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In every city and town across the state, voters will be asked on Nov. 3 whether to impose an inflation-based cap for the next two years, which would take effect only in communities where at least 60 percent of voters support the measure.

trib.alWhy N.H. voters could be closer to adopting local school property tax caps than they seem - The Boston Globe"There are only so many places we can cut in our budget," one school board member said, "because the vast majority of what we do is mandated by state and federal law."

Commentary: Laws passed by one party tend to be undone the moment the other takes power, and that whiplash is bad for families planning their budgets and businesses deciding whether to invest here. Laws with broad ownership, however, are more likely to stick.

trib.alNew Hampshire’s government isn’t perfect, but it’s getting the job done - The Boston GlobeA state representative reflects on how cooperation between Republicans and Democrats generates real results.

UNH will need to keep that momentum going this weekend when it hosts No. 2 Michigan State for a pair of games. The Spartans are off to a 3-0 start, outscoring opponents, 16-4, and have an NCAA-record nine NHL first-round picks on the roster. 🏒

trib.alUNH faces tall challenge in showdown with No. 2 Michigan State, and other men’s college hockey notes - The Boston GlobeThe Spartans are off to a 3-0 start, outscoring opponents, 16-4, and have an NCAA-record nine NHL first-rounders on the roster. The Wildcats host this weekend.

The third season of New Hampshire Public Radio’s hit true crime podcast “Bear Brook” debuted on Wednesday, inviting listeners to plumb the depths of what it calls “an epic tragedy of humble proportions.”

trib.alHit true crime podcast digs into ‘strangeness’ surrounding N.H. tree farmer’s disappearance - The Boston GlobeJason Moon, the host of NHPR’s “Bear Brook,” said the third season brings some “whodunnit magnetism” to important conversations about dementia.

New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers responded to two separate calls for help from Massachusetts hikers on Sunday and Monday, including an injured Abington man on Mount Chocorua and a group of five young hikers who got lost in New Ipswich, N.H., officials said.

trib.alN.H. conservation officers respond to separate calls for help from Mass. hikers - The Boston GlobeThe rescues included an injured Abington man on Mount Chocorua and a group of five young hikers who got lost in New Ipswich, N.H., officials said.

From New Hampshire Bulletin News: Education freedom account recipients can participate in classes, athletics, and extracurricular activities without paying extra. Critics say it forces local schools to provide services without reimbursement from the state.

trib.alPublic school districts reminded to accept EFA recipients for free - The Boston GlobeEducation freedom account recipients can participate in classes, athletics, and extracurricular activities without paying extra. Critics say it forces local schools to provide services without reimbursement from the state.

Under a proposal that Governor Kelly Ayotte announced, the state would create the Community College Promise Program to begin providing a tuition-free education next fall to eligible students at any of the state’s seven community colleges.

trib.alGovernor Ayotte proposes free tuition at N.H. community colleges for income-eligible residents - The Boston Globe“Our community college system ranks among the top ten in the nation and is a vital partner in our efforts to create more pathways to good-paying careers for Granite Staters,” the governor said.

Democratic US Senator Maggie Hassan, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, released a report outlining the findings of an investigation she launched last year into Match Group, which operates the dating platforms Tinder, Hinge, Match, and Plenty of Fish.

trib.alRomance scams are evolving. Dating apps face pressure to keep up. - The Boston GlobeTinder went years without updating most of its machine learning models, which led to fraudsters and their changing tactics being detected less reliably, according to a new report released by US Senator Maggie Hassan.

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, sent a letter urging the social media company X to suspend a far-right Libertarian group’s account because it keeps endorsing political violence against Democrats.

trib.alGovernor Ayotte urges X to suspend N.H. Libertarian group for endorsing violence against elected Democrats - The Boston GlobeThe latest uproar began when the recently disaffiliated Libertarian Party of New Hampshire wrote on X about killing “millions” of Democrats.

“I think what New Hampshire shows us is the more choice you have, the more opportunity that parents have to make sure that they are getting the very best education for their students,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.

trib.alTrump Education Secretary Linda McMahon lauds N.H. model for school choice - The Boston Globe“I think what New Hampshire shows us is the more choice you have, the more opportunity that parents have to make sure that they are getting the very best education for their students,” she said.

A New Hampshire man was charged with driving while intoxicated twice in less than three hours this week after he allegedly ran into a police cruiser and after being released on bail drove to a tow yard in a different vehicle, officials said.

trib.alN.H. man charged with impaired driving twice in less than three hours - The Boston GlobeHe was released on personal recognizance after allegedly running into a parked police cruiser and then driving to a tow lot, police said.

Thirteen percent of New Hampshire voters plan to lend their support on Nov. 3 to a combination of Republicans and Democrats, which helps to explain how the leading candidates in two statewide races hail from opposing parties, according to new polling data released Tuesday.

trib.alSurvey finds N.H. ticket-splitters back leading candidates in statewide races - The Boston GlobeThis state known for its independent spirit has a bit of a penchant for electing Republican and Democratic candidates in high-profile contests on the same ballot.

Unseasonably cold air and strong upslope winds have delivered the first measurable snowfall across some of the highest peaks in Northern New England on Monday. Mount Washington Observatory recorded nearly an inch of snow at its summit — 0.7 inches — over a 24-hour period.

trib.alSay it ain’t snow: Mount Washington records first snowfall of the season - The Boston GlobeThe summit typically sees its first measurable snowfall in early September, making this year's snowy debut later than usual.

Morning Report: Pete Buttigieg, the former US transportation secretary and potential 2028 presidential candidate, spent much of the weekend campaigning in New Hampshire on behalf of Democrats seeking state and federal office in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

trib.alPete Buttigieg helps N.H. Democrats play defense in US Senate race - The Boston Globe“I refuse to believe that the dollars are going to have the last word here,” the former US transportation secretary said.

Incoming college students from New Hampshire whose families earn up to $100,000 per year will soon qualify for free tuition at any of the three institutions that comprise the University System of New Hampshire, officials announced Thursday.

trib.alFamilies earning up to $100,000 per year will be eligible for free in-state tuition at public N.H. universities - The Boston GlobeThe new program follows similar moves elsewhere as schools grapple with the sticker shock of postsecondary education.

Plump pumpkins, flannel shirts, crisp autumn air, and bonfires. October is stuffed with one gourdgeous vibe after another in New Hampshire. To help you make the most of this primo season, here’s a rundown of fall time festivals worth checking out ⤵️ trib.al/KIBIshR

From New Hampshire Bulletin News: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will eliminate, reduce or deregulate around 80 percent of the standards that govern the program in an effort to “preserve or expand” Head Start slots nationwide and save $2.2 billion.

trib.alA look into the extensive proposed Head Start changes and how they could affect N.H. - The Boston GlobeNew rules would cut governance structures that promote parent involvement in the program and increase eligibility requirements for homeless children.

Dartmouth College is in an uproar after news emerged that its top academic officer, Provost Santiago Schnell, heavily relied on artificial intelligence to write multiple, published articles — including an opinion piece about how universities should navigate the ethics of AI use.

trib.alDartmouth faculty, students call for removal of provost accused of using AI to write op-ed about AI use - The Boston GlobeThe news comes as the Ivy League school celebrates its 70th anniversary as the birthplace of artificial intelligence.

The national Libertarian Party issued a statement Wednesday denouncing a series of “violent extremist comments” from the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, reiterating that it has severed ties with that group and recognized a new affiliate, the Granite State Libertarian Party. 🗞️: trib.al/1gkiZDe