Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 16, 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? Jim Clyburn — The collective eyes…
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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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VIDEO: Potential New Voting Rights Restrictions in NH
Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of 603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting by the New Hampshire Secretary of State and the State Committee on Voter Confidence to discuss new Republican voting legislation that could radically change how Granite Staters vote. @granitepost Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of @603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting…
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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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VIDEO: State Rep. Says Dark Skinned People Need To Carry IDs
In a committee of conference this week NH Republican State Rep. John Hunt said, while discussing a bill related to trespassing policy near the northern border, that “It’s a good idea” for people with dark skin to carry ID while hiking in the state, regardless if they’re a US citizen or not. @granitepost In a…
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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…
