State Politics
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Op-ed: Keeping the Lights Bright
Reflecting on my 50 years in public service to the state of New Hampshire, I have been blessed with the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. I have been a part of building a better and stronger state for our residents and our future. But most importantly, these years have given me the…
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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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Debunked: Bus company shoots down Trump campaign conspiracy that they bussed in Harris supporters from out of state
The general manager of a Massachusetts bus company is disputing falsehoods spread by senior officials on the Donald Trump campaign over buses used to move Kamala Harris supporters to and from a parking lot during a candidate visit this week. Michael Costa, general manager of the Yankee Line bus service that provided the distinctive yellow…
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In New Hampshire visit, Kamala Harris pledges small businesses help in first term
Vice President Kamala Harris used her first visit to New Hampshire in her presidential campaign to take dramatic steps to increase tax credits with the goal of delivering millions of new small business applications, building on the considerable success of the Biden administration. “We’re going to help more small businesses and innovators get off the…
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VIDEO: Colossal Week in #NHPolitics
New England College associate professor and co-director of the center for civic engagement Nathan Shrader is back for another episode of Shop Talk with Shrader, talking about what a COLOSSAL WEEK New Hampshire is in for, politically speaking 🇺🇸 🗣️ @granitepost New England College associate professor and co-director of the center for civic engagement Nathan…
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Exclusive: End Citizens United and Let America Vote endorse Joyce Craig for New Hampshire governor
End Citizens United and Let America Vote (ECU // LAV), two leading national organizations fighting against the influence of big money in politics, have officially endorsed Joyce Craig in her bid to become the next governor of New Hampshire. “Joyce Craig is running for governor to put New Hampshire back on the side of working…
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Explosive report on NH voucher program compliance failures leads to calls for transparency
New Hampshire Democratic leaders in the state House and Senate are sounding the alarm after a recent compliance review by the state’s Department of Education (NH DOE) uncovered significant issues within the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, the Republican branding for the state’s school voucher program. The compliance review, conducted in 2023 but not released…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — August 25, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs 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? NH Dems Stay Large and In…
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EXCLUSIVE: Veteran members of Congress endorse Maggie Goodlander for US House
Maggie Goodlander has secured the endorsement of three veteran members of Congress, her campaign announced today, adding to a growing list of in-state veterans and veteran groups that have backed the Goodlander campaign. Representatives Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Seth Moulton (D-MA), both Marine Corps veterans, along with Representative Jason Crow (D-CO), an Army veteran, have…
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Enthusiasm running high for New Hampshire DNC delegation
New Hampshire Democrats are excited to be in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. For many, this is their first time serving as delegates to the DNC. For an overwhelming number of New Hampshire’s delegates, this week’s trip to Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention is a first for many members. Samay Sahu, a…
