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Image of a press release from NH House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson. There is a NH House Democrats logo at the top with a blue outline of New Hampshire and a sketch of the NH State Capitol dome over it. Press release is titled "Republicans not wanting to fund schools is nothing new." Quote reads: "For years, Republicans have failed to fully fund public schools. Courts have ruled against them again and again. Now they are trying to erase the state’s duty to adequately fund public education. This is a troubling pattern. Instead of working with us on a bipartisan plan that reduces inequities and eases pressure on local property taxes, they are trying to game the system by asking the courts for a different decision that excuses the state from its responsibility. They want to change the rules so they don’t have to change their actions. That approach preserves the status quo and leaves local communities paying the price. We are ready to do the work to find collaborative solutions.”

Press Release: Republicans Not Wanting to Fund Schools is Nothing New #NHPolitics

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Support HB 1456 by following these steps:
1. Go Here: gc.nh.gov/house/commit...
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3. Select Wed. Feb 24
4. Select Judiciary and HB 1456
5. Click "I Support this Bill."
6. Complete the Form
7. Click Submit
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Screenshot of a tweet by Representative Jason Osborne that says “I’ll be at the ribbon cutting.” And a quote tweet from reporter Adam Sexton dated February 3, 2026 that says: “The ACLU NH obtained state documents showing I E is proposing to purchase and occupy a warehouse in Merrimack in support of ICE operations.” Jason Osborne has a profile picture of him in a red tie and mountains in the background. To the right of the photo is his handle @OsborneNH and a blue checkmark showing he is verified on X.

‼️REMINDER‼️ When Granite Staters needed their leaders to fight back against an ICE warehouse in Merrimack, Republicans rolled out the red carpet and mocked those who opposed it. #NHPolitics 🧾⬇️⬇️⬇️

Image of a press release with the NH House Dems logo at the top, which is a blue outline of the state of New Hampshire and a sketch of the NH Capital Dome in front of it. Press release reads: "Leader Alexis Simpson on Scrapped Merrimack ICE Facility Plan." The quote says: “I want to applaud the local leaders, especially Reps. Nancy Murphy, Rosemarie Rung, and Wendy Thomas, for raising the alarm and bringing to light the plans for the Merrimack ICE detention facility. The coordinated, successful mobilization against these plans that we have seen over the last two months would not have been possible without the persistent, tireless work of activists and leaders in Merrimack and across the state. While we can celebrate today’s news, of course, we will remain steadfast and watch for the next community that may have a detention facility built in their backyard. Granite Staters have stated loud and clear that there is no place for ICE detention facilities here in New Hampshire.”

Press Release: Leader Alexis Simpson on Scrapped Merrimack ICE Facility Plan #NHPolitics

A graphic with a yellow banner with text that says "Feb 19 2026" and "NH House Floor" repeating and the words "Good News Update" with text descriptions of five bills that were on the house floor on February 19th 2026. HR 32 has a photo of two location pins, one with the Canadian flag and the other with the NH seal. HB 1811 has a photo with a yellow stethoscope and paper heart. HB 1705 has a photo of a fire truck. HB 1492 has a photo of a closeup of a car tire that is rolling onto a tow truck. HB 1602 has a photo with a green recycling symbol and various batteries around it in a circle.

A recap of some of the good things that happened on the NH House floor today that will help lower costs, help our first responders and towns, and protect the health of our communities. #NHPolitics

Image of a press release with the NH House Democrats logo at the top, which has a blue outline of the state and a sketch of the dome on the NH state capital. Graphic contains the text for the press release titled: "House Republicans Block Public Input on Affordable Housing Bill" and contains statements by Representative David Paige and Representative Chris Muns.

Press Release: House Republicans Block Public Input on Affordable Housing Bill #NHPolitics

Image of a press release with the NH House Democrats logo at the top, which has a blue outline of the state and a sketch of the dome on the NH state capital. Graphic contains the text for the press release titled: "Republican-Backed Bill Attacks Teachers and will Result in Costly Lawsuits" and a statement by NH House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson.

Press Release: Republican-Backed Bill Attacks Teachers and Will Result in Costly Lawsuits #NHPolitics

Graphic with an orange background and photos of books lined up at the bottom. White text says: "Every kid deserves a chance to succeed. Two bills on the NH House Floor on Feb. 19th, 2026 helps NH do the right thing by our students: HB 1557 and HB 1799." There is an orange box with white text that says "swipe"

White text on an orange background reads: "HB 1557: Requires the state to pay a fair share of special education costs, up front, instead of waiting to reimburse local schools. This bill increases predictability for local school budgets and gives more kids a chance to succeed. HB 1799: Requires the state to fund public education in compliance with the ConVal and Rand Supreme Court decisions. NH students deserve a constitutional education. It’s that simple." Below an orange line says "Fairer state funding gives kids & our communities a fairer chance."

Fair state funding means a fairer chance for our kids and our communities. #NHPolitics

Graphic with a fridge front as the background. Colorful letter-shaped magnets spell out "some bills we" and then a heart and a note that says "on the NH House Floor this week." There are four notes taped on the fridge. One reads: HB 1600: Makes registering to vote a little easier by streamlining infro between the DMV and local town clerks." The second is: HB 1705: Gives small towns the ability to offer the state Employee Assistance Program to our local first responders." Another reads: HB1492: Saves people money by protecting drivers from mystery tow fees that they can't afford during an emergency." The last one reads: "HB1718: Changes net metering rules so batteries charged by solar can send power to the grid (and lower energy costs!)." In the lower right hand corner there is a calendar for February 2026 that has all the days up to the 19th crossed off. The 19th is circled in red.

Here's our weekly highlight of a few of the bills we 💙 coming to the NH House floor tomorrow that will lower costs, help first responders, and make registering to vote a little easier for Granite Staters. #NHPolitics

YouTube video by MS NOW Political catastrophe: Republican governor botches ICE prison decision

Watch Rep. Wendy Thomas on the Rachel Maddow show speak out about the proposed Merrimack ICE human warehouse: youtu.be/0WdqphevyUY?... #NHPolitics

A blue square graphic in front of a trans pride flag. Text reads: "everyone should be able to live free from discrimination." There is a small heart with trans pride colors containing an outline of New Hampshire in blue at the top of the blue box.

All of us deserve to live free from discrimination, no matter what we look like or how we identify. Sign in to OPPOSE bills with public hearings in the House Judiciary committee this Friday (Feb. 20th) that single out the trans community: HB1217, HB1299, HB1442, HB1447, & HB1564. #NHpolitics

Black background with white text that is partially obscured with black marks that reads: "Patients deserve transparency. Not proprietary algorithms." There is a green box surrounding those words and tiny zeroes and ones behind the bottom. Below that, there green text that says "support" and white text that says "HB 1406."

Patients can ask doctors questions and get answers they understand, but AI makes decisions out of sight. HB1406 would prohibit using an AI program to overturn a diagnosis made by a doctor, keeping medical decisions between a doctor and patient, not inside a computer chip. #NHPolitics

Public health protections keep our communities functioning. That's why NH House Democrats OPPOSE HB 1811, which will be on the NH House floor Thu. Feb. 19th. #NHPolitics

🚨‼️Public hearing alert! Sign in to support HB1760 which eliminates the Medicaid income tax, ensuring healthcare is accessible for all Granite Staters... just like it should be. #NHPolitics

👀👀👀 Go. Kelly Ayotte
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Image of a press release with the NH House Democrats logo at the top, which has a blue outline of the state and a sketch of the dome on the NH state capitol. Graphic contains the text for the press release titled: "Eliminating Hepatitis B Vaccine requirements will hurt the health of Granite Staters" and contains a statement by Representative Bill Palmer.

Press Release: Eliminating Hepatitis B Vaccine Requirements Will Hurt the Health of Granite Staters #NHPolitics

Graphic with a cork billboard. There are three posters pinned to the pinboard. One is yellow with an orange icon of a person lifting a box and text: “lift with your legs not your back! Disclaimer: legally you don’t have to do this.” One is blue with an outline of hands and text that says: “Wash your hands stay healthy. Disclaimer: legally you don’t have to do this.” The third is yellow with an icon of a person slipping inside a triangle and text that says: “Be careful. Don’t slip. Disclaimer: legally you don’t have to do this.”

HB1584 is bad public health policy and bad graphic design. Public health notices should be clear, concise, and factual — adding additional disclaimers only makes the message confusing. #NHPolitics

Graphic with a pink and purple curvy wave and hearts behind boxes with text. The first box has hearts on either top corner and says “Some sweet bills on the NH House Floor this week.” Below that, there is a pink heart that looks like a candy that says “Modern Voter Registration” and is attached to a box that says: “HB1678 would modernize the voter registration processes in NH, improving voter access and strengthening participation in our democracy.” The next box has a purple heart that says “Healthier Families” and an attached rectangle with text that reads: “HB1798 would help low-income families who are on SNAP get diapers through Medicaid, helping babies stay healthy and families afford to grow.” The last box has a dark pink candy heart with text that reads: “Jobs for College Grads” and an attached rectangle with text that reads: “HB1701 would reestablish a program that helps employers recruit NH college grads, giving more young people incentives to stay in-state and helping our long-term economy.”

Here’s a spotlight of some good bills that will be on the floor tomorrow (Feb. 12th!). #NHPolitics

Opinion: Concord stepped up on housing. The state should not pull the plug. - Concord Monitor Concord's Housing Champions program faces elimination, risking affordable housing projects. The state's support is crucial for communities to thrive.

Last Thursday, NH House Republicans voted to repeal this housing program. Read Representative Hicks' Op-Ed on how important this program is across the state. #NHPolitics

Read more at tinyurl.com/UnionLeader02052026 #NHPolitics

Graphic with two sides. One side is on light blue background and reads “Invest in housing people can afford?” With a drawing of a house below it. The word “OR” is in a circle in the middle. The right half is a dark gray background with yellow text that reads “Do nothing while prices climb?” There is a yellow box in the middle at the bottom that reads: “NH House Republicans choose inaction … again.”

Teachers, nurses, childcare workers, and first responders should be able to live in the communities they serve. Today, NH House GOP voted to kill a bill that would give community heroes a fair chance to own a home in the communities they serve (HB 1661). #NHPolitics

Photo of a press release with a logo that has a blue outline of New Hampshire and a sketch of the NH State capital dome. Quote on press release from Representative David Meuse reads: “Banning New Hampshire higher educational institutions from regulating guns on campus is incredibly irresponsible. It puts students, staff, and law enforcement at risk. Our universities and community colleges have made clear that this bill would both increase costs and harm public safety on campus. For them, it means hiring additional security staff, creating new training programs, and paying costs for general liability insurance that will substantially increase—all at taxpayer expense. Allowing guns on campus does nothing to increase safety. But what it will do is increase the risk of incidents involving firearms, including accidents, suicides, and homicides. In 2018, a Republican-majority legislature rejected a similar bill. I hope our Republican-majority senate will have the courage to do the same."

Press Release: Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Colleges to Let Anyone Carry Guns on Campus #NHPolitics

Press Release: House Democrats Push for Local Consent on Merrimack ICE Facility, Vow to Keep Fighting After Vote Fails #NHPolitics

NH House Republicans just voted against giving Granite Staters a choice on ICE human warehouses in their communities. Republicans continually use the terms “federal overreach” and “local control” but refuse to stand up for our communities when it really matters. #NHPolitics

Graphic with a spotlight shining down on a list with text and a blue background. Text reads: "Good Bills Spotlight. Check out some good bills coming to the NH House Floor on February 5th 2026." First list item: "Lowering costs for seniors. HB 1296 would expand eligibility for the elderly tax exemption, putting more money back in seniors' pockets and their communities." Second list item: "Homes for First Responders. HB 1661 would create a Community Heroes program, giving police, firefighters, daycare workers, and healthcare workers the chance to afford a home in the community they serve." Third list item reads: "More Wage Transparency. HB 1123 would require larger employers to include a good-faith salary range when posting a job, saving workers time while applying for jobs."

Here are some good bills coming to the NH House floor tomorrow that would help make life more affordable for Granite Staters. #NHPolitics

Photo collage of NH House Democrats in the background with a blue box with text. Text reads: Welcome to the team, Representative David Nagel." at the top and a larger quote that reads: '“NH House Democrats have been committed to the issues that really matter to Granite Staters. Today, as we welcome Representative Nagel to our caucus, our caucus grows and so does our commitment to focusing on doing everything we can do to lower costs, to protect our schools and communities, and to fight for a New Hampshire where families can live, work, and thrive. Growing our team is one part of that commitment.” - Leader Alexis Simpson' and a small logo with a blue outline of New Hamspshire and the NH State Capital dome.

The Laconia Daily Sun: Breaking news: Rep. David Nagel switches party affiliation to Democrat www.laconiadailysun.com/news/electio... #NHPolitics

Repealing Housing Champions would set Manchester back - Manchester Ink Link Ending Housing Champions would pull support from communities that have already done the work and planned projects around it. It would slow housing. It would raise costs. It would break trust between…

Rep. Karen Hegner: "Ending Housing Champions would pull support from communities that have already done the work and planned projects around it. It would slow housing. It would raise costs. It would break trust between the state and local governments." manchester.inklink.news/repealing-ho...

CALL Governor Ayotte and demand transparency and NO human warehouse in NH. #NHPolitics

Logo with a blue outline of New Hampshire and an outline of the State House dome with the following text: "New Hampshire House of Representatives Concord, New Hampshire House Democratic Office. PRESS RELEASE Date: February 3, 2026 Contact: Rep. Alexis Simpson HOUSE DEMOCRATS RESPONSE TO CONFIRMATION OF PLANS FOR ICE HUMAN WAREHOUSE IN MERRIMACK CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Today, Governor Ayotte’s repeated claims that she “couldn’t confirm” plans for an ICE detention facility in Merrimack were proven false. Newly released files show that the Governor’s administration has known of these plans for weeks, and has been actively involved in rubber-stamping the site plans proposed by ICE. Following this news, House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) releases the following statement: “Recently released state documents confirm what House Democrats have warned since December -- that ICE is actively pursuing plans for a detention facility in Merrimack. It is unconscionable that ICE is considering New Hampshire as a place for their industrial human warehouse, and even more outrageous that Gov. Kelly Ayotte has been content to shrug and feign ignorance while this unfolds in her administration. Governor Ayotte’s repeated claims that she ‘couldn’t confirm’ plans for an ICE facility in Merrimack ring hollow. This is no longer speculation; it is a confirmed reality, and her administration is in active communication with ICE. This absence of leadership, paired with what looks like a deliberate effort to obscure the truth, only enables ICE’s pattern of cruelty and secrecy. New Hampshire and the town of Merrimack do not consent to becoming a host for mass detention. Our residents deserve honesty, oversight, and a governor willing to stand up for them. If Governor Ayotte will not stop this in its tracks, then it further proves that Granite Staters can’t trust her.” ###

Press Release: House Democrats Response to Confirmation of Plans for ICE Human Warehouse in Merrimack #NHPolitics

Graphic with a megaphone and a bluebackground that has text in a speech bubble that reads: "HEARING ALERT: HB 1484: Raising the MINIMUM Wage. When hardworking Granite Staters make more money, they spend that money back in our local communities. HB 1484 is good for workers, and it is good for business!" and another text block that reads: "Tuesday, February 3 at 2:30 PM. One Granite Place, Room 159. Testify in person or sign in TO support through the General Court website."

Raising the minimum wage is good for hardworking Granite Staters and Main Street businesses.

Sign in to support HB 1484 in the House Labor Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/

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