State Senate
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NH GOP to probe youth detention abuse with lawmaker who threatened to defund oversight office
The same Republican lawmakers that tried to eliminate the child advocate’s office, slashed victim payouts, and gave the GOP attorney general veto power over settlements now wants the public to trust its investigation. For more than a year, New Hampshire Republicans have systematically dismantled the independent process meant to deliver justice to survivors of sexual…
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NH GOP senator stripped of committees amid staff harassment allegations
The state senator says his removal from committees was politically motivated, but he didn’t refute the claims. State Sen. Tim McGough (R-Merrimack) was quietly removed from both of his Senate committee assignments this week following allegations that he harassed Senate staff. However, in a lengthy public statement responding to his removal, the first-term senator never…
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If elected to the Senate, Scott Brown could bring Trump policies to New Hampshire
Politician Scott Brown’s second campaign for US Senate bid draws fire over Trump loyalty, support for tariffs, and cuts to veterans’ care At a press conference today held by the New Hampshire Democratic Party in response to former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown’s campaign kickoff, state leaders and local residents painted a stark picture of what…
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New Hampshire Republican state senator snoops on, shames food stamp recipients
Over the weekend, freshman New Hampshire State Senator Victoria Sullivan of Manchester posted on social media her recent experience watching one of her constituents buy “junk food” with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, also referred to as food stamps, and proceeded to harshly judge the individual for their food choices. “I was in line…
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Scott Brown doubles down on Trump’s unqualified nominees as he eyes Senate run
Massachusetts politician Scott Brown has been among the most vocal supporters of President Donald Trump’s controversial and least qualified cabinet picks, a sharp reversal from how the 2026 New Hampshire senate hopeful has considered nominees under Democratic administrations, calling into question his willingness to put politics before country. Across several recent interviews and social media…
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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…
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State Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka elected leader of New Hampshire Senate Democrats
The New Hampshire Senate Democratic Caucus voted unanimously on Friday to elect State Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka of Portsmouth as the next Senate Democratic Leader following the electoral defeat of Senator Donna Soucy in Tuesday’s election. Perkins Kwoka has been seen as a longtime champion of both housing and reproductive rights since joining the senate…
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Exclusive: Senator Shaheen introduces bipartisan bill to combat youth opioid use in schools
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA), today introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at combating youth opioid use. The bill proposes a new grant program under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) initiative, allocating $7 million annually for five years. This funding would…
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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…
