Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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VIDEO: Kelly Ayotte Avoids Questions On Ally With Relations With Minor
Leading Republican Candidate for New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte recently spoke at an event on children issues in the state, but ran away when asked questions on Jon Stone, one of her key political allies and endorsers who was recently revealed to have lost his career in law enforcement after carrying on a relationship with…
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NH House election law chair resigns following scheme to trick Democratic lawmakers on vote
Republican State Representative Ross Berry has resigned from the New Hampshire House of Representatives after enacting a convoluted scheme to trick Democratic lawmakers into being absent from a committee meeting so that Republicans could win a vote on reconsidering a bill. It comes one day after he was removed from his position as Chair of…
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Federal boost for New Hampshire housing: $30 million in grants announced
In the midst of a housing crisis, New Hampshire’s congressional delegation secures over $30 million in federal HUD funding to enhance housing affordability and infrastructure. This crucial support aims to address the state’s urgent housing needs.
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Former NH first lady warns of the risks Trump poses to your healthcare
Former NH first lady warns of the risks Trump poses to Granite Staters healthcare
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VIDEO: NH Senate Rejects Bipartisan Gun Bill
In the wake of the Concord Hospital shooting in late 2023, a group of bipartisan lawmakers came together to close a narrow loophole to prevent another shooting by individuals who had been involuntarily institutionalized. Republicans on a State Senate committee this week recommended against moving forward with the legislation. We spoke to State Rep David…
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs — May 12, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Maggie Tamposi Goodlander’s Big Launch —…
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VIDEO: Needing your Passport to Vote in NH?
New Hampshire Republicans are currently pushing a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state of New Hampshire. We spoke to Matt Mooshian, Advocacy and Engagement Director at 603 Forward to get his take on a voting rights bill some are calling “the most restrictive in the country” @granitepost…
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Need your birth certificate to vote? This GOP bill will require it in NH
Concerns are mounting around a piece of Republican legislation making its way through the New Hampshire legislature would require hopeful voters to present their birth certificate, passport or other documents proving citizenship in order to register, changes which voting rights experts are calling “the most restrictive in the country.”
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VIDEO: NH State Senator’s Thoughts on Child Marriage
We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime sponsor of legislation raising the age of marriage in the state of New Hampshire to 18 that just passed the New Hampshire House of Representatives to get her thoughts on the state of child marriage in the state. @granitepost We spoke to State Senator Debra Altschiller, prime…
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NH GOP lawmaker defending “ripe, fertile” underage girls being allowed to marry draws backlash
Last week New Hampshire House Democrats succeeded in passing State Senate 359 aimed at raising the age of marriage to 18 without exceptions, capping a years-long battle in the legislature which only raised the marrying age to 16 in 2018. The win comes despite significant resistance by Republicans, who voted in large numbers to preserve…
