State Politics
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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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Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, and brass knuckles: The quirky bills you might have missed
You can continue pronouncing Concord however you like and use adhesive rodent traps, but brass knuckles remain illegal and you’ll still need a permit to adopt a kangaroo.
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 9, 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? Charlie Brown’s Green Football? — The…
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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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Biden campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu NH visit highlights Biden’s infrastructure successes versus Trump’s broken promises
Former New Orleans Mayor and Biden-Harris national campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu will visit New Hampshire this Wednesday to spotlight the significant infrastructure investments made under President Biden’s administration while drawing a contrast with the Donald Trump administration’s limited impact on the region. Part of a campaign tour dubbed “Trump Failed, Biden Delivered”, the former White…
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VIDEO: Why 200+ LGBTQ Advocates Took Over The NH State House
🏳️⚧️ Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor Chris Sununu’s office at the State House last week after he refused to meet with LGBTQ+ advocates. Multiple bills aimed at enshrining discrimination against NH trans youth are headed to Sununu’s desk. Advocates are urging him to veto these bills. @granitepost 🏳️⚧️ Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor…
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EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Shaheen reflects on the 27th anniversary of her removing abortion as a crime in NH, looks to threats ahead
On June 3, 1997 — 27 years ago today — then-Governor of New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen signed bipartisan bill SB 34, a piece of legislation with straightforward intent and language. “This bill repeals the laws making it a crime to perform an abortion.” The bill repealed three significant statutes related to abortion in the state,…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 2, 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? Annie Kuster Punching Back — This…
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VIDEO: LGBTQ Advocates Make Their Voices Heard Pt. 1
🏳️🌈Over 200 people surrounded NH Governor Chris Sununu’s office at the State House this week after he refused to meet with LGBTQ+ advocates. Multiple bills aimed at enshrining discrimination against NH trans youth are headed to Sununu’s desk. Advocates are urging him to veto these bills. Haven’t heard what happened? Check out our profile for…
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Capitol Police officer, NH veterans warn of Trump violence, threat to democracy
New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster,Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joined local veterans and leaders for a roundtable discussion this week to discuss the importance of defending democracy in the upcoming November election. The discussion was kicked off by US Capitol police officer Harry Dunn, a 15-year veteran of the Capitol Police force who shared his…
