NH House Leader: Dems Must Remove Germana From Leadership Over ‘Lies’ About Son’s Residency

NH House Leader: Dems Must Remove Germana From Leadership Over ‘Lies’ About Son’s Residency

After the Attorney General’s Office reported credible evidence that Rep. Dylan Germana lied about his residency, prompting his resignation, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne called on Democrats to remove the legislator’s father from his leadership post. As reported by NH Journal, Osborne said Deputy Democratic Floor Leader Rep. Nick Germana had publicly repeated false claims … Read more

Judge Throws Wrench in Inspection Repeal, NHGOP Hits the Gas

Judge Throws Wrench in Inspection Repeal, NHGOP Hits the Gas

A federal judge issued an injunction siding with vendor Gordon-Darby and ordering New Hampshire to continue its vehicle inspection program. As reported by NH Journal, State House Republicans pressed ahead with their plan to end the mandate, with House Majority Leader Jason Osborne criticizing the ruling. NH Journal reported that Republicans were undeterred by the … Read more

‘Shall Not Be Infringed:’ NH Pro-2A Advocates Rebuke Anti-Gun Rhetoric From Trump Admin

‘Shall Not Be Infringed:’ NH Pro-2A Advocates Rebuke Anti-Gun Rhetoric From Trump Admin

After Trump administration officials cited a shooting victim’s possession of a firearm to justify the use of lethal force, Second Amendment advocates in New Hampshire pushed back. As reported by NH Journal, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne challenged claims made by FBI Director Kash Patel and defended lawful carry by law-abiding citizens. NH Journal reported … Read more

House Dem Says ICE Officers ‘Worse Than any Venezuelan or El Salvadorian Gang’

House Dem Says ICE Officers ‘Worse Than any Venezuelan or El Salvadorian Gang’

Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D-Durham) testified before the House Criminal Justice Committee on a Democratic bill to block local law enforcement from participating in ICE’s Section 287(g) program, saying ICE was worse than any Venezuelan or El Salvadoran gang. As reported by NH Journal, the remarks drew a strong rebuke from Republicans, including House Majority Leader … Read more

Property tax cap question has fans and foes

Property tax cap question has fans and foes

House GOP leaders backed a proposal from House Election Laws Committee Chairman Ross Berry to place a local property tax cap question before voters statewide in November, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader. Leaders argued the current system of low-turnout town and school district meetings is no longer responsive to taxpayers. The plan drew … Read more

Republicans Say NHDems Are Lining Up $1B in New Taxes

Republicans Say NHDems Are Lining Up $1B in New Taxes

State House Republicans accused Democrats of proposing more than $1 billion in tax increases since the start of the year, a charge Democrats deny. As reported by NH Journal, GOP leaders pointed to bills including property tax hikes on second homes, a higher tobacco tax, and an increased meals and rooms tax. NH Journal reported … Read more

Tricorn Hats, Pine Tree Flags and Politics at AFP-NH’s America 250 Celebration

Tricorn Hats, Pine Tree Flags and Politics at AFP-NH’s America 250 Celebration

Conservatives gathered at Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown to mark the 250th anniversary of New Hampshire declaring its independence, at an event hosted by Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire and reported by NH Journal. Organizers framed the gathering as the first in a yearlong America 250 celebration tied to the “values of 1776,” blending Revolutionary history with … Read more

LABRIE: HB 675 is the Firewall for New Hampshire Taxpayers

LABRIE: HB 675 is the Firewall for New Hampshire Taxpayers

In an op-ed published by NH Journal, Rep. Brian Labrie argues that HB 675 is a long-overdue safeguard meant to protect New Hampshire taxpayers from rising property taxes when local districts will not cap their own spending. He frames the bill as a needed check on budgets that keep growing regardless of enrollment. Labrie writes … Read more

State House Starts 2026 by Pushing Hot Button Issues

State House Starts 2026 by Pushing Hot Button Issues

As the New Hampshire House and Senate prepared to open the 2026 session by finishing retained and rereferred bills, lawmakers and Gov. Kelly Ayotte laid out their priorities for the year ahead, NH Journal reports. The chambers were set to take up several hot-button issues, including marijuana legislation. According to NH Journal, the early calendar … Read more