State Law
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NH marijuana legalization clears Senate with future still uncertain
In a marathon 11 hour session Thursday, the New Hampshire State Senate on Thursday passed HB 1633, a bill legalizing recreational use marijuana in the state, the furthest ever a cannabis legalization bill has ever advanced in the state. On a bipartisan 14–9 vote, the bill heads to the Senate Finance Committee for further changes…
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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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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…
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VIDEO: NH Republican State Rep Defends Child Marriage
Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans. @granitepost Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe,…
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VIDEO: Kelly Ayotte Wants Cannabis To Remain Illegal In NH
We spoke with State Senator Becky Whitley to get her take on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte’s recent public promise she would not sign legislation legalizing recreational use cannabis in New Hampshire if elected governor. @granitepost We spoke with State Senator Becky Whitley to get her take on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte’s recent public…
