KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander appeared Tuesday morning on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio, addressing a range of federal policy issues and providing updates on her work in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District.
During the interview, Goodlander emphasized the importance of public education, particularly its role in promoting opportunity and civic engagement. She expressed strong support for career and technical education programs and highlighted upcoming visits to the ConVal Applied Technology Center as part of her focus on workforce development.
Goodlander also voiced concern over the recent federal budget resolution, warning of potential impacts from proposed cuts to programs such as Head Start, Medicaid, and Medicare. She outlined plans to continue advocating against reductions that could affect vulnerable populations in the state.
Turning to economic and defense matters, Goodlander discussed the strain tariffs and trade disruptions have placed on New Hampshire’s small businesses and the military supply chain. She announced an upcoming meeting with Soldier Systems, a veteran-owned advanced military equipment and systems production and development business based in Gilsum, to hear directly from stakeholders affected by these policies.
The conversation also touched on national security, where Goodlander criticized Secretary of Defense Mike Phelan’s handling of sensitive communications. She linked the issue to broader concerns about Pentagon leadership and strategic readiness.
Goodlander closed the interview by confirming her decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2026. Instead, she will seek re-election to the House of Representatives and support Congressman Chris Pappas’s potential Senate bid. She emphasized her continued commitment to representing New Hampshire’s interests and maintaining Democratic leadership in the House.
In addition to her scheduled visits to ConVal and Gilsum, Goodlander will also tour Monadnock Community Hospital this week to discuss rural healthcare challenges and federal funding priorities.
