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Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments

A federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.

Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law

New Hampshire moves to tighten rules on name changes for violent felons

New Hampshire lawmakers approve sending 15 National Guard members to Texas

Four-term New Hampshire governor delivers his final state-of-the-state speech

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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill to ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures.

New Hampshire Senate passes bill to restrict transgender athletes in grades 5-12

A New Hampshire bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity is headed to the governor’s desk.

Haley gets endorsement from Gov. Chris Sununu ahead of pivotal New Hampshire primary

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has endorsed Nikki Haley for president. Sununu appeared with the Republican presidential candidate at a town hall in Manchester on Tuesday, six weeks before the state’s pivotal first-in-the-nation primary.

National institute will build on New Hampshire’s recovery-friendly workplace program

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu will oversee the creation of a national institute to provide training and resources for companies willing to hire and help people in recovery for substance use disorder.

The New Hampshire-Canada border is small, but patrols are about to increase in a big way

New Hampshire is planning a tenfold increase in patrols along the Canadian border. It’s an effort to close what Republican leaders call a potentially dangerous gap in public safety.

New Hampshire is sued over removal of marker dedicated to Communist Party leader

Supporters of a former historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist from New Hampshire who also led the Communist Party have sued the state.

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Former US Sen. Kelly Ayotte throws hat into race for New Hampshire governor

Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte has announced she’s running for governor, days after fellow Republican Chris Sununu said he’s not seeking reelection to a fifth term in 2024.

Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping Trump

Weary Republicans across New Hampshire, even inside the governor’s office, are desperate to stop former President Donald Trump from winning the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won’t seek reelection in 2024

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who considered but decided against runs for president and the U.S. Senate, says he will not seek reelection in 2024.

Gov. Sununu signs $15.2 billion ‘bipartisan miracle budget’

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a $15.2 billion two-year state budget into law, capping off a surprisingly smooth legislative session.

Sununu seeks K-12 curriculum on social media dangers

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered state agencies to develop curriculum that would add instruction about the dangers of social media to all K-12 health classes in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Gov. Sununu rules out 2024 presidential bid, warns that crowded GOP field helps Trump

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he will not seek the presidency in 2024. The 48-year-old Republican governor, a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, made the announcement on Monday in an interview with CNN.

Governor’s new stance revives New Hampshire marijuana effort

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent shift to support marijuana legalization has inspired a last-minute push for new legislation.

New Hampshire governor offers path to legalize marijuana

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A day after New Hampshire legislators rejected the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, Gov.

Transgender students at center of new bills in New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Advocates for transgender youth in New Hampshire say four bills being considered in three legislative committees would lead to one result: harm to an already vulnerable population.

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New Hampshire House gives initial marijuana legalization OK

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Hampshire passed its first big test Wednesday.

Christa McAuliffe memorial to be built at NH Statehouse

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A permanent memorial to Christa McAuliffe, the New Hampshire high school teacher who died in the space shuttle Challenger disaster 37 years ago, will be built on the Statehouse grounds, according to an executive order from Gov.

Sununu signs stopgap bill keeping troubled youth center open

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s troubled state-run youth detention center will stay open beyond its mandated closure date, but its future remains uncertain after lawmakers failed to agree on how to replace it.

Sununu outlines 2-year $14.9B budget proposal in address

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Promoting what he called “pathways of opportunity,” New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu proposed a two-year $14.9 billion budget Tuesday that includes hefty pay raises for state employees, more money for schools and a streamlined professional licensing system designed to attract new

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New marijuana legalization bill gets New Hampshire hearing

CONCORD, N.h. (AP) — The New Hampshire Legislature is once again debating recreational use of marijuana but efforts to legalize it still face significant hurdles.

Confident Sununu calls for cooperation, local control

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has been sworn in for a fourth term. Two years ago, he was sworn in during a private ceremony because of concerns about both the coronavirus pandemic and potential violence.

NH Dems ask national party not to ‘punish’ them on primary

New Hampshire Democrats are asking the national party not to “punish” them while overhauling its 2024 presidential primary calendar.

Mayors: More help needed to shelter the homeless in NH

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two years after New Hampshire’s 13 mayors sent a letter to Gov. Chris Sununu asking for help with a strategy to assist the homeless, eight wrote back Tuesday requesting that federal funds be allocated for more shelter beds and resources, with an emphasis on women and youth.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire have banned TikTok and popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by their state governments.

Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds

This week’s ballot had an unspoken candidate — American democracy. Two years of relentless attacks on democratic traditions by former President Donald Trump and his allies left the country’s future in doubt, and voters responded.