A brief roundup of news and events for Sullivan County NH Republicans

Local — Claremont & Sullivan County

Claremont schools map out plan to cut $5M deficit. Interim BA Matt Angell says the district will lean on remaining loan funds and state aid cycles to get cash flow through spring; projected cash balance could dip to ~$60k by March without deeper cuts. (Valley News)

WMUR confirms >$5M hole after internal review. District now pegs the shortfall above earlier ranges as leaders weigh reductions to finish the year. (WMUR)

Sen. Ruth Ward advances relief amendment for Claremont. Ward filed a non-germane amendment aimed at a revolving loan fix; Senate Education hearing set Thu, Oct 14, 1:00 p.m., Granite Place Rm 232. (Valley News)

Statewide — New Hampshire

Beauchemin challenges Goodlander from the left in NH-02. Nashua Rep. Paige Beauchemin launches a primary against freshman U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander; expect a progressive vs. establishment frame. (NH Journal)

Op-ed push: “Build NH’s energy future with nuclear.” NHJournal column argues high power prices demand nuclear innovation; flag as advocacy, not reporting. (NH Journal)

Kearsarge pays $33k to settle free-speech flap. Board retreats after backlash to limits on criticism of its transgender policy. (Civil liberties angle for school policy watchers.) (NH Journal)

GraniteGrok highlights YDC whistleblower account. Ongoing coverage adds texture to the long-running detention center scandal; opinion/advocacy framing. (Granite Grok)

Bartlett Center: “Unleash homebuilders” to counter socialist housing politics. Think-tank essay connects NH zoning reform with ideological pushback. (jbartlett.org)

National Highlights (policy, courts, energy)

SCOTUS takes Hawaii carry-on-private-property case. Court adds a major Second Amendment test; arguments this term starting Mon, Oct 6. (Reuters)

Title IX: 2020 rule remains in force nationwide. After courts vacated 2024 regs, ED/OCR reaffirmed enforcement under the 2020 rule; campuses continue accordingly. (U.S. Department of Education)

Energy during shutdown: oil/gas permitting prioritized. Agencies plan to keep conventional permits moving while renewables see freezes or delays; LNG export docket stays active. (EnergyNow)

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Action Items / Dates

• Claremont City Council: Meetings Wed, Oct 8 and Wed, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m. (City website events). (claremontnh.com)
• NH Senate Education hearing (Ward amendment): Thu, Oct 14, 1:00 p.m., Granite Place Rm 232. (InDepthNH.org)

Watch List

• Claremont deficit remediation steps (cash-flow triggers; any emergency transfers). (Valley News)
• NH-02 primary field movements and fundraising. (NH Journal)
• SCOTUS docket adds relevant to speech, guns, and property this term. (Ballotpedia)
• Federal shutdown impacts on state energy projects and data releases. (E&E News by POLITICO)