Seeing this year’s health-related legislation move through the State House, it’s clear we are at a crossroads. In a post-pandemic world where public trust in health institutions has been badly shaken, our lawmakers have a chance to lead by coming together to restore faith in public health through bipartisan action.

The COVID-19 pandemic was more than a public health crisis; it was a crisis of trust. Conflicting messages, changing guidelines, and political infighting left many Granite Staters confused, frustrated, and suspicious of institutions they once relied on. That damage won’t be repaired overnight, but thoughtful, bipartisan health policy is one of the surest ways to begin rebuilding trust.

We’ve seen encouraging steps in this direction. HB223, which streamlines regulations for hea

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