Dec 18, 2024 · After two weeks of delay amid concerns over accountability, the Executive Council approved a partnership Wednesday between New Hampshire and Dartmouth Health to take over and operate the state’s mental health hospital in Hampstead.. In a 4-1 vote, the Republicans on the council approved the agreement, in which Dartmouth Health’s Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital will spend $15.5 million ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The independent, nonprofit New Hampshire Bulletin is guided by these words from our state constitution: “Government, therefore, should be open, accessible, accountable and responsive.” We will work tirelessly every day to make sure elected officials and state agencies are held to that standard.

Oct 18, 2024 · Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas sharply criticized his opponent’s record on abortion and LGBTQ rights Friday, while Republican Russell Prescott called on the incumbent to take down “negative” advertisements that he said misrepresented his record.

Nov 13, 2024 · The Executive Council on Wednesday agreed to convert the toll plaza on F.E. Everett Turnpike in Bedford to all-electronic tolling, meaning vehicles won’t slow down to pay.

Nov 18, 2024 · Nine business days into her tenure as the executive director of Fish and Game, Stephanie Simek was called Thursday to present the department’s vision for the next state budget.

Feb 5, 2024 · Member towns in New Hampshire’s year-old Community Power Coalition are reaping the benefits of banding together to buy electricity on their own.

Dec 20, 2024 · About once every year for the past eight years, New Hampshire lawmakers had their shot at a moment with Gov. Chris Sununu. Away from the press, and off the legislative calendar, the governor’s staff would open up the Executive Council chambers, spread out muffins and coffee, and give smaller clusters of lawmakers a chance to connect.

Jan 8, 2025 · New Hampshire’s 2025 legislative session is kicking off this month. But the flood of legislation proposed by lawmakers this year means State House staff are scrambling to get it all ready. All told, there have been 830 House bills and 325 Senate bills filed for …

Oct 30, 2024 · Ethan DeWitt is the New Hampshire Bulletin’s education reporter. Previously, he worked as the New Hampshire State House reporter for the Concord Monitor, covering the state, the Legislature, and the New Hampshire presidential primary.

Jan 3, 2025 · The Department of Environmental Services is accepting applications to reimburse schools, businesses, local and state government agencies and departments, and others for eligible diesel emissions reduction projects.