Letters: ‘Joyce Craig failed Manchester’
read more…: Letters: ‘Joyce Craig failed Manchester’Under Joyce Craig’s leadership, Manchester was a disaster.
NH Politics
Saint Anselm College poll puts Kelly Ayotte three points ahead of Joyce Craig
read more…: Saint Anselm College poll puts Kelly Ayotte three points ahead of Joyce CraigA recent survey conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center (SACSC) at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) shows Republican Kelly Ayotte with a slight advantage as she enters the general election. The former U.S. Senator leads Democratic candidate and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig by 3 points, with 46% to Craig’s 43%. Both candidates have seen declines in popularity following negative primary campaigns, with Ayotte holding a 45%-50% favorability and Craig at 37%-36%.
Governor’s race: Craig wins, will face Ayotte in November
read more…: Governor’s race: Craig wins, will face Ayotte in NovemberIn a race that was almost too close for comfort, Joyce Craig pulled out a win over her opponent, Cinde Warmington.
The Soapbox: Joyce Craig made our city stronger
read more…: The Soapbox: Joyce Craig made our city strongerWe are proud of our service for the City of Manchester. We aren’t the same ages, we have varied backgrounds, and we have different priorities, but one thing unites us: We love Manchester and are proud to call it home.
What NH gubernatorial candidates have said – and not said – about housing
read more…: What NH gubernatorial candidates have said – and not said – about housingFor Granite Staters, access to affordable housing is a matter of top importance. A June University of New Hampshire poll found 36 percent of respondents cited housing as the top issue facing the state, far above any other concern.
Vice President Kamala Harris in NH announcing new small business tax plan
read more…: Vice President Kamala Harris in NH announcing new small business tax planCiting the importance of small businesses in the economy and their job-generating capacity she announced a proposed plan of tax incentives for start-ups. Currently, a new business can deduct $5,000 in start-up expenses. She called for a tenfold increase to a $50,000 deduction and a reduction in red tape to incentivize new business formation.
Conversations with the candidates: Joe Levasseur, NH’s 1st Congressional District
read more…: Conversations with the candidates: Joe Levasseur, NH’s 1st Congressional DistrictNHPR All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa interviewed Republican Joe Levasseur, who is currently serving as an alderman at-large in Manchester.
Jon Kiper has mastered the recipe for governing New Hampshire
read more…: Jon Kiper has mastered the recipe for governing New HampshireIt became clear to me then that Jon Kiper, the only one of them to speak up on behalf of the people, is the kind of governor we deserve—one who respects everyone’s dignity and individual freedom enough to act with his feet and speak to our face.
Dems must fight fire with fire
read more…: Dems must fight fire with fireJon Kiper wants to make structural changes to our tax system. He has a plan to support our public schools and social services while simultaneously lowering property taxes.
The Soapbox: Senator Soucy fights for reproductive freedom
read more…: The Soapbox: Senator Soucy fights for reproductive freedomAs November’s high-stakes election approaches, abortion access remains top-of-mind for many Granite State voters like myself.
Jon Kiper: I’m not taking ‘The Pledge’
read more…: Jon Kiper: I’m not taking ‘The Pledge’I am the only candidate for governor that has not taken this pledge—not because I intend to implement a broad-based sales or income tax, but because “The Pledge” is a deceitful fallacy.
D’Allesandro announces retirement: ‘There comes a time in a journey when there’s an end’
read more…: D’Allesandro announces retirement: ‘There comes a time in a journey when there’s an end’“His shoes are the ones that can never be filled and his announcment today truly rings bittersweet. As Lou and his family set off on this next chapter I know that public service will still remain his North Star and we will see him continue to serve our great state. And so, as this is not goodbye, I will simply express my incalculable gratidue for his kindness, guidance and service over the years, and wish him and his famly ‘A Great American Day’.”
Senate kills bill allowing medical aid in dying
read more…: Senate kills bill allowing medical aid in dyingThe New Hampshire Senate voted down a bill that would have allowed medical aid in dying on Thursday, taking away the opportunity for terminally ill individuals to end their suffering through self-administered medication.
The Dean Phillips challenge: Do NH voters have the courage to lead the way?
read more…: The Dean Phillips challenge: Do NH voters have the courage to lead the way?Dean Phillips wants your vote on Jan. 23. Call it a belated birthday gift if you want to, but Phillips prefers you see him as the only best choice to move the country forward. You’ll find him (literally) somewhere near the bottom of the actual NH Democratic ballot. But at least he’s on there, unlike his main opponent, President Biden, who is skipping New Hampshire and moving straight to South Carolina on the game board that has become this year’s presidential primary.
House overturns one of four Sununu vetoes
read more…: House overturns one of four Sununu vetoesThe New Hampshire House of Representatives gathered on Thursday for likely the last time in 2023 to address a series of vetoes from New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
NH lawmakers’ local roots aren’t as strong as they once were, says a new report
read more…: NH lawmakers’ local roots aren’t as strong as they once were, says a new reportFor many lawmakers, the path to the New Hampshire State House has followed a familiar pattern: a turn on a municipal board, or leading a local civic organization, or both, before making the leap to the Legislature. But a new report from the University of New Hampshire finds that lawmakers’ political resumes are beginning to change.
Williamson focuses on peace at SNHU WACNH event
read more…: Williamson focuses on peace at SNHU WACNH eventCan American foreign policy be predicated upon peace? Marianne Williamson thinks it can. Williamson stressed that point in a Q&A with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire on Wednesday night at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) as the group hosted its first Foreign Policy on the Ballot event with U.S. Presidential Candidates.
Pot sales by Liquor Commission plan scuttled; more options out there
read more…: Pot sales by Liquor Commission plan scuttled; more options out thereAt a hearing on the amendment last week Matt Simon said, “You are talking about a system where the only entity we can sell cannabis to is the state of New Hampshire and they decide the prices and they decide whether or not to buy the product. That is what we are saying is completely unworkable. That’s not a market.”
The Soapbox: Public praise for my colleague from across the aisle
read more…: The Soapbox: Public praise for my colleague from across the aisleWe hear a lot about arguing and infighting among members of the NH House, especially across party lines. However, that is not always the case. I am writing today to publicly praise Steve Pearson, who is not the same political party as I am. However, when I needed help, he immediately came to my aid.
Secretary of state overseeing at least 31 recounts; 1 House seat has already flipped to Dems
read more…: Secretary of state overseeing at least 31 recounts; 1 House seat has already flipped to DemsCandidates in the state had a Monday deadline to request a recount of the Nov. 8 election results, and over 30 took advantage of it. The tally available from the Secretary of State’s Office late Monday included 28 New Hampshire House races, two for state Senate, and another for Hillsborough County register of deeds.