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It's time for the State of NH to get with the times
Last week, Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced a plan to modernize the Governor and Executive Council’s document process, aiming to save millions of taxpayer dollars and improve transparency in state government.
Chris Thompson
24 minutes ago


NH DOJ Uses Pronoun Refusal as Evidence of Hate Crime Motive in Concord Assault Case
“When someone shouts ‘Free Palestine’ while shooting up a country club, the DOJ says they can’t determine motive,” one observer noted. “But when someone refuses to use made-up pronouns, they will be prosecuted for a hate crime."
Granite Eagle
9 hours ago


Belcher: No Kings, The Mask of Non-Violence
“Non-violence,” to most, means the purposed avoidance of aggression – both immediately and as a direct result of the task at hand. The “No Kings” protest I attended yesterday, October 2025, claimed this term for itself, posing as a peaceful stand against executive overreach. Instead, it revealed “non-violence” as a mask and useful tool.
Mike Belcher
1 day ago


Republican Federal Fundraising Strong in Senate, NH02 — but Lagging in NH01
Federal Election Commission filings show a clear split in Republican fundraising strength across New Hampshire’s 2026 federal races. Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Rye) and congressional candidate Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) are raising serious money, while the First District field continues to underperform.
Granite Eagle
2 days ago


64 Current and Former GOP Legislators Endorse Lily Tang Williams for Congress
Sixty-four current and former Republican state legislators have formally endorsed Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) in her campaign for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, giving the Weare Republican a significant boost of grassroots and institutional support heading into 2026.
Granite Eagle
6 days ago


Out-of-State Donors Provide 83% of New Hampshire Democrats’ Campaign Cash
More than 80% of campaign contributions to New Hampshire Democrats' Federal Candidates this cycle have come from outside the Granite State, with millions flowing in from liberal enclaves such as California, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C., according to a review of fundraising records.
Granite Eagle
6 days ago


Lily Tang Williams Stands Firm Against Washington Dysfunction and Chinese Influence
Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare), the current frontrunner in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District Republican primary, is calling out Democrats in Washington for what she describes as political gamesmanship during the ongoing government shutdown — and warning New Hampshire voters to stay vigilant about Chinese influence in the state.
Granite Eagle
Oct 15


Nashua Democrat Opposes Deportations, Calls ICE ‘Punitive’ in Challenge to Goodlander
A Democratic primary challenge is emerging in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, where State Rep. Paige Bocheman of Nashua is taking aim at U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander from the party’s far left — blasting immigration enforcement, rejecting deportations, and calling for a “working-class movement” against what she describes as “the ultra-wealthy.”
Granite Eagle
Oct 15


NH’s All-Democrat Federal Delegation Refuses to Credit Trump for Israeli Hostage Release
As Israeli families celebrated the release of the last hostages held by Hamas, leaders around the world — including some prominent Democrats — credited former President Donald Trump for the breakthrough deal that ended more than two years of captivity.
Granite Eagle
Oct 14


Republican Leaders Split on How to Handle Claremont School District’s Budget Crisis
Two top Republican lawmakers are taking different approaches to the Claremont School District’s deepening financial crisis, reflecting a growing debate within the GOP over how to address local mismanagement without setting a costly precedent for state involvement.
Granite Eagle
Oct 9


Ayotte Moves Quickly to Block Future Chinese Deals in New Hampshire
Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-Nashua) moved decisively this week to prevent foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran from purchasing property or accessing state data systems, signing two new executive orders designed to strengthen state protections against foreign influence and cybersecurity risks.
Granite Eagle
Oct 7


RE: New Hampshire Rated Least Corrupt State
The following is an opinion submission. Please feel free to submit your own here. Just because New Hampshire is rated the least corrupt...
Claire Best
Oct 6
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