N.H. News Recap

State declines another request from the feds to turn over voter data


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New Hampshire is among the states targeted by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking information about its voting system. That includes the state’s voter registration list. New Hampshire election officials have refused to hand over that information to the federal government, and now they are rejecting yet another request from the feds.As the Trump administration is weighing whether to deploy National Guard troops to additional American cities, Republican governors around the country are mobilizing troops at the president's request. What has Gov. Kelly Ayotte said about sending soldiers from New Hampshire?And a federal judge is weighing whether to block a new state law that would cut funding for schools that pursue diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Todd Bookman, NHPRAmanda Gokee, Boston GlobeTop stories from around New Hampshire this week:Trump administration and NH officials continue fight over access to state’s voter dataIn June, the federal government demanded that New Hampshire turn over sensitive voter files. State officials ignored a deadline, and on Thursday again denied the request.Ayotte says she would ‘evaluate’ NH Nat’l Guard deployment to cities, but no request has comeAs the Trump administration weighs sending National Guard soldiers to cities beyond Washington, D.C., Ayotte said troops from New Hampshire remain focused on preparing for other deployments.Federal judge in NH weighs the state’s new anti-DEI lawThe same judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to defund schools over diversity, equity and inclusion.Ayotte taps Bryan Gould, a lawyer with Republican Party ties, for state Supreme CourtAyotte also said she will re-nominate John Formella to serve as New Hampshire attorney general.More New Hampshire headlines:‘How did this happen?’ Uncertainty continues amid Claremont’s school funding crisisTariffs, labor costs and USDA changes are top of mind for New Hampshire farmersMassachusetts is emerging as a haven for trans youth seeking care as restrictions reach deeper in New EnglandAir Force review flags 191 Sig Sauer guns in need of repairs, clears remainder for use

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