Q. How do I speak up for myself in my relationship?

Did you know New Hampshire has more than 15 crisis pregnancy centers—and some of them don’t have any medical staff at all? These centers often present themselves as full-service health clinics, but many are actually anti-abortion organizations that target people dealing with unwanted or unexpected pregnancies.

You’ll even find some located right next to Planned Parenthood clinics, which can make things even more confusing for patients trying to figure out where to go for real medical care.

➡️ My colleague Lucas Henkel dug into it. Watch the video: Crisis pregnancy centers are deceiving Granite Staters

Here’s what else we’re covering today:

❓ How do I speak up for myself in my relationship? Grace, our advice columnist, tackles the question.

Subscribe and share Granite Post with your friends.

Cannon Mountain just after the first snowstorm of the season last week. (Jen Karnan, Cannon Mountain director of marketing and sales)

Winter is officially showing off, and this photo proves it. Have a picture that captures your own perfect moment? Share it with us for a future feature.

Rep. Chris Pappas is pushing a new bill he says would give New Hampshire small businesses some breathing room after getting walloped by recent tariffs. His Small Business RELIEF Act would exempt small businesses from paying tariffs on imported goods and refund the money they’ve already shelled out. Pappas’s argument is basically: these businesses can’t wait for court battles or political shifts—they need help now.

Business groups agree, saying small shops can’t absorb big cost spikes without raising prices. Lucas Roasting Company in Wolfeboro is a good example, co-owner Troy Lucas says tariffs drove up their biggest cost, coffee beans, by 50%, smashing their margins and forcing prices higher. Pappas is pitching his bill as a way to take some weight off Main Street before more local businesses buckle.

Colin Booth has the full story.

👉 Brother of White House press secretary Leavitt had contentious custody battle with ex, now in ICE custody

“Bruna Ferreira — a Brazilian immigrant who shares an 11-year-old child with Karoline’s brother Michael Leavitt — was arrested by ICE in mid-November. Ferreira, 33, remains in custody in Louisiana. The boy lives with his father in New Hampshire. Ferreira’s sister and lawyer had claimed there was no animosity between Ferreira and the Leavitts. But court records, police reports and family text chains reviewed by WBUR tell a vastly different story — one of a bitter custody battle, years-old allegations of a threat to call immigration authorities, and concerns for the well-being of the child when his mother was staying in a vacant mansion in Cohasset.” — WBUR

👉 NH Republicans seek to implement Medicaid changes as Democrats work to reverse them

“When they passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act over the objections of their Democratic counterparts, congressional Republicans instituted a series of changes to Medicaid. Most notably, they created a work requirement and mandated Medicaid enrollees work 80 hours per month to receive coverage. Because Medicaid is a program run jointly by the federal and state governments, the bill requires each state to formulate a system to implement these work requirements. New Hampshire Republicans have already begun this process in a series of House committee meetings.” — New Hampshire Bulletin

👉 Firm to pay NH nearly $10M after design error causes construction delay at state hospital

“New Hampshire will receive about $10 million in compensation for what officials call one of the biggest fails on a state construction project in recent history.The settlement will allow work to resume on the new secure psychiatric unit at the state hospital complex in Concord, but executive councilors are upset that the settlement doesn’t fully cover the costs being incurred by the state.” — WMUR

The Trump administration is moving closer to dismantling the US Education Department, shifting some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies.

Title I funding for low-income schools is moving to the Department of Labor, while other programs are moving to Health and Human Services, the State Department, and the Interior Department.

Some worry that all this change will interrupt services for students who rely on extra support.

So this week’s question is…

What do you think of Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education?

Granite Post offers straightforward, accessible reporting for Granite Staters who want to stay informed about their communities. With our year-end drive running through Dec. 16, this period is especially important in shaping what we can cover next year.

Your support keeps our journalism free for all.

Welcome to our weekly advice column, courtesy of Grace: She’s the big sister who shares her own mistakes so you can avoid making them, the coworker who builds you up to ask for the raise you deserve, and the friend who is always happy to listen.

We all need someone like Grace in our corner. Submit your own questions here.

Dear Readers,

How can I practice being more assertive and voice my truth in my 10-year relationship?

— Hoping for More in Clairmont

Dear Hoping for More,

Ask The Readers is your regular chance to grab the mic and give advice to other readers in our community. Each piece of advice we share comes from a different thoughtful reader. Keep an eye out for more juicy questions and answers!

Oof. What woman hasn’t had that feeling of wanting to speak up and say something, but her truth gets caught in her throat? We just spoke with women about this in our focus group on being fierce. 

I sent your question to thousands of women across the country, and so many of them have been in your shoes, especially with boyfriends and husbands. When we are peace-keepers, caretakers, or people-pleasers, speaking up can feel like a risk. But it’s a risk that pays off with stronger relationships and more honest conversations. Here are some of my favorite suggestions from readers like you….

Do you want to support Granite Post’s mission while showcasing your products or services to an engaged audience of 30,000+ subscribers?

Email advertise@couriernewsroom.com for more information.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from Colin Booth and Galvanize Together. It was edited by Paula Solis.

Granite Post is free for everyone. Your support makes that possible.