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NH GOP lawmaker defending “ripe, fertile” underage girls being allowed to marry draws backlash
Last week New Hampshire House Democrats succeeded in passing State Senate 359 aimed at raising the age of marriage to 18 without exceptions, capping a years-long battle in the legislature which only raised the marrying age to 16 in 2018. The win comes despite significant resistance by Republicans, who voted in large numbers to preserve…
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Op-ed: Thank Goodness for New Hampshire Teachers
Every student – no matter the color of their skin or the ZIP code they live in – deserves educators who are caring, committed, and have the resources they need to help every student succeed. As our state and nation mark Teacher Appreciation Week, we do so with the joy and determination that teachers bring…
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Op-Ed: Sununu’s Faux Outrage Only Fuels Hate
In 2021, a group of white supremacists known as the “Proud Boys” and members of the neo-Nazi hate group, NSC-131, began disrupting Nashua School Board meetings. They flashed “white supremacist” hand signals and waved signs expressing opposition to teachers giving accurate history lessons about the Civil War. Governor Chris Sununu was silent. In 2023, the…
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VIDEO: NH Republican State Rep Defends Child Marriage
Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans. @granitepost Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe,…
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Where to find some of the best Asian restaurants across New Hampshire
Enjoy Asia’s rich flavor, culture, and history at these staff-picked Asian restaurants in New Hampshire!
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Kelly Ayotte’s tenure on Caterpillar board marked by over 2,000 jobs offshored
During her six-year stint on the board of directors for Caterpillar Inc. following her failed 2016 Senate re-election bid, leading 2024 Republican candidate for New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte presided over the offshoring of 2,014 American jobs, including over 1,500 to China. This aggressive pursuit of offshoring strategies occurred while Ayotte served as chair of…
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs — May 5, 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? Long Live the First-in-the-Nation Primary —…
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‘It was a great day’: 7th grader shares what it was like being NH governor
“It was a great day, and I cannot describe it to you in more detail,” said Andrew Flockton, New Hampshire’s governor for a day. Andrew, 12, who is a student at Milford Middle School, was joined by Gov. Chris Sununu on Wednesday as he participated in an executive council meeting and questioned lawmakers on different…
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VIDEO: Kelly Ayotte Wants Cannabis To Remain Illegal In NH
We spoke with State Senator Becky Whitley to get her take on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte’s recent public promise she would not sign legislation legalizing recreational use cannabis in New Hampshire if elected governor. @granitepost We spoke with State Senator Becky Whitley to get her take on Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Ayotte’s recent public…
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New Biden rules deliver automatic cash refunds for canceled flights, ban surprise fees
Under the new rules, passengers will no longer have to navigate customer service systems to receive refunds for canceled flights or fall prey to low advertised base fees without full disclosure of extra costs.
