The first of two back-to-back WMUR Granite State Debates featured five Democrats vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District on Thursday night.
Business & Economy
NH Residents Blame Trump’s Tariffs for Higher Prices, See Recession Coming: Poll
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A new Granite State Poll done by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, indicates pluralities of New Hampshire residents feel worse off financially than a year ago and expect to be doing about the same a year from now.
Health & Mental Health
Governor, NH Suicide Prevention Community Gather To Send Message of Hope, Review Progress
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New Hampshire suicide prevention’s community came together with the governor and state leaders Thursday to talk about progress and the importance of the interconnected nature of individuals and organizations with a message to all: Do not give up hope and seek help.
Business & Economy
Brawl of the Business Owners at GOP CD1 Primary Debate on WMUR
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Verbal shots were fired in a battle of the business owners at the Republican Primary WMUR debate for the U.S. House of Representatives First Congressional District on Wednesday night.
Courts & Corrections
Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
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An immigrant rights group sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that it alleged are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to vote.
Business & Economy
NHFPI: Improving Job Market; NH Workers Face Challenges
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Ahead of Labor Day, a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute finds that New Hampshire’s labor market has strengthened in 2026 after a difficult 2025, but the headline numbers do not tell the full story of how Granite State workers and families are faring.
Business & Economy
Politicians Pile On Calls for Moratorium as Data Centers Talks In Bow Confirmed
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State lawmakers and local officials were quick to call for a moratorium on data center development as rumors were confirmed that a private company is looking to build a data center in Bow.
Arts and Entertainment
Loon Mountain Plans Major Glade Expansion To Make It NH’s Largest Ski Area in 2027-28
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Loon Mountain has announced plans to develop 272 acres of expert glade ski terrain adjacent to its Northern slopes for the 2027-2028 season which could make it by far the largest resort in the state.
News
Ayotte To Seek Moratorium on AI Data Centers; Questions About Chief Justice Raised
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she will be introducing a moratorium against Artificial Intelligence data centers in the state’s next budget because “we don’t have the energy to do it,” and said she wants to bring electric prices down, not up.
Arts and Entertainment
Shaheen, Tillis, King, Turner Call on Army to Explain Elimination of Key Drone Program
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In a letter to departing Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and acting Army Chief of Staff General Christopher LaNeve, the bipartisan group of lawmakers cited deep concerns about the elimination of the drone battalion of the 173rd Airborne Brigade.