AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSchool Funding: Democrats taking control of the New Hampshire Legislature face an early test: voters backed a cap on school property taxes even as they elected a Democratic majority. Teachers’ unions say the vote reflects frustration with local taxes, not opposition to public schools; Republicans say lawmakers must avoid raising taxes. Marijuana Legalization: Democratic lawmakers are discussing bipartisan legislation to legalize recreational cannabis, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte remains opposed. Overriding a veto would require two-thirds support in both chambers. New Voices: Young Granite Staters who won legislative seats say they ran to bring their generation into local politics and make change closer to home. Election Aftermath: Democrats won both legislative chambers, while Ayotte secured a second term, setting up divided government in Concord. Chris Pappas also defeated John Sununu for the U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the chamber.
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