Ross Berry, a New Hampshire state representative, commented on social media regarding public assistance spending and recent legislative coverage. On December 1, 2025, Berry posted three tweets addressing these topics.
In his first tweet at 17:38 UTC, Berry wrote, “Wow they are actually defending people buying junk food with your tax dollars.” Later the same day at 17:42 UTC, he added, “Ummm yes? I can’t believe they actually accurately portrayed the bill. That’s how disconnected they are with reality.” In a third tweet at 23:38 UTC, Berry stated, “NH is the New England combo breaker. Someone cue the map.”
Berry’s remarks reflect ongoing debates in New Hampshire about restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases and how such policies are reported by local media outlets. New Hampshire has recently considered legislation that would limit SNAP benefits from being used to purchase certain foods often categorized as “junk food.” These proposals have generated significant discussion among lawmakers and advocacy groups across the state.
New Hampshire stands out in the region for its unique approach to welfare reform compared to neighboring states in New England.
