New Hampshire speech creates presidential buzz for Illinois governor

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HOLLY RAMER

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump, drawing a clear divide between himself and other high-profile Democrats seen as future presidential contenders.

On the trail: 2028 race gets underway in NH

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says his message to Democrats is that “we’ve got to be ready for the fight.”

On the trail: Gov. Ayotte says she delivered on her promises in her 100 days in office. Not everyone agrees

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

She’s made more than 100 stops across New Hampshire in her first 100 days.

‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Rosemarie Rung thinks of Elijah Lewis often. 

Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Chris Sununu announced what many in New Hampshire’s political world had expected, that the popular former Republican governor would forgo a 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

On the Trail: Chris Pappas announces bid to succeed Shaheen in US Senate

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas will run to succeed fellow Democrat Jeanne Shaheen in a wide-open race for U.S. Senate.

On the trail: Pappas ready to launch, but what about Goodlander?

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

All systems are go for U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate in the 2026 race to succeed retiring longtime Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide

By HOLLY RAMER, MICHAEL CASEY and CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY

A voter in Milford, New Hampshire, missed out on approving the town’s $19 million operating budget, electing a cemetery trustee and buying a new dump truck. In Durham, an 18-year-old high school student did not get a say in who should serve on the school board or whether $125,000 should go toward replacing artificial turf on athletic fields.

‘Holy anger’ – Agitated voters demand answers from Maggie Goodlander at Concord town hall

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The interrogation started right out of the gate.

On The Trail: Pappas eyes run for senate, launches ‘Grounded in Granite’ Tour across NH

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

When it comes to whether he’ll launch a campaign for the U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas says he’ll take his cues from the people of New Hampshire.

Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The New Hampshire Legislature advanced several key bills last week, including Republican overhauls on education funding, rollbacks on bail reform and more. Here’s what you need to know.

On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.

‘It’s just time’ – Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection to U.S. Senate

Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate next year, a decision that will end the longtime senator’s historic political career and deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already facing a difficult path to reclaiming the Senate majority.

Pritzker to headline NH Dem Party’s largest fundraiser

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will headline the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s largest fundraiser of the year in a move that’s sure to spark 2028 speculation.

Vehicle inspections, EFAs and more: What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives voted on over 200 bills last week, advancing many to the next stage of the legislative process. Here’s what you need to know.

‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Janice Kelble bundled up to brave the biting wind Friday morning. At the intersection of Pleasant and South streets, in front of the James Cleveland Federal Building in Concord, she held up a sign to passersby that targeted Elon Musk: “Billionaires are the real parasites.”

On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is expected to announce later this month whether or not she’ll seek a fourth six-year term representing New Hampshire in the Senate when she’s up for re-election next year.

Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

On one hand, Weare Rep. Ross Berry’s bill to fold New Hampshire’s independent Office of the Consumer Advocate into the state Department of Energy has the backing of Republican leadership.

New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The option for terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication is moving forward to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, but not without strong opposition.

Delegation weighs first month with Trump

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

Thursday marked one month since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and began an eventful second presidential term that included a slew of controversial Cabinet nominees, a series of executive orders many have called illegal, and an attempt to excise chunks of the federal government that don’t fit his agenda.