A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States, even if they have a legal right to stay. From Tim Henderson via @stateline.org

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche argued in a court filing that a shooting Saturday in the vicinity of the White House further proves the need for an East Wing ballroom. From @ashleymurray.bsky.social

The Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday urged American corporations to condemn efforts to dilute Black voting strength, as Southern states eliminate congressional districts where most residents are Black. From @jonshorman.bsky.social

Budget constraints are forcing liberal-leaning states that spend their own money on healthcare for noncitizens to scale back that aid, as they grapple with federal Medicaid cuts and the expiration of federal subsidies that helped people buy Obamacare plans. @chatlanis.bsky.social via @stateline.org

"When people think about summer in New Hampshire, they often picture camps, swimming, hiking trails, playgrounds, and long afternoons outside with friends. But for many working families, summer brings something else entirely: stress." Commentary from Sonjia Tainter #NHPolitics

“Let’s be honest: This 3% [of businesses], they are the top revenue producers in the state. Do we really need to give them more tax incentives?" Providers skeptical business tax credit will move the needle on childcare capacity. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled House and Senate have mostly agreed on legislation this year. But on a handful of bills, the House and Senate were so far apart that they ditched negotiations entirely. Here's a look at those bills. #NHPolitics

"The new programs require most employers without retirement offerings to set up payroll deductions for their workers, but do not require any employer match." From Kevin Hardy via @stateline.org

The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states now to the nation’s capital. From David Lightman

The NH House and Senate clashed over some major policies Thursday, sending many of them to further negotiations in a committee of conference. And in a handful of cases, the chambers ditched negotiations entirely. Here's a look at some of last week's killed bills. #NHPolitics

As campaign season continues to ramp up in New Hampshire, Medicaid promises to be a major issue in the race for governor. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"Excess water ends up pooling on the ground in water bodies or puddles. From there, it is more susceptible to evaporation when the sky clears, while water that filtered down into groundwater reserves stays put." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"The bill would create a committee to consider proposals for new landfills and their effects on human health, the environment, the local economy, and more." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"Responses to both the survey and the cost analysis help determine what parents pay as a cost share for the N.H. Child Care Scholarship Program." From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

Federal regulations have restricted E15 from being sold from June 1 to Sept. 15 because of its effects on air quality. But the turmoil triggered by the war in Iran has been an important boost to Congress’ efforts to pass year-round E15 legislation. From David Lightman

"Many of the states with the highest private equity ownership also have seen some of the largest increases in “cost-burdened” renters, the report said, meaning they spend at least 30% of their income on rent and utilities." From Robbie Sequeira via @stateline.org

U.S. violent crime fell sharply in 2025, according to preliminary federal data, with murders dropping an estimated 18.1% — a decline that could push the national homicide rate to its lowest level on record if the figures hold. From @amandavhernan.bsky.social via @stateline.org

Thursday was a tough loss for the Fisher Cats (known to some as the Space Potatoes) vs. the Yard Goats but a great night in the park for the Bulletin staff: @mmitchellreports.bsky.social @mollyrains.bsky.social @ethandewitt.bsky.social @willskipworth.bsky.social @danawormald.bsky.social

A multibillion-dollar package to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term faced new delays Thursday as Senate Republicans showed a rare split with the president over his new “anti-weaponization” fund. From @ashleymurray.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda

Two fiercely debated Republican bills empowering parents in public schools are heading to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk after approvals by the Senate Tuesday. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

U.S. House Republicans on Thursday denounced expanding the Supreme Court, an idea some Democrats support to dilute the court’s conservative majority after years of decisions that have angered liberals. From @jonshorman.bsky.social

Joshua Nye, who ran New Hampshire’s youth detention facility in Manchester for less than six months, has resigned, the Department of Health and Human Services announced this week. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Proposed changes to the New Hampshire landfill permitting process are on their way to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s desk after the two chambers of the state Legislature struggled for years to come to an agreement. From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"The president’s party has gained House seats in a midterm cycle only three times in the last century. Twice, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and at the height of the Great Depression, history-shaping events explained the exception." From @jonshorman.bsky.social and @fischler.bsky.social

During a meeting Wednesday, Executive Councilors reversed cleared the way for the first step in a monthslong process to ensure the state gets the correct amount of federal funding for childcare. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

The New Hampshire House and Senate finished their last traditional voting days last Thursday, taking action on hundreds of bills as they seek to wrap up the year. Now comes the messy part: the "committee of conference" process. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"If there was an award this session for a much-publicized bill that best represents unwanted and unneeded legislation, 'campus carry' would be as strong a candidate as any." Commentary from @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"An amendment to House Bill 751 proposed Monday would, in theory, allow New Hampshire students to attend any school district in the state. But it would also impose the 500-student cap for its first year." From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding. From Shauneen Miranda

About 100 rallygoers gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to hear from activists and members of Congress protesting the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down federal protections for the voting power of minorities. From Ashley Murray

"At a time when many Americans are already feeling squeezed by fluctuating gas prices, tire blowouts, bent rims, and suspension repairs can turn potholes into costly and unexpected expenses." From @amandavhernan.bsky.social via @stateline.org

A bill that cleared the New Hampshire Legislature last week would create a framework for residents to be compensated for renewably generated electricity they feed into the grid from home battery systems. From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"After a high-profile defeat this year, proponents are putting forward a much more limited version of the idea, capped at 500 students." From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"Will more water translate into more groundwater? It’s not that simple, said the researchers. In fact, their study concluded that increased concentration of rainstorms throughout the year has a drying effect on the landscape in the long term." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Pregnant patients experiencing miscarriage who live in states with abortion bans have fewer options for healthcare management, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association. From @kelciemmorris.bsky.social via @stateline.org

A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs. From Shauneen Miranda

"In recent weeks, the Supreme Court has effectively allowed last-minute election changes in Southern states that hold major consequences for what districts voters are assigned to and the future of Black political representation across the region." From @jonshorman.bsky.social

"A pending Vermont bill aims to end the mandatory reporting exception for confession." From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect. From Robbie Sequeira via @stateline.org

"The amount of rain falling on New Hampshire every year is going up, and projections say it will continue rising. But in what might seem like cruel irony, the storm patterns contributing to that trend are also a reason we’re seeing our landscape get drier." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new “anti-weaponization” settlement fund as a condition of President Donald Trump voluntarily dropping his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for the leak of his tax returns several years ago. From @ashleymurray.bsky.social

"As the stewards of young minds, we must develop a standard course for students to recommit to the foundational skills of education so that they can apply them to a future of knowns and unknowns created by AI." Commentary from Tyler Paré #NHPolitics

"The most recently passed bill is nearly identical to 2024’s House Bill 396, 2025’s House Bill 148, and 2026’s Senate Bill 268. That makes this the fourth time in three years that the legislation has passed both chambers of the Legislature." From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

As Gov. Kelly Ayotte seeks to fend off challengers in her reelection bid, her top Democratic challenger, Cinde Warmington, has sought to make Medicaid a key issue of the race. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"The amended version of HB 707 approved on Thursday creates a seven-member site evaluation committee." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Republican lawmakers have churned out a deluge of bills affecting public schools, from curriculum overhauls to teaching prohibitions to tax caps. Here are some of the bills moving forward in the final weeks of the session. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"The dizzying series of votes Thursday left major questions about the viability of the bill. Democrats in both chambers have opposed the idea, arguing it will lead to unmanageable safety risks on campus. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has stayed on the sidelines." @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

“It gives us hope for the future of science, that leaders and lawmakers see its value and are willing to champion it, so we’re just very grateful." Hubbard Brook executive director says forest team is celebrating "victory." From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"House Bill 1433 would create the Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program, which would allow a business to claim a credit against the business profits or enterprise tax if it creates or expands licensed childcare capacity by at least 12 seats." From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

"While the interconnectedness of policy may seem self-evident — 'If you make this change it will affect x,y, and z and in these ways' — the on-the-ground approach by lawmakers rarely feels holistically considered." Commentary from @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Book removals, tax caps, school meals: The New Hampshire Legislature takes up a flurry of end-of-session education bills. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics