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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Thursday January 15, 2026 ( 10 items )  

83 doctors-in-training at the UQ-Ochsner MD program receive white coats
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * 83 doctors-in-training at the UQ-Ochsner MD program receive white coats * New Orleans - The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Saturday, Jan. 10 at its 16 th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start   more

American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses  more

Club for Growth President McIntosh Statement on Mississippi's Education Freedom Act Passing Ed Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth President McIntosh Statement on Mississippi's Education Freedom Act Passing Ed Committee Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement after Mississippi HB 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act, passed the House Education Committee Wednesday morning: "Mississippi has become a national leader in education, and soon every student across the sta  more

Dartmouth College: Poland, Putin, and the War in Ukraine
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Poland, Putin, and the War in Ukraine Former Amb. Mark Brzezinski '87 highlights a key NATO ally in central Europe. * Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski '87 returned to Dartmouth this week to meet with students and faculty and give an insider's account on diplomacy in Europe as war intensified in Ukraine. During a 90-minute talk Tuesday at the Haldeman Center, Brzezinski reflected on Russia'  more

Durbin, Murphy Call On Appropriations Leadership To Protect Funding For Amtrak & Rail Projects In Illinois
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Murphy Call On Appropriations Leadership To Protect Funding For Amtrak & Rail Projects In Illinois * January 14, 2026 In their letter, the Senators made clear that federal investment is critical in improving and expanding passenger rail services in Illinois WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senato  more

ICYMI: Club for Growth Launches Mississippi School Freedom Campaign
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Club for Growth Launches MS School Freedom Campaign Club for Growth has released a new ad in Mississippi urging constituents to contact their representatives and voice their support for HB 2 - the Mississippi Education Freedom Act. The ad launched on Sunday on political shows across the state, and will run Fox News throughout the week. Daily Wire's Leif Le Mahieu   more

N.H. Gov. Ayotte Named a 'Defender of Housing' by National Association of Home Builders
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Ayotte Named a "Defender of Housing" by National Association of Home Builders Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte was named a "Defender of Housing" and received an award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for her work to tackle New Hampshire's housing crisis. The New Hampshire Association of Home Builders (NHHBA) presented the award to the Gove  more

NEW: Senators Shaheen and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Senators Shaheen and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Chronic Staffing Shortages at Federal Prisons * (Washington, DC) - To address historic and persistent staffing shortages at federal prisons across the country, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and David McCormick (R-PA) are leading the introduction of the Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protec  more

On Senate Floor, Shaheen Calls for ACA Tax Credits to be Restored, Urges Bipartisan Efforts to Continue to Prevent Millions from Losing Health Care Coverage
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Shaheen Calls for ACA Tax Credits to be Restored, Urges Bipartisan Efforts to Continue to Prevent Millions from Losing Health Care Coverage * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, today took to the U.S. Senate floor to join Senate Democratic Lead  more

Senate Democrats Carve Out Path to Senate Majority in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Carve Out Path to Senate Majority in 2026 * January 14, 2026 TO : Interested Parties FR : Devan Barber, DSCC Executive Director RE : Over the last year, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has built a strong foundation for electoral success and created the path for Democrats to take the Senate majority in 2026. While Republicans began the cycle  more