State Politics
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VIDEO: NH GOP Tells Voters To STFU
NH GOP lawmakers this week begged the public to stop asking them questions at a public hearing on the upcoming state budget regarding their plans to cut education funding in the state. @granitepost NH GOP lawmakers this week begged the public to stop asking them questions at a public hearing on the upcoming state budget…
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Op-ed: Protecting Municipal Sovereignty: Safeguarding Local Control in New Hampshire
The persistent threat to municipal sovereignty is illustrated by the extreme proposals put forth by Republicans in the House Committee on Municipal and County Government. Disturbingly, even moderate Republicans have been forced to display a false sense of unity, emerging from a culture of fear that suppresses independent thought within their ranks. In such an…
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Op-ed: Climate Change Is A National Security Threat
Former Fox News contributor and current U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently issued a memo calling for the elimination of nearly all Biden Administration “orders, directives, rules, regulations, notices, guidance documents, funding agreements, programs and policy statements” related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Under the previous administration, the department considered how the impacts…
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The top 6 things to look out for on this week’s town meeting day
Over 100 towns and cities across New Hampshire are observing Town Meeting Day today, Tuesday, March 11, and the stakes for local offices in the state have never been higher. So here are the six things you should know about Town Meeting Day in New Hampshire in 2025. What Town Meeting Day is — On…
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NH GOP Boot Doctor From Health Committee
New Hampshire Republicans booted the only Republican doctor in the state legislature from a key health committee ahead of a vote to eliminate a non-profit that purchases vaccines for the state at a discount, a move that threatens to raise healthcare costs for Granite Staters and put vaccines out of reach for low income New…
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VIDEO: New Hampshire Senator Snoops On Food Stamps Users
NH State Sen. Victoria Sullivan of Manchester sparked backlash for publicly snooping on and shaming a constituent’s ‘junk food’ purchase using food stamps. @granitepost NH State Sen. Victoria Sullivan of Manchester sparked backlash for publicly snooping on and shaming a constituent’s 'junk food' purchase using food stamps. #NHPolitics ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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Lawmakers, parents call on Gov. Ayotte to protect special education and limit voucher expansion
As Governor Kelly Ayotte prepares her first budget address, Democratic lawmakers, educators, and parents urge her to protect public schools from deep cuts and rising local taxes. Critics say Ayotte’s plan to expand private vouchers and follow the “Sununu Path” risks undermining special education, leaving working families to foot the bill. A coalition of Democratic…
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Op-ed: New Hampshire’s Political Engagement Paradox
The size of New Hampshire’s state legislature is quite unique among its peers, not just around the US, but around the globe. With 400 State Representatives and 24 Senators, we have more legislators than many developed countries, despite being one of the smallest states in the US. With approximately 3,500 people per representative and the…
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New analysis shows GOP plans threaten Medicaid coverage for 61,713 Granite Staters
A new proposal backed by former President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress could threaten health care coverage for over 60,000 New Hampshire residents, according to a new analysis from the Democratic National Committee. At issue is a planned reconciliation bill that may slash Medicaid benefits as a way to help fund extended tax…
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New Hampshire Senator Hassan Says “America’s Best Deserves The Best.”
Speaking on the floor of the Senate, New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan on Friday said that America’s military deserves a leader better than former Fox News host Pete Hegseth. @granitepost Speaking on the floor of the Senate, New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan on Friday said that America's military deserves a leader better than former Fox…
