Charlotte Matherly

Statehouse reporter @ConMonitorNews & @Report4America | probably haunting your local coffee shop

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

NH's highest-paid state employee, a supervising corrections officer, earned $406,273 last year. Approx 73% from overtime pay.

State salary data shows many top earners' incomes are bolstered with copious amounts of overtime. Here's why: @Report4America

https://t.co/RJ9TQCXQAd

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

The Concord Fire Dept responded to the NH men's state prison 228 times last year (once every 1.6 days).

As Exec Council weighs whether to build $700M new prison, some Concord leaders want it out of the capital city.

For @ConMonitorNews/@Report4America

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[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

@JacksonHephner @cvillerightnow @StillMikeBarber Congrats Jackson!!

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

On Day 1, Rep. Dave Nagel was taught to vote his conscience and in his constituents' best interests. Party loyalty, he thought, would be "a distant third."

But in New Hampshire, that's not how the State House operates.

@ConMonitorNews/@Report4America https://t.co/GQBtEVguv6

[Jeremy Margolis @jeremyrmargolis]

A year ago today, roughly 100 protesters were arrested at UNH and Dartmouth.

Recently, I obtained police body camera footage that showed UNH officers likely made inaccurate statements in court documents charging two students with assaulting police.
https://t.co/rIx4KGXFiK

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

@SavannahReger17 @va_press_assoc @804Varsity @RTDSports best in the game!!! so proud of you!

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

Special project out today in @ConMonitorNews !

In the throes of a busy budget season and legislative session, there can be a lot to keep track of. So, @RebecaPereiraa and I created this guide for all your FAQs on the happenings in the State House.⬇️

https://t.co/4zDdOAzj6W

[Michaela Towfighi @michaelatowfghi]

Brie Lamarche boarded a plane to Tennessee. She came home to New Hampshire in handcuffs. She's one of a few kids in state custody sent to out of state residential treatment programs thousands of miles away.

Read the first installment of SENT AWAY here:
https://t.co/wUQQWpT3CP

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

Frank Edelblut will depart his role as NH Dept of Education Commissioner at the end of this school year, per an announcement from Gov. Kelly Ayotte.

Her office is launching a search for a new one, who’ll be subject to confirmation from the Executive Council.

#nhpolitics

[Catherine McLaughlin @cat_mclaugh]

Even as most education issues are among the most divisive in state politics, career and technical education maintains strong bipartisan support.

But, due to state underfunding, some local districts say they may have to cut back. Read the story⬇️ https://t.co/GKug8La5GF

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

In the @ConMonitorNews tomorrow:

A first look at Kelly Ayotte’s proposed budget, starring new funding programs for law enforcement and more state aid for special education. https://t.co/5jWu7PVaE9

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

The NH House of Reps just voted 200-180 to indefinitely postpone HB 238 on right-to-work, effectively killing the bill. #NHpolitics

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

New Hampshire’s 15-week abortion ban bill is officially dead after failing to obtain support from Republican majority leaders. The House voted overwhelmingly to accept the bill’s withdrawal, shooting down a motion to reconsider 15-340. #NHPolitics

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

The sponsors of New Hampshire’s proposed 15-week abortion ban have requested to withdraw the bill.

The public hearing continues, however, as the House will need to vote on whether to accept that withdrawal. #nhpolitics

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

NH Republicans have introduced a 15-week abortion ban, not including exceptions for rape or incest.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has repeatedly pledged to veto any law more restrictive than the state's current one.

@ConMonitorNews / @Report4America
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[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

Best way to mark my 6-month anniversary @ConMonitorNews? The start of NH’s 2025 Legislative Session.

Let the chaos begin!

[Michaela Towfighi @michaelatowfghi]

Ellen Read hoped The Satanic Temple holiday display would last more than three days. But this morning she was outside the NH State House picking up what was left of the goat-headed manequin... #nhpolitics

@ConMonitorNews / @Report4America

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[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

5) Republicans are looking for ways to trim the budget, partly by removing what they see as overlap between state agencies.

https://t.co/UmV5Nn4jAA

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

It's Organization Day at the New Hampshire State House! The state's 424 lawmakers are set to be sworn in for the next term today.

Here's some of what you can expect from the golden dome come January 🧵

[Charlotte Matherly @charmatherly]

4) Here's what we know - and what's still unclear - about the budget so far, based on the requests put forth by each state department last month.

https://t.co/KYzfDIa9R3