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Advocates Propose Statewide Income Tax, Sparking Firestorm
Andru Volinsky and a group of Democratic-aligned advocates unveil a 3% income tax plan, claiming it will lower property taxes. House Democratic leader distances the caucus — but the vote tells a different story.
House Kills Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Ban an Income Tax
CACR 10 gets 194 votes — a majority, but short of the 236 needed. 158 Democrats vote against banning an income tax, including all but 4 members of the caucus.
House Democrats Join Republicans in Passing Anti-Sanctuary City Bill
The initial vote passes 351-6, but Democrats later reverse course on the final version, with 159 voting against the enforcement provisions.
NH House Votes to Remove Income Limits for Education Freedom Accounts
The House votes 188-176 to make EFAs universal. Every single voting Democrat opposes the measure. Over 10,000 students later enroll.
New Hampshire Becomes 18th State With Universal School Choice
Governor Ayotte signs SB 295 into law, expanding Education Freedom Accounts to all New Hampshire families regardless of income.
Republicans Pass Parental Rights Bills as Democrats Allege Children Will Be Harmed
HB 10 passes the House 212-161. Democrats argue the bill will endanger vulnerable children. Only 6 Democrats vote for parental rights.
House Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers, Hormone Therapies for Minors
HB 377 passes 197-167. NH becomes the first New England state to ban gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. Only 2 Democrats cross party lines.
House Passes Bail Reform Rollback in Major Victory for Ayotte
HB 592 passes the House 204-175 on party lines. The Senate later passes it 24-0 — even Senate Democrats break from House Democrats on this one.
Sanctuary Cities Banned in New Hampshire
Governor Ayotte signs HB 511 into law, requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities on criminal detainers.
House Kills Red Flag Law Bill
HB 1642 defeated 206-153. Democrats push for "extreme risk protection orders" allowing firearms seizure without criminal conviction.
NH Dem Rep Tells Voter to "Shut Up" Over Parents' Rights Bill
Rep. Tommy Hoyt (D) emails a constituent: "Let the teachers teach, and shut up. You're clearly no professional." The exchange goes viral.
NH House Dem: EFAs Are Plot to Recruit Libertarian Families, Destroy New Hampshire
Rep. David Luneau (D-Hopkinton) calls Education Freedom Accounts a "voucher scam" and a "recruiting tool to bring in Free State freeloaders."
Dem Chair Buckley: Schools Must Keep Secrets From Parents or They Will Beat Their Children to Death
NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argues against parental notification: "Some kids will be kicked out or beaten — to death."
Dem Rep Suggests NH Motto May Cause Teen Suicide
Rep. Steve Woodcock (D-Conway) claims "Live Free or Die" can be "triggering for suicide." 161 Democrats vote against displaying the state motto in schools.
New Hampshire Becomes First State in New England to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Governor Ayotte signs HB 377 banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for people under 18. Only 2 of 164 Democrats voted for the ban.
After Political Debacle, 74 Bills Die in House Without a Vote
Democratic obstruction slows House floor voting, killing 74 bills before the calendar deadline. Republicans accuse Democrats of "dilatory obstruction."
Volinsky's Income Tax Plan Starts a Firestorm — and Death Threats
Andru Volinsky's $2 billion income tax proposal prompts denunciations from both parties and death threats from the Libertarian Party of NH.
Where Has All the Money Gone? The Connecticut Income Tax at 30+
Connecticut introduced a "modest" 1.5% income tax in 1991. Today it's 6.99%, property taxes are 3rd highest in America, and the state has lost 325,000 residents.
NH Ranked Freest State in North America for 24th Time
The Fraser Institute ranks New Hampshire #1 in economic freedom for the 24th time out of 27 years the index has been published. NH scored 8.34/10.
Up to 19,000 Granite Staters Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Work Requirements
Analysis shows work requirement implementation could affect 44,310 enrollees. 149 Democrats voted against the requirements; 9 crossed party lines.
Bestselling Authors Implore NH Lawmakers to Kill "Book-Banning" Bills
Jodi Picoult and other bestselling NH authors sign letter opposing HB 324, which would remove sexually explicit materials from school libraries. Ayotte later vetoes the bill.
10,000 New Hampshire Students Enrolled in Education Freedom Accounts
After income limits were removed, EFA enrollment doubled to 10,000 students with 295 on the waitlist. The state spent $51.6M on the program in 2025-2026.