New Hampshire Bulletin
Coverage of New Hampshire Bulletin in the Nexus archive.
- A System of Harm: investigating New Hampshire’s disability care program
An investigation by The New Hampshire Bulletin uncovered systemic failures and cases of abuse and neglect in the state’s intellectual and developmental disability care system, which relies on private agencies like Community Bridges. The findings, detailed in a podcast episode, highlight trauma experienced by families and were recognized with a 2026 Livingston Award.
- Gov. Ayotte Signs Bill to Give Retired Grandparents Access to State Childcare Scholarship
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 608, allowing retired grandparents to access the state's childcare scholarship program by removing the work requirement for kinship caregivers at federal retirement age. Eligible families must still meet income thresholds of 85% or less of the state median income, and the law requests federal approval to expand family care support services under specific waiver programs.