Finding affordable child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families, and it's also making it harder for businesses to hire and retain employees.
Maggie Hassan
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Maggie Hassan is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Hampshire since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously held the position of the 81st governor of New Hampshire from January 3, 2013, to January 5, 2017. During her tenure as governor, Hassan focused on expanding access to healthcare, improving the state's economy, and addressing issues related to education and infrastructure.
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September 4, 2026
“Helping children succeed is one of the best investments that we can make for the future of our country,”
— Maggie Hassan
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by number of sourcesFor many in our country, the cost has been nothing less than seeing their chance at the American dream fade before their very eyes.
I will continue to push the Administration for accountability and to ensure that communities have the resources that they need to clean up contamination as quickly as possible.
People on the Seacoast have already waited far too long to get these unsafe chemicals out of their communities, and continuing to delay cleanup is unacceptable.
He will save one of his corrupt campaign donors asking for a pardon, but he won’t lift a finger to save American families a dime on their groceries.
Young people in crisis need to know where to turn for help. This bipartisan bill would encourage colleges to put information about 988, the suicide and crisis hotline, on student IDs to increase awareness about this lifesaving resource.
The legislation builds on the No Surprises Act by clearly defining what information must be included in these estimates—including facility fees, a provision added at Senator Hassan's request—to help patients avoid unexpected costs.
The Trump Administration needs to reverse course and work with Congress on a bipartisan basis to fulfill President Trump’s campaign promise of lowering costs for families and small businesses.
Small businesses like Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment are the backbone of New Hampshire’s economy, but President Trump’s reckless tariffs and illegal war with Iran are hurting small businesses and raising prices for Granite Staters.
I will continue to support investments like this one here in Gorham that help parents remain in the workforce and set children up for success.
That’s why projects like the Gorham Community Learning Center expansion are so important.
The soaring cost and low availability of child care in New Hampshire is stretching family budgets and making it harder for our small businesses to recruit the workforce that they need.
His Presidency will be defined not by lowering costs for families but by raising monuments to himself.
The Administration’s decision is outrageous; the fight against addiction is hard enough, and the work of first responders and law enforcement will only become more difficult if we defund proven efforts that have saved lives.
There is good evidence that fentanyl test strips save lives, but the Trump Administration decided to ignore science and the law by announcing that communities can no longer use federal grant funding to distribute these tools.
What have American families done, what have the people who gave the President the privilege of serving in the highest office in our country done to have their biggest challenge, their greatest anxiety and fear dismissed by the President as…
The American Dream doesn’t belong to just Republicans or Democrats, it’s what we all want as Americans.
Our politics may be deeply divided right now, but the Road to Housing Act was a truly bipartisan endeavor and a reminder that, when we put our country ahead of partisan politics, we have the capacity to tackle big challenges.
We need a housing policy that puts American families first — that makes the American dream accessible to everyone who works hard.
No matter where I go in our state, Granite Staters of all ages, walks of life, and political stripes have the same problem: It costs too much to live in New Hampshire.
Americans are increasingly using smartwatches, health rings, and apps to take charge of their health, but our privacy laws haven’t kept up with these new technologies.
You committed to 'being open and transparent and accountable with the [Congressional] oversight committees.'
The allegations against Mr. Lewandowski, if true, indicate significant corruption, abuse of taxpayer funds, and flagrant conflicts of interest that require Congressional investigation based on a comprehensive record of his tenure at DHS.
Counterfeit products brought over our borders hurt American small businesses and can put people’s safety at risk.





