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politics7 days ago

New Hampshire gubernatorial race heats up as Warmington re-enters against Ayotte

Democrat Cinde Warmington launched a repeat bid for New Hampshire governor, delivering the first major challenge to GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte in a purple, battleground state. Warmington, a former state executive councilor who previously sought the nomination in 2024, is entering an open Democratic field as Democrats hope to block Ayotte’s reelection; Ayotte has clashed with Trump on immigration policy and redistricting, and polls show a competitive but still Republican-leaning race in a state that often swings between parties.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#cinde-warmington#gubernatorial-race
Wendy's to Shutter Hundreds of Stores in 2026, NH Outlets May Be Affected
business8 days ago

Wendy's to Shutter Hundreds of Stores in 2026, NH Outlets May Be Affected

Wendy's plans to shutter about 5-6% of its roughly 5,969 locations nationwide—around 360 stores—in the first half of 2026, following 28 closures in late 2025 and 240 closures in 2024. The company says closing underperforming units helps franchisees focus on higher-potential sites while it pursues menu and marketing improvements. New Hampshire currently has 23 Wendy's locations that could be affected.

via Patch|
#2026#360-locations#business
New Hampshire official resigns after Merrimack ICE facility controversy
politics15 days ago

New Hampshire official resigns after Merrimack ICE facility controversy

New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources commissioner Sarah Stewart resigned after failing to alert Gov. Ayotte and other state officials about DHS/ICE plans for a Merrimack immigrant detention facility. Acting commissioner Adam Crepeau will take over, while the Executive Council demanded accountability. Documents released in a right-to-know request showed state officials knew of the plan weeks earlier.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|
#ayotte#executive-council#ice
NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show
politics22 days ago

NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show

Documents obtained by the NH ACLU show state officials knew as early as Jan. 12, 2026 that ICE planned to buy and repurpose a 43-acre Merrimack warehouse into a detention facility, with federal authorities seeking historic-resource feedback and the governor’s office criticized for not disclosing plans to the public, press, or town; Merrimack leaders oppose the move and advocates call for transparency amid opposition to ICE expansion.

via InDepthNH.org|
#aclu#detention-center#ice
Court blocks NH from ending car inspections, keeping program in effect
environment28 days ago

Court blocks NH from ending car inspections, keeping program in effect

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking New Hampshire from ending its motor vehicle inspection program, in a lawsuit by Gordon-Darby Inc., ordering the state to resume and enforce the program. The ruling cites potential violations of the Clean Air Act if the program were ended without EPA approval, which has not yet been granted.

via nhpr.org|
#car-inspection#court-injunction#emissions
Massachusetts towns log near-8-inch snow totals from weekend storm
weather1 month ago

Massachusetts towns log near-8-inch snow totals from weekend storm

A weekend snowstorm dropped significant totals across New England, with Massachusetts towns reporting up to 7.8 inches (Hawley) and many others around 5–6 inches, according to the National Weather Service; nearby New Hampshire also logged several inches, and the NBC Boston piece lists additional town-by-town totals in Rhode Island and Connecticut as part of the storm's reach.

via NBC Boston|
#massachusetts#new-hampshire#snow-totals
New Hampshire weighs taxes on vacant and luxury second homes
politics1 month ago

New Hampshire weighs taxes on vacant and luxury second homes

Two New Hampshire bills would tax second homes and unoccupied properties: a 0.75% levy on second homes valued at $500,000+ that would go to the local municipality, and a 'supplemental residence tax' requiring owners to pay the state the equivalent of their property tax if the home sits empty six months a year or is rented seasonally. Revenue projections range from about $15 million annually to more than $900 million, sparking debate over implementation and fairness; supporters say it could address housing and community funding needs while critics, including real estate and vacation rental interests, call it punitive. Gov. Ayotte and lawmakers say more housing units are needed and these measures will be reviewed in subcommittees.

via New Hampshire Public Radio|
#housing-policy#new-hampshire#politics
New Hampshire Implements Major Legal Changes in 2026, Including Ending Vehicle Inspections
law-and-policy1 month ago

New Hampshire Implements Major Legal Changes in 2026, Including Ending Vehicle Inspections

New Hampshire has enacted over 300 new laws effective in 2026, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on sanctuary city policies, fee increases, bans on ambulance surprise billing, regulations on AI use involving minors, and enhancements to voting and public records access, among others.

via New Hampshire Bulletin|
#2026-laws#gender-affirming-care#immigration