Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
@jenmandelbaum.bsky.social
Public health scientist, educator, and policymaker • New Hampshire State Representative (Portsmouth/Newington)
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Reflections on Partisanship and Accountability in the New Hampshire Legislature
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
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In our state government, scripted talking points frequently take the place of careful, analytical discussion of complex policy issues.
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
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I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
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January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Rural health care deserves serious conversation, not social media snark.
More thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
More thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
January 18, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Rural health care deserves serious conversation, not social media snark.
More thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
More thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
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Four New Hampshire hospitals are among the more than 700 across the United States at risk of closing due to financial struggles, according to a recent report. But state health care leaders suggest things are not so dire. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
Think tank reports four rural NH hospitals are at risk of closing; local officials less pessimistic • New Hampshire Bulletin
Four New Hampshire hospitals are among the more than 700 across the United States at risk of closing due to financial struggles, according to a December report from the Center for Healthcare Quality…
newhampshirebulletin.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Four New Hampshire hospitals are among the more than 700 across the United States at risk of closing due to financial struggles, according to a recent report. But state health care leaders suggest things are not so dire. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
Hear ye, hearings!
Committee hearings enable public input, informed debate, and careful shaping of legislation. Here are the bill hearings for the week of January 12, 2026:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
Committee hearings enable public input, informed debate, and careful shaping of legislation. Here are the bill hearings for the week of January 12, 2026:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Hear ye, hearings!
Committee hearings enable public input, informed debate, and careful shaping of legislation. Here are the bill hearings for the week of January 12, 2026:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
Committee hearings enable public input, informed debate, and careful shaping of legislation. Here are the bill hearings for the week of January 12, 2026:
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/granites...
#NHPolitics
Unpopular Opinion: January 7-8, 2026
Inside the Decision-Making You Don’t See
I don’t always get it perfect, but I can show the evidence and thought process behind every vote. Here are three votes I cast that might have surprised you:
granitestategovernance.substack.com/p/unpopular-... #NHPolitics
Inside the Decision-Making You Don’t See
I don’t always get it perfect, but I can show the evidence and thought process behind every vote. Here are three votes I cast that might have surprised you:
granitestategovernance.substack.com/p/unpopular-... #NHPolitics
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Unpopular Opinion: January 7-8, 2026
Inside the Decision-Making You Don’t See
I don’t always get it perfect, but I can show the evidence and thought process behind every vote. Here are three votes I cast that might have surprised you:
granitestategovernance.substack.com/p/unpopular-... #NHPolitics
Inside the Decision-Making You Don’t See
I don’t always get it perfect, but I can show the evidence and thought process behind every vote. Here are three votes I cast that might have surprised you:
granitestategovernance.substack.com/p/unpopular-... #NHPolitics
In our state government, scripted talking points frequently take the place of careful, analytical discussion of complex policy issues.
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
substack.com/@granitestat...
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
substack.com/@granitestat...
Reflections on Partisanship and Accountability in the New Hampshire Legislature
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
In our state government, scripted talking points frequently take the place of careful, analytical discussion of complex policy issues.
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
substack.com/@granitestat...
I may not be able to change the broader culture on my own, but I can be accountable for how I participate in it.
#NHPolitics
substack.com/@granitestat...
Disagreement is part of this work. Disrespect shouldn’t be.
We can debate policy passionately without resorting to behavior that undermines the dignity of the House or the trust people place in us. #NHPolitics
We can debate policy passionately without resorting to behavior that undermines the dignity of the House or the trust people place in us. #NHPolitics
January 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Disagreement is part of this work. Disrespect shouldn’t be.
We can debate policy passionately without resorting to behavior that undermines the dignity of the House or the trust people place in us. #NHPolitics
We can debate policy passionately without resorting to behavior that undermines the dignity of the House or the trust people place in us. #NHPolitics
Introducing Granite State Governance
This is an ongoing series about the legislative process, how bills move, and why I cast my votes.
The goal is a public record, transparency in decision-making, and accountability to people this process serves.
Transparent policy, not partisan spin. #NHPolitics
This is an ongoing series about the legislative process, how bills move, and why I cast my votes.
The goal is a public record, transparency in decision-making, and accountability to people this process serves.
Transparent policy, not partisan spin. #NHPolitics
January 9, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Introducing Granite State Governance
This is an ongoing series about the legislative process, how bills move, and why I cast my votes.
The goal is a public record, transparency in decision-making, and accountability to people this process serves.
Transparent policy, not partisan spin. #NHPolitics
This is an ongoing series about the legislative process, how bills move, and why I cast my votes.
The goal is a public record, transparency in decision-making, and accountability to people this process serves.
Transparent policy, not partisan spin. #NHPolitics
I chose to sit literally in the middle of the House — a Republican to my left, Democrat to my right. It reflects how I legislate.
Votes are binary, but the work is nuanced. I’m accountable to the people I represent and focused on doing the work thoughtfully. #nhpolitics
Votes are binary, but the work is nuanced. I’m accountable to the people I represent and focused on doing the work thoughtfully. #nhpolitics
January 9, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I chose to sit literally in the middle of the House — a Republican to my left, Democrat to my right. It reflects how I legislate.
Votes are binary, but the work is nuanced. I’m accountable to the people I represent and focused on doing the work thoughtfully. #nhpolitics
Votes are binary, but the work is nuanced. I’m accountable to the people I represent and focused on doing the work thoughtfully. #nhpolitics
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GOOD NEWS! The #NH House of Representatives just voted to reject HB 675, the statewide school budget cap mandate. Thanks to all who reached out to their state lawmakers about this critical issue.
Read our statement: neanh.org/about-nea-nh... #NHPolitics #ProtectPublicSchools
Read our statement: neanh.org/about-nea-nh... #NHPolitics #ProtectPublicSchools
PRESS RELEASE: Bipartisan NH House Vote Kills Statewide School Budget Cap Mandate - AGAIN | NEA-NH
The New Hampshire House voted to reject HB 675, a bill carried over from the 2025 session that sought to mandate a statewide school budget cap. Today’s vote follows the rejection of similar language a...
neanh.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM
GOOD NEWS! The #NH House of Representatives just voted to reject HB 675, the statewide school budget cap mandate. Thanks to all who reached out to their state lawmakers about this critical issue.
Read our statement: neanh.org/about-nea-nh... #NHPolitics #ProtectPublicSchools
Read our statement: neanh.org/about-nea-nh... #NHPolitics #ProtectPublicSchools
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Rep Mary Hakken-Phillips leads @nhhousedems.bsky.social in blocking HB675 and the egregious attack on local control of our school districts. We will continue to defend our public schools. #NHPolitics @mhp4nhrep.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Rep Mary Hakken-Phillips leads @nhhousedems.bsky.social in blocking HB675 and the egregious attack on local control of our school districts. We will continue to defend our public schools. #NHPolitics @mhp4nhrep.bsky.social
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The New Hampshire House abruptly killed a Republican bill to impose budget caps on school districts Thursday, after some Republicans joined Democrats to dramatically alter the bill. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
In dramatic reversal, House kills school district budget cap bill • New Hampshire Bulletin
The New Hampshire House abruptly killed a Republican bill to impose budget caps on school districts Thursday, after some Republicans joined Democrats to dramatically alter the bill.
newhampshirebulletin.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The New Hampshire House abruptly killed a Republican bill to impose budget caps on school districts Thursday, after some Republicans joined Democrats to dramatically alter the bill. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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NEW BILL: 📜 HB65 📜
directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
#NHPolitics
directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
#NHPolitics
January 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
NEW BILL: 📜 HB65 📜
directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
#NHPolitics
directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
#NHPolitics
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January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Reposted by Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
A look at two bills proposed for 2026 to impact health insurance in New Hampshire. One bans health insurers from using artificial intelligence to overrule doctors; the other prevents insurers from reimbursing less for telemedicine for equivalent services. #NHPolitics
Bills seek to promote telemedicine and regulate AI in New Hampshire’s health insurance industry • New Hampshire Bulletin
A Nashua lawmaker has filed two bills related to New Hampshire’s health insurance industry: one would prohibit health insurers from using artificial intelligence to overrule doctors while the other…
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A look at two bills proposed for 2026 to impact health insurance in New Hampshire. One bans health insurers from using artificial intelligence to overrule doctors; the other prevents insurers from reimbursing less for telemedicine for equivalent services. #NHPolitics
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NEW BILL: 📜 HB1809 📜
authorizing the medical use of psilocybin through a program established in the department of health and human services.
#NHPolitics
authorizing the medical use of psilocybin through a program established in the department of health and human services.
#NHPolitics
December 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
NEW BILL: 📜 HB1809 📜
authorizing the medical use of psilocybin through a program established in the department of health and human services.
#NHPolitics
authorizing the medical use of psilocybin through a program established in the department of health and human services.
#NHPolitics
My family has a tradition where we read a different reflection on each night of Hanukkah. On this fourth night, I wanted to share one that felt particularly timely:
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
My family has a tradition where we read a different reflection on each night of Hanukkah. On this fourth night, I wanted to share one that felt particularly timely:
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NEW BILL: 📜 HB1796 📜
allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
#NHPolitics
allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
#NHPolitics
December 17, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEW BILL: 📜 HB1796 📜
allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
#NHPolitics
allowing the use of psilocybin in approved clinical settings to treat qualified medical conditions.
#NHPolitics
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NEW BILL: 📜 HB1782 📜
relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.
#NHPolitics
relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.
#NHPolitics
December 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
NEW BILL: 📜 HB1782 📜
relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.
#NHPolitics
relative to access to rural maternal health care and directing the department of health and human services to develop a rural maternal health care delivery pilot program.
#NHPolitics
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It's basically jury duty, as I say:
One day every resident of NH will be an elected representative
December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It's basically jury duty, as I say:
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For the record, I research the effects of firearms laws on health outcomes using tools from #PublicHealthLaw and #LegalEpi. As important as these laws are, you aren’t going to solve antisemitic hate crimes through firearms laws.
Both important!
But don’t confuse means with root causes here.
Both important!
But don’t confuse means with root causes here.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For the record, I research the effects of firearms laws on health outcomes using tools from #PublicHealthLaw and #LegalEpi. As important as these laws are, you aren’t going to solve antisemitic hate crimes through firearms laws.
Both important!
But don’t confuse means with root causes here.
Both important!
But don’t confuse means with root causes here.
Reposted by Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
NEW BILL: 📜 HB1773 📜
relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
#NHPolitics
relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
#NHPolitics
December 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
NEW BILL: 📜 HB1773 📜
relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
#NHPolitics
relative to food and drink purchased under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
#NHPolitics
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📜HB1761 Primary Sponsor: @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social
@jenmandelbaum.bsky.social
Samantha Jacobs (D)
@colbyfornh.bsky.social
Janet Lucas (D)
@heathhowardnh.com
Toni Weinstein (D)
@jenmandelbaum.bsky.social
Samantha Jacobs (D)
@colbyfornh.bsky.social
Janet Lucas (D)
@heathhowardnh.com
Toni Weinstein (D)
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
📜HB1761 Primary Sponsor: @paigebeauchemin.bsky.social
@jenmandelbaum.bsky.social
Samantha Jacobs (D)
@colbyfornh.bsky.social
Janet Lucas (D)
@heathhowardnh.com
Toni Weinstein (D)
@jenmandelbaum.bsky.social
Samantha Jacobs (D)
@colbyfornh.bsky.social
Janet Lucas (D)
@heathhowardnh.com
Toni Weinstein (D)
Reposted by Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Reposted by Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
December 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM