Ayotte says open enrollment bill is ‘not ready for prime time.’ Republicans still advanced it.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Republican state lawmakers pushed forward open enrollment legislation Thursday, preventing Democrats from defeating it by replacing two of the Democratic lawmakers on the negotiating committee hours before the deadline. But Gov. Kelly Ayotte has indicated she may not sign the bill if it reaches her.

Facing scrutiny, head of NH’s youth detention center resigns

Friday, May 22, 2026

Joshua Nye, who oversaw New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center during months of recent turmoil that included allegations of abuse, an extended lockdown, and injuries to staff and children, has resigned. The announcement comes a day after lawmakers investigating the abuse allegations called on Nye to be replaced, citing “extreme failure of leadership.”

‘Let us help you’: These twentysomethings say moving from homeless to housed is possible

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Trini Badian, 23, brings years of personal experience to her work helping young people find stable, safe housing. She came to New Hampshire in 2019, at age 16 — alone, with no money and no place to live.

These Manchester students are learning a second language — while they’re still mastering their ABCs

Wednesday, March 25, 2026Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Kindergartner Josephine Ziniti sat at her teacher’s feet, hand held high, eager to answer a math question. And when her teacher, Jacqueline Gleason-Boure, moved to the floor, Josephine and her classmates closed in around her, eager to get her attention.