provided support behind the scenes
As PragerU was seeking the green light to operate in New Hampshire, state Education Commissioner Edelblut lent a hand to the conservative media group’s expansion efforts.
New England’s population is graying, but its homes are less “age-ready” than rest of U.S.
A report from the US Census Bureau found that only 20 percent of New England homes meet housing standards for seniors.
What should the future of NH’s charitable gaming look like? A state panel tries to figure it out
A committee composed of lawmakers and industry representatives will spend the next year looking into the fast-shifting landscape of casino betting in New Hampshire.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- New RSV vaccines could make a big difference this cold and flu season health officials say
- Climate change is making harmful algae blooms more common. NH scientists are using drones to help
- A NH based podcast about the Caribbean makes the region’s history more accessible
- Olympic dreams spin the wheels of teen scooter champ from Windham
Cheshire County is about to become the first county in New Hampshire to launch a community power program. That will allow the county to buy electricity directly for residents, rather than go through a utility company.
Recent test scores show reading proficiency is lagging for young elementary school students in New Hampshire. As concerns about student literacy grow, lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require public schools to use curriculum based on the “science of reading” research.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
Cheshire is the first NH county to launch community power
Supporters say community power offers more climate-friendly energy sources and is cheaper than traditional utilities.
As the science shifts, lawmakers consider changing how students are taught to read
Lawmakers propose changing reading instruction requirements amid concerns about student literacy.
In wake of lawmaker resignation, Democrats push for transparency bill
New Hampshire House Democrats introduced a bill that would require the Attorney General’s office to tell lawmakers if it believes a representative moved out of their district.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Pledging fairness and compassion, Saint-Marc makes history joining the bench
- Presidential hopefuls make their way to Concord as NH primary filing period opens
- Thousands of miles away, pain of attack on Israel ripples through NH Jewish community
- NH congressional delegation and Sununu condemn Hamas strike on Israel
- Mount Washington gets first measurable snow of the season, later than normal
Multiple groups are targeting Democratic voters in the state — asking them to switch their party affiliation ahead of the New Hampshire Primary.
The trial of a man accused of killing a married couple in Concord began this week.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed a defamation lawsuit in New Hampshire against President Joe Biden. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Top headlines from around New Hampshire this week:
Groups pushing anti-Trump message urge NH Democrats to vote in GOP primary
NH voters have until Friday to change their registration status to vote in a different party's primary. Several outside groups are hoping to drive a swell of votes against Trump in the GOP primary.
Key moments from the first day of witness testimony in Logan Clegg murder trial
Logan Clegg, who was living in the woods near the apartment of Stephen and Wendy Reid, is accused of shooting the couple last year on a nearby hiking trail.
Giuliani sues Biden in NH court over defamation claim from 2020 debate
Giuliani alleges Biden defamed him when he referred to Giuliani as a “Russian pawn” during a presidential debate in Nashville in 2020.
Why Maria Perez was the latest NH lawmaker to leave the Democratic Party
Perez decided to leave the Democratic Party and is now officially listed as an Independent.
More New Hampshire news:
- A Manchester grocery store helps immigrant families preserve their culinary traditions
- Sorry Massachusetts: You can’t dodge the ‘tax shark’ on NH lottery winnings after all
- The electric grid is in danger from climate change. New federal money is headed to NH to help.
- As federal emergency funding ends, NH child care providers say they still need help
This is the time of year when the New Hampshire Primary usually heats up. As the leaves change, presidential candidates are seen across the Granite State. But how real is the New Hampshire Primary these days?
New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation status has been under threat, especially with plans from the Democratic National Committee to move South Carolina first. But that’s not the only threat to what we think of as threat New Hampshire Primary.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- James Pindell, Boston Globe & MSNBC
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
How robust and real is the NH Primary these days? The final votes are still being counted.
From the New Hampshire Bulletin, nine experts assess the health of the first-in-the-nation presidential race.
Grading the debate performances of the Republican candidates
From the Boston Globe, seven Republican presidential candidates met in their second debate this week. Donald Trump, the front runner, was absent again.
NH joins suit against Amazon in monopoly case that could be existential for the retail giant
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states, including NH, accuse Amazon of suffocating rivals and raising costs for both sellers and shoppers. The lawsuit could be existential for the company.
Officials say any federal shutdown will hurt NH more the longer it goes
A top state official says some federally funded program would be curtailed, and jobs would likely be cut, if the shutdown goes beyond October.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Nashua rejected a proposed asphalt plant. But the company’s applying for a permit with the state.
- Facing constitutional questions, NH prosecutors drop ‘loitering and prowling’ case against climate activist
- Catholic Medical Center considering merger with for-profit hospital chain
Democrats won a seat in the New Hampshire House in a special election Tuesday. Democrat Hal Rafter’s victory in Northwood means the Republicans’ majority in the New Hampshire House is down to just one seat.
Voters in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, picked their top two choices for mayor this week. Republican Jay Ruais and Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh will face off in the November general election. The city's elections are technically nonpartisan, but party politics still inevitably play a role.
We discuss these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Andrew Sylvia, Manchester Ink Link
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
AG investigation finds NH lawmaker lived outside of his district for more than a year
Former Rep. Troy Merner claimed there are “multiple” other state lawmakers also living outside their districts but declined to provide details or evidence.
In NH swing, Haley looks for momentum — and consensus — from Republican voters
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley used the first stops on her two-day trip to New Hampshire to stress that supporting Ukraine’s resistance to Russia is vital to America’s national security, emphasize that the GOP’s future needn’t involve Donald Trump, and suggest that abortion policies don’t have to be a pitched battle.
High cost of living in NH drives more people to get welfare assistance for the first time
Local welfare administrators say high rental, child care and utility costs in New Hampshire are driving an increase in first-time and elderly clients seeking assistance.
How undocumented immigrants in NH make a living without the right to drive
This summer, neighboring Massachusetts became the fourth state in New England to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. In New Hampshire, not having that simple form of ID weighs on thousands of people, complicating work and family life.
More New Hampshire headlines:
- Tuesday’s victorious mayoral candidates begin laying groundwork for general election
- Fall foliage is coming. But this summer’s rain makes peak color a bit less predictable.
- Buddy Teevens, longtime Dartmouth College football coach, dies at 66
- Culverts, climate change and the future of NH’s Seacoast
- Antisemitic graffiti found at Laconia State School; NH Attorney General and FBI investigating
- Dusty painting purchased for $4 at Manchester, NH thrift store sells at auction for $150,000
The attorney general and secretary of state say former President Donald Trump is eligible to run as a candidate in New Hampshire’s presidential primary- despite his involvement in the events leading to the January 6th insurrection. Also- the state board of education considers whether to allow a conservative media group to provide online classes to New Hampshire high schoolers.
The state is facing a court-imposed deadline to eliminate the practice of holding psychiatric patients in hospital emergency rooms. It's known as ER boarding and has been a long time issue in New Hampshire. So what's the state's plan?
Nursing homes are pushing back on a new Biden Administration proposal to establish minimum staffing requirements. And there's been an increase in harm reduction programs across New Hampshire in recent years as a different approach to addressing the opioid crisis.
We talk about these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
New England workers face extra hazards from heat and few specific workplace protections
As a heat wave sweeps through New England, many of us are feeling the effects of sweltering weather. But people who work outside, or in hot indoor environments, are particularly at risk for heat illnesses.
Bettencourt and backers stress personal growth at hearing for state’s top insurance job
Gov. Sununu's pick to be NH's insurance commissioner defended a resume marked by both ambition and scandal during his confirmation this week.
Advocates rally against ordinance allowing police to sweet homeless encampments in Manchester
From Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee: The alderman who proposed the ordinance wants police to be able to hand out citations for public camping even if no shelter beds are available.
NH organic certification program at risk of shuttering
From Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee: Local farmers say the loss could harm their businesses, forcing them to pay more on out-of-state certification or lose their organic certification all together.
Legal scholars are debating whether the 14th amendment could disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire. The state Attorney General and Secretary of State say they haven’t taken a position.
Labor Day weekend is usually a turning point for campaigning ahead of the presidential primaries. Candidates’ efforts to win over voters intensifies around this time. Voters tell NHPR’s Josh Rogers that the mood is gloomier than usual this year.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Steven Porter, The Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- NH Secretary of State, AG say they've taken no position on Trump candidacy, challenge
- Alleging COVID relief fraud, NH regulators say Andy Sanborn is unfit to run a casino
- Franklin restaurant targeted by white supremacists sues mayor, police chief, over response
More environmental news from NHPR:
- A carbon offset company that bought more than 100,000 acres raises concerns in NH's North Country
- 'Where it rains, it can flood.' Your guide to navigating flood damage and insurance in NH
- What was NH like during the Ice Age? You can find clues at the Flume Gorge — and far beneath some local ponds
Other New Hampshire headlines:
- Low income families struggle with getting childcare in New England
- ‘Loads of Love’: Manchester laundromat's free wash nights offer ‘heavenly’ moments
Manufacturing company Saint-Gobain is closing their plant in Merrimack. That facility has been at the center of a long-running controversy over PFAS contamination in the area. We hear what’s next for residents in the wake of the plant’s closure on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap with New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Hadley Barndollar and NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian.
The state will see tens of millions of dollars from legal settlements tied to the opioid crisis. At the same time, some federal funding for substance use disorder services will end in the next year or two. How could this affect systems of care the state has built over time? We discuss this story and more with NHPR's Paul Cuno-Booth and Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee.
The New Hampshire Board of Education tabled a contract with far-right nonprofit PragerU after hearing public testimony. The group’s application was recommended to the board by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. The Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to reconsider his decision to dismiss a case against white supremacist group NSC-131. We discuss these stories and more on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap with The New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt and NHPR's Todd Bookman.
Former President Donald Trump plead not guilty in court on Thursday to federal charges related to the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump is also the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary here in New Hampshire.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wrapped up his latest visit to the Granite State this week as he also campaigns for the Republican nomination.
We talk about these stories and more with NHPR's Josh Rogers and Boston Globe's Steven Porter.
It’s been a tough few years for Granite Staters with the pandemic and inflation. Now, a new study shows one in three New Hampshire adults say they’re struggling to pay for basic household expenses.
And climate experts predict more severe heat waves and more extreme precipitation in New England in the future. What does this mean for farmers? We discuss these stories and more with NHPR's Paul Cuno-Booth and Kate Dario, and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Pirani.
Gov. Chris Sununu announced this week that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. We discuss how his absence could shape the gubernatorial race in 2024 on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Josh Rogers and The Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee.
This week, heavy downpours led to flooding in western New Hampshire and most of Vermont, and forecasters are predicting more rain leading into the rest of this summer.
We talk about the local effects of this extreme weather on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with Trisha Nail, reporter for the Keene Sentinel, and Hadley Barndollar, reporter for the New Hampshire Bulletin.
Public health officials are urging people to be careful with hot temperatures across the state this week. The state is seeing more very hot days due to the effects of climate change. We hear how local officials are planning for extreme heat. We discuss these stories and more on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap with The New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins and NHPR's Paul Cuno-Booth.
The New Hampshire House and Senate wrapped up their legislative sessions voting on final versions of several high-profile bills.
The state will soon expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers, and organizers are working across the state to help with the cost of gender-affirming health care.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Paul Cuno-Booth and Josh Rogers.
Lawmakers still need to resolve plenty of issues before the end of this year’s State House session. Elsewhere, regional leaders met in Maine this week to discuss New England’s energy future. We discuss these stories and more with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and The New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
A dispute over the state’s settlement with a victim of abuse at the former Youth Development Center has revealed some of how private lawyers are handling cases brought against the state.
New data released this week show New Hampshire’s unemployment rate is at a historic low. And researchers are scrambling to preserve history along New Hampshire's coast.
We talk about these stories and more with NHPR's Todd Bookman and The Boston Globe's Amanda Gokee.
Gov. Chris Sununu has been on a national media tour for months teasing a possible run for president. This week, he announced he will not enter the race for the White House.
The New Hampshire State House endorsed the Senate’s two-year budget, foregoing usual negotiations. We dig into what’s included in the budget and the 2024 GOP presidential primary on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with the New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins and NHPR's Josh Rogers.
Summer is near, and tourists are already flooding the Granite State. While Franconia Notch and the Mount Washington Valley are popular destinations, the state is encouraging visitors to explore other parts of New Hampshire. We also talk about some environmental stories you might have missed.
Guests:
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
- Hadley Barndollar, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Granite Staters should expect higher-than-normal temperatures this summer
- As summer nears, a reminder to NH tourists: ‘There’s more than two or three places to hike or visit’
- What progress has the state’s Solid Waste Working Group made?
- A forever chemical you’ve heard little about. PCBs are everywhere in NH.
- Latest bid to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire bogs down in House committee
- Latinos in NH worry about the future of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
- Annual NH fishing derby reels it in, as inland salmon populations decline
- Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington announced campaign for NH governor
New Hampshire’s health care system is understaffed and struggling to meet demand, and the state’s tough housing market is part of the problem. Low salaries and a lack of affordable housing are pushing some health care workers to look outside of the state or turn down essential jobs.
Gov. Chris Sununu has not announced he’s a candidate for the 2024 presidential race, but he did continue his national media tour with a segment on ABC’s “The View” Thursday.
We discuss these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- How New Hampshire's housing crisis is making it hard to hold onto essential health workers
- In NH, Haley commits to federal abortion ban but says it’s unlikely without more Republicans in Congress
- A plan to legalize marijuana is back on the table at the New Hampshire State House
- NH nonprofit aims to bridge capital and network gaps among Latino entrepreneurs post-pandemic
- Man accused in Concord double murder appears in court, as attorneys argue over evidence
- Rochester Starbucks becomes first NH location to unionize
- Tuition reimbursement program seeks to address preschool education workforce gap in NH
- Harvard Pilgrim: Customers' personal data, medical information could be affected by recent breach
- A unique whale species washed up in New England, giving a rare glimpse of a deep sea diver
It’s been a busy week at the State House in Concord with key bills going before state lawmakers, including a so-called parental bill of rights, Medicaid expansion and more. We talk about the latest news in politics on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- ‘Parental bill of rights’ defeated in House; blocked from returning in 2024
- Medicaid expansion bill advances in New Hampshire
- Former NH AG Michael Delaney withdraws nomination to federal appeals court
- NH Attorney General meets with veterans group that aims to disrupt neo-Nazis
- The historical marker for a Concord-born Communist is gone. But questions remain about the state’s process.
- Climate change could drive migration to New England. Some communities are starting to plan.
- NH must stop ‘ER boarding’ within one year, judge rules
- Judge finds Weare teen who participated in racist graffiti violated NH civil rights law
- In a small NH town, Spanish language enthusiasts work towards trust across cultural lines
A coalition of Democratic voters is challenging the state’s gerrymandered political districts. Their case against the state is before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. And with the New Hampshire House so closely divided this session, attendance has played a major role in key votes on policy. Most representatives are showing up consistently, but not all of them are able to make it to the State House.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Beatrice Burack, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- At New Hampshire Supreme Court, a debate over what constitutes a fair political map
- Attendance matters in the House this session. Have some voters ‘lost their voice’?
- As Trump takes stage at Saint Anselm College, students voice their opinions outside
- State senate kills bill to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire
- Anxiety rises as an emergency shelter in Manchester prepares to close
- Sudanese in NH seek ways to get supplies and support to loved ones overseas
- Local slaughterhouses stretched to limits by COVID, hope relief funds boost supply of local meat
This week marked 20 years since the Old Man of the Mountain collapsed.
Next Level Church, based in New Hampshire, became one of the fastest growing megachurches in the entire country. Now the church and its founding pastor are under scrutiny. We discuss these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, The Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Next Level: The rise and fall of a New Hampshire megachurch
- A new way to see N.H.’s Old Man of the Mountain, 20 years after it fell
- 20 years later, NH hold on to the Old Man
- The connection between International Workers Day and N.H. Senate Bill 132
- After advancing historic marker for Concord-born activist, state offers to remove it
- In Concord, celebrating workers' rights both past and present
- Saint Anselm College defends decision to host Trump for CNN town hall
- Gov. Sununu announces support for proposed transmission lines for Canadian hydropower
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Manchester Thursday. NHPR's Todd Bookman was there, and tells us what happened: how the former president was received by the crowd, how his latest legal troubles surfaced during the speech and what he had to say about his potential presidential opponent, Gov. Chris Sununu.
Later, NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian also joins to share the latest on New Hampshire's community power program.
We discuss this story and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- In Manchester, Trump touts record while staying mum on legal troubles
- The first NH residents are enrolled in community power, despite bumps with Eversource
- A bill to change NH’s landfill rules gets support from Sununu, state regulators
- Portsmouth teen charged with hateful graffiti targeting Temple Israel, local businesses
- House committee takes up bill to legalize online gambling in NH
- Consultants recommend Hampstead for new youth center
- Accelerator program aims to help business owners of color in Manchester
- State, hospitals disagree on how long it will take to end ‘ER boarding’ in New Hampshire
- Self-described satanist from Keene sentenced in virtual currency scheme
How much should the state pay to provide an adequate education for New Hampshire students? That’s the central question in a lawsuit brought forth by school districts in the latest lawsuit challenging the state’s model for funding public education. We discuss this story and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- In school funding lawsuit, Edelblut avoids defining ‘adequate education’
- Working to fill the gaps in transgender health care
- Where is NH”s opioid settlement money going?
- Lack of Spanish outreach may be cutting older Latinos off from senior services in NH
- Community power programs are launching in New Hampshire. How could they help stop climate change?
- NH’s housing crisis is pushing more older adults to seek help
- NH Republicans continue push for ‘parental bill of rights’
- First-impression time in NH for Republicans gearing up for 2024 presidential runs
A federal appeals court will allow partial access to the abortion drug mifepristone, but there are limitations on how the drug can be dispensed. How could this affect medication abortion services in New Hampshire?The state Department of Health and Human Services also plans to distribute over 700 overdose reversal kits across the state, and we hear more about harm reduction strategies around the state in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Hadley Barndollar, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Republicans in NH Senate reject plan to remove penalties from abortion ban
- NH clinics say abortion pills are still available following federal court rulings, for now
- On the front lines of NH’s overdose crisis with a life-saving van
- New Hampshire to deploy more than 700 public overdose reversal kits
- Portsmouth school shooting threat suspect arrested
- New survey explores what's keeping young adults in NH — and what's driving them away
- Dartmouth graduate student workers vote to unionize
- New clean water rules are on hold in NH and other states suing to challenge their validity
Now that former President Donald Trump is facing criminal charges, what’s the reaction from Republican leaders here in New Hampshire? And how might this legal case play a role in the next presidential primary?
Ahead of the primary and the 2024 presidential election, the state is trying out new ballot counting machines. And the New Hampshire House passes their version of the state budget. We cover these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Steven Porter, Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Budget deal clears NH House with broad bipartisan support
- Local Republicans predict Trump indictment won’t affect him politically in NH
- Sununu says he’ll decide on 2024 run this summer
- Sununu says more people are crossing into NH. But the data is unclear.
- Pilot ballot counting machines move forward in NH certification process
- In walkout, Nashua high school students take a stand against gun violence
- Queerlective aims to build a new kind of creative community in New Hampshire
- Following national trend, workers at Starbucks in Rochester seek to form union
Budget writers in the New Hampshire House have adopted a proposed two year state spending plan. The House Finance Committee voted this week to increase Medicaid rates and raise wages for state workers. The House has also backed a plan to replace the Sununu Youth Services Center with a smaller facility. We talked about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- NH House Finance Committee backs budget plan that includes pay boost for state workers
- With advocates pushing, NH House backs Sununu Youth Center replacement
- NH Senate unanimously backs push to enshrine presidential primary in state constitution
- UNH Law students walk out over ‘transphobic’ messages by campus group
- Dartmouth identifies remains of 15 Native American individuals in its collections, promises repatriation
- Folk singer Andriy Zharkov's journey from Ukraine to NH after Russia's invasion
- Christie: GOP needs someone who can quickly take down Trump
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for landlords to evict tenants. At the same time local leaders around the state are looking for ways to create more affordable housing.
Republican lawmakers are pushing for a parental bill of rights over their children's education. The New Hampshire House voted down the latest effort this week, but the debate isn’t over yet.
Guests:
- Jeongyoon Han, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- NH lawmakers considering bill to make it easier for landlords to evict tenants
- NH House votes to codify abortion rights, remove penalties from 24-week ban
- Parental bill of rights narrowly fails in NH House, but debate isn’t over yet
- With advocates pushing, NH House backs Sununu Youth Center replacement
- NH lawmakers consider bill to remove ballot affidavits for voters lacking ID
- How new federal PFAS proposals would affect New Hampshire
- How to address ‘ER boarding’ is a key question facing state budget writers
- Push to honor Old Man of the Mountain advances in the NH State House
The New Hampshire House and Senate met to vote on a number of bills this week. The House passed a bill that would prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement and in sentencing. The state Senate also passed a bill that would require schools to tell parents about a student’s behavior if asked, including what pronouns they use and how they identify their sexuality. Opponents of the bill argue that this singles out LGBTQ students and could violate their rights. More than 70 New Hampshire towns postponed elections this week due to a nor'easter. We review the ballot results from some of the towns that still voted in the snow.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Paula Tracy, InDepth NH
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Parents Bill of Rights in Education Passes, No-Excuse Absentee Voting Fails in Senate
- Crews still working to restore power after snow like 'gorilla glue' blankets region
- Ballots amid the flurries: Snow delays some elections, but many towns carry on in storm
- Voting Continues In Many Towns Despite Nor’Easter
- Community power programs to launch in 14 New Hampshire towns, offering cheaper electricity than major utilities
- EPA moves to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
- How the AG's office draws the line between free speech and intimidation during town meeting season
- DeSantis to headline New Hampshire Republican fundraiser
- In some NH communities, housing is on the ballot this local election season
- The pandemic was hard on youth mental health. In NH, it was especially bad for girls.
Large crowds showed up at the State House this week to push back on a number of Republican-sponsored bills that advocates say would curtail the rights of LGBTQ youth. The proposals include bills that would restrict access to gender-affirming care and updated versions of a so-called parental rights bill that failed to pass last year.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- In testimony and rally, crowds oppose Republican-backed bills targeting LGBTQ youth
- Bans on gender-affirming care would have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on LGBTQ youth in NH, health providers warn
- NH Department of Education requests new power: subpoenas for teachers
- Where should landfills in NH be located? Lawmakers are still trying to decide on the rules
- With more electric cars on the road, training programs aim to get technicians up to speed
- GOP budget writers appear leery of 10% state pay hike backed by Sununu
- NH AG joins 46-state coalitions investigating TikTok
- Long-lost shipwreck found with help from New Hampshire researchers
It’s been three years since state officials announced New Hampshire’s first case of COVID-19, and there are lingering effects on state’s healthcare systems.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice is pursuing a civil rights case against a white supremacist group active in New England, NSC-131. The group appeared in court this week.
We cover these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul-Cuno Booth, NHPR
- Todd Bookman, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- NSC-131 members say they can't find a NH defense lawyer for pending civil rights case
- NH AG’s pursuit of hate group marks a turning point in officials’ response to extremism
- Three years later, New Hampshire’s still feeling the effects of the COVID pandemic
- NH illegally ‘commandeers’ hospital resources by boarding psychiatric patients in ERs, federal judge rules
- NH food pantries expect rise in demand as SNAP benefits drop
- Over 2 million more electric vehicles estimated in New England over next decade
- From insurance to employee rights: A health fair provides resources for newly arrived immigrants
- ‘Cautiously optimistic’: Maple syrup producers expect a good season this year
New Hampshire Democrats picked up a seat in the House this week following a special election in Rochester narrowing the chamber’s already slim Republican majority. And state lawmakers met this week in Concord to vote on a number of bills. It's all politics on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Democrats prevail in Rochester special election, narrowing GOP margin at the State House
- How NH lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s abortion laws post-Roe
- New study estimates 55% of New Hampshire’s groundwater probably has elevated radon levels
- State Senate committee supports $75 million package on affordable housing and homelessness services
- NH Senate committee recommends making Medicaid expansion permanent
- Franklin’s rank and file police officers vote ‘no confidence’ in chief, lieutenants
- Musicians honor Morphine drummer Billy Conway’s songwriting with new album
Gov. Chris Sununu presented his state budget proposal to lawmakers this week. Sununu emphasized education, licensing reform and pay raises for state employees. Lawmakers heard testimony on a number of bills related to abortion. This is the first legislative session since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade eliminating federal protections for abortion services. We cover these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
- Amanda Gokee, The Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Five things to know about Sununu’s $14.9b N.H. budget proposal
- Sununu outlines budget plan that would boost school spending and state salaries
- New Hampshire settles 1st sex abuse claim through state fund
- NH Supreme Court weighs confidentiality of police disciplinary files
- NH hospitals ask judge to order phase-out of emergency psychiatric boarding
- In first NH campaign stop, Haley stresses biography and need for fresh GOP leaders
- AG, state police investigating death of man incarcerated at Northern NH prison
Gov. Chris Sununu has said he's considering a run for president in interviews with national media outlets. Now, he's launched the "Live Free or Die" committee, a fundraising vehicle that would allow him to solicit unlimited contributions from national donors. We talk about the governor's ambitions on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- James Pindell, The Boston Globe
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Sununu moves closer to presidential run with creation of new fundraising committee
- How NH residents are responding to the deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey
- Federal government will offer grants to sex education programs defunded by NH Executive Council
- Spike in overdose deaths prompts warning from Manchester health officials
- New Hampshire considers mental health days for students
- State officials want $25 million for new Cannon tramway, as Sununu pitches gondola option
- A NH man is skiing across the state to document how winters are changing?
A cold front is heading our way this weekend bringing dangerously low temperatures. And the state has spent millions to expand mental health services in New Hampshire, but providers still are struggling to meet demand.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- How to prepare for extreme cold: NH emergency shelter info, safety tips and more
- Lawsuit alleges NH child protection agency and other institutions failed to intervene in alleged child abuse, slavery
- NH health providers say state's low Medicaid rates add to staffing ‘crisis’
- National Democrats ready to vote on Biden plan to move NH from first primary slot in 2024
- ‘System is broken’: NH mental health centers seek $30 million to expand staffing, treatment
- End to pandemic-era Medicaid rules could affect health coverage for thousands of Granite Staters
- Tom Brady retires from the NFL, 1 year after retiring from the NFL
- Tyre Nichols' funeral in Memphis brings calls for justice
- Judge hears arguments in case alleging NHPR defamed former NH drug recovery leader
Former President Trump is visiting the Granite State this weekend as he ramps up his 2024 presidential campaign. Gov. Chris Sununu cast doubts on marijuana legalization this week. And how is an animal tranquilizer is adding new risks to street drugs in the state? We cover these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Trump will return to NH this weekend as he ramps up 2024 presidential campaign
- Sununu predicts bipartisan plan to legalize marijuana in NH won’t reach his desk
- How an animal tranquilizer is adding new risks to street drugs in New Hampshire
- From outdoor sessions to historically close split, NH House Clerk Paul Smith aims to keep 400 lawmakers moving
- Supporters bet on online casino games, expanded wafers to grow NH’s gambling scene
- DNC gives NH new deadline to change first-in-the-nation primary status
- Public Utilities Commission issues report on energy efficiency ahead of next plan deadline
City officials in Manchester evicted people experiencing homelessness from a downtown encampment this week. The ACLU of New Hampshire and other local advocates fought against the eviction, but a judge ruled in the city’s favor. Meanwhile, Gov. Chris Sununu responded to mayors across the state asking for more support with New Hampshire’s housing crisis.
Guests:
- Jeongyoon Han, NHPR
- Carol Robidoux, Manchester Ink Link
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- As Manchester officials evict a downtown encampment, residents are wondering where to go next
- Judge rules Manchester can move forward with eviction of downtown encampment
- ‘You can’t plow a puddle’: How warmer winters are changing snowplowing
- 'The middle will hold': New NH Senate President Bradley banks on record of compromise
- Leader of New England hate group facing civil charges for racist display in Portsmouth
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center over capacity amid staffing shortages, surge in respiratory viruses
- Citizen research sheds light on Black history in the Monadnock Region
Housing, the state budget, marijuana legalization — those are just a few of the priorities House leaders have outlined for this legislative session. But what are the actual policies lawmakers are proposing? We dig into those proposals on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Anna Brown, Citizens Count
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- NH has spent years trying to prevent police from killing people in mental distress, but advocates say gaps remain
- NH hospitals sue to stop state from boarding psychiatric patients in their ERs
- A new law could make it easier to access an effective opioid addiction treatment in NH
- New Hampshire considers mandating cursive, communism history
- A NH author’s book aims to help children understand parents who have depression
- FBI asks judge for final sweep of child porn images before returning computers seized from Ian Freeman in 2016
Gov. Sununu gave his inaugural address on Thursday beginning his fourth term as New Hampshire governor, and state lawmakers met for the first time in 2023. Now that the State House is almost evenly divided along party lines, what can the governor and lawmakers accomplish in the new year?
We talk about those stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Sununu to lay out agenda in fourth inaugural speech, as NH lawmakers open new session
- NH Dems ask national party not to 'punish' them on primary
- Business, health care groups urge NH lawmakers to renew Medicaid expansion
- Abortion, taxes and the Old Man of the Mountain: NH lawmakers have lots on their plate this year
- Facing divided House, Packard equalizes committees
- Balance is key as NH lawmakers head into budget year
- New Hampshire House rejects efforts to allow for remote voting, ban firearms
- Housing, child care to get special attention this session
This year, Granite Staters saw historic inflation rates and rising energy costs. There were some competitive races in the runup to the 2022 election, which ended with voter turnout reaching a record high.
New Hampshire's 24-week abortion ban went into effect and the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
We discuss the biggest stories of 2022 and look ahead to 2023 in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Anna Brown, Citizens Count
Top stories from 2022:
- N.H. primary defenders point to state law after Biden pushes for South Carolina to vote first in 2024
- What election recounts mean for the next N.H. legislative session
- Sununu predicts limited political effect from Dobbs ruling; faults GOP response to Jan 6th hearings
- The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Where does that leave abortion access in N.H.?
- New England’s grid is expected to be reliable this winter, but a cold snap could cause issues
- With high heating costs, demand for assistance, firewood, and chimney sweeps is up in N.H.
Lawmakers officially gathered for the first time at the State House this week following the Midterm Election. The closely divided New Hampshire House selected a Speaker for the next legislative session, and lawmakers voted on the next Secretary of State.
And energy costs could continue to rise making it difficult to know just how expensive electricity will become this winter. What's driving the unpredictability of energy prices right now? We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Amanda Gokee, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Paula Tracy, InDepthNH
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Energy costs could keep climbing amid ongoing market volatility
- Active shooter threats at N.H. schools appear to be a hoax, according to state officials
- Weaver confirmed as acting N.H. health commissioner, DHHS faces staff shortages
- Pandemic increased safety concerns and economic disparities for N.H. women
- N.H. Department of Education looks to expand school choice eligibility next year
- When rents at 5 Chapel Street went up, a group of N.H. tenants tried to fight back
- How a near-fatal case of COVID changed one N.H. man’s mind on the vaccine
Top national Democrats are meeting to decide which states should lead off the 2024 presidential primary. What could this mean for New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation pride? New numbers from the New Hampshire department of education show an increase in enrollment at the state's public charter schools. At the same time, the trend of declining school enrollment continues overall across the state.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- N.H. would lose first-in-the-nation primary under plan backed by Biden
- N.H. charter school enrollment increases 14% in past year
- N.H. congressional delegation, Charitable Foundation offer support to defunded sex education program
- N.H. recount results are unchanged after Ballot Law Commission meeting
- Emergency shelters gear up for winter as N.H.’s housing crisis continues
- Driver involved in collision that killed N.H. State Trooper rejects plea deal; 2023 trial set
- For two N.H. Latina teens, becoming a woman in the U.S. is empowering but frightening
Top national Democrats are meeting to decide which states should lead off the 2024 presidential primary. What could this mean for New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation pride? New numbers from the New Hampshire department of education show an increase in enrollment at the state's public charter schools. At the same time, the trend of declining school enrollment continues overall across the state.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- N.H. would lose first-in-the-nation primary under plan backed by Biden
- N.H. charter school enrollment increases 14% in past year
- N.H. congressional delegation, Charitable Foundation offer support to defunded sex education program
- N.H. recount results are unchanged after Ballot Law Commission meeting
- Emergency shelters gear up for winter as N.H.’s housing crisis continues
- Driver involved in collision that killed N.H. State Trooper rejects plea deal; 2023 trial set
- For two N.H. Latina teens, becoming a woman in the U.S. is empowering but frightening
Top national Democrats are meeting to decide which states should lead off the 2024 presidential primary. What could this mean for New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation pride? New numbers from the New Hampshire department of education show an increase in enrollment at the state's public charter schools. At the same time, the trend of declining school enrollment continues overall across the state.
Guests:
- Josh Rogers, NHPR
- Sarah Gibson, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- N.H. would lose first-in-the-nation primary under plan backed by Biden
- N.H. charter school enrollment increases 14% in past year
- N.H. congressional delegation, Charitable Foundation offer support to defunded sex education program
- N.H. recount results are unchanged after Ballot Law Commission meeting
- Emergency shelters gear up for winter as N.H.’s housing crisis continues
- Driver involved in collision that killed N.H. State Trooper rejects plea deal; 2023 trial set
- For two N.H. Latina teens, becoming a woman in the U.S. is empowering but frightening
Election recounts are underway for State House races, and with the closely divided New Hampshire House, the outcomes could be crucial in determining policy and which party will hold the majority in the Legislature.
The federal government won a lawsuit against the New Hampshire-based company LBRY last week. LBRY is a blockchain-based publishing company.
NHPR's Josh Rogers and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley for this edition of the N.H. News Recap.
Voters across the country and here in New Hampshire went to the polls this week to decide who should represent them in Congress and at the State House. We talk about the results of the 2022 Midterms on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR reporters Josh Rogers and Mara Hoplamazian.
On this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, NHPR's Rick Ganley is in the Monadnock Region broadcasting live from Keene State College.
We’re in the final stretch ahead of Election Day, and NHPR has been reaching out to voters all election season to understand what’s on their minds and what questions they have before heading to the polls.
Many of our listeners expressed concerns about the state of American democracy. We talk about what the outcome of this election could mean for democracy in the U.S. and how the topic has come up on the campaign trail.
Redistricting happens every 10 years, when politicians redraw voting districts to reflect population change. 2022 was a redistricting year, and since Republicans hold the majority in both the House and Senate in New Hampshire, it meant Republicans decided where to draw the legislative district lines. NHPR took a look at voting data to explore the effects of redistricting in the New Hampshire Senate.
NHPR in collaboration with the New Hampshire Bulletin and New Hampshire PBS hosted debates with candidates this week. We heard from them on the economy, abortion, climate and more.
With only a few weeks left before Election Day, candidates are hitting the campaign trail here in the Granite State.
Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas and his Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt met to debate for the first time this week. So did incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan and retired Army Gen. Don Bolduc. NHPR reporters Josh Rogers and Todd Bookman join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley.
Reproductive rights are a central issue in this year's election amid a shifting landscape on abortion at the state and federal level. How do incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu and his Democratic challenger state senator Tom Sherman differ on abortion access?
There have been many attempts to pass right-to-work legislation in New Hampshire over the years, but they’ve always failed. That could change depending on the outcome of this upcoming election.
We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee and Paul Cuno-Booth, contributor for NHPR.
We’re a month out from Election Day, and with the state primary behind us, how are the top races across the state shaping up? Voters are looking to get attendance records for state lawmakers ahead of the election. And Executive Councilors voted for a second time to halt funding for an after-school sexual health program.
We talk about these stories and more with NHPR’s Josh Rogers and New Hampshire Bulletin’s Annmarie Timmins.
All four major electric utilities in New Hampshire are increasing their rates. We’re also headed into the cold season, which means many Granite Staters will have to pay more for their heating this winter.
We talk about that story and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee.
The first official complaint against a teacher for violating New Hampshire's so-called "divisive concepts" law has been filed with the state. The state is defending the law in court as a group of public school employees argue it has had a chilling effect on classroom discussions.
State health officials are encouraging Granite Staters to get their flu shot and an updated COVID booster shot this fall. They say this could be the worst flu season in several years.
We talk about those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR reporters Sarah Gibson and Paul Cuno-Booth.
New Hampshire voters went to the polls this week to decide which Republican and Democratic candidates will represent each party on the ballot in the general election this fall.
NHPR's Josh Rogers and the Union Leader's Kevin Landrigan joins Morning Edition host Rick Ganley to discuss the results from the state primary and how they might shape the general election.
The state primary is coming up this Tuesday, Sept. 13. Races for party nominations are heating up with candidates meeting for debates and political ads flooding our televisions and social media feeds. NHPR's Josh Rogers and Anna Brown from Citizens Count join Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley.
We're less than two weeks out from the state primary, and races for U.S. Senate and New Hampshire's congressional districts are heating up.
Gov. Sununu criticizes the state's Libertarian Party over recent inflammatory posts on the party's Twitter account.
And a lawsuit filed against Sununu and legislative leaders seeks to block electronic voting machines in New Hampshire.
We talk about all that and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Josh Rogers and the Union Leader's Kevin Landrigan.
The state primary is approaching, and a U.S. senate seat and two congressional district seats are on the ballot.
The state has appointed election monitors to oversee the primaries in Bedford, Windham and Laconia Ward 6 after the Attorney General investigated how those towns ran elections in 2020.
And a group in New Hampshire is looking to restore the lost art of seed saving. We talk about those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Josh Rogers and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee.
The five main Republican candidates vying to take on Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan met in their first debate ahead of the state primary. And former Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in New Hampshire. We talk about these stories and more in this edition of the NH News Recap with NHPR's Josh Rogers and InDepthNH's Nancy West.
A group of New Hampshire lawmakers denied the Attorney General’s proposed settlement process for victims of abuse who were held at the former Youth Development Center as children. The state is making arrangements to distribute its limited supply of monkeypox vaccines. We cover those stories and more in this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Alli Fam and New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins.
Belknap County-owned Gunstock Mountain Resort reopened after weeks of controversy between the Gunstock Area Commission and the mountain's management team.
The manufacturing company Saint-Gobain shut down operations in Merrimack this week after the system it used to limit PFAS contamination failed. Meanwhile, the National Academy of Sciences has provided new recommendations for how doctors should treat patients who have been exposed to PFAS.
We cover those stories and more in this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and InDepthNH's Paula Tracy.
Republicans on New Hampshire’s Executive Council have blocked state funding for reproductive health centers for the fourth time in a year. Separately, the council approved funding for a vaping prevention campaign.
Elsewhere, some Granite Staters participated in a photography project that aims to uplift trans and non-binary youth.
We talk about all that and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Alli Fam and New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins.
It’s hot out there this week. Temperatures have reached the mid-90s in many parts of the state, and the forecast shows we’re in for similar weather this weekend. Meanwhile, a recent report from state officials and UNH scientists projects summers in New England are going to continue to get hotter.
And the state has released its 10-year energy plan. What does this mean for rising energy costs in New Hampshire? We talk about all that and more on this week's New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee.
The national suicide prevention lifeline is adopting a new number in the Granite State. Starting Saturday, people with a 603 area code can call 9-8-8 for help during a mental health crisis.
New Hampshire's top health official, Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette, announces plans to resign later this year.
And Gov. Chris Sununu says state officials are preparing for another COVID-19 surge this winter. We talk about all that and more with NHPR's Alli Fam and InDepth NH's Paula Tracy.
President Biden signed a package of firearms regulations last month. But how smoothly will those federal rules roll out in New Hampshire? A new state law bars local officials from helping to enforce new federal firearms laws.
And people will now be able to access dental care under Medicaid coverage in New Hampshire, but tens of thousands of Granite Staters could lose their Medicaid coverage this fall. We cover that and more on this edition of the N.H. News Recap with NHPR's Alli Fam and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt.
This week, we’re partnering with our colleagues at NHPR's Civics 101 podcast to dive into the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The United States Supreme Court takes its own precedent very seriously — and rarely overturns major decisions. But the court did something different last week, revoking abortion access as a protected right. What makes this moment unique, and what does it suggest about the future of Supreme Court precedent? Civics 101, an NHPR podcast, has explored these questions in recent episodes on precedent and the Supreme Court. Host Hannah McCarthy and Nina Varsava, a law professor at University of Wisconsin, joins Rick Ganley to talk more about this.
New Hampshire’s largest utilities have announced that prices for electricity are expected to spike later this summer. What’s causing the price hikes and what are state officials doing about it?
Also, Gov. Chris Sununu recently signed a bill into law that would create affidavit bills for the first time in New Hampshire, and it’s already seeing legal changes from voting rights groups.
We talk about all that and more on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee and In Depth NH's Paula Tracy.
Campaign season is underway in New Hampshire, as candidates continue to file for federal, state and county offices this week. And after an investigation, the Attorney General has decided not to bring charges against a group of anti-vaccine protesters who disrupted an executive council meeting last year.
We talk about all that and more on this week's edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Josh Rogers and Dan Tuohy.
This week, we look back at the big issues that New Hampshire lawmakers and Gov. Chris Sununu dealt with over the past few months, and how that could impact the coming campaign season. Rick Ganley talks with Anna Brown, Director of Research and Analysis at Citizens Count and NHPR’s Senior Political Reporter, Josh Rogers.
New Hampshire is seeing another COVID surge, but public health officials are wading through murky data in their efforts to respond to the virus. At the State House, Republicans are seeking to block local enforcement of federal gun laws amid renewed calls for reform. And some New Hampshire school districts have been inundated with Right-to-Know requests, many of them related to hot-button political and social issues.
We talk about all that and more on this week's edition of the N.H. News Recap with NHPR's Todd Bookman and Alli Fam.
Lawmakers are looking to finalize a number of bills as we head into the end of the legislative session. That includes measures on redistricting, masks in schools, and an effort to establish a “parental bill of rights” in schools.
We get the latest from the New Hampshire State House on this edition of the N.H. News Recap with NHPR reporters Sarah Gibson and Josh Rogers.
A judge has ordered New Hampshire State Police to release personnel records on a former state trooper who was fired for misconduct. In the past, personnel records for police officers were almost always exempt from public disclosure in the state, but that’s starting to change.
The New Hampshire Senate passed a “parental bill of rights” this week that would require schools to tell parents if their child has requested to use a different name or pronouns in school. Critics are warning that the bill could harm LGBTQ students.
We get the latest news from around New Hampshire on this edition of the N.H. News Recap with Paul Cuno-Booth from the Granite State News Collaborative and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt.
The leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court opinion targeting Roe v. Wade has led organizers and lawmakers across the country and in New Hampshire to take action. What’s the response been like in the Granite State?
And earlier this week, New Hampshire’s Executive Council voted to move forward with Gov. Chris Sununu’s $100 million dollar housing plan and a $52 million dollar contract for children’s psychiatric services at Hampstead Hospital.
We get the latest news from around New Hampshire on this edition of the N.H. News Recap with NHPR's Todd Bookman and New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins.
New Hampshire's House Republicans have taken another stab at redrawing the state’s congressional maps. The state’s top election official is creating a new commission aimed at bolstering voter confidence in elections, and the state Senate met this week to vote on a number of bills.
We review all that news and more this week on the N.H. News Recap with NHPR's Todd Bookman and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee.
President Joe Biden was in Portsmouth this week to talk about repairing the global supply chain and investing in infrastructure. COVID hospitalizations remain low, but long-COVID cases are on the rise in New Hampshire. And it's Earth Week. How are people across the state taking action against climate change?
We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and Concord Monitor's Teddy Rosenbluth.
This week, we saw some changes in New Hampshire's mental health system. How is it going and what challenges remain? And once again, COVID-19 has been a major topic at the State House, but efforts to vaccinate and test have been winding down across the state and country. What happens to the uninsured? NHPR's health and equity reporter Alli Fam and New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley for this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, or IPCC, released a report this week showing we are currently headed for disastrous levels of climate change, but it also said that leaders have the tools to act quickly in response. How are New Hampshire leaders responding?
And the state Department of Justice is investigating Republican congressional candidate Matt Mowers for voting in two presidential primaries in 2016. A group at the State House discusses how to police poor behavior from lawmakers online.
NHPR reporters Mara Hoplamazian and Josh Rogers join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley for this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
The Attorney General’s office has released the second half of the Laurie List, which includes the names of police officers with possible credibility issues. What does this mean for police transparency and accountability in New Hampshire?
The state of New Hampshire responded to a lawsuit this week over a law that prohibits certain kinds of teaching on racism, sexism and oppression in schools. Now the state is asking a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit.
We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt and Nancy West, founder of New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism.
Lawmakers continue their work on redrawing the state's election maps. Gov. Chris Sununu proposed a map of his own this week. COVID hospitalizations continue dropping here in New Hampshire, but state officials have also detected a new COVID variant. What does that mean for this current phase of the pandemic? And is there a chance the state could finally legalize marijuana? We have those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's health and equity reporter Alli Fam and senior political Josh Rogers.
New Hampshire lawmakers met this week to vote on a number of bills – some controversial. NHPR's Alli Fam and Anna Brown from Citizens Count join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley to talk about the latest news coming from the State House.
It’s town meeting season in New Hampshire and voters made some big decisions across the state in local elections this week. A statewide task force released a report with recommendations for courts on how they handle domestic violence cases. And House Democratic speaker Renny Cushing died on Tuesday at age 69.
We cover all those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR reporters Casey McDermott and Todd Bookman.
This week, Granite Staters showed their support for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
And it’s been just over two years since New Hampshire's first cases of COVID in New Hampshire and cases are now declining after the omicron surge. Plus, Manchester Police are receiving training on responding to calls involving people with autism.
NHPR's Alli Fam and Concord Monitor's Teddy Rosenbluth join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began with attacks on several major cities, including the capital Kyiv. We hear from people in New Hampshire who have connections to what’s happening in eastern Europe.
And dozens of refugees from Afghanistan have resettled in the state over the last few months. What has it been like rebuilding life here in New Hampshire?
And finally, we review a quick roundup of the latest news on the environment, energy and climate beats. NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and New Hampshire Bulletin's Amanda Gokee join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley.
Gov. Chris Sununu gave his third State of the State address on Thursday. Tax policy and tax cuts got plenty of attention in his speech. He also introduced a plan to create $100 million in new incentives designed to build more housing.
New Hampshire lawmakers voted on a number of bills during House and Senate sessions this week, including those on the state's new vaccine registry and GOP-created legislative maps. NHPR's senior political reporter Josh Rogers and New Hampshire Bulletin's senior reporter Annmarie Timmins join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley to give an update on what's happening at the State House.
New Hampshire’s abortion ban continues to take center stage at the State House. Bills on both sides of the aisle tried to further restrict abortion rights or repeal the 24-week abortion ban. Videos commissioned by the Department of Education for Black History Month drew criticism from some teachers and revealed a long-standing lack of support for social studies in the state. New Hampshire Bulletin reporters Annmarie Timmins and Ethan DeWitt join Morning Edition host Rick Ganley.
There are a few immigration bills making their way through the legislature this session, including one that would make it easier for immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. And some cops on the Laurie List no longer have badges, but they’re still involved in policing.
Plus, there was some fiery rhetoric at the State House this week over a bill that would re-litigate the 2020 election, although there's no evidence to support claims that the general election was fraudulent.
We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR reporter Todd Bookman and Gaby Lozada, Report for American Corps Member at NHPR.
Some schools are having a hard time staying open as they struggle with staffing shortages. The Executive Council has approved the state’s purchase of a psychiatric hospital. And at-home COVID tests are soon to be available at a state liquor store near you.
We get to those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR reporters Sarah Gibson and Todd Bookman.
The House and Senate are revisiting the state’s new limits on abortion. New data shows a dramatic spike in hospital worker absence. And some lawmakers are calling for changes to the vaccine registry. We talk about those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's health and equity reporter Alli Fam and Annmarie Timmins, senior reporter for the New Hampshire Bulletin.
New Hampshire health care facilities are having to make tough decisions between staffing shortages and limited availability for some COVID-19 treatments. New Hampshire House lawmakers are debating whether to extend the new so-called “divisive concepts” law to include colleges and universities, while they continue to disagree about COVID protocol.
And the Executive Council voted down another round of contracts for reproductive care for historically low-income patients across the state.
This week, state lawmakers met for the first time since 2022. What do this week’s sessions tell us about the year ahead in the State House?
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At least eight police officers on the Laurie List remain active in the state, including two police chiefs. And Secretary of State Bill Gardner stepped down after over 40 years in office.
Plus, COVID case numbers reach record highs, but hospitalizations don't appear to follow that trend.
We talk about those stories and more this week on the New Hampshire News Recap.
The year began with the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations and renewed hopes. And it’s ending with some of the highest coronavirus numbers since the first patient in New Hampshire was identified in March of 2020.
To reflect on the year in local news, NHPR Morning Edition host Rick Ganley invited a few reporters whose beats dominated the headlines. Health reporter Alli Fam, education reporter Sarah Gibson, education reporter and Josh Rogers, political reporter, reviewed the defining moments of 2021.
NHPR's Alli Fam discusses the first cases of the Omicron variant in New Hampshire and NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian updates us on the Public Utilities Commission’s order to decrease funding for energy efficiency programs.
New Hampshire has the highest rate per capita of COVID-19 infections in the country. Gov. Chris Sununu announced the state is bringing in FEMA and the National Guard to help health care facilities, which are struggling with a labor shortage, while cases and hospitalizations are at an all-time high.
How are health officials fighting this wave?
And looking ahead to the new year, a law banning abortion after 24 weeks will take effect in January, just a few weeks away. How are reproductive health care providers preparing for the change?
The omicron variant of COVID-19 arrived in the United States this week. What do we know and what is New Hampshire doing to prepare? Meanwhile, COVID cases and hospitalizations are at an all-time high in the state.
Gov. Chris Sununu says the state will hire more out-of-state health care workers to combat persistent staffing shortages and free up space for COVID patients in hospitals.
What else are public officials doing to help stop the spread of COVID?
The continued rise in COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire is putting even more pressure on the state’s hospital system. A State House committee has approved a plan that would make dramatic changes to the state’s congressional districts. And renters are continuing to struggle under the state’s housing crisis.
Voters across New Hampshire participated in city elections this week. Republicans in the New Hampshire House proposed new Congressional district voting maps.
And the state’s vaccination data has been inaccurate since June. But Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette said this week that she thinks the CDC’s data is becoming increasingly inaccurate as well.
We get into those stories and more.
This week, New Hampshire is getting ready to roll out the COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, pending CDC approval. The state also provided some more information this week about issues with the state’s vaccine data.
And voters all across the state are heading to the polls next week in city elections. The mayoral race in Manchester, the state’s largest city, is a rematch between incumbent Joyce Craig and Victoria Sullivan.
We get to all those stories and more on this edition of the N.H. News Recap.
This week, the Executive Council rejected $27 million dollars in federal funding for COVID vaccination efforts. Police removed several protestors from that meeting.
These vaccination contracts sparked a disruptive protest that shut down an Executive Council meeting two weeks ago. Wednesday’s meeting was held at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council, but there were still nine protesters who were arrested by police.
The U.S. is in the process of resettling thousands of Afghan evacuees. Some of them will be coming to New Hampshire.
And the state’s housing crisis continues. An agency responsible for coordinating the arrival of Afghan evacuees to the Concord area is struggling to find them places to live. The rental and housing crunch in New Hampshire is a longstanding issue, and it’s only gotten worse in the last few years.
And a new study says the state’s rising housing costs can in part be blamed on local residential regulations.
This week, state Rep. Ken Weyler resigned from his position as chairman of the House Finance Committee after sharing a report with House colleagues that contained COVID-19 conspiracy theories. Gov. Sununu and Democrats have been calling for Weyler to resign.
School boards across the state are receiving petitions to hold special meetings to revisit mask requirements.
And there's been an increase in incidents of anger and harassment at public meetings throughout the state, especially where COVID-19-related policies are discussed.
This week, the Executive Council was forced to postpone their meeting due to fears about the safety of state officials. The Executive Council was set to discuss contracts that would help the state expand its COVID-19 vaccine contracts.
On Thursday, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella promised a review of the "facts and circumstances" surrounding the event at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, with the intent to discover whether any individuals violated criminal law, according to the press release.
Democratic Councilor Cindy Warmington called the behavior of protesters "insurrectionist."
State officials also announced that four new COVID-19 testing sites would come to New Hampshire in the coming weeks.
Every Friday we dig into the week’s top headlines. This week, opponents to President Biden’s new vaccine mandate rallied outside the State House on Tuesday.
As demonstrators heckled speakers, Republican House Speaker Sherm Packard yelled at the crowd, “we’re out here to try to help you, and now you’re attacking us.”
Gov. Chris Sununu announced he’ll work with other governors to challenge the federal mandate. And the Executive Council voted to block contracts for health centers that provide abortion services.
And Sununu said up to 200 refugees will come to New Hampshire after they were evacuated from Afghanistan.
Health officials are noticing a sharp uptick in COVID-19 cases among New Hampshire children recently. Amid the overall spike in cases, hospital officials are encouraging New Hampshire residents to keep emergency room usage to emergencies only.
And Gov. Chris Sununu was also feeling ill last week. He was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Friday where doctors found he had a bleeding ulcer. We review the latest on the governor's health, the state's ongoing response to COVID-19, and unpack whether Sununu's “Super 603 Thank You Tour” suggests he's aiming to run for Senate.
This week, New Hampshire students headed back to classrooms across the state. After more than a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we review the latest masking guidance and what parents need to know about keeping their kids safe at school.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Education Secretary Betsey DeVos visited New Hampshire this week to promote "education freedom accounts," New Hampshire's school choice bill, which was approved this week. That piece of legislation is one of the most expansive in the nation.
It's the last week of August in New Hampshire. It's hot. Governor Chris Sununu signed several bills this week, including a few regarding the recommendations put forward by LEACT, a statewide commission on police accountability and transparency.
Meanwhile, a special New Hampshire House committee met to being the process of redrawing lines on election maps. We review those stories and other top news from the Granite State.
Just over half of New Hampshire residents are fully vaccinated, as hospitalizations continue to increase. This week, the Executive Council approved a new contract that aims to spread the word about the importance of getting vaccinated.
Meanwhile, some Granite Staters are lining up for a third dose of their Pfizer or Moderna shot, as another dose for some immunocompromised people has been recommended by the CDC.
We review those stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinstated its eviction ban covering parts of New Hampshire, including Belknap, Cheshire, Grafton, Hillsborough, Rockingham and Strafford Counties. Meanwhile, like other parts of the United States, COVID-19 cases are still on the rise in New Hampshire and transmission rates are going up too. The Manchester Police Department took down a recruitment post that advertised qualified immunity as a perk of the job.
Track star and UNH alumna Elle Purrier St. Pierre is set to compete in the Olympic finals on Friday in the 1500 meter race. And the U.S.-Canadian border will reopen on Monday. Plus, we have followed the story of 81-year-old David Lidstone, otherwise known as “River Dave,” whose plight has received national attention after he was jailed for refusing to leave his cabin in Canterbury. The cabin has subsequently burned down.
This week, the number of COVID-19 cases in New Hampshire since last March reached 100,000. That grim milestone comes amid a small increase in cases related to the more contagious Delta variant, though all available evidence suggests that the COVID-19 vaccines are performing well against the variants.
These effects also extend to N.H.’s economy. As expanded child tax credits hit the bank accounts of New Hampshire families last week, the state is also touting its summer employment stipend program.
Two new reports on affordable housing in New Hampshire are out. Both illustrate how critical the housing situation in the Granite State has become —for renters, those looking to buy and people who are unhoused. And we’re not just talking about the market in cities like Concord or Manchester. It’s everywhere.
Zoning policies have also been a contributing factor in the lack of affordable housing in New Hampshire. But New Hampshire’s Council on Housing Stability released a new plan to increase available housing by over 13,000 units in the next three years. How will they accomplish that lofty goal?