“I'm an eighth generation New Hampshire native. I was raised a Republican, fiscally conservative, socially responsible, protectors of the environment, party of Lincoln, and so now I'm a very active Democrat,” said Meredith resident Sandy Mucci in Concord. Photo by Molly Rains/New Hampshire Bulletin

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"There’s not going to be a future here.” In Claremont, a plan to accept demolition waste at recycling plant is met with fierce resistance. From @sulliclaire.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/glUsYh0

House passes GOP-backed bill to eliminate New Hampshire Vaccine Association. Opponents of the repeal, including doctors, nurses, and medical organizations, say it removes "an arrangement that has worked beautifully for everybody." From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/uKVTAoI

“The bill references that a squirrel or raccoon would have to have any required vaccinations ... (but) there are no approved vaccines for these animals, because they are wild animals." GOP lawmakers pitch law for pet squirrels, raccoons in NH. From @sulliclaire.bsky.social buff.ly/874MTQb

“We obviously tried to be thoughtful in how we did this." As Gov. Ayotte looks to reduce the state's Medicaid costs through premiums and other changes, Congress is considering major program cuts to pay for President Trump's tax cuts. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/MealBi7

“All transgender young people in New Hampshire should be able to get the doctor-prescribed medical care they need." Bills to ban gender-affirming breast surgery, hormone treatments for minors attract heated debate. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/sBvuEpx

"C-PACER, which stands for 'commercial property assessed clean energy or resiliency,' is meant to give developers and towns a way to work together to lower some of the costs to build new housing or upgrade existing housing." From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/xXatdk1

Sens. Hassan and Shaheen "voted to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Doug Burgum as interior secretary, Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security, John Ratcliffe as CIA director, and Scott Bessent as treasury secretary." From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics buff.ly/43gYLUn

"It’s the poorest use of land and it puts New Hampshire citizens, communities, and businesses at great environmental risk.” There’s support in NH for a landfill moratorium, but no consensus yet on how long it should be. From @sulliclaire.bsky.socia<a#NHPoliticsy/4bgJXHj" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">l #NHPolitics buff.ly/4bgJXHj

“It’s clear to us that there’s a lot of food insecurity happening in New Hampshire right now. ... And the committee was not at all interested in any of the bills." Efforts to expand school lunch assistance facing opposition in House. From @ethandewitt.bsky.socia<a#NHPoliticsy/436TAX6" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">l #NHPolitics buff.ly/436TAX6

"I’m not Elon Musk." Former New Hampshire Gov. Craig Benson and other members of Kelly Ayotte's Commission on Government Efficiency say they aren't setting out to upend state government. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPoliticsy/4bjjo4d" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">HPolitics buff.ly/4bjjo4d

"We should never allow cultivated fear to carry the day, because that is how cruelty as policy gains a foothold, spreads, and solidifies to the point that a state or nation can no longer recognize itself." Commentary: New Hampshire's tone on immigration is doing really harm. buff.ly/43guNQB

“Today, we have evidence that rodents and other animals caught in glue traps face a slow, painful, and extremely drawn-out death..." Glue traps called ’19th-century solution’ as lawmakers push for NH to become first state to ban them. From @sulliclair<a href="https://buff.ly/4bnddwa" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">e.bsky.social buff.ly/4bnddwa

“I think New Hampshire already has a pretty efficient government." New Hampshire’s COGE members disavow comparisons to Elon Musk's DOGE, say they don't plan to upend state government. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPoliticsy/4bjjo4d" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">#NHPolitics buff.ly/4bjjo4d

“We’re talking about existential threats to federal programs and funding that really can’t be overstated." How has New Hampshire’s congressional delegation responded to Trump’s first month? From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/43gYLUn

“It’s clear to us that there’s a lot of food insecurity happening in New Hampshire right now ... and the committee was not at all interested in any of the bills.” Efforts to expand school lunch assistance facing opposition in House. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/436TAX6

"In terms of both rhetoric and action, the Republican vision of immigration reform is entirely punitive." Commentary on the need for New Hampshire to sing a different tune on immigration. #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/43guNQB

“We don’t want to be in the landfill business." There’s support in New Hampshire for a landfill moratorium, but no consensus yet on how long it should be. From @sulliclaire.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/4bgJXHj

“We’ve tried 50 different bills over the last few years. Nothing seems to go through. And let me tell you, this one ain’t going to go through either.” New Hampshire House passes cannabis legalization, but enthusiasm lags. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/4i8Vfzs

With Momnibus 2.0, New Hampshire lawmakers aim to boost maternal health supports and services. From William Skipworth #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/3EFXv2P

"There is no 2026 and there is no next time. There is only the too much of right now." Commentary: From New Hampshire to Washington, the destruction is the point. From @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/418pakw

“The reality is the future is not cheap. And if the federal government cuts its investment, we will have to scale back on research, and cutting-edge science will be cut short.” Dartmouth researchers brace for Trump’s NIH funding cuts. From William Skipworth https://buff.ly/3X9R1Ql

“We’re just not as optimistic as the governor is with growth." Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s revenue projections run into an early obstacle: House Republicans. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/415oMmL

From labeling requirements to rules regarding kitchen production areas, many homestead sellers say state regulations can make it harder for them to do business. In response, lawmakers are considering several bills on the issue. From @sulliclaire.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/3EFthgu