Will Skipworth
@willskipworth.bsky.social
Reporter @NewHampshireBulletin.com | Formerly with @Forbes.com, @NWItimes.com & The Missourian | Proud Mizzou alum | Texas born, New England transplant, with stops in the Midwest
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New Hampshire Republicans are again trying to eliminate a series of programs across state government they consider to be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/14/r...
Republicans renew effort to eliminate NH Office of Health Access and environmental justice program • New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire Republicans are again trying to eliminate a series of programs across state government they consider to be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
New Hampshire Republicans are again trying to eliminate a series of programs across state government they consider to be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/14/r...
Click the link in the tweet below to hear my @nhpr.org appearance this morning!
Listen to the New Hampshire News Recap to catch up on the top stories. Guests joining Morning Edition host Rick Ganley today: William Skipworth of the New Hampshire Bulletin, and Josh Rogers, NHPR's senior political reporter.
NH News Recap: Congressional delegation divided over government shutdown deal
New Hampshire’s Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan helped negotiate the deal with Republicans that ultimately led to the government reopening.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Click the link in the tweet below to hear my @nhpr.org appearance this morning!
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New Hampshire has a dark history when it comes to caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and examinations of the current system reveal persistent issues of abuse and neglect. Advocates struggle to see a path forward. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
New Hampshire’s disability system has a horrific past, and advocates say the path forward is unclear • New Hampshire Bulletin
As a monthslong Bulletin investigation into New Hampshire’s modern disability care network has revealed, systemic problems of abuse and neglect haven’t gone away. Tragic story after tragic story —…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New Hampshire has a dark history when it comes to caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and examinations of the current system reveal persistent issues of abuse and neglect. Advocates struggle to see a path forward. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
In just over 15 minutes, I'll be on @NHPR.org to discuss my investigation into abuse and neglect New Hampshire's disability care system. You can tune in on your FM radio or on nhpr.org anywhere. Thanks to the folks behind the show for having me on for this tragic but important topic!
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
INVESTIGATION: Part III of “A System of Harm,” a three-part investigative series on New Hampshire’s disability care system by me, is out. Hear from lawmakers, advocates, Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and learn the history of New Hampshire’s disability system here: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/14/n...
New Hampshire’s disability system has a horrific past, and advocates say the path forward is unclear • New Hampshire Bulletin
As a monthslong Bulletin investigation into New Hampshire’s modern disability care network has revealed, systemic problems of abuse and neglect haven’t gone away. Tragic story after tragic story — man...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
INVESTIGATION: Part III of “A System of Harm,” a three-part investigative series on New Hampshire’s disability care system by me, is out. Hear from lawmakers, advocates, Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and learn the history of New Hampshire’s disability system here: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/14/n...
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This is the second in a three-part series produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin on the state's intellectual and developmental disability care system. www.nhpr.org/health/2025-...
In 2022, a man with disabilities was found dead in the woods. The state was supposed to protect him.
At the time of his death, Stephen “Stevie” Weidlich Jr. in a home run by PathWays with a live-in caregiver, a service people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are legally entitled to…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is the second in a three-part series produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin on the state's intellectual and developmental disability care system. www.nhpr.org/health/2025-...
Some New Hampshire Republicans want the state's Medicaid work requirements to go further than the federal governments'. Read more in @newhampshirebulletin.com: #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/13/n...
New Hampshire lawmakers work to hash out specifics on Medicaid work requirements • New Hampshire Bulletin
Some Republicans in New Hampshire want the state’s Medicaid work requirements to go further than the requirements being implemented nationwide.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Some New Hampshire Republicans want the state's Medicaid work requirements to go further than the federal governments'. Read more in @newhampshirebulletin.com: #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/13/n...
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In the second part of A System of Harm, a three-part examination of failures in New Hampshire's care system for people with disabilities, @willskipworth.bsky.social introduces the Wiedlich family and their painful story that began at edge of the disability cliff. #NHPolitics
A man with disabilities was found dead in the woods. New Hampshire was supposed to protect him. • New Hampshire Bulletin
They call it the disability cliff. When young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities finish high school, they lose access to the extensive services provided by public school special…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In the second part of A System of Harm, a three-part examination of failures in New Hampshire's care system for people with disabilities, @willskipworth.bsky.social introduces the Wiedlich family and their painful story that began at edge of the disability cliff. #NHPolitics
INVESTIGATION: In December 2022, the Weidlichs heard a knock on their door. Police were there to tell them their disabled son was found dead in the woods behind his care home. Read more in Part II of "A System of Harm," an investigative series by me for @NewHampshireBulletin.com: buff.ly/FeJJu5G
A man with disabilities was found dead in the woods. New Hampshire was supposed to protect him. • New Hampshire Bulletin
They call it the disability cliff. When young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities finish high school, they lose access to the extensive services provided by public school special…
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
INVESTIGATION: In December 2022, the Weidlichs heard a knock on their door. Police were there to tell them their disabled son was found dead in the woods behind his care home. Read more in Part II of "A System of Harm," an investigative series by me for @NewHampshireBulletin.com: buff.ly/FeJJu5G
A timeline on the dizzying back and forth of whether SNAP benefits are being released from our partners in Washington, D.C.: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline • New Hampshire Bulletin
Payments for November for the nation’s main food assistance program have been delayed during the government shutdown, amid a confusing mess of contradicting guidance from the Trump administration and ...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A timeline on the dizzying back and forth of whether SNAP benefits are being released from our partners in Washington, D.C.: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/11/r...
The recount for last week's special election in Berlin reaffirmed Marc Tremblay as the winner, though the final count was even closer than before. The result: only 878-873. Democrats are appealing again. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/recou...
Recount confirms Tremblay’s win in Berlin special election; Democrats still appeal • New Hampshire Bulletin
After a recount, Republican Marc Tremblay is still the winner of the special election to represent Berlin in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The recount for last week's special election in Berlin reaffirmed Marc Tremblay as the winner, though the final count was even closer than before. The result: only 878-873. Democrats are appealing again. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/recou...
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Lucas Houle. Christine Marie Bill. Laurie Raymond. Those are the names of people who have faced harm within the state's intellectual and developmental disability care network. Their stories point to a host of systemic issues. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system • New Hampshire Bulletin
A video recorded at a Dunbarton care home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in February 2019 captured caretakers pinning Lucas Houle to the ground and slapping him…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Lucas Houle. Christine Marie Bill. Laurie Raymond. Those are the names of people who have faced harm within the state's intellectual and developmental disability care network. Their stories point to a host of systemic issues. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
THREAD: When Lucas Houle, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, was pinned to the ground and beaten by his own caretakers, he screamed, “Please stop, don’t beat me up.” His story and others are told today in "A System of Harm," an investigative series by me. (1/10)
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
THREAD: When Lucas Houle, who has intellectual and developmental disabilities, was pinned to the ground and beaten by his own caretakers, he screamed, “Please stop, don’t beat me up.” His story and others are told today in "A System of Harm," an investigative series by me. (1/10)
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In the first part of a three-part series, "A System of Harm," a look at some of the individual tragedies within the state's intellectual and developmental disability care network. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system • New Hampshire Bulletin
A video recorded at a Dunbarton care home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in February 2019 captured caretakers pinning Lucas Houle to the ground and slapping him…
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In the first part of a three-part series, "A System of Harm," a look at some of the individual tragedies within the state's intellectual and developmental disability care network. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
INVESTIGATION: For months, I've looked into New Hampshire's disability care system. I found a system unwilling or unable to protect those in its care from horrific abuse and neglect. Read the stories of those harmed in Part I of "A System of Harm" at @NewHampshireBulletin.com: buff.ly/qCSXfws
A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system • New Hampshire Bulletin
A video recorded at a Dunbarton care home for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in February 2019 captured caretakers pinning Lucas Houle to the ground and slapping him…
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
INVESTIGATION: For months, I've looked into New Hampshire's disability care system. I found a system unwilling or unable to protect those in its care from horrific abuse and neglect. Read the stories of those harmed in Part I of "A System of Harm" at @NewHampshireBulletin.com: buff.ly/qCSXfws
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Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit argue that New Hampshire is not adequately supporting the Choices for Independence program. After years of legal wrangling over the at-home care system, the case may finally be heading to trial. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
A five year legal battle over New Hampshire at-home care program may come to a head soon • New Hampshire Bulletin
It costs the state of New Hampshire roughly three times more to place someone with physical disabilities or older adults in a nursing home than it does to pay for in-home care. More importantly, most…
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November 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit argue that New Hampshire is not adequately supporting the Choices for Independence program. After years of legal wrangling over the at-home care system, the case may finally be heading to trial. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Here's how to find the extra help being offered by the state and New Hampshire Food Bank for SNAP recipients during the government shutdown: @newhampshirebulletin.com newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/the-s...
The state and NH Food Bank are offering help during the shutdown. Here’s how to find that help. • New Hampshire Bulletin
The state has partnered with the New Hampshire Food Bank to set up a fleet of state-funded mobile food pantries, just for SNAP recipients.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Here's how to find the extra help being offered by the state and New Hampshire Food Bank for SNAP recipients during the government shutdown: @newhampshirebulletin.com newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/the-s...
Lawyers have been duking it out in federal court for nearly five years over the state of New Hampshire's at-home care program. That battle could come to a head soon. Here's where it stands and what people at the center of the fight have to say: #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/06/a...
A five-year legal battle over New Hampshire at-home care program may come to a head soon • New Hampshire Bulletin
It costs the state of New Hampshire roughly three times more to place someone with physical disabilities or older adults in a nursing home than it does to pay for in-home care. More importantly, most ...
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Lawyers have been duking it out in federal court for nearly five years over the state of New Hampshire's at-home care program. That battle could come to a head soon. Here's where it stands and what people at the center of the fight have to say: #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/11/06/a...
UPDATE: Since this story was published, Corrine Cascadden requested a recount. The story has been updated to reflect that. #NHPolitics @newhampshirebulletin.com
Republican Marc Tremblay defeated Democrat Corinne Cascadden in last night's special election for state representative. The margin of victory was tight, 878-864, but so far there's been no recount request, per the Secretary of State's Office. #NHPolitics
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Republican Marc Tremblay wins special election for Berlin state rep; Goffstown rep resigns • New Hampshire Bulletin
Marc Tremblay, a former Republican state representative looking to return to the House, eked out a victory over Democrat Corinne Cascadden, 878-864, in a special election Tuesday, according to unoffic...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
UPDATE: Since this story was published, Corrine Cascadden requested a recount. The story has been updated to reflect that. #NHPolitics @newhampshirebulletin.com
Republican Marc Tremblay defeated Democrat Corinne Cascadden in last night's special election for state representative. The margin of victory was tight, 878-864, but so far there's been no recount request, per the Secretary of State's Office. #NHPolitics
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Republican Marc Tremblay wins special election for Berlin state rep; Goffstown rep resigns • New Hampshire Bulletin
Marc Tremblay, a former Republican state representative looking to return to the House, eked out a victory over Democrat Corinne Cascadden, 878-864, in a special election Tuesday, according to unoffic...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Republican Marc Tremblay defeated Democrat Corinne Cascadden in last night's special election for state representative. The margin of victory was tight, 878-864, but so far there's been no recount request, per the Secretary of State's Office. #NHPolitics
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New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is one of 39 state attorneys general asking Congress to close a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that’s allowed marijuana-like hemp products like Delta-8 or THC-0 to be sold across the country. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/new-h...
New Hampshire’s Formella and 38 other state AGs ask Congress to ban hemp THC products • New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is one of 39 state attorneys general asking Congress to close a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that has allowed marijuana-like hemp products to be sold in ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is one of 39 state attorneys general asking Congress to close a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that’s allowed marijuana-like hemp products like Delta-8 or THC-0 to be sold across the country. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/new-h...
A group of New Hampshire special education students and graduates are upset about recent Trump Administration changes to federal special education policy. Read what they had to say in @NewHampshireBulletin.com: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/28/n...
New Hampshire disability community rallies against federal cuts to special education • New Hampshire Bulletin
Angelina Leo, an Exeter High School senior, said that without the special education services she received throughout her time in school, she wouldn’t even be able to speak.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A group of New Hampshire special education students and graduates are upset about recent Trump Administration changes to federal special education policy. Read what they had to say in @NewHampshireBulletin.com: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/28/n...
Starting this week, SNAP recipients unable to get their benefits during the government shutdown, will have access to state-funded mobile food pantries. Here's when and where to find them: newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/the-s...
The state and NH Food Bank are offering help during the shutdown. Here’s how to find that help. • New Hampshire Bulletin
The state has partnered with the New Hampshire Food Bank to set up a fleet of state-funded mobile food pantries, just for SNAP recipients.
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Starting this week, SNAP recipients unable to get their benefits during the government shutdown, will have access to state-funded mobile food pantries. Here's when and where to find them: newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/the-s...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: This group of young autistic adults and their families uses the outdoors as an outlet and as a way to find community. For some of them, it’s been life changing. Read more about them in my feature for @newhampshirebulletin.com:
Hiking group helps those with autism use New England’s outdoors as an outlet • New Hampshire Bulletin
Mary Kae Marinac, of Andover, Massachusetts, once heard some advice at an autism conference that stuck with her.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: This group of young autistic adults and their families uses the outdoors as an outlet and as a way to find community. For some of them, it’s been life changing. Read more about them in my feature for @newhampshirebulletin.com:
This month, a family-run manufacturer in Hudson, W.H. Bagshaw, was told employee health insurance premiums would jump 38% in 2026. Their insurer specifically cited the expiration of ACA tax credits at the heart of the congessional shutdown fight. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/24/w...
With health care tax credits set to expire, pain sets in for one New Hampshire business • New Hampshire Bulletin
Last week, W.H. Bagshaw, a metal parts manufacturer based in Hudson, found out that its health insurance policies with Anthem Insurance would increase approximately 38% in 2026. Anthem specifically ci...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This month, a family-run manufacturer in Hudson, W.H. Bagshaw, was told employee health insurance premiums would jump 38% in 2026. Their insurer specifically cited the expiration of ACA tax credits at the heart of the congessional shutdown fight. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/24/w...