Ayotte Seeks a Special Session; Dems Blast GOP ‘Chaos and Dysfunction’

Rep. Laurel Stavis: If housing is a priority, why does Ayotte's budget cut programs that work?

IN HER inaugural address, Governor Kelly Ayotte made a bold promise: housing would be her top priority. She was right to do so. New Hampshire is facing an unprecedented housing crisis — rents are skyrocketing, workers can’t afford to live…

Ayotte Seeks a Special Session; Dems Blast GOP ‘Chaos and Dysfunction’

CONCORD, NH – Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte will request a special session of the New Hampshire House and Senate at the Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. The Governor submitted the below explanation to the Executive Council for consideration of her special session request: “The General Court has not passed a budget or adopted a conference report for State Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. If the budget fails to pass and does not become law by the…

With state budget in flux, Ayotte floats continuing resolution

Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, speaks with reporters in her office Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Ayotte has proposed several changes to Medicaid aimed at cutting down the cost of the program that would increase the financial burden on recipients. (Photo by William Skipworth/New Hampshire Bulletin)Gov. Kelly Ayotte will request a special session of the Legislature this week to prepare for the possibility that the House and Senate fail to pass a bud…

Ayotte Remains on Offense in Group II Budget Fight Even As Opponents Admit Defeat

“She won. Why is she still fighting?” That was the reaction from one GOP House member after Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s appearance on the Jack Heath radio show Monday morning, where she once again pounded away at the budget passed by her fellow Republicans. Her top issue remains the Committee of Conference’s attempt to undo a generous pension package Ayotte supports for 1,500 or so Group II state employees. “I think it’s important for your listeners to …

NH lawmakers poised to vote on budget Ayotte has threatened to veto

As a heat wave hit the state Monday, budget controversy at the Statehouse in Concord continued to simmer ahead of what may be a tumultuous session of the N.H. Legislature later this week.