New Hampshire’s November ballot question regarding a school tax cap misrepresents the law. While it claims the cap will not impact classrooms, the statute indicates it applies to the entire school district’s property tax levy. Key details about duration and voting thresholds also lack clarity, prompting concern among voters.
New Hampshire’s electric rates will significantly increase on August 1, 2026, due to a $50 million undercollection issue from earlier pricing mistakes by regulators. Eversource’s rate will rise 24% to 14.009 cents per kilowatt-hour. Residents are urged to act quickly if they wish to switch suppliers before the new rates take effect.
The article outlines Donald Trump’s legal troubles, detailing his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to campaign financing. It clarifies the distinction between criminal and civil cases, emphasizing that while Trump faces significant civil judgments, only one criminal case has led to a jury conviction, with ten contempt rulings also recorded.
In July 2026, New Hampshire’s Attorney General cleared police officers in two shootings, asserting legal justification in both cases. While one officer involved remains unnamed due to ongoing litigation, concerns about the transparency of police accountability surfaced. The public’s access to investigative details often lags behind official findings.
New Hampshire’s young workforce faces significant challenges as median housing costs reach $182,000, child care expenses hit $30,000, and wages stagnate at $7.25 per hour. The state, ranked lowest in higher education funding, risks losing young talent due to unsustainable living costs, prompting an urgent need for policy reforms.
The Founder Who Owned a Child — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH American History · Accountability The Founder Who Owned a Child Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal, then spent decades enslaving the teenage girl who bore his children. The record is…
