Cities and towns in New Hampshire will soon get to decide if they want to allow public drinking in designated "social districts" thanks to a new law. Gov. Kelly Ayotte recently signed off on the ...

The law goes into effect on Sept. 5. State Rep. Michael Moffett, a Republican from Loudon, said legalizing public drinking is a welcome move for New Hampshire with a twofold benefit.

The rationale behind New Hampshire's new brewpub regulation is more headache-inducing than the beer. On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) signed House Bill 242 into law.