Elections
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Your F-150 or Camry could cost tens of thousands of dollars more under Trump’s tariff plan
Trump’s proposed tariff of between 100% and 2,000% on foreign-made cars entering the US would raise prices on both domestic and imported cars and “likely send thousands of US workers to the unemployment line,” according to Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow in the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
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Amplify NH launches $300K+ digital ad campaign against MAGA Republicans in Concord
Amplify New Hampshire, a statewide public policy advocacy organization and communication hub, has launched a major new digital ad campaign aimed at persuading voters to reject what it describes as a “failed, radical MAGA Republican agenda” in Concord. The $300,000+ ad buy represents the largest investment from an in-state group, and features a 30-second spot…
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Informed Analysis: The three moments that won Joyce Craig this week’s NH Governor’s debate
At this week’s gubernatorial debate, Joyce Craig forced the advantage on opponent Kelly Ayotte’s losing positions on economic, education, and housing issues, producing a surprisingly weak performance from the former Senator. Here are the top three moments in the debate hosted by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council that pushed Craig over the edge. “It’s…
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VIDEO: Mom Votes In Support Of Trans Children’s Rights
WATCH: Lara Acker, a mom in the Upper Valley, is voting to protect her transgender child. @granitepost WATCH: Lara Acker, a mom in the Upper Valley, is voting to protect her transgender child. #NHPolitics #NHlgbtqrights #NHtransrights #transstudents ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — October 13, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour 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? Cory In The House — US Senator Cory Booker did a…
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VIDEO: Political Divide Is Illogical
WATCH: New Hampshire resident says we can’t get over the illogical political divide without voting. @granitepost WATCH: New Hampshire resident says we can't get over the illogical political divide without voting. #NHvoting #NHPolitics #NHpoliticaldivide #Voterready #Voteready #Nationalvotereducationweek ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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Opinion: Next Year, Your Closest Abortion Clinic Could Be Abroad
Last year, more than 171,000 Americans were forced to leave their homes and travel across state lines for an abortion. That’s nearly a fifth of all Americans who needed abortion care in 2023 — and more than twice as many people who had to do the same in 2019. It’s yet another jarring statistic that…
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NH voting 101: You asked, we answered
In case you haven’t seen it yet, our multimedia reporter Mrinali Dhembla has launched a a new Q&A series on Instagram. Every Tuesday, she’s tackling all your burning questions about voting. So, pop over to IG and ask away. Here are some of the top questions we’ve gotten so far:
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60 voting related terms you need to know
Voting can feel complicated, and the terms might seem like a whole new language. Here are 60 common terms you might hear this election season. Absentee Ballot: A way for voters to cast their ballots by mail if they are unable to vote in person on Election Day. Ballot: The document used to record a…
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Kelly Ayotte campaigns on tax cuts benefiting the rich like herself. You’ll likely end up with the bill.
In the final weeks of the 2024 election, Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Republican Party establishment have focused the majority of their messaging defending eliminating a 100-year-old tax that would overwhelmingly only benefit the top 1% wealthiest of Granite Staters. But money has to come from somewhere, and the cost to pay for this…
