State News
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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…
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US Senator Bennet rallies Harris supporters for “Knocktober” in Nashua
US Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado spoke to a packed room of Kamala Harris supporters in Nashua this week, where he emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming election and the stark policy choices facing voters Speaking at a canvass launch event, Bennet praised the work of local organizers and young volunteers, thanking them for…
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Kelly Ayotte uses Moms for Liberty activist in TV ad; Group offered bounties on NH teachers in 2021
In a press conference Wednesday, education and community leaders voiced strong opposition to Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s decision to promote Brittany LeClear-Ping — a member of the extremist groups Moms for Liberty and the Free State Project — in a recent TV ad campaign. Former Manchester High School Central principal and state school board…
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Kelly Ayotte faces backlash for promoting far-right extremist in TV ad
Republican Kelly Ayotte’s campaign for governor is under fire again, this time for featuring activist Brittany LeClear-Ping — a member of the far-right groups Moms for Liberty and the Free State Project — in a new TV ad. The New Hampshire branch of Moms for Liberty gained national attention for placing $500 “bounties” on…
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Extending deadline for Concord Casino deal in public’s best interest, Sanborn’s attorneys say
Former Republican lawmaker Andy Sanborn’s attorneys are pushing for an extension on the Sept. 30 deadline to sell his Concord Casino.
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Saint Anselm launches new tuition-free program
Attending private school in New Hampshire could become cheaper for a lot of in-state Granite State students.
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Amidst decline of local news, The Berlin Reporter ends its 125 year run
After 125 years of being in operation, The Berlin Reporter has merged with the Coos County Democrat.
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Why some NH schools are restricting use of phones inside classrooms
While New Hampshire has no state-level policy restricting the use of phones inside school premises, some schools have taken down to making their own rules.
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Sununu signs bill requiring passport, birth certificate, or other hard-document proof of citizenship to vote in New Hampshire
Outgoing governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu signed legislation this week requiring would-be New Hampshire voters to present their birth certificate, passport or other documents proving citizenship in order to register, changes which voting rights experts have called “the most restrictive in the country.” House Bill 1569 seeks to eliminate the existing option for individuals…
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Craig and Goodlander set to lead New Hampshire Democrats into high-stakes November races
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former White House advisor and lawyer Maggie Goodlander won their respective Democratic primary contests for New Hampshire’s top races going into November 2024. “Our state has real challenges that we need to address. But, taking on tough challenges and getting results is what I’ve done my entire career. I…
