Politics
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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Dobbs Anniversary spotlights Scott Brown’s abortion stance in 2026 New Hampshire Senate Bid
Massachusetts politician Scott Brown’s anti-abortion record sees renewed scrutiny as the 2026 New Hampshire Senate race heats up. As the country marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, former Massachusetts State Sen. Scott Brown’s long record of opposing abortion rights is drawing attention as he emerges as the Republican front-runner…
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Over 140 New Hampshire Officials Slam State Budget as ‘Economic Sabotage’
Exclusive: Officials from across New Hampshire call on Ayotte not to pass this harmful budget A coalition of more than 140 local elected officials across New Hampshire is blasting the state’s proposed 2026 budget, crafted by Republican lawmakers, calling it a “moral failure” and “economic sabotage” for working families. In a sharply-worded open letter to…
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
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Exclusive: 500+ member NH union backs Congressman Chris Pappas for US Senate
IUPAT District Council 35 backs Pappas, citing pro-labor record and leadership for working families In a major show of labor support, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 35 is endorsing Congressman Chris Pappas (D-District) in his bid for the U.S. Senate, The Granite Post has learned exclusively. The union, which…
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Republican-led NH Senate moves to cut housing aid but protect school voucher funding
In a party-line vote, Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee this week rejected continued funding for New Hampshire’s Housing Champions Program — an initiative hailed by housing advocates and local leaders as a key tool in the fight against the state’s worsening housing crisis. The program, which offers resources and direct support to municipalities that…
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New web page suggests New Hampshire AG John Formella could run for Congress
A handful of newly registered website addresses—including formellaforcongress.com—show that New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella—a Republican—may be eyeing a run for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. The news was first reported by the Granite Post on Monday. The URL was registered on May 9 and comes as Formella’s future as the state’s AG…
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Leaked chats appear to show NH GOP lawmaker urging violence against dissenting Republicans
A leaked encrypted text message from a Signal group chat featuring prominent New Hampshire conservative lawmakers appears to show a state representative encouraging the use of violence against fellow Republicans for voting against the direction of leadership. In the chat, dated April 13 of this year, a username that appears to belong to State Representative…
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Exclusive: NH College Dems slam Republican budget over potential tuition hikes
Just days after National College Admission Day, when students across the country formally commit to their future universities, New Hampshire College Democrats have sharply criticized the Republican-led 2026 state budget proposal for cutting funding to public higher education, potentially triggering the steepest tuition increase in over a decade. New Hampshire already faces some of the…
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Chaos and pain: Donald Trump and Kelly Ayotte at 100 days in office
Republican President Donald Trump and Republican Governor of New Hampshire Kelly Ayotte marked their first 100 days in office this week and last, respectively — 100 days defined by economic turmoil, public backlash, and political mismanagement affecting Granite Staters at every level. Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports have sent shockwaves through New Hampshire’s economy,…
