Politics
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Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, and brass knuckles: The quirky bills you might have missed
You can continue pronouncing Concord however you like and use adhesive rodent traps, but brass knuckles remain illegal and you’ll still need a permit to adopt a kangaroo.
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Medical debt would be removed from credit reports under new Biden rule
Roughly 15 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. The new rule means that debt will no longer be able to depress their credit scores and make it more difficult for them to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a mortgage or car loan.
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Trump allies considering plans to limit insurance coverage for abortions
The proposals would modify existing labor laws to exclude “uniform” employer coverage for abortion, making it more challenging for patients in red states to seek care across state lines.
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Video: STORY TIME! My Ticketmaster Horror Story.
Have you heard of the lawsuit against Live Nation? Ever had a bad experience with Ticketmaster? You’re not alone! The Biden administration is going after this entertainment monopoly and we want to hear your stories. 📣 Our social media manager shares her horror story without any tears! This time anyway … @granitepost Have you heard…
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Trump failed to cap insulin costs. Now, he’s mad Biden got it done.
Trump’s time in the White House saw no changes to the staggering cost of insulin for patients, and it was two laws signed by Biden that helped lower insulin costs to $35 per month for millions of Americans.
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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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Negotiators reach deal on cannabis legalization—now lawmakers must agree
In a last-minute deal Thursday, House and Senate negotiators reached a compromise on a bill that would legalize cannabis in New Hampshire, an effort that has failed multiple times before.
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Video: “Abortion Saved My Life” Pt.1
Two years ago, New Hampshire resident Kelly had to make the unexpected decision to seek an abortion at 18 weeks because of a fatal fetal anomaly. Despite being medically insured, the abortion would have cost her almost $4,000 out of pocket. “I probably would have had to look for financial assistance from either friends or…
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Senate Republicans block bill to protect birth control access
The bill would have guaranteed the right for Americans to obtain and use birth control without government interference. It would also protect the right of health care providers to distribute information about contraception and provide it to patients.
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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…
