New Hampshire News

Like most states in the country, New Hampshire is having a difficult time answering the question about whether or not to expand Medicaid coverage.

With the summer holiday season approaching, State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, and the New Hampshire Association of Fire Chief's President and New London Fire Chief Jason Lyon, announces the following safety guidelines for outdoor grilling.

Three potential logos to be used for the University of New Hampshire in place of the current Thompson Hall tower logo have sparked not only backlash, but new designs from UNH students as well as others.

"For me, the IRS scandal was the last straw," Andy says. "The Obama Administration and Jeanne Shaheen were using the IRS as a bludgeon to intimidate New Hampshire conservatives and Tea Party supporters.

The following events and observances are scheduled for Memorial Day weekend through May 30.

New Hampshire is one step closer to becoming the 19th state to legalize medical marijuana, but whether patients will be allowed to grow their own cannabis is still an open question.

Concord - During debate on establishing a state minimum wage in the State Senate today, Republican Senator Jeb Bradley refused to say if he supported any minimum wage for New Hampshire workers at either the state or federal level.

There were lots of new faces at the New Hampshire Republican Party's annual dinner Monday night, many of them under 30, most obviously attending their first-ever political dinner.

Web site Jessica is the NH.com Editor and Producer. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Chester College of NE, and a M.Ed. specializing in Adult Education from Plymouth State University.

Senate Bill 152 failed before the House with a 199-164 vote. With the House also voting against reconsideration, the bill won't return before the legislature during the current two-year session.

The Senate voted 14-10 Thursday to approve a bill that will ensure New Hampshire's future participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

The New Hampshire tourism forecast for Memorial Day weekend is far sunnier than its meteorological counterpart, with officials predicting a slight jump in visitors and spending over this time last year.

FUNNY STUFF: In addition to standup appearances, Jim Gaffigan has a long television and film resume, including roles in HBO's "Bored to Death" and TV's "Law & Order." GILFORD - Offering some laughs in between concert bookings at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook will be affable comedian Jim Gaffigan on Friday, Aug.

A day after the New Hampshire House voted down a Senate-backed gambling bill, it was the upper chamber's turn to weigh in on some key House legislation.

New Hampshire Democratic Party Communication Director Harrell Kirstein released the following statement on the New Hampshire Republican Party's embarrassing attacks on members of their own Republican caucus and legislation they sponsored, SB152.

The New Hampshire Dance Institute's finale during one of last year's major performances.

University of New Hampshire recent graduate Alex Freid '13 has received the 2013 Samuel Huntington Public Service Award.

In some ways this vote could return us to a century ago when the Boston and New York railroads controlled our state Legislature, and made no bones about it.

Alma Hall was recently recognized by Noreen Johnson, President of Exeter Woman's Club, at their annual spring luncheon for her many contributions to the club and community.

Vanity plates are very popular in New Hampshire, but there are restrictions on what can be expressed on the plates.