Politics
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VIDEO: Congressman Chris Pappas on renewing the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is helping millions of American households save $30 to $75 per month on their internet bill. However, the program will run out of funding this spring unless the Republican-controlled House is willing to work with Democrats to provide additional funding. WATCH Congressman Chris Pappas discuss the importance of renewing this program.…
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VIDEO: Honorable Mention: NH “I Voted Stickers”
New Hampshire’s new “I Voted” stickers designed by statewide 4th graders were a HUGE hit during this year’s presidential primary. Check out some of the best submissions that weren’t picked and liked for part 2! @granitepost New Hampshire's new "I Voted" stickers designed by statewide 4th graders were a HUGE hit during this year's presidential…
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Analysis: Chris Pappas among most independent Democrats in Congress
A new analysis identified New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas as one of the most independent members of the Democratic Party in the 118th Congress.
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Op-ed: Undermining Public Education Yet Again
The New Hampshire legislature is considering two bills, HB 1298 and SB 374 which would allow public schools to hire uncertified classroom “guides” to teach part-time in public schools. These untrained community members could teach any grades or subjects K-12 as long as they work fewer than 30 hours per week, pass a criminal records…
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Biden blasts Trump’s support of a nationwide abortion ban
President Joe Biden took Trump to task for his support of a nationwide abortion ban and his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, criticizing him for “taking away women’s freedom,” putting women’s lives in danger, and unleashing “cruelty and chaos all across America.”
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs
Welcome to #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, a throwback kind of style of weekly column keeping score of the winners and losers in New Hampshire politics — who’s in and who’s out —and a dash of gossip between the lines. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Who’s In? Congresswoman Annie Kuster — The senior-most congresswoman…
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New Hampshire leaders condemn Trump’s support for national abortion ban
Political leaders in New Hampshire swiftly denounced former President Donald Trump’s reported support for a 16-week national abortion ban, highlighting the issue’s significance in both the presidential and gubernatorial races.
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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for New Hampshire borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
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Rep. Kuster introduces bill to tackle New Hampshire’s childcare worker shortage
Congresswoman Annie Kuster is taking aim at New Hampshire’s childcare crisis with the introduction of the Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill focuses on bolstering the availability of childcare workers, a critical concern for New Hampshire working families. “We are facing a full-blown child care crisis here in New Hampshire and all across…
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EXCLUSIVE: DGA dating show spoof attacks Ayotte, Morse over anti-abortion records
The Democratic Governors Association has released a dating video spoof attacking the records of New Hampshire Republican gubernatorial candidates Kelly Ayotte and Chuck Morse on abortion rights.
