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By ETHAN DEWITT

When Jennifer Boisvert’s son Luke told her at age 9 that he identifies as a boy, the transition process was simple: support her son, buy him his preferred clothes, and use his preferred pronouns.

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

People with disabilities make up nearly a third of New Hampshire’s impoverished, according to a new study from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

A proposal would make New Hampshire the first state in the nation to ban adhesive-based rodent traps.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

There are proposals emanating from the House, the Senate, and the governor’s office to put a pause on new landfills in the state. Over the next few months, they’ll have to reach an agreement on just how long that pause should be.

By ETHAN DEWITT

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s Commission on Government Efficiency — known by its catchier acronym, COGE — is beginning its work to investigate better ways to structure state departments.

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a proposal through a voice vote on Thursday to punish people who file false reports of child abuse or neglect.

By ETHAN DEWITT

The New Hampshire House once again passed a bill Thursday that would legalize cannabis in the state. But with Gov. Kelly Ayotte staunchly opposed to the idea, even supporters are expressing doubts over its viability.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

The House approved legislation Thursday that would allow adults to have several weapons that are currently prohibited under state law.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

Business isn’t always a piece of cake for homestead sellers.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

The House approved legislation Thursday to peel back parts of government aimed at encouraging the development of offshore wind.

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

Every year, about 1 million visitors hit the slopes to ski or snowboard in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, according to the National Forest Service.

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

New Hampshire businesses may be losing an estimated $56 million because the state’s child care shortage is disrupting parents’ ability to work, according to a new study from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

By ETHAN DEWITT

As town meeting season nears, the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office is reminding residents of a new voter ID law.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

The House voted Thursday to remove certain penalties for incorrectly applying fertilizer, moving to change a law legislators passed in the fall over the veto of then-Gov. Chris Sununu.

By ETHAN DEWITT

When it comes to describing some New Hampshire towns’ housing codes, Rep. Joe Alexander likes to use a colorful phrase: “snob zoning.”

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

As President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington, D.C., seek to eradicate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts throughout the federal government, their state-level allies in New Hampshire are working to do the same in the Granite State.

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

As warming seas pose difficulties for seafood globally, a $3 million gift will help the University of New Hampshire develop an international, community-based seafood production program, the university announced this week.

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

A proposal to further restrict abortion access in New Hampshire has officially died.

By ETHAN DEWITT

New Hampshire is in the top 10% of states when it comes to fourth-grade and eighth-grade reading, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress report, released Wednesday. 

By WILLIAM SKIPWORTH

John Murphy, a telecommunications worker with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, is tired of having to show up to protests every year to oppose right-to-work legislation in New Hampshire.