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Rahm In NH: Bare-Knuckle Politics, But No Punch On First Primary
Former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has carefully cultivated his reputation as a bare-knuckled politico.

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Former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has carefully cultivated his reputation as a bare-knuckled politico.

The U.S. Department of Education said it is investigating a potential civil rights violation by the Contoocook Valley School District.
Former Senator: “This is New Hampshire. We love debates. We drill our candidates. We deserve open and fair and vibrant debate.”
Bedford GOP state Rep: As long as Bedford voters send me to Concord, I vow to keep my promise of not voting for an income tax.
NH may be one of America’s safest places, but Erin Creegan says proximity to drug trafficking routes means vigilance is still required.
The opening of Lauren Cline’s pie shop on Elm Street was perfect: A big crowd, good weather, and a ribbon cutting by Mayor Jay Ruais.
Michael Addison is New Hampshire’s only death row inmate for the 2006 murder of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs.
In his third budget address as mayor, Republican Jay Ruais continued to pursue his “Goldilocks” strategy: not too hot on taxes and spending.
Andy Volinsky says an income tax is the right thing for NH. It’s a wide-open and informative conversation that ends with a surprise.
Andy Volinsky says he's not proposing a tax increase; it's a shift — moving about $1B from the state’s property tax burden to an income tax.
Bartlett Center director: Ayotte correctly called the paint assessment a tax and vetoed it. She might soon get a chance to do it again.
U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announced the indictment last week, saying Jacques, 52, faces up to 20 more years in prison if convicted.
The $130K mailer targeting Republican primary voters hit mailboxes after a new poll showed John E. Sununu with a 21% lead over Scott Brown.
Former House speaker: Cinde Warmington's comments that her lobbying was routine “legal work” isn’t just weak. It is amoral and insulting.
In updated court filings, state attorneys argue the lawsuit is less about clean air and more about a contractor trying to salvage a deal.
For the 11th consecutive year, WalletHub declares New Hampshire’s state government the best deal for taxpayers in the United States.
Republican consultant: “These numbers are indicative of buyer’s remorse on the part of voters who’ve simply had enough (of the president).”
GOP state Senator: I'm proud to support legislation designed to ensure patients in emergency situations receive the best care possible.
Despite warnings from Mayor Byron Champlin, Stacey Brown embraces unhinged behavior which he says is creating serious problems for the city.
An org is telling college officials it crossed a constitutional line after ordering Samuel Raiti to move his TPUSA table in October 2025.