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2026 bills

The New Hampshire legislative session runs from January to June each year. Read plain English summaries of every 2026 bill.

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2026 midterms

The midterms may feel like a long way off, but the primary races are already heating up. Meet the candidates vying to represent New Hampshire and learn where they stand on the issues you care about.

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NH Daily News Recap

Tuesday May 12, 2026

Boston Globe

Colebrook’s quiet renaissance: A journey through New Hampshire’s north

Newly naturalized US citizens pledge allegiance in Exeter, N.H., where revolutionaries made history

Two people with N.H. ties sailed on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, authorities say

Concord Monitor

After Ayotte’s vetoes, here’s where the new ‘bathroom bills’ stand

Ayotte signs Concord lawmaker’s bill to shift state primary election to June

Celebrating friendship and inclusion at the Best Buddies Walk

Concord Hospital’s trauma center reverified at second-highest certification level

DCYF director disputes many of the recent allegations at youth detention center

Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest to remain open, USDA to ‘reexamine’ plans to close Bartlett research facility

Two New Hampshire residents exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship

When not to vote: Lawmakers debate ethics law changes amid conflicting interpretations

Monday May 11, 2026

Sunday May 10, 2026

Boston Globe

A N.H. wool company is aiding search missions by outfitting rescuers in warm clothes for free

A rare ‘monster’ El Niño could emerge this summer. Here’s what that means for New England.

Eagle-Tribune

Plan greeted by large, loud, hostile crowd

InDepthNH

Company Vows New Case in Vehicle Inspections After Withdrawing Lawsuit

Keene Sentinel

After a long journey, a Keene resident celebrates her two sons this Mother's Day

After almost four decades in education, Carozza gets behind the mic

Franklin Pierce Class of 2026 told to embrace challenges

Treadwell, Hassan lead celebration for graduating Owls

Seacoast Online

Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in New Hampshire

Union Leader

Tick bite ER visits hit highest levels since 2017 as season ramps up in Northeast, data shows

WMUR

Local businesses deal with high gas prices amid Mother's Day rush

NH surgeon discusses rise in the use of GLP-1 medication for weight loss

Wilton honors enslaved Revolutionary War soldier as part of 250th anniversary celebrations

Saturday May 9, 2026

Boston Globe

N.H. police officer placed on leave over video showing him stomp on handcuffed suspect’s back

Concord Monitor

AG: Thirteen police officers shot at Raymond man before he died by suicide

Concord City Council divided over conflict of interest in city manager evaluation

Concord youth theater’s maestro takes a final bow

Gordon-Darby withdraws car inspection lawsuit, threatens to sue again

Late Supreme Court Justice David Souter’s Hopkinton home hits market with personal book collection

Many N.H. schools affected by hack of learning platform

Rainy day funds used to dull tax spike in proposed Concord city budget

Conway Daily Sun

Ossipee police lieutenant resigns after suspension

Foster's Daily Democrat

Calls grow for Oyster River superintendent to resign

Tree Frog Learning Center wins approval for 2nd Rochester daycare

InDepthNH

Could Save You 23.7 Cents a Gallon at the Pump, But Ayotte Won’t Drop State Gas Tax

Keene Sentinel

Business owner Dan Aho joins Jaffrey-Rindge School Board, filling vacant seat

ConVal School Board outlines Francestown withdrawal process

House panel recommends censuring lawmaker over 'Final Solution' post

Keene downtown infrastructure project bids $2M over budget

Penuche successor opens Friday

Vehicle inspection litigation takes a new turn

Laconia Daily Sun

AG IDs Ashland officer who shot, killed driver during traffic stop

Council to vote on Motorcycle Week traffic order

Rising fuel costs, political tensions impact summer tourism

Route 3/11 paving project starts Monday

Small group of Alton voters send $10.2 million budget to Special Town Meeting in June

State leaders to gather input on upcoming Mile Hill Bridge project

NH Bulletin

Another court ruling blocks Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs

Ayotte wades into wraparound mental health services debate

Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds

State, county lands barred from carbon sequestration projects

NHBR

On course for growth: Fueled by a spike during the pandemic, golf continues to gain traction in NH

Q&A with Rob Whitten and Jane Lo, co-founders of p!ng, a robotic coffee shop drive-thru

NHPR

$15.5 million judgment issued against Adam Montgomery in wrongful death lawsuit

Company at center of lawsuit over NH vehicle inspections vows to keep fighting

GO-NORTH director discusses rural health priorities, long-term success and Medicaid loss

Hannah Duston monument in Boscawen vandalized — again

Senate passes bill to lift state oversight of homeschool education

They’re too young for office, but these NH students have ideas for solving big issues

Seacoast Online

Brentwood parents rally for teacher; mom says restraint went too far

Motorcycle ride supports women rebuilding their lives

SAU 50 hires Ellen Kaschuluk of York district as next superintendent

What's the summer forecast? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac says

Union Leader

City Hall: Efforts to bring professional hockey back to city skate on, Eagle Scout honored

It’s pricey to gas up, but NH travelers say they won’t miss out on summer fun

State House Dome: House losing some institutional leaders to retirement

State ‘looked the other way’ on reports of abuse at group home, plaintiff says

Vehicle inspection lawsuit against NH withdrawn, company vows to file new complaint soon

Valley News

In Upper Valley visit, Shaheen calls for end to war in Iran

Upper Valley Memorial Day parades and ceremonies 2026

WMUR

$12M in overtime approved for NH state prison, while officials say more will be needed

Gordon-Darby plans to sue New Hampshire again over vehicle inspection program

Health officials say hantavirus risk to public is low as they monitor exposure in US states

Key online learning system Canvas back online after cyberattack

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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
Thank God that taking small and large game (deer, moose, bear) will be legal for the 2025 hunting season, as it was… read more
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
I'm all for guns being easy to get for law abiding citizens, but obviously each NCIC check has to be tied to make,… read more
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
I'm very thankful to live in NH. Guns being my entire life, including my livelihood. It's no secret tho that our voting… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
False accusations aren't always reported to DHHS. Even though it is Mandatory that they are. In my case, a tenant… read more
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
Freedom always includes some level of risk. I learned to drive by operating farm equipment as soon as I was strong… read more
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
With residential housing in very short supply, short-term rental exacerbates the problem and drives up the cost of… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. The key here is "intentional". Charges would not be filed if there was any substance to a charge being found… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
The issue isn't the chilling effect on reporting issues. The issue is that people are being abused by this reporting… read more
- John
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. I hear people say things like “but what if there’s real abuse and they are too afraid to file a claim?”. However,… read more
- Ali
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
I think you people should leave parents to be parents and stop trying to control everyone. Please take note. that no… read more
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
If people want to ingest infant calf growth formula produced by mother cows to nurse newborn babies, calves, known to… read more
- Kale eater
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
In the " Live Free Or Die " state, I should be able to do as I wish with my property, as long as I comply with common… read more
- Kale eater
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
I agree with restricting load exhaust noice, but it should be all vehicles not just motorcycles
- Buck
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Allow landlords to double security deposits?
No to doubling security deposit ! Yes to making it easier for landlords to evict people
- Ruth Ann
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NH Daily News Recap

Tuesday May 12, 2026

Boston Globe

Concord Monitor

Monday May 11, 2026

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

Foster's Daily Democrat

Keene Sentinel

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Sunday May 10, 2026

Boston Globe

Eagle-Tribune

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Saturday May 9, 2026

Boston Globe

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

NH Bulletin

NHBR

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

Valley News

WMUR

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