New Hampshire

Trump's 'Drug-Infested Den' Remark In Transcript Angers New Hampshire

3:43pm August 03, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The state's governor and U.S. senators were among those who took umbrage at President Trump's comment in a transcript of a phone conversation Trump had with Mexico's president in January.

A driver watches as an unusual sight passes by the side of the car: a herd of bison, recently escaped from a nearby farm in Gilford, N.H. By evening, local police had successfully rounded up the herd.

National

WATCH: 'The Wild West?' No, It's New Hampshire — But Those Really Are Bison

2:25pm July 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

A small herd thundered free from a farm and wandered through forests and roadways. Eventually, local authorities managed to return the beasts safely — but not before a neighbor caught a video.

New Hampshire State Rep. Robert Fisher, left, at a public hearing earlier this week. Fisher says reports of alleged comments he made online degrading women were taken out of context.

New Hampshire State Lawmaker Accused Of Online Misogyny Faces Expulsion

5:00am May 11, 2017

by Josh Rogers

Rep. Robert Fisher has been linked to an online alias that posted comments like "every woman wants to be attractive enough to be raped."

For years Michael Treadwell has been in and out of jail for a range of charges, but his ex-wife, and those around him, say he gets into those situations because of his schizophrenia.

Trespass, Jail, Repeat: How One Man Has Spent 575 Days in Jail

7:48am April 15, 2017

by Emily Corwin

Michael Treadwell has schizophrenia and a drinking problem. He cycles in and out of jail on minor charges like public urination. It costs taxpayers major money, and he's not the only one.

The first session of the New Hampshire House on Jan. 4, 2017, in Concord. The chamber will soon consider legislation that will likely curtail the financial strength of labor unions.

Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017

5:12pm January 30, 2017

Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.

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Tom Conner, the current owner of Conner Bottling Works, is part of the fourth generation of the family-owned business.

National

Squamscot Soda: Helping You Wash It All Down Since 1863

10:48am January 04, 2017

by Todd Bookman

Conner Bottling Works used to be one of about 60 bottlers in New Hampshire. Now this fifth-generation, family-owned and run business is the last independent soda maker standing in the state.

New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan took the stage with her family to thank supporters on Tuesday night.

Democrats Squeak Out Win In New Hampshire Senate; Will Pick Up Total Of 2 Seats

8:09pm November 09, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

New Hampshire GOP Sen. Kelly Ayotte conceded to Gov. Maggie Hassan on Wednesday evening. The Democratic nominee won by just 1,023 votes.

Marcela Stewart speaks to a voter at an event to encourage minority voter turnout n Cutler Bay, Fla., on Sunday.

The 13 Bellwether Counties That Could Decide The Election

11:52am November 07, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Want an easy way to tell who will win the election? Check out these battleground state counties that have closely reflected the statewide vote.

Robert Odeki (center) marches with SEIU Local 105 as the union protested for a minimum wage of $15 an hour outside the Colorado State Capitol in September.

Democrats Look To Make Gains In State Legislatures

3:15pm November 06, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Republicans control a record 67 out of 98 partisan state legislative chambers, and Democrats hope to take over between six and 12 chambers on Tuesday.

Politics & Government

Governor's Races Could Be A Bright Spot For GOP On Election Night

2:11pm November 06, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Republicans are expected to pick up control in at least one or two of the 12 gubernatorial races on the ballot, and they could even hit a modern-day record of states they control.