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“This bill seeks to redefine and radically undermine the state’s commitment to public education.” - Rep. David Luneau, D-Hopkinton
Read more on HB 1815, a bill that would fundamentally change how the state’s system of education aid is defined:
“People are terrified. I’m hearing from constituents — people of color — that if ICE is in our town, they don’t want to leave their homes. They’re not going to send their kids to school,” said State Rep. Wendy Thomas.
Kelly Ayotte’s lies when it comes to ICE in NH continue to hurt Granite Staters:
Funding shortfalls from NH Republicans’ “Open Enrollment” legislation would establish a “discounted rate to go to a school where residents are paying more.” -Micheal Fournier, Superintendent- Bedford.
NH families could be forced to make up for the states’ inadequacies in funding public education:
New documents about the ICE facility in Merrimack are highlighting that this New Hampshire ICE facility is part of the federal government’s “Detention Reengineering Initiative” to expand ICE detention efforts nationwide.
Read more about what’s at stake for Granite Staters:
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s tariffs are unconstitutional.
In the face of Trump’s economic failures, Democrats in NH and across the nation are committed to cutting costs for working Americans.
“Patient safety zone laws like NH’s respect the free speech rights of anti-abortion individuals to distribute literature…while ensuring patients and their providers can enter reproductive health care facilities safely, without fear,” - Kayla Montgomery, VP of Public Affairs at PPNHAF
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Last week, Republicans on the Senate Education Committee killed legislation that would require transparency of New Hampshire’s school voucher system all while approving widely unpopular book banning legislation.
The Republican push to eliminate childhood vaccine requirements could drastically jeopardize the state of public health in New Hampshire and lead to an increase in preventable, and potentially deadly, diseases.
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“You’re asking the neighbors of the kids who opt out of the school district to pay more taxes so the kids can go to a different school. It just fundamentally doesn’t make sense,” - John Shea, Somersworth Superintendent
NH Republicans Open Enrollment bill could mean higher taxes for Granite Staters:
“If you didn’t do your job, you’d be fired.”
In her State of the State speech, Gov Ayotte told a story that’s out of touch with how everyday people are feeling across NH. Granite Staters are drowning under rising costs, yet Ayotte seems to be taking a victory lap? #NHPolitics
Thanks to Republicans in Congress allowing enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire, Granite Staters are facing skyrocketing health care premiums, forcing some to choose to go without care.
Read more on how working-class Granite Staters are paying the price for Republican politics:
NH Republicans’ corporate tax cut would cost working Granite Staters $26 million, stripping community funding and raising property taxes.
Read more about what this bill would mean for NH communities in a new report from @nhfpi.bsky.social:
As federal leaders stand by while ICE terrorizes our communities, Democrats in the NH Legislature are introducing bills to demand transparency.
Granite Staters want to feel safe in their neighborhoods. Republicans in Concord must stand with those demanding accountability— no one is above the law.
Martin Luther King Jr. said, "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." Now more than ever, we must stand up for justice, truth, and accountability. For all.
Last week, NH House Republicans passed a massive corporate tax cut that’s set to drain millions from NH public schools, housing and essential services—and push property taxes higher for Granite Staters.
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“When we have segregated schools we can add all the fun stuff lol….Imagine the scores if we had schools for them and some for us.” - Rep. Kristin Noble, NH House Republican
Read more on Rep. Noble's leaked signal chat with Republican NH House Education Policy and Administration Committee members:
The HB 155 corporate tax cuts will cost $26m a year. That’s $26m taken from funding our towns rely on, for things like education, housing, community services, forcing them to make up the difference by increasing your property taxes.
NH deserves better.
NH Republicans aren’t fighting for NH. They’re fighting for billionaires & corporations while hardworking people foot the bill.
HB 155 will cost NH about $26m a year. $26m less in funding our towns rely on, forcing them to make up the difference by increasing your property taxes.
The cost of living in NH is skyrocketing.
Over the last 10 years mortgage costs for a median single family home have doubled, families are left with $17,000 less annually, health care deductibles have increased, and costs for essential household items have grown.
Read more from the NHFPI:
Last week, state minority leaders Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, D-Portsmouth, and Rep. Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, toured Twin River Children’s Center, a nonprofit daycare that just last January was on the brink of collapse.
Read more on the state of child care in New Hampshire here:
Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte headed to Canada on a four day trade mission.
However, this trip seemingly served as a continuation of Ayotte’s inability to acknowledge the severity and harm of Trump’s tariffs on NH, continuing a documented pattern of inaction. Let’s take a look:
Kelly Ayotte’s PUC has approved a request from Eversource that causes NH ratepayers to face the highest “basic” electric rates in the nation.
By refusing to stand up against corporations for working families, Republican lawmakers are driving up costs for NH families. Let’s take a look:
As students across NH are heading back to school, the quality of public education in New Hampshire continues to be at risk.
A new ruling has once again determined that the state is underfunding public education systems here in NH. Let’s take a look at how the state is falling short:
NH’s lack of investment in higher education institutions have left college students grappling with higher tuition costs and fees, as funding gaps also limit access to campus resources.
NH’s status as last in the nation for state aid for higher education is poised to have devastating consequences:
Late last week, Kelly Ayotte signed SB 287 into law, proving once again that she values her party’s political power over the rights of vulnerable Granite Staters.
This bill, once enacted, will add major hurdles to absentee voting. Let’s take a look at what this means for Granite State voters:
Today, July 30th, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.
Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grappling with whether or not they’ll still have access to the health care they need. Read more:
SB287 could cost military voters, seniors, veterans, disabled voters, and other Granite Staters their right to vote. Governor Ayotte, must veto this bill and protect the right to vote for all Granite Staters!
#NHPolitics #StopSB287
