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NH House Republicans withdraw 15-week abortion ban bill amid public backlash and internal GOP dissent
A highly-anticipated Republican bill aimed at establishing a 15-week abortion ban in New Hampshire — down from the current 24-week ban — was withdrawn by its sponsor Monday morning after intense backlash from Granite Staters and political pressure from Republicans in Concord. In terse remarks before Monday’s hearing, the bill’s sponsor, Representative Katy Paternel (R-Tuftonboro),…
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NH chef, bakery named James Beard semifinalists
Shoutout to a Granite State bakery and chef named among the 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists on Wednesday! The annual awards are some of the nation’s most prestigious honors in the culinary industry.
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This Granite Stater is up for 4 Oscars
A huge shoutout to New Hampshire’s own Robert Eggers, the writer and director behind the Oscar-nominated “Nosferatu.” This remake of the 1922 horror classic is based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula.” Eggers’ version stars Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, with Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp portraying Thomas and Ellen Hutter. The cast also includes…
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Trump’s embattled defense nominee sparks clear contrast in potential Shaheen/Brown Senate matchup
The embattled nomination of Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host, as Secretary of Defense by President Donald Trump, has divided the top candidates for New Hampshire’s 2026 senate race even while new and troubling information about the nominee’s reported abuse of his ex-wives and excessive drinking has cast further doubt an already troubled nomination…
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Here’s why the ACLU of NH is against the Trump administration’s birthright citizenship executive order
Just hours after Donald Trump was officially sworn in, ACLU of NH joined several nationwide organizations in suing the Trump administration over its birthright citizenship executive order.
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Trump takes on the US Constitution with day one executive orders
Trump issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, doubled down on fossil fuels that drive pollution, and targeted transgender Americans.
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As Trump begins second term, New Hampshire’s leaders express hopes and concerns
As the nation witnessed Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term as President, Democratic leaders stressed a cautious willingness to work with the Trump administration to deliver positive outcomes for Granite Staters, while Republican leaders celebrated his return to the White House and support for retribution against his enemies. Majority leader for the New Hampshire…
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Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
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Dartmouth Health ditches policy requiring COVID vaccination for kidney transplants
Dartmouth Health will no longer require patients undergoing kidney transplants to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the attorney general’s office. The move comes after Attorney General Formella urged Dartmouth to change its policy following a complaint made to the NH Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau. “After reviewing the matter and engaging with Dartmouth Health, we…
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The strangest New Hampshire town names
Learn about seven funky New Hampshire town names and the fascinating stories behind them.
