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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for 2026-03-21 ( 13 items )  
AFP-NH Calls Out Kelly, Pappas for Playing Politics While National Security Risks Grow (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Calls Out Kelly, Pappas for Playing Politics While National Security Risks Grow * Derry, NH -As travel delays mount and national security risks grow, Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Chris Pappas are putting politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is calling out this misplaced priority more PR

American Network of Oral Health Coalitions Opposes Adult Dental Coverage Exclusion (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed exclusion of adult dental services from the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) framework under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This proposal has raised alarms among health advocates and organizations which argue that excluding adult dental services undermines the integration of oral a more ST

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 (10)
DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

Disability Rights Center Opposes Proposed Accessibility Rule Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Disability Rights Center - NH has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that could significantly impact accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The organization serves as New Hampshire's designated Protection and Advocacy agency, working independently to advocate for the rights and well-being of disabled individuals statewide. In its letter, the Disability Rights Center emphasized th more ST

Frantz Ward Issues Commentary: EEOC Lawsuit and Fortune 500 Letter Signal New Phase of Enforcement on Workplace Diversity Programs (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 20 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by member Ryan T. Smith: * * * EEOC Lawsuit and Fortune 500 Letter Signal New Phase of Enforcement on Workplace Diversity Programs Recent EEOC actions show the agency has begun executing the enforcement priorities announced by Chair Andrea Lucas. Two Developments Illustrate This Point: On February 17, 2026, the EEOC filed a lawsuit challenging a women-only leadership retreat hosted by a  more PR

Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union Criticizes EPA's Use of Uniform Rate of Progress in Haze SIP Approvals (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union (MANEVU) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency voicing concerns over the agency's proposed approval of Oklahoma's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). The comments specifically address the EPA's application of a Uniform Rate of Progress (URP) metric, which MANEVU asserts goes against the statutory requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In its letter, MANEVU highlights its  more ST

N.H. Gov. Ayotte Applauds Launch of DHHS Pilot Program With Dartmouth Health (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 21 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Ayotte Applauds Launch of DHHS Pilot Program with Dartmouth Health Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte applauded the recently-launched Upper Valley Community Partner Pilot, a partnership between the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Care Connections program and Dartmouth Health to improve access to health care and other critical servic more PR

N.H. Gov. Ayotte Signs Three Bills Into Law (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 21 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Ayotte Signs Three Bills into Law Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: * SB 49 - Relative to the unlawful operation or use of unmanned aircraft systems. * SB 103 - Relative to the number of polling stations that are available for certain towns and cities during a general election which includes the election for the office of more PR

PASSED THE SENATE: Major Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package, Including Wall Street Home Purchase Ban and Senator Hassan-Supported Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED THE SENATE: Major Bipartisan Housing Affordability Package, Including Wall Street Home Purchase Ban and Senator Hassan-Supported Bills * WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, the U.S. Senate last week passed the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, a major housing affordability package that provides funding to help build more homes for the middle-class, cuts home construction red tape, a more PR

Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Van Hollen, Schumer, Colleagues Press Secretary Rubio on Delay in Onboarding of Diplomats Into U.S. Foreign Service (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Van Hollen, Schumer, Colleagues Press Secretary Rubio on Delay in Onboarding of Diplomats into U.S. Foreign Service Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D- more PR

Senators Peters and Hassan Call for DHS to Fully Collect and Retain All Noem & Lewandowski Records (10)
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Peters and Hassan Call for DHS to Fully Collect and Retain All Noem & Lewandowski Records * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Committee, are calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm that the agency has complied wi more PR

WATCH: Padilla: "So-Called SAVE America Act Would Be a Huge Step Backwards for Our Country" (10)
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla: "So-Called SAVE America Act Would Be a Huge Step Backwards for Our Country" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, continued leading Democrats' charge against the anti-voter SAVE America Act. In a speech on the Senate floor, Padilla warned about more PR

WellSense Health Plan Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- WellSense Health Plan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlining concerns about the proposed regulations under the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. As a non-profit health plan serving nearly 700,000 residents in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, WellSense has a unique perspective on the impacts these changes could have on low-income and underserved populations. The organization emphasizes the need  more ST