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In race for Congress, Williams and Goodlander campaign for — and against — Washington
10-11-2024 4:24 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

Lily Tang Williams was multitasking when she campaigned at a New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women reception at Fulchino Vineyards in Hollis, N.H., recently.As the event kicked off, the congressional candidate snapped photos for her social...

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Housing is big in NH governor race — and Ayotte and Craig both have skin in the game
10-01-2024 3:00 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

With the cost of buying or renting a home in New Hampshire more expensive than ever, affordable housing is a top issue in state political races this year. Nowhere is that more the case than in the race for governor, where Democrat Joyce Craig and...


Dems ask AG to review Ayotte's receipt of Republican Governors Association cash
09-23-2024 5:00 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

The New Hampshire Attorney General could provide fresh guidance on the ways in which political advocacy organizations can help fund candidates in state elections.That’s because the New Hampshire Democratic Party has filed complaints — with both the...


In wrongful death lawsuit, Harmony Montgomery's mother alleges negligence by NH officials
09-18-2024 4:20 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

The mother of Harmony Montgomery has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state of New Hampshire, alleging systemic failures in the state’s child protection system.Crystal Sorey’s lawsuit comes nine months after Harmony’s father, Adam...


Inside connections, outside money: How Goodlander swept to big primary win
09-13-2024 5:31 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

Of the candidates who won major party primaries Tuesday, Democrat Maggie Goodlander stands out.For one, Goodlander was the only candidate to win a statewide or federal race whose name had never previously appeared on a New Hampshire ballot. In winning...


Republicans see rare opportunity in NH's open 2nd District congressional seat
07-16-2024 2:39 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

New Hampshire Republicans this year have what’s become a rare opportunity: an open race in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Democrat Annie Kuster has held the seat, which covers the western half of the state and the North Country, for more than...


Claims of Granite State connection animate Democratic primary in congressional race
06-18-2024 6:06 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

When Maggie Goodlander and Colin Van Ostern took their turns behind the microphone at the Cheshire County Democrats Spaghetti Dinner in Walpole recently, there wasn’t time for subtlety. The candidates for the 2nd Congressional District Democratic...


NH Senate President Jeb Bradley to retire after a 32-year career in politics
05-05-2024 3:11 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

Sen. Jeb Bradley’s nearly 32-year political career has spanned the halls of Congress, the New Hampshire House chamber, and — for the past 15 years — the state Senate, which he has led since 2022.But at the end of Thursday’s legislative session, the...


Democratic primary race to replace Kuster in Congress begins to take shape
04-04-2024 4:26 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

One week after a surprise announcement by Democratic Congresswoman Annie Kuster that she won’t run for reelection this year, the race for the Democratic nomination to succeed her is quickly taking shape.Former executive councilor Colin Van Ostern...


Rep. Laurie Sanborn's future remains unclear as 2024 House session enters second week
01-10-2024 3:28 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

The political fall out for Rep. Laurie Sanborn, one of the top ranking lawmakers in the New Hampshire House, remains uncertain — nearly two weeks since the state suspended the casino license held by her husband, former state Sen. Andy Sanborn.Rep....


In split ruling, NH Supreme Court says it can’t review partisan gerrymandering claims
11-30-2023 6:53 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

In a 3-2 decision, New Hampshire’s Supreme Court has found that the state constitution gives lawmakers broad authority to control the redistricting process, and that state courts can’t rely on it to review claims of partisan gerrymandering.The...


Latest bid to legalize marijuana in New Hampshire bogs down in House committee
05-31-2023 3:57 PM

By JOSH ROGERS

Confusion over policy detail and concerns over legislative process have derailed a late push by lawmakers in the New Hampshire House to legalize marijuana in the state this year.The House could still try to again pass a new legalization plan via floor...

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