A group of New Hampshire National Guard soldiers are in Eagle Pass, Texas to assist with that state's border control efforts. New Hampshire Bulletin's Annmarie Timmins is reporting from the southern border in collaboration with NHPR. We talk with her about what she's seen this week. And a joint investigation from NHPR and APM Reports has found that…

The New Hampshire Department of Safety is holding community conversations across the state on combating hate crimes. How is the state attempting to addressing rising extremism and acts of bias in New Hampshire? The state Senate recently approved a bill that would require abortion providers to share data on procedures they perform with state public …

More than 1,000 people have sued the state alleging they were abused at a government-run youth detention facility. The first civil trial against the state for those alleged abuses at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester began this week. New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster recently announced that she will not run for reelection thi…

A group home in New Hampshire dedicated to LGBTQ youth opened this week. Unity House in Keene is the first of its kind in the state. New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a number of bills that would restrict the rights of transgender youth. The state's child welfare advocate Cassandra Sanchez spoke out this week against those bills. What support…

Local police were called to Hampstead Hospital multiple times to respond to recent incidents when staff were working with combative patients. The hospital serves children and teens in need of acute and long term psychiatric and behavioral health care. State officials bought the hospital last year and enlisted an outside firm to help staff the facil…

New Hampshire farmers have struggled with crop losses after flooding and late spring freezes last year. The state rolled out a relief program with $8 million dollars in aid to cover farm losses, but some farmers say they’re frustrated with it. This year is also the warmest winter in New Hampshire history, challenging maple syrup producers. And if y…

As Town Meeting season begins, a conservative group is leading an effort for towns to ban voting machines. And Gov. Sununu has signed a bill into law that could give Granite Staters more control over what happens to their data. We talk about these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe E…

Last fall, in Maine and New Hampshire, there were two deadly shootings that left communities shaken. In Lewiston, a gunman killed 18 people and injured 13 others during a rampage. Four weeks later, a man walked into a psychiatric hospital in Concord and opened fire, killing a security guard. A state police officer was on scene and shot the gunman. …

The trial began this week for two Dartmouth College students who were arrested on campus last fall during a pro-Palestinian protest. As protests continue on campus, how are students getting involved and how is the college responding? And climate scientists predict flooding events will become more common in New Hampshire in the future. How will muni…

The New Hampshire Department of Justice announced earlier this month that a former prison guard was charged with second degree murder. He is accused of causing the death of a patient at the state prison system’s Secure Psychiatric Unit last year. And over a thousand people have sued the state, alleging abuse at the state-run Youth Detention Center …

Gov. Chris Sununu gave his final State of the State address this week. State lawmakers consider ways to enforce immigration laws at New Hampshire’s northern border. And the state Senate voted on three different gun bills on Thursday. All three measures were backed by Democrats, and were voted down by Republicans. Is there any chance for bipartisan …

New Hampshire’s attorney general has issued cease and desist orders against two Texas companies. The firms are allegedly connected to robocalls that discouraged Democrats from voting in last month’s presidential primary. Gov. Chris Sununu and state Republicans have been calling for more patrols along the state's northern border with Canada, but New…

This week New Hampshire lawmakers heard testimony on bills that would bar transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Lawmakers also voted this week on bills that would expand the state’s school voucher program. We discuss these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Gues…

Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden were the winners of the New Hampshire Primary this week. We talk about through the results and what's next on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Anna Brown, Citizens Count James Pindell, Boston Globe New Hampshire Primary News: In NH, people of all political stripes se…

Voters across New Hampshire will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state's presidential primary. In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we hear from Lakes Region voters about their top issues ahead of the election. We also discuss the latest updates from the campaign trail. Guests: Adam Drapcho, Laconia Daily Sun Josh…

A snowstorm swept through New Hampshire last weekend dumping up to 12 inches in some parts of the state, and then heavy rains and wind came through on Tuesday flooding the Seacoast. What was the impact of these storms, and how winters are changing here in the Granite State? The town manager in Littleton resigned this week. It’s the latest turn in a…

Lawmakers are back in the State House for the start of the 2024 session. In its first week the House passed a bipartisan bail reform package as well as a bill that prohibits some gender-affirming surgeries for minors. In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we get into the bills’ details and lawmakers’ strategy for passing elements of a so…

Communities across the state are assessing the damage following a storm on Monday. Heavy rain and winds led to flooding in many areas. New Hampshire saw a rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2022. And state and federal officials are responding to an increase in reported acts of hate and extremism. We talk about these stories a…

The head of a state advisory board focused on quality of life for children, youth and families has resigned following an investigation by NHPR that revealed multiple accusations of child abuse against him. At least six people accuse Michael Adamkowski of physical assault and sexual misconduct. All of them are former campers at a wilderness therapy …

Schools across the country, and here in the Granite State, continue to face pressure to remove titles that have LGBTQ+ characters or deal with mature themes. Now, the New Hampshire Department of Education is getting involved in book banning debates. New Hampshire’s updated climate change plan is due early next year. Granite Staters gather to give t…

Details are still emerging following a shooting in November at New Hampshire Hospital. We discuss a patchwork of state and federal gun regulations, and the gunman's access to firearms after a history of criminal charges and serious mental health concerns. The Department of Safety is also recommending changes to security at state buildings following…

New Hampshire will hold its 2024 presidential primary on January 23rd, defying the Democratic National Committee’s plan to have the state vote later in the primary calendar next year. The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case this week over whether a former Claremont police officer’s disciplinary records should be made public. And Hous…

Republican lawmakers in the New Hampshire House are proposing a ban on some gender-affirming care surgeries for minors in the state. People gathered outside the State House Tuesday to protest the legislation. Municipal elections for several New Hampshire communities take place on Tuesday. We discuss the mayoral race in Manchester — the state’s larg…

At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured during a mass shooting Wednesday in Lewiston, Maine. Officials here in New Hampshire are offering support as authorities continue to search for the suspected shooter. Immigration advocates are calling on the federal government to deny Gov. Chris Sununu’s pending request to give local and state police th…

The conservative media organization PragerU won state approval last month to offer online classes to high school students in New Hampshire. Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has publicly supported PragerU, but he’s also been active behind the scenes. Catholic Medical Center in Manchester recently announced that they could become part of Tenness…

Cheshire County is about to become the first county in New Hampshire to launch a community power program. That will allow the county to buy electricity directly for residents, rather than go through a utility company. Recent test scores show reading proficiency is lagging for young elementary school students in New Hampshire. As concerns about stud…

Multiple groups are targeting Democratic voters in the state — asking them to switch their party affiliation ahead of the New Hampshire Primary. The trial of a man accused of killing a married couple in Concord began this week. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed a defamation lawsuit in New Hampshire against President Joe Biden. We talk about…

This is the time of year when the New Hampshire Primary usually heats up. As the leaves change, presidential candidates are seen across the Granite State. But how real is the New Hampshire Primary these days? New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation status has been under threat, especially with plans from the Democratic National Committee to move South …

Democrats won a seat in the New Hampshire House in a special election Tuesday. Democrat Hal Rafter’s victory in Northwood means the Republicans’ majority in the New Hampshire House is down to just one seat. Voters in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, picked their top two choices for mayor this week. Republican Jay Ruais and Democrat Kevin C…

The attorney general and secretary of state say former President Donald Trump is eligible to run as a candidate in New Hampshire’s presidential primary- despite his involvement in the events leading to the January 6th insurrection. Also- the state board of education considers whether to allow a conservative media group to provide online classes to …

The state is facing a court-imposed deadline to eliminate the practice of holding psychiatric patients in hospital emergency rooms. It's known as ER boarding and has been a long time issue in New Hampshire. So what's the state's plan? Nursing homes are pushing back on a new Biden Administration proposal to establish minimum staffing requirements. A…

Legal scholars are debating whether the 14th amendment could disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire. The state Attorney General and Secretary of State say they haven’t taken a position. Labor Day weekend is usually a turning point for campaigning ahead of the presidential primarie…

Manufacturing company Saint-Gobain is closing its plant in Merrimack. That facility has been at the center of a long-running controversy over PFAS contamination in the area. The company may be closing the plant, but the PFAS contamination left behind isn’t going away. We hear what’s next for residents in the wake of the plant’s closure on this week…

The state will see tens of millions of dollars from legal settlements tied to the opioid crisis. At the same time, some federal funding for substance use disorder services will end in the next year or two. How could this affect systems of care the state has built over time? Guests: Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR Amanda Gokee, Boston Globe Top stories from a…

The New Hampshire Board of Education tabled a contract with far-right nonprofit PragerU after hearing public testimony. The group’s application was recommended to the board by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. The Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to reconsider his decision to dismiss a case against white supremacist group NSC-131. S…

Former President Donald Trump plead not guilty in court on Thursday to federal charges related to the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump is also the frontrunner in the Republican presidential primary here in New Hampshire.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wrapped up his latest visit to the Granite State this week as he…

It’s been a tough few years for Granite Staters with the pandemic and inflation. Now, a new study shows one in three New Hampshire adults say they’re struggling to pay for basic household expenses. And climate experts predict more severe heat waves and more extreme precipitation in New England in the future. What does this mean for farmers? Guests:…

Gov. Chris Sununu announced this week that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. We discuss how Sununu’s absence could shape the race for New Hampshire's next governor. And communities across the state are recovering after the last round of heavy rain damaged roads and other infrastructure. We cover these stories and more on this week’s Ne…

This week, heavy downpours led to flooding in western New Hampshire and most of Vermont, and forecasters are predicting more rain leading into the rest of this summer. We talk about the local effects of this extreme weather on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Trisha Nail, Keene Sentinel Hadley Barndollar, New Hampshire Bulletin…

Public health officials are urging people to be careful with hot temperatures across the state this week. The state is seeing more very hot days due to the effects of climate change. We hear how local officials are planning for extreme heat. And adults on Medicaid are now eligible for dental benefits in New Hampshire, but low reimbursement rates an…

The New Hampshire House and Senate wrapped up their legislative sessions voting on final versions of several high-profile bills. The state will soon expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers, and organizers are working across the state to help with the cost of gender-affirming health care. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the …

Lawmakers still need to resolve plenty of issues before the end of this year’s State House session. Elsewhere, regional leaders met in Maine this week to discuss New England’s energy future. We discuss these stories and more with NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian and The New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt on this week’s edition of the New Hampshire News R…

A dispute over the state’s settlement with a victim of abuse at the former Youth Development Center has revealed some of how private lawyers are handling cases brought against the state. New data released this week show New Hampshire’s unemployment rate is at a historic low. And researchers are scrambling to preserve history along New Hampshire's c…

Gov. Chris Sununu has been on a national media tour for months teasing a possible run for president. This week, he announced he will not enter the race for the White House. The New Hampshire State House endorsed the Senate’s two-year budget, foregoing usual negotiations. We dig into what’s included in the budget and the 2024 GOP presidential primar…

Summer is near, and tourists are already flooding the Granite State. While Franconia Notch and the Mount Washington Valley are popular destinations, the state is encouraging visitors to explore other parts of New Hampshire. We also talk about some environmental stories you might have missed. Guests: Mara Hoplamazian, NHPR Hadley Barndollar, New Ham…

New Hampshire’s health care system is understaffed and struggling to meet demand, and the state’s tough housing market is part of the problem. Low salaries and a lack of affordable housing are pushing some health care workers to look outside of the state or turn down essential jobs. Gov. Chris Sununu has not announced he’s a candidate for the 2024 …

It’s been a busy week at the State House in Concord with key bills going before state lawmakers, including a so-called parental bill of rights, Medicaid expansion and more. We talk about the latest news in politics on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Josh Rogers, NHPR Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin Top stories from around…

A coalition of Democratic voters is challenging the state’s gerrymandered political districts. Their case against the state is before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. And with the New Hampshire House so closely divided this session, attendance has played a major role in key votes on policy. Most representatives are showing up consistently, but not …

This week marked 20 years since the Old Man of the Mountain collapsed. Next Level Church, based in New Hampshire, became one of the fastest growing megachurches in the entire country. Now the church and its founding pastor are under scrutiny. We discuss these stories and more in this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap. Guests: Todd Bookman, NH…

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Manchester Thursday. NHPR's Todd Bookman was there, and tells us what happened: how the former president was received by the crowd, how his latest legal troubles surfaced during the speech and what he had to say about his potential presidential opponent, Gov. Chris Sununu. Later, NHPR's Mara Hoplamazian a…