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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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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 8, 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? Joyce Craig’s Big Endorsement — In the incredibly tight primary between…
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What NH Democrats would do if they win the State House majority in 2024
House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm of Manchester announced late last week the “Freedom & Affordability” agenda, outlining the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus’s top priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The agenda focuses on many key issues, ranging from codifying abortion rights, providing property tax relief, and protecting New Hampshire communities from harmful chemicals like…
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No, you don’t need your birth certificate to register to vote in the NH primaries
Months after a legislation requiring Granite Staters to show proof of citizenship to vote passed the state Senate and House, it has still not gone into effect.
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Maggie Goodlander secures endorsement from EMILY’s List in primary race
EMILY’s List, the influential political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic women who support abortion rights, has endorsed Maggie Goodlander in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District primary contest. The endorsement is a major win for the candidate, who announced her campaign after her primary opponent, former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern, quickly locked up a…
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NH Republicans’ school voucher expansion plan fails
Republican legislation that proposed expanding eligibility for New Hampshire’s school voucher program to families earning 450% of the federal poverty level failed on the last day of the 2024 New Hampshire legislative session, dealing a stunning blow to state Republicans’ conservative education agenda. Eligibility for the program, dubbed “education freedom accounts” remains at 350% of…
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Republican lawmaker suggests dark-skinned hikers in New Hampshire carry ID to avoid being detained
In a committee hearing this week, Republican State Representative John Hunt told his fellow lawmakers that people with dark skin should carry ID with them in anticipation of being racially profiled and potentially detained while hiking in the state of New Hampshire. Hunt’s remarks came after Democratic State Representative Anita Burroughs shared her concerns with…
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‘Breaks my heart’: NH mom looks forward to summer food assistance program for her son
If SB 499, also known as the “anti-hunger” bill is signed into law, it would help thousands of NH kids, including Owen Sefton during the summer.
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Near-brawl in NH State House prompts fears of gun violence by lawmakers
Two Republican state representatives nearly came to blows on the floor of the New Hampshire State House on Thursday after an attempt to keep a bipartisan gun bill alive led to personal character attacks by Republicans opposed to the legislation. The move prompted immediate concerns over safety in the state’s capitol building by House Democrats,…
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‘Disgraced’ State Lawmaker hurls ugly accusations against colleague on his way out
Former State Representative Ross Berry, who resigned from his seat after being removed as Chair of the New Hampshire House Election Law committee, hurled some dark, unfounded accusations against State Senator Donovan Fenton (D-Keene) on his way out the door last week. Speaking on a conservative podcast, Berry defended the recently passed HB 1205, an…
