Gov. Ayotte’s representative talks with activists at the State House Thursday. ARNIE ALPERT photo

Arnie Alpert spent decades as a community organizer/educator in NH movements for social justice and peace.  Officially retired since 2020, he keeps his hands (and feet) in the activist world while writing about past and present social movements.

By ARNIE ALPERT, Active with the Activists

CONCORD – Upwards of 150 people rallied outside the State House Thursday to support continued funding of Medicaid with no rate cuts, no premiums, and no work requirements. 

When the rally ended, they planned to deliver an estimated 1,000 letters to Gov. Kelly Ayotte and demand an in-person meeting.

Gov. Ayotte’s chief of staff returned at 4 p.m. and handed Lisa Beaudoin a note indicating the group can meet with the governor at 3 p.m. on April 29.  With that news, the Medicaid supporters cheered and left the governor’s office.