Wednesday - March 18, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Thursday March 05, 2026 ( 10 items )  

AFT Holds National Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Holds National Day of Action to Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities * NATIONWIDE -Thousands of educators, students, parents and community allies will participate in over 100 in-person events and online actions around the country today as part of the AFT's " Protect Our Kids, Our Families and Our Communities " March 4 national day of action. AFT me  more

Chairman Aguilar: The American people don't want this war.
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: The American people don't want this war. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representatives Gil Cisneros, Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan and Pat Ryan held a press conference to condemn the Trump Administration's military strikes in Iran and call for passage of House Democrats'   more

Dartmouth College: Scholars Discuss Causes, Possible Outcomes of War in Iran
HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Scholars Discuss Causes, Possible Outcomes of War in Iran Students said the event helped add some clarity about the conflict. Written by Steve Hartsoe Why did the United States and Israel attack Iran now--and what happens next? Three Dartmouth scholars on the Middle East offered insights at a March 3 panel, though definitive answers were elusive, given the evolving situation and varied explanations from P  more

Dartmouth Ranks Among Top 100 Universities for Patents
HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Ranks Among Top 100 Universities for Patents The National Academy of Inventors recognizes innovation by faculty and researchers. * Dartmouth is again ranked by the National Academy of Inventors among the top 100 universities worldwide granted patents in the United States. This marks the third consecutive year Dartmouth appears in the international ranking and the 10th year it has been on the list  more

N.H. Banking Commissioner Galdieri Joins New Hampshire Bankers Association for Capitol Day
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 5 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Commissioner Galdieri joins New Hampshire Bankers Association for Capitol Day The New Hampshire Bankers Association held its annual "Capitol Day" event on March 3 at the State House. The meeting provides members of the banking industry with an up-close view of the legislative process. Participants hear directly from legislative leadership about their priorities, le  more

N.H. Education Dept.: New Hampshire Ranks Second Nationally for Percentage of AP Exams Taken That Score Three or Higher
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 4 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * New Hampshire ranks second nationally for percentage of AP Exams taken that score three or higher New Hampshire ranks second in the nation for the percentage of Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken by public school graduates in the Class of 2025 who received a score of three or higher. Among the state's recent graduates who participated in an AP exam, about 7  more

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Future ICE Facilities in NH
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Future ICE Facilities in NH * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, alongside Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are pushing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) S  more

Pappas Demands State Department Assist and Return Americans Stuck in Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Demands State Department Assist and Return Americans Stuck in Middle East * With commercial flights canceled due to war with Iran, many Americans are unable to book trips back to the U.S.; Congressmembers call for Secretary of State Rubio to use charter flights, military operations and all other resources possible to help stranded Americans leave; lawmakers also criticize Administration  more

Pappas Leads Call to Stop DHS's Luxury Jet Purchase
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Leads Call to Stop DHS's Luxury Jet Purchase * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led over 40 colleagues in a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought opposing the Department of Homeland Security's reported request to purchase a $70 million luxury jet and calling on OMB to reject the request. "At a time when Americans across the country are struggling with  more

Pappas, Whitehouse Reintroduce Updated DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Whitehouse Reintroduce Updated DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections * Raskin, Morelle, and 184 Democrats join effort to empower voters and expose billionaire and special interest control over our government and courts Updated bill would require disclosure of payments made to digital influencers who promote a candidate and allow flexibility for  more