Shaheen defeats Sullivan to win Democratic nomination in 1st Congressional District • New Hampshire Bulletin

Stefany Shaheen, a former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic nomination for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press called…

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From climate change to the economy to healthcare, NH voters seek solutions with their ballots • New Hampshire Bulletin

Scott Thompson, a retired mechanic from Epsom, usually doesn’t vote in midterm elections, but after a GOP candidate for state representative showed up at his door he decided to make plans to vote on…

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Feds, DHHS give clear ‘no’ to TANF being used for childcare workforce grants • New Hampshire Bulletin

After more than a year of debate, New Hampshire childcare providers received a direct answer this week on childcare workforce grant funding.

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Bulletin takes home 16 awards at annual New Hampshire Press Association honors • New Hampshire Bulletin

The New Hampshire Bulletin won 16 awards at the New Hampshire Press Association’s annual Distinguished Journalism Awards banquet on Thursday night, including Journalist of the Year for William…

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The childcare bills that failed to make it across the finish line in 2026 • New Hampshire Bulletin

Last month, New Hampshire legislators took their final regular session vote, marking the end of the state’s 2026 legislative session. While a handful of childcare-related bills are awaiting a final…

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Councilors approve contract for work that determines childcare aid for families  • New Hampshire Bulletin

For months, the Executive Council has withheld approval of a contract with the Carsey School at the University of New Hampshire to begin the process, even with the deadline to complete the survey and…

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Executive Council tables $1.2 million for childcare program over DEI language • New Hampshire Bulletin

The New Hampshire Executive Council tabled a $1.2 million extension of an existing contract to bolster the Granite Steps for Quality program and provide more professional development opportunities…

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After much debate, House passes bill to restrict sex offenders near child care programs, schools • New Hampshire Bulletin

After heated floor debates and a failed motion to table, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted in favor of passing a bill that would prevent sex offenders from loitering around schools and…

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They run child care programs from their homes. It’s not as easy as you might think.  • New Hampshire Bulletin

Standing on the newly built deck in her backyard, Asha Clark wipes mucus off the face of the infant she’s holding in one arm, while using her free  arm to keep a toddler from re-entering the house.…

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Empty rooms, empty bank accounts: the struggles of running a child care center in New Hampshire • New Hampshire Bulletin

At first glance, The Growing Years Early Childhood Center in Manchester doesn’t look like it's financially struggling.

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The state budget appropriated $15 million toward child care. Its funding source remains unclear.  • New Hampshire Bulletin

It has been months since New Hampshire passed its state budget, and the status of $15 million appropriated for child care employers remains a point of confusion, including for lawmakers.

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Gov. Ayotte says access to child care is as critical as housing for ‘quality of life’ in NH • New Hampshire Bulletin

Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she is “deeply committed” to pushing for state investments in child care despite ongoing funding obstacles and workforce shortages.

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New state plan targets child care capacity shortages, funding • New Hampshire Bulletin

Earlier this month, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced new goals for increasing child care capacity.

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