Politics
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Scott Brown, seeking a Trump endorsement, apologizes for January 6 criticism
As he seeks a Trump endorsement that may never come, 2026 GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown issued a public apology for criticizingthe president’s handling of the January 6, 2021 riot. Massachusetts politician and former U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown wants President Donald Trump to endorse him for US Senator in New Hampshire. However, he once blamed…
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Facing pressure, Ayotte vetoes book ban bill and six other GOP bills
Gov. Kelly Ayotte went against her own party on Tuesday, bowing to political pressure and vetoing seven bills—one of the most talked-about being a controversial proposal to ban books in schools.
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‘When moms thrive, families thrive’: New law expands support for New Hampshire parents
New Hampshire’s new Momnibus 2.0 law expands maternal mental health care, postpartum depression screenings, and family support services after years of maternity ward closures in the Granite State.
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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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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Dobbs Anniversary spotlights Scott Brown’s abortion stance in 2026 New Hampshire Senate Bid
Massachusetts politician Scott Brown’s anti-abortion record sees renewed scrutiny as the 2026 New Hampshire Senate race heats up. As the country marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, former Massachusetts State Sen. Scott Brown’s long record of opposing abortion rights is drawing attention as he emerges as the Republican front-runner…
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Over 140 New Hampshire Officials Slam State Budget as ‘Economic Sabotage’
Exclusive: Officials from across New Hampshire call on Ayotte not to pass this harmful budget A coalition of more than 140 local elected officials across New Hampshire is blasting the state’s proposed 2026 budget, crafted by Republican lawmakers, calling it a “moral failure” and “economic sabotage” for working families. In a sharply-worded open letter to…
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.
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Exclusive: 500+ member NH union backs Congressman Chris Pappas for US Senate
IUPAT District Council 35 backs Pappas, citing pro-labor record and leadership for working families In a major show of labor support, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 35 is endorsing Congressman Chris Pappas (D-District) in his bid for the U.S. Senate, The Granite Post has learned exclusively. The union, which…
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Republican-led NH Senate moves to cut housing aid but protect school voucher funding
In a party-line vote, Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee this week rejected continued funding for New Hampshire’s Housing Champions Program — an initiative hailed by housing advocates and local leaders as a key tool in the fight against the state’s worsening housing crisis. The program, which offers resources and direct support to municipalities that…
