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"The bill, as amended by the committee, would create a three-strikes system in which a parent could be charged with a Cl...
11/02/2025

"The bill, as amended by the committee, would create a three-strikes system in which a parent could be charged with a Class B felony on the third instance if they interfere with parenting time arrangements by holding onto the child." From Ethan DeWitt

House lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to criminalize parents who violate custody orders, arguing harsher penalties are necessary to deter unfair behavior.

Lawmakers have passed several bills meant to remove local barriers to housing. Ahead of a new legislative session, a bac...
11/02/2025

Lawmakers have passed several bills meant to remove local barriers to housing. Ahead of a new legislative session, a backlash is taking shape. From Ethan DeWitt

This year, “Class VI roads” could play a new role in the push to reduce the state's housing shortage. A law signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte would remove local barriers to development on the roads. And not all rural lawmakers are pleased.

The push for a ban on single-use plastic bags in New Hampshire is on hold as advocates work to find bipartisan support f...
11/02/2025

The push for a ban on single-use plastic bags in New Hampshire is on hold as advocates work to find bipartisan support for the measure. So far, Republicans have been resistant. From Molly Rains

Advocates for a ban on plastic bags said they chose to hold off on presenting legislation this session after they could not secure a Republican co-sponsor for what they hope will eventually be a bipartisan bill.

"The plan will pay the food bank to operate up to 20 locations twice a week for the next five weeks, just for SNAP recip...
11/01/2025

"The plan will pay the food bank to operate up to 20 locations twice a week for the next five weeks, just for SNAP recipients." From William Skipworth

With Congress showing no signs of resolving its stalemate and ending the ongoing federal government shutdown, those waiting on government food assistance are facing a halt to benefits Saturday. In New Hampshire, state officials have approved a plan to fill the gap, at least partially.

A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture con...
11/01/2025

A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown. From Jane Norman

A federal judge on Saturday issued a written order saying there is “no question” that U.S. Department of Agriculture contingency funds must be used to provide food assistance for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown.

“I think the state’s vision is putting the cart before the horse a little bit. We’re just not there yet." For early care...
11/01/2025

“I think the state’s vision is putting the cart before the horse a little bit. We’re just not there yet." For early care and education advocates, workforce challenges remain a barrier to the state's plans for addressing capacity. From Maya Mitchell

Earlier this month, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced new goals for increasing child care capacity.

"Councilor John Stephen, a Manchester Republican, said he’s concerned that courts are not sufficiently examining defenda...
11/01/2025

"Councilor John Stephen, a Manchester Republican, said he’s concerned that courts are not sufficiently examining defendants’ claims of being unable to afford a lawyer." From Ethan DeWitt

The Executive Council is holding up $5.5. million of funding for indigent defense attorneys in New Hampshire after councilors questioned whether courts are adequately scrutinizing defendants' claimed financial status.

By Saturday, millions of Americans are expected to face a drastic spike in health care premium costs during open enrollm...
10/31/2025

By Saturday, millions of Americans are expected to face a drastic spike in health care premium costs during open enrollment, though a hunger crisis may have been temporarily averted, both tied to the ongoing government shutdown. From Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda

By Saturday, millions of Americans are expected to face a drastic spike in health care premium costs during open enrollment, though a hunger crisis may have been temporarily averted, both tied to the ongoing government shutdown.

Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders. From Ariana Figueroa
10/31/2025

Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders. From Ariana Figueroa

A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to pause a food assistance program for 42 million people was illegal — but gave the Trump administration until Monday to respond to her finding before she decides on a motion to force the benefits be paid despi...

“It goes hand in hand with our housing issues when it comes to our quality of life here in New Hampshire." Gov. Ayotte d...
10/31/2025

“It goes hand in hand with our housing issues when it comes to our quality of life here in New Hampshire." Gov. Ayotte discusses child care challenges with providers and and advocates during Manchester forum. From Maya Mitchell

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she is “deeply committed” to pushing for state investments in child care despite ongoing funding obstacles and workforce shortages.

"High grocery prices have pushed more Americans to look to food banks for help. But organizations providing food relief ...
10/31/2025

"High grocery prices have pushed more Americans to look to food banks for help. But organizations providing food relief have lost more than $1 billion in federal aid and are bracing for the impacts of legislation that will permanently limit the reach of SNAP." From Kevin Hardy via Stateline

Even before the federal government shutdown posed an unparalleled challenge for food banks, nonprofits across the country were struggling with high costs and increased demand.

New Hampshire's Senate Commerce Committee took up crypto deregulation this week. Following lots of feedback, they recomm...
10/31/2025

New Hampshire's Senate Commerce Committee took up crypto deregulation this week. Following lots of feedback, they recommended further study. "“I don’t want to vote against it, but we heard from so many constituents," said Sen. Denise Ricciardi. From Moly Rains

The Senate Commerce Committee was split Oct. 30 on their recommendation for a bill that would deregulate the energy-hungry practice of cryptocurrency mining statewide.

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