New Hampshire
NH House passes strict voter ID bill allowing registration challenges
The New Hampshire House passed a bill to eliminate any exceptions to the state's voter ID law and requires documented proof of citizenship in order to…
NH healthcare worker shortage leaves Alzheimer’s patients few options
A health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is leaving Alzheimer's patients and their families with few options for treatment. Patients facing …
NH lawmakers push for uncertified teachers in classrooms
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation to allow part-time, uncertified teachers in the classroom. The bill would eliminate New …
Ag census reveals major boost in New England farm-production value
New agricultural census data show a significant increase in production value for New England farms over the past five years. There are nearly 31,000 …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
NH youth spearhead resolution to improve students’ climate change education
New Hampshire lawmakers are requesting state education officials improve students' understanding of the climate crisis and better prepare them for a g…
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage
Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …
NH House reaffirms support for transgender 'bathroom bill'
New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to advance a so-called "bathroom bill," which opponents said will allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination. House Bill 396 …
Despite lack of data, NH lawmakers push expanded private-school vouchers
New Hampshire's program to subsidize private education with public tax dollars is rapidly expanding, but opponents believe a lack of data on student …
Ahead of NH primary, bill aims to protect election workers from harassment
Lawmakers in New Hampshire are considering legislation to better protect election workers from harassment and intimidation. The Justice Department …
NH tax system requires more from low, middle-income families
New Hampshire has the 18th most regressive state and local tax system in the country, according to a new report. The Institute on Taxation and …
Vaccine rates drop as health misinformation spreads via social media
Public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline in vaccination rates. Surveys show …