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State Accused of Coverup in New Saddleback Mountain Retreat Lawsuit 

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | 12 hours ago

A teen girl was repeatedly raped by the care giver who was paid by the state, and the state employees who were supposed to oversee her case repeatedly covered for the abusers, according to a new lawsuit filed in Merrimack Superior Court.

Ayotte Says She Does Not Want the Secretary of State Election To Become Politicized

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said the state has a very important role to play nationally as being the first in the nation to vote for a president and hopes the election for Secretary of State is not politicized for the sake of that role.

Ayotte Tells Council She Wants Congress to Approve More Money for Home Heating Help

With the cost of home heating products soaring and federal assistance not keeping up, Gov. Kelly Ayotte told Executive Councilors she has joined with all the other governors of New England to seek a $3 billion increase nationwide for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ahead of winter.

Op-Ed: Healing May Actually Be Possible

The elections in New Hampshire and nationally this month were seismic in their impact, but I believe they had different motivators.

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AP Briefs: The Latest: Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ as House vote looms
Hantz Marconi Can Return To Practicing Law: Professional Conduct Committee
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Courts & Corrections

ACLU-NH Files Lawsuit Seeking 287(g) Training Documents for NH Police from ICE

By News Release | January 15, 2026

13 NH police departments, including the State Police, are conducting or will conduct immigration enforcement for ICE, but their training is unknown to Granite Staters

Courts & Corrections

State Police Investigate Crash Involving Conway Police Cruiser

By News Release | January 14, 2026

At 7:14 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, State Police dispatch received a report of a collision between a Conway Police Department cruiser and a privately-owned SUV on White Mountain Highway near Eastman Road in Conway.

Courts & Corrections

Push Is On To Bring Back Death Penalty in NH

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | January 14, 2026

Executions could make a comeback in the Granite State because of several bills introduced in the legislature aimed at overturning the 2019 death penalty repeal.

Business & Economy

Bill To Require State Oversight On Carbon Sequestration Projects Opposed

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 14, 2026

A bill heard Wednesday that would require property owners enrolled in carbon sequestration programs to submit management plans to the state’s Division of Forest and Lands and Fish and Game was called overreaching and an infringement on property rights.

Education

Report Says Rep. Noble’s Chat Supports ‘Segregated Schools’

By Nancy West | January 14, 2026

A statement on behalf of Republican Rep. Kristin Noble of Bedford didn’t deny a Granite Post report regarding leaked Signal chats supporting “segregated schools” but talked about segregating Republicans from Democrats and other hot button issues.

Business & Economy

Document Shows Which Merrimack, NH, Building Proposed for ICE Processing Center

By Nancy West | January 14, 2026

The Merrimack listing shows a now large empty facility at 50 Robert Milligan Parkway in Merrimack among the 46 site listings around the country. New Hampshire’s is the only one in New England.

Business & Economy

Bill To Fund Cyanobacteria Mitigation with Increased Mooring Fees Supported

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 14, 2026

Creating a dedicated cyanobacteria fund by charging $25 more for boat mooring fees was heard by a legislative committee Wednesday with no opposition.

News

Parents Spar in Testimony over Bill on ‘Parental Alienation’

By Katharine Webster | January 13, 2026

Divorced parents and step-parents recounted personal horror stories Tuesday during testimony on a Republican-sponsored bill that makes “parental alienation” as important as child abuse in family court cases involving divorce and child custody.

Environment & Science

Preventing County and State Owned Land To Be Used for Carbon Capture Debated

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 13, 2026

Propelled by a change in historic timber cutting practices in the state brought on by the advent of carbon sequestration, a bill that would prohibit state- and county-owned lands from participating in such programs was heard Tuesday before the House Municipal and County Government Committee.

Feature

Speaking of Words: What Would We Do Without Do?

By Michael Ferber | January 13, 2026

One of the many features of English that makes it weird compared to other European languages, and even to its West Germanic cousins, is its extravagant use of the word do. 

Business & Economy

Support for Limiting ‘Neonic’ Pesticide Use Heard by House Committee

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 13, 2026

Just what “neonics” are and whether the state should restrict their use to allow for bird and bee populations to rebound was the subject of a hearing before a House Environment and Agriculture Committee with overwhelming support Tuesday.

News

Ex-School Coach Sentenced to 121 Months for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Student

By News Release | January 13, 2026

A Lawrence, Mass., man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announced.

Business & Economy

North Country Environmental Services To Pay $1.9M To Settle Solid Waste Violations in Bethlehem

By Nancy West | January 12, 2026

This consent decree constitutes the largest civil penalty ever obtained by the State for violations related to New Hampshire’s Solid Waste Management Act.

Arts and Entertainment

Waterville Valley To Host Last World Cup Freestyle Moguls Competition Before Olympics

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 12, 2026

The last FIS World Cup Freestyle competition before teams are chosen for the Winter Olympics is being held here this week and tickets are $26 to ski, ride and watch or $20 to access the venue by chairlift.

Education

Committee Hears Proposal to Change Video Lottery Revenue Formula

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | January 12, 2026

The proceeds from the newly approved video lottery terminals would go entirely to the state’s Education Trust Fund under a bill that had a public hearing Monday.

News

Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 19 Celebration Honors Community Leaders

By News Release | January 12, 2026

The theme of the event is “Uplifting Resistance through Community.” The event will feature a panel discussion, moderated by Anthony Poore of the New Hampshire Center for Justice & Equity. Panelists will include Dr. Dottie Morris, Alderman Jason Bonilla and Rev. Robert Thompson.

Business & Economy

Bill To Exclude Abortion Providers from Charitable Gaming Revenue Debated

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | January 12, 2026

A bill that would keep abortion providers from receiving charitable gaming revenue was heard Monday by the House Ways and Means Committee with supporters saying the practice should not be “subsidized” and opponents saying it would be a politically targeted exclusion.

News

Protesters Gather in Manchester

By Jeffrey Hastings | January 10, 2026

One sign said: “Stand with Renee,” referring to Renee Good who was shot to death by an ICE agent Wednesday in Minneapolis. Another said “Impeach Trump Now.”

News

Judge Dismisses YDC Fund Lawsuit Filed by Survivors

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | January 9, 2026

In another slap against the Sununu Youth Services Center sexual abuse survivors, a Merrimack County Superior Court judge on Friday dismissed the lawsuit alleging Gov. Kelly Ayotte gutted the YDC Settlement Fund.

Business & Economy

Tax Amnesty Program Boosts December State Revenues 

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | January 9, 2026

State budget writers ought to thank the budget gods for amnesty.
The numbers look good for December state revenues, but the three-month tax amnesty program inflated the bottom line.

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Laurie Lists are called Exculpatory Evidence Schedules now. They are the secret lists containing the names of law enforcement officers in NH with a history of dishonesty, excessive force or instability.
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