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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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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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 governor refuses to answer questions on spending freeze impacts on state
As a memo ordering the illegal freezing of federal spending caused widespread confusion across the nation for a second day, New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte refused to answer direct questions on if and how the state would be impacted. Reached by email, Ayotte’s office refused to answer if New Hampshire’s Medicaid portal had, at any…
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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…
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NH House Republicans withdraw 15-week abortion ban bill amid public backlash and internal GOP dissent
A highly-anticipated Republican bill aimed at establishing a 15-week abortion ban in New Hampshire — down from the current 24-week ban — was withdrawn by its sponsor Monday morning after intense backlash from Granite Staters and political pressure from Republicans in Concord. In terse remarks before Monday’s hearing, the bill’s sponsor, Representative Katy Paternel (R-Tuftonboro),…
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Trump’s embattled defense nominee sparks clear contrast in potential Shaheen/Brown Senate matchup
The embattled nomination of Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host, as Secretary of Defense by President Donald Trump, has divided the top candidates for New Hampshire’s 2026 senate race even while new and troubling information about the nominee’s reported abuse of his ex-wives and excessive drinking has cast further doubt an already troubled nomination…
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As Trump begins second term, New Hampshire’s leaders express hopes and concerns
As the nation witnessed Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term as President, Democratic leaders stressed a cautious willingness to work with the Trump administration to deliver positive outcomes for Granite Staters, while Republican leaders celebrated his return to the White House and support for retribution against his enemies. Majority leader for the New Hampshire…
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Shaheen confronts troubled Trump defense pick over women-in-the-military views
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) pressed hard on Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday over statements he made opposing women serving in combat roles in the US military. During the hearing, Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and a staunch…
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Ayotte uses inauguration speech to launch Trump/Musk DOGE clone
As Kelly Ayotte was sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, she promised to make good on her many campaign promises, but came up short on specifics when it came to concrete goals for the most pressing issues facing the state of New Hampshire. Ayotte also used her speech to launch…
