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Politics

Political news for New Hampshire and beyond.

50 Years of Progress for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act May Be at Risk

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | 43 minutes ago

The NH Association of Special Education Administrators held its annual meeting Friday while celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the progress it has brought.

Judge Dismisses Challenge to Absentee Ballot Identification Law

State Employees Association Seeks Member Input, Meeting with Ayotte Over COGE Report

Benson and Crews Release COGE Government Efficiency Report

NH Senate Democrats Unveil ‘More Money in Your Pocket’ 2026 Policy Platform, Agenda

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Goodlander, Pappas Join Coalition to Introduce Legislation To Make Healthcare More Affordable for Granite Staters

By News Release | December 10, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Congressman Chris Pappas helped introduce the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act, bipartisan legislation mirroring their landmark new plan to protect the healthcare that tens of thousands of Granite Staters rely on and address the root causes of our healthcare crisis.

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BREAKING: DLCC Adds New Hampshire to Battleground Target Map

By News Release | December 10, 2025

New data from the DLCC shows a once-in-a-generation opportunity in the 2026 midterms to shift the balance of power in state legislatures in states like New Hampshire 

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State Education Freedom Account Administrator’s Financial Audit Touted

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | December 9, 2025

The House Republican Leader Tuesday touted a financial audit of the administrator of the state’s Education Freedom Account program.

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YDC Abuse Survivor Meehan To Speak at Woodlock Sentencing

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | December 9, 2025

One of the few men to be held accountable in the state’s long-running child sexual abuse scandal, James Woodlock, is set to be sentenced Wednesday on convictions for being an accessory to sexual assault.

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Gov. Ayotte Announces New Centralized Hub for Businesses

By News Release | December 9, 2025

Accessible at NHBusinessGateway.gov, this new tool has been created to streamline more than 130 business related resources previously spread across more than 11 state agencies into one, easy-to-navigate location, and more importantly provides a clear outline of the steps involved for businesses.

Courts & Corrections

YDC Child Abuse Settlement Fund Tops $237 Million 

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | December 8, 2025

Claims Administrator John Broderick is gone, but the Sununu Youth Services Center Settlement Fund’s work continues as total claims awarded now exceeds $237 million.

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Supreme Court to Hear High-Stakes Birthright Citizenship Challenge  

By News Release | December 5, 2025

The Barbara case is a nationwide class action, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, ACLU of Maine, ACLU of Massachusetts, Legal Defense Fund, Asian Law Caucus, and Democracy Defenders Fund on behalf of babies who would be subject to the executive order.

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Come See Unique Ornaments Decorating the Executive Council Chambers Christmas Tree

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 5, 2025

Meagan Rose, assistant to the Executive Council, said it’s a holiday tradition for the chambers to get a fresh and fragrant Christmas tree grown in Bethlehem at the Rocks Estate, which is owned by The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.

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Ayotte Asks Trump Administration To Reconsider Change in Temporary Housing Eligibility

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | December 4, 2025

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she is asking the Trump Administration to reconsider its decision last month to revise temporary housing policies for the homeless.

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