Unemployment Rate Decreases In Merrimack Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hillsborough County is the same as the New Hampshire average.

Dems Target Sununu And GOP Lawmakers Who Passed Abortion Limits

Retired physicians, local political leaders and citizens keep spreading the word about restrictions in New Hampshire's new budget.

Hillsborough County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Merrimack area compares to New Hampshire and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

BEA Commissioner Confirmed For Second Term

Under his leadership, BEA has developed into a center point for state economic strategies and collaborations with partners, local officials.

Unemployment Decreases In Merrimack Area: Feds

Hillsborough County's unemployment rate is higher than the New Hampshire average.

Former VP Uses NH Speech To Urge Party Unity, Move Past January 6 Divide

Pence told Hillsborough County Republicans the GOP’s top priority had to be unity in the face of the Democrats’ progressive agenda.

NH Senate Budget Writers Fund Medicaid But Not Childcare

The Finance Committee decided to use tens of millions of dollars in Health and Human Services money for Medicaid managed care program.

Early End To Federal Unemployment Benefits Pushes Some Toward Brink

Gov. Chris Sununu's decision to end federal unemployment benefits three months early has some in New Hampshire in a panic.

Broadband Speed In Merrimack Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

House Panel Grapples With State Tax Options For Federal Business Grants

Ways and Means Committee will take its time with a Senate bill exempting Payroll Protection Program grants from the state’s business tax.

NH Senators Told Change In Child Restraint Law Would Protect Most Vulnerable

Physicians, healthcare workers, and safety officials urged a Senate committee to protect the state’s children with a change in laws.

$35M Merrimack Town, $81.9M School Budget Approved On Tuesday

Koenig, Harrington, and Murphy win council seats; Hardy, Peters, and Guagliumi win school seats; a redistricting article was also approved.

Merrimack Town Councilor Wins State Rep Special Election

Republican Bill Boyd bested former state Rep. Wendy Thomas on Tuesday in the race to fill a vacancy left due to the death of Dick Hinch.

Nancy Murphy, Merrimack Town Council Candidate

One of four candidates running for three, 3-year seats explains why she is running.

Bill Boyd, Merrimack State Rep. Candidate

The Republican candidate for the Hillsborough District 21 seat talks about why he is running.

Wendy E. N Thomas, Merrimack State Rep. Candidate

The Democrat candidate for the Hillsborough District 21 seat talks about why she is running.

Sununu: Plan On 4th Of July Parades And More Summer Reopenings In NH

Expect fewer COVID-19 vaccines to enter next week — but do expect Fourth of July parades across the state and other summer festivities.

It's Not Just You: Cell Service In New Hampshire Really Is Lousy

As much of the U.S. is getting fast 5G signals, NH seems to be trying to slow that down — and poor service, in rural areas, remains.

Merrimack Voters Have Competitive Races In Town, School Elections

Plus, when voters go to the polls on April 13, they will vote in a special state representative election, too.

Merrimack 3rd Party Candidate's Mailer Promotes Opponents: Watch

Hollenberg runs for American Solidarity; Thomas gets $4K from NH GOP Twitter "stunt"; Boyd has backing from Messner's NH Advantage PAC.

Senate Votes To Remove Tolls At Merrimack Exit — Then Tables Bill

After a 16-8 vote to end tolls at Exit 10, the majority leader "tabled" the bill, preventing it from being sent to the House for a vote.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Hillsborough County.

Former Secretary of State Makes New Hampshire Debut

Potential NH FITN GOP presidential candidate Mike Pompeo attended a virtual fundraiser for Bill Boyd, a Merrimack state rep. candidate.

Small Election, Big Spending: Out-Of-State Dems Dump Thousands Into Merrimack House Race

D.C. Democrats have already spent nearly $30,000 to influence the Hillsborough 21 special election in Merrimack, just one seat out of 400.

Is U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas A Political Dead Man Walking? Is It GOP Spin?

The National Republican Congressional Committee put NH's 1st District rep on its "Democrat Exit List" — but insiders already had him there.

Richards: Please Pass HB544 And Protect My Kids From Hate

A veteran testifies that critical race theory blames the Declaration of Independence for the rise of white supremacy and other falsehoods.

Conservative Group Targets Pappas Over Vote For Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Ads

H.R. 1, which Democrats call the For the People Act, would pour up to $5 million in public money into Pappas' campaign coffers.

Study: $15 Minimum Wage Hike Will Cost 13,000 Granite State Jobs

Employment Policies Institute: Jobs in the arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food service sectors could be lost.

We Report, You React: NH Dem Calls Community College Nursing Grads Unfit

Readers, others shocked by state Rep. Linda Tanner’s (D-Georges Mills) comments about New Hampshire nurses, community college.

NH GOP Throws Down On House Democrat Who Refused To Stand For National Anthem

Former state Rep. Wendy Thomas (D-Merrimack) is attempting to return to the House during a special election after the death of Dick Hinch.

From NH And PA: A Tale Of Two Congressmen

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican in a Democrat-trend district, is working with U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat in a swing seat.

Speaker Orders Rung To Leave Committee Meeting, Demands New Apology

The Merrimack state representative was ordered out of a legislative committee meeting Wednesday after House Speaker Sherman Packard.

Should At-Risk Granite Staters Lose Vaccines To 30-Year-Old Teachers?

1,082 of the state's 20,000 educators​ are 65 or older; a third under 40. Is it fair to skip the elderly to vaccinate a young teacher?

Merrimack State Rep Stripped Of Assignment After Post Critical Of Troy Police Chief

GOP House Speaker Sherman Packard relieved State Rep. Rosemarie Rung, D-Merrimack, of her committee assignment due to a social media post.

Special Election Requested In Merrimack To Fill Hinch’s Seat

Town officials requested a special election on Monday to fill the seat of the late Speaker. It could be held the second Tuesday in April.

Some Are Asking, Did The NH GOP Caucus Kill Speaker Hinch?

Graham: Wolfeboro GOP state Rep. William Marsh set off a firestorm with a tweet making that claim Thursday — and Democrats followed.

Hinch’s Sudden Death To COVID-19 Raises Concerns About His Many Contacts

An investigation is underway of House Speaker's death — with Democrats requesting testing of everyone who attended Organization Day Dec. 2.

NH Journal Podcast: Speaker Dick Hinch, RIP

Listen: Drew Cline, Michael Graham, and Chris Maidment discuss the sudden, shocking death of newly-elected Speaker, Dick Hinch.

NH House Speaker Hinch Dies a Week After Being Sworn In: Update

State politicos offer condolences for 71-year-old Merrimack Republican who was sworn into the job he called the honor of his life Dec. 2.

Merrimack Rep Unanimously Elected By NH GOP Caucus

House Republican Leader Dick Hinch, R-Merrimack, nominated to become Speaker of the House.