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The New Hampshire Bulletin is a non-profit news outlet that strives to keep residents of the Granite State informed about important local issues. The team at the Bulletin goes beyond just reporting on political happenings to share stories that reflect the real-life impacts of policies on communities across New Hampshire. Readers can access this valuable information for free, and other media organizations are welcome to share our articles as long as they provide appropriate credit. In addition to reporting, the Bulletin features insightful commentary from various New Hampshire community members and watchdogs, excluding elected officials and candidates, to enrich the ongoing discussions in the state. Established in April 2021, The New Hampshire Bulletin is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by grants and contributions from a coalition of supporters and readers. The Bulletin maintains complete editorial independence, and your donations are crucial, directly supporting high-quality journalism.

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It's time for New Hampshire to prioritize maternal mental health resources • New Hampshire Bulletin

2 days ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Emily Tamimie

In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained much-needed momentum. Yet within this broad discussion, maternal mental health remains an area that is often overlooked. As a family medicine physician, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges that mothers and families experience in the face of poor maternal mental health. It’s essential that we prioritize […]
Senate committee recommends restoring health care funding cuts in House budget

4 days ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Ethan DeWitt

The New Hampshire Senate Finance Committee moved Friday to restore three health care programs that had been cut from the state budget by the House Finance Committee — a bipartisan move meant to address heavy pushback. In a series of votes at their meeting Friday, the committee voted to reverse the House’s 3% rate cut for the state’s Medicaid providers, and to restore funding to address the developmental disabilities waitlist and for community mental health support.
Nashua German-American returns home after being detained for two months by ICE, family says

6 days ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | William Skipworth

Fabian Schmidt, the German-American man who was detained by immigration officials in March and held at a Rhode Island jail, has returned to his home in Nashua, his family said on social media. “FABIAN IS FREE and HOME!!!!” his partner, Bhavani Hodgkins, wrote on Facebook Thursday. “We ask for your patience and privacy as we navigate through this.”In the post, Hodgkins said she’d be providing updates and a video at a later date.
Voices from the Senate’s hearing on the next New Hampshire budget

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Ethan DeWitt |William Skipworth

Hundreds of people flocked to Representatives Hall Tuesday to testify before the Senate Finance Committee about the House-passed New Hampshire budget, the last official public forum to do so this year. The atmosphere was emotional — and often testy. Sen. James Gray, a Rochester Republican and the committee chairman, exchanged heated words with some of the testifiers, cutting off those he thought were repeating previous speakers and others he said were veering off topic.
NHFPI report details potential impact of $81.3 million being revoked from New Hampshire DHHS

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | William Skipworth

In March, the federal government announced it was revoking $81.3 million in pandemic-related funding from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services that was not expected to expire until 2026.
To understand today’s New Hampshire Legislature, consider the paint can bill

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Dana Wormald

If nothing else, modern American politics has taught us that ideologues are often good at wooing the people but they always stink at serving them. And that truism is on full display at the state level, too. Consider, for example, the saga of New Hampshire’s paint can bill. Our state Legislature isn’t exactly known for an abundance of impactful, no-brainer bills, but House Bill 451 is one of them.
Disability Rights Center-NH launches online portal tracking the state's care facilities • New Hampshire Bulletin

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | William Skipworth

The Disability Rights Center-NH launched “The Disability Facility Hub” Wednesday in an effort to increase transparency around quality of care for people with disabilities and provide easy-to-understand information about New Hampshire’s care system.
Towns with tax caps can override them with simple majorities. Republicans want to change that. • New Hampshire Bulletin

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Ethan DeWitt

Twelve years ago, residents in the town of Alstead were hit with sticker shock. In one year, property taxes had increased from $22.46 per $1,000 of valuation to $26.80, a 20 percent increase. There was a reason: The select board had “artificially” lowered the tax rate in the prior year with unassigned funds, recalls Joel McCarty, the current chairman — and it did not do so in the next year, causing the increase. But voters were unhappy and took matters into their own hands.
Dartmouth study finds plummeting confidence in American democracy after Trump's first 100 days • New Hampshire Bulletin

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | William Skipworth

As President Donald Trump completes his first 100 days back in the White House — which were marked by a firehouse of controversial deportations, political retribution, and dramatic cuts to the federal government — political scientists and the general public alike are more concerned about democracy in the U.S. than they have been in at least seven years.
New Hampshire Senate to hold public budget hearing Tuesday, the last in the process

1 week ago | newhampshirebulletin.com | Ethan DeWitt

Members of the public have an opportunity to weigh in on the state budget Tuesday, when the Senate Finance Committee will host its hearing before making changes to the two-year spending plan. The committee will host its hearing at 1 p.m. in Representatives Hall in the State House, the final formal opportunity for residents to voice their opinions during the budget process. Those unable to attend in person may watch a livestream on Youtube.