NH Journal

07/06/2025

The fight that has generated so much heat in New Hampshire politics ended in a whimper on Thursday. Democrats admitted defeat before the vote began. They didn’t even ask for a roll call, letting the bill pass the chamber on a voice vote.

“Democrats just gave a dejected ‘no’ and that was it. No debate,” one observer noted. “Incredible.”

New Hampshire - Cheers From School Choice Supporters as EFA Bill Heads to Ayotte's Desk - NH Journal - Education

30/05/2025

In a rambling, difficult-to-follow answer to a direct yes-or-no question, Democratic candidate for Congress Stefany Shaheen said she supports allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports on a “case-by-case basis.”

New Hampshire - Stefany Shaheen Supports Males in Women's Sports on 'Case by Case' Basis - NH Journal - Politics

17/05/2025

New Hampshire - Formella For Congress Web Link Sparks NH-01 Speculation - NH Journal - Politics

15/04/2025

Her mother is U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who is retiring. Rep. Chris Pappas is running to replace the Senator, so she's thinking about running for the seat of the guy who is running to replace her mom.

New Hampshire - Shaheen's Daughter Stefany Eyeing NH-01 Congressional Seat - NH Journal -

15/04/2025

Of the 57,559 political contributions made by individuals listing “Dartmouth College” as their employer, 98.9 percent went to Democrats. Only 1.1% went to Republicans.

Strip out contributions from custodians and dining hall staff, and the Republican share drops to 0.7%.

New Hampshire - HAMLEN: At Dartmouth, 99% of Faculty Political Donations Go to Dems. That’s a Problem. - NH Journal - Education

15/04/2025

"The judge openly admitted that Pride flags are allowed because they promote ‘inclusion,’ but wristbands defending women’s sports are banned because they might ‘offend’ someone. That’s viewpoint discrimination, plain and simple — and it’s unconstitutional.”

New Hampshire - Judge Rules School Can Ban 'XX' Protests Over Males in Girls' Sports - NH Journal - Politics

08/04/2025

“The New Hampshire Department of Justice Election Law Unit can confirm that there is an open campaign finance matter involving Executive Counselor Liot Hill,” Election Law Unit Chief Assistant Attorney General Brendan O’Donnell told NHJournal.

New Hampshire - Liot Hill's Legal Troubles Continue as AG Looks into Campaign Finances - NH Journal - Politics

08/04/2025

“I’m not going to run,” Sununu, 50, said Tuesday morning. “I really thought about it. I actually talked to the White House this morning. I talked to (U.S. Sen.) Tim Scott. Thanked him for all their support and confidence and all that. But I don’t have to be the candidate, and I’m not going to be the candidate.”

New Hampshire - BREAKING! 'It's Just Not For Me:' Sununu Takes Pass on U.S. Senate Race - NH Journal - Politics

17/03/2025

Welcome to the FIRST-EVER (!) edition of 'Up to Speed' -- a new podcast from NHJournal to get you Up to Speed on what's really happening with NH's economy, government and public policy.

Made possible by Legislative Solutions.

Our first guest: Getting ‘Up To Speed’ With Matt Mayberry and the NH Homebuilders Assn.

New Hampshire - Getting 'Up To Speed' With Matt Mayberry and the NH Homebuilders Assn. - NH Journal - Politics

26/02/2025

Could NH's "Dumbest State Primary System in America" be coming to an end?

New Hampshire - Bipartisan Support in House Committee to Move Up NH's 'Last in the Nation' Primary - NH Journal - Politics

26/02/2025

My bill (HB251) challenges that cold logic of mandatory euthanasia, proposing instead that these creatures be adopted into loving homes as pets when they can’t survive on their own. It’s a practical, humane alternative that respects life, saves taxpayer money, and cuts government waste.

New Hampshire - SPILLANE: Let's Give Rehabilitated Raccoons and Squirrels a Chance at a Loving Home - NH Journal - Politics

26/02/2025

In 2001, the Portsmouth school district had 2,706 students and was spending $42.8 million educating them.

In 2019, enrollment slipped to 2,676 students, but taxpayers spent $10 million more ($52.6 million) on schools, a per-pupil spending number of $19,657.

And according to the New Hampshire Department of Education, by 2024 Portsmouth’s enrollment was down to 2,428 while per pupil spending had surged to $25,488.

Does that sound like a spending “crunch?”

New Hampshire - ANALYSIS: Portsmouth Spending Story Explains How You Get DOGE - NH Journal - Politics