The New Hampshire Bulletin won 16 awards at the NH Press Association’s annual Journalism awards banquet on Thursday night, including journalist of the year for William Skipworth. @willskipworth.bsky.social, @mollyrains.bsky.social, @mmitchellreports.bsky.social @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics

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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Proud of this one. An interactive graphic hates to see me coming :)

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"While the program is lesser known and used by about a fifth of the state’s licensed childcare programs, it plays an important role." How a failed contract could upend New Hampshire’s entire childcare quality system. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

With New Hampshire's legislative session now in the rearview mirror, here's a look at the childcare bills that didn't make it across the finish line. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

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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Included in this story is a very detailed map of New Hampshire's childcare programs, broken down by county and type. It was a bit of a sidequest that took hours and a stressed phone call to my dad, who spends more time in Microsoft Excel than I do, but it was all worth it. Give it a read!

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"The community kind of makes up for those resources that you lack, but it would also be nice if the resources were there.” In Northern New Hampshire, the childcare issues are both familiar and unique. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

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

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

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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Citing DEI language, the NH 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 related to caring for children with special needs. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social

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 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 child care facilities. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

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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"Home-based care can offer a child more hands-on, individualized, and culturally specific teaching in a way that center-based care might not. Programs can also offer more flexibility in hours of operation and help fill gaps in child care across the state." @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics

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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Hundreds in Nashua wave to passing cars at the #NoKings protest at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. #NHPolitics

U.S. Representative for NH D-02 Maggie Goodlander makes appearance at No Kings III protest in Nashua.

John Cote of Hollis holds an upside down American flag at the No Kings protest in Nashua. “Our country is in distress,” Cote said. “I respect the flag, people fought for it, but our country needs help.” (Photo by Maya Mitchell/New Hampshire Bulletin)

"For the past decade, the child care industry has experienced high employee turnover, and businesses are struggling to recruit workers due to low wages." From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

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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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. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

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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“It goes hand in hand with our housing issues when it comes to our quality of life here in New Hampshire." Gov. Ayotte discusses child care challenges with providers and and advocates during Manchester forum. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

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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“I think the state’s vision is putting the cart before the horse a little bit. We’re just not there yet." For early care and education advocates, workforce challenges remain a barrier to the state's plans for addressing capacity. From Maya Mitchell #NHPolitics

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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