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Lawmakers Return to Concord Facing a Crowded Legislative Calendar

Housing, education funding, and energy policy are expected to dominate floor debate as the legislature reconvenes.

Colin Marsh · Jul 30, 2026

What It Means

Housing, education funding, and energy policy are expected to dominate floor debate as the legislature reconvenes.

Civic HouseConcord

Administration officials say the next state budget will emphasize workforce housing incentives and rainy-day fund stability.

Colin Marsh · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseRural New Hampshire

From fire truck purchases to broadband bonds, small-town warrant articles reveal how rural New Hampshire is prioritizing scarce budgets.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseConcord

A coalition of school districts argues the state's adequacy standard has not kept pace with actual classroom costs.

Colin Marsh · Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseManchester

City clerks report higher-than-average participation in wards where school board and zoning questions were on the ballot.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseConcord

A bill limiting municipal minimum lot sizes has become the session's most closely watched housing measure.

Colin Marsh · Jun 12, 2026 · 1 min