More New Hampshire Political Headlines
N.H. judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship in class action lawsuit
The judge also announced that he would narrow the class action lawsuit to include children affected by the executive order, but not their parents.
NH HEALTH
In Trump vs. Planned Parenthood, New England states brace for cuts
“Defunding Planned Parenthood is really an attempt to take away access to abortion in states where it is legal,” said one leader of the women’s health care organization.
NH POLITICS
With veto, Governor Ayotte keeps N.H. school boards nonpartisan
By issuing her second veto since taking office, New Hampshire Governor Kelly A. Ayotte rejected a bill this week that would have allowed local school districts to adopt partisan elections.
Trump administration withholds about $27 million for N.H. schools
“We can’t wait while the government plays with impoundment,” said the president of a New Hampshire teacher’s union.
Federal judge in N.H. to hear class action lawsuit over birthright citizenship
After a June 27 US Supreme Court ruling, immigrant groups converted their lawsuits into class actions representing babies and parents across the US.
New Hampshire’s health policy agenda is a prescription for trouble
A doctor and state representative writes that lawmakers are pushing health policy that feels more like political theater than thoughtful reform.
RI POLITICS
R.I. joins N.H. in banning deepfakes within 90 days of elections unless disclosed
The R.I. law passed just before the US Senate removed a provision from the “Big Beautiful Bill” that would have prevented states from regulating AI for 10 years.
HIGHER EDUCATION
UNH pulls DEI webpage, changes a staffer’s title, and certain hiring practices as state DEI law takes effect
The new law, tucked into the state’s budget, went into effect Tuesday.