House Republicans Prevail in Budget Battle

The House approved a $13.67 billion two-year operating budget Wednesday Republicans touted as fiscally responsible, but Democrats said underfunded critical state services as the state recovers from the pandemic.

Woodburn’s Trial Witness Accuses AG of Hurting His Reputation

The Littleton therapist who is the only defense witness for former state Senator Jeff Woodburn’s upcoming trial on domestic violence charges said allegations that prompted him to surrender his license to practice recently were false or distorted, intended to damage his credibility and derail Woodburn’s defense.

Sununu: Plan on 4th of July Parades and More Summer Reopenings

Expect fewer COVID-19 vaccines to enter the state next week than had been anticipated, Gov. Chris Sununu told Executive Councilors at their Wednesday meeting, but do expect Fourth of July parades across the state and other summer festivities to resume.

Don Kreis is a Big Picture Guy with Eyes on the Prize

If you are one of the many people who find their eyes glazing over when people begin talking about utility law, the Grid, Megawatts, Negawatts and other such terminology you may be tempted to skip listening to this Podcast with NH’s Consumer Advocate Don Kreis.

Senate Panel Hears Extending Stand Your Ground Law To Vehicles

Property rights advocates and police clashed over a bill Tuesday that would limit drug forfeiture laws while gun rights advocates and those concerned with public safety went toe-to-toe on extending justifiable lethal force from the home to a vehicle.

Review of DCYF Finds Serious Gaps Harmed Children

In a review of four critical Division for Children, Youth and Families’ cases, the New Hampshire Office of Child Advocate found gaps in care and communications that contributed to tragic outcomes.

Rep. Heath’s Opinion: NH Needs a Budget for Its Public Schools

That’s why I’m so disappointed in the version of the state’s FY 2022-2023 budget that the House Finance Committee has produced and why I will work to improve it when the full House of Representatives votes on it in the days ahead.

AG Investigates ‘Suspicious’ Death of a Woman and Fire in Derry

On April 4, 2021, at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Derry Police Department and the Derry Fire Department were dispatched to 27 Mt. Pleasant Street for a reported structure fire. Gunshots were reportedly heard before the residence became engulfed in flames.

State Revenues Continue Strong Showing

Business taxes were not the only positive signal for the state’s revenue picture as revenues totaled $701 million, $24.6 million above estimates.