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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 6h

Among the contracts held up when the Executive Council met included $3 million in state funds to support the Child Advocacy Centers, $3.3 million in state and federal funds toward the Homeless Management Information System, and $1.2 million in federal funds to preserve a bridge in Raymond.

Executive councilors hold up millions of dollars in contracts to protest Ayotte

Councilors on Wednesday accused Gov. Ayotte’s departments of withholding documents from the contract packets. In protest, Republicans voted to table a wide range of contracts, seeking to disrupt…

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 2d

The Exeter Dems' #nokings "bridge viz" will be at Great Bridge (by 5 Water St) from 9 AM - 11 AM on Saturday, 10/18.

We have no connection with or info about the listed event in Exeter from 1-3 PM. We encourage folks to attend our morning visibility and/or a rally elsewhere. #nhpolitics

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 3d

The Exeter Dems are not associated with this event, and we don't know the organizers. We're planning to have a bridge viz in the morning and then encourage folks to go to rallies elsewhere if they wish.

Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 5d

Donate to Lovering Health Center at joangloveringhealthcenter.org/donate/

davidmeuse.bsky.social @davidmeuse.bsky.social · 5d

Sadly, as public funding for the arts disappears, the dependency on corporate and wealthy donor fundraising means that proactively appeasing fascism and trashing the rights of women now appears to be on the agenda. #NHPolitics www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/l...

Music Hall cancels fundraiser featuring abortion rights film, faces backlash

The Music Hall faces backlash after calling off Joan G. Lovering Health Center’s fundraiser featuring film about abortion rights activists.

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 5d

Register now for this important meeting! ##nhpolitics

NH 50501 Movement @nh50501.bsky.social · 5d

"Register here: tinyurl.com/bdhcwarm
Join on Oct. 28 at 7 PM via Zoom for a statewide conversation about how we can protect the rights of all who call New Hampshire home. We’ll discuss the proposed contract between the DHS/ICE and Rockingham County to house “status offenders” detained by ICE."

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dawoodward.bsky.social @dawoodward.bsky.social · 5d

#nhpolitics
The fundraiser and abortion documentary screening moved to The Hawthorn event center in the Frank Jones Brew Yard/Portsmouth.

Two protesters showed up at the new location. TWO.

Shame on you, Music Hall.

Donate to the Lovering Center here:

joangloveringhealthcenter.org/donate/

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 8d

You'd be most welcome! Email [email protected] and I'll add you to our newsletter email list!

Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 8d

Another great "Libations with Libs" gathering yesterday! Want to join us at future events? Email [email protected] to join our email list! #nhpolitics

A group of Exeter Dems eating together at a long table at a local restaurant.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 9d

Kelly Ayotte and House Republicans funneled millions to private schools and out-of-state corporations — now they want to QUADRUPLE your property taxes to solve their budget crisis. That’s not a #FairChance. #NHPolitics

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NH 50501 Movement @nh50501.bsky.social · 9d

Resist with us in Concord on October 18, noon to 4pm! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

#NoKings #NoKingsConcordNH #NH50501 #50501movement #nhpolitics

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No Kings 2 October 18th 2025

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NH 50501 Movement @nh50501.bsky.social · 11d

This is a victory for students, teachers, staff, and employees at schools across the Granite State. The ACLU of New Hampshire has proven over and over again how essential they are. They do the work so many of us cannot do ourselves. @aclu.org #aclu_nh

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davidmeuse.bsky.social @davidmeuse.bsky.social · 12d

A setback for NH’s race-baiting, woman-hating, child-indoctrinating, pitchforks-and-torches-toting elected Republicans. #NHPolitics www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...

Federal judge bars state from enforcing DEI ban on most school districts

“The breadth of the anti-DEI laws’ prohibition is startling,” wrote Judge Landya B. McCafferty, with the U.S. District Court in Concord, New Hampshire. “The definition of ‘DEI’ contained [in the law] ...

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 16d

Kelly Ayotte and State House Republicans raised 90+ fees and funneled YOUR tax dollars to billionaires and out-of-state corporations.

That's wrong.

Granite Staters deserve a FAIR CHANCE at an affordable life — and that's our 2026 agenda. 👇 #NHPolitics

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House, Senate Dems unveil 'Fair Chance' agenda for 2026

House and Senate Democrats outlined their “Fair Chance” agenda for the 2026 legislation session that seeks to make health care, child care and property taxes more affordable for working families.

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Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH @jenmandelbaum.bsky.social · 18d

🚨 NH Medicaid changes could strip coverage from up to 29k residents. Work rules, premiums, and copays take effect soon.

Learn more: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/09/09/m... #NHPolitics @willskipworth.bsky.social

Medicaid cuts have dominated NH headlines this year. Here’s what’s actually happening. • New Hampshire Bulletin

Lawmakers on both the federal and state level in New Hampshire have spent much of 2025 workshopping and debating changes and cuts to Medicaid, the nation’s public health care program for people with l...

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davidmeuse.bsky.social @davidmeuse.bsky.social · 18d

“If NH wants to be more than a state to attract wealthy CEOs who do not want to pay income taxes, second-home owners, and Free Staters…it is going to need to do something to increase its investment in the state and its citizens.”
#NHPolitics indepthnh.org/2025/09/27/d...

Distant Dome: New Hampshire Lacks the Resources to Invest in Itself

A frequent refrain heard around the State House is “Government should operate more like a business.”

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NH's "Play-by-Play" Guy @egall.bsky.social · 21d

#NHPolitics

indepthnh.bsky.social @indepthnh.bsky.social · 21d

U.S. DOJ Sues NH, 5 Other States for Not Turning Over Voter Registration Lists indepthnh.org/2025/09/25/u...

U.S. DOJ Sues NH, 5 Other States for Not Turning Over Voter Registration Lists

On Thursday, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced the filing of federal lawsuits against New Hampshire and five other states — California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsy...

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Hollis NH Democrats @hollisdems.bsky.social · 27d

We need your help to hold NH Majority Leader Osborne accountable for his recent political rhetoric and call on Governor Kelly Ayotte and every Republican to denounce his dangerous words

Will you sign our petition?
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#nhpolitics

Call on NH Republicans to denounce Jason Osborne's dangerous words:

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moultonboroughdems.bsky.social @moultonboroughdems.bsky.social · 24d

This is NH House Majority Leader, Jason Osborne.

Here is what Jason Osborne says about our public schools:

Our public schools are...

“the primary breeding grounds for polarizing propaganda meant to shred our intricate social fabric.”.

Sounds inflammatory. Do you agree with him?

#NHPolitics

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Dan Tuohy @tuohy.bsky.social · 23d

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s spokesperson said she has asked Trump administration officials to reinstate the funding.

Trump administration abruptly cuts academic support for more than 5,000 New Hampshire students

Two programs in New Hampshire lost more than $30 million in federal money designed for students who are low-income or have disabilities or are the first in their family to go to college.

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dawoodward.bsky.social @dawoodward.bsky.social · 22d

#nhpolitics #noICE @exeternhdems.bsky.social @gsnhindivisible.bsky.social #NH @repchrispappas.bsky.social

New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23d

Under a pending proposal, Rockingham County Jail could soon serve as a detention site for individuals in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

Rockingham County Jail could house ICE detainees: 'It's a service to the country'

County Commissioners in Brentwood, New Hampshire, voted 2–1 in April to authorize their correctional leader to submit a proposal to the federal government regarding use of Rockingham County jail for…

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 24d

🚨 Action Alert: Rally and public comment at the Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, 11 AM - 1 PM. Speak out against ICE detention in New Hampshire!

Maureen Barrows Conference Room, 117 North Rd., Brentwood, NH. #nhpolitics

Details about the gathering. The only ones not included in the post: bring signs! Bring friends! Prepare to speak out! Zoom Mtg ID 58089 18771
We disagree! Communities NOT CagesIII "It just makes sense to assist our federal partners..." [referring to ICE detention at Rockingham County Jail] - County Commissioner Steven Goddu

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Exeter NH Democrats @exeternhdems.bsky.social · 26d

Great Exeter Dems meeting and special caucus last night! Thanks to Congressional Candidate Carleigh Beriont for joining us. We were also treated to a Concord update from House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson and elected Sally Oxnard as our new Chair. #nhpolitics

Congressional candidate Carleigh Beriont addresses the group

House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson addresses the group.

View of the meeting from outside the art gallery

Our current Executive Committee: Simonida, Sally, Kelly, and Charlie.

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Paul Mercury @paul-mercury.bsky.social · 26d

Health is on the line. NH needs to get on board. Please call your reps.
#NHPolitics

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Mass. health commissioner says regional vaccine collaborative ‘actively communicating’ with NH • New Hampshire Bulletin

New Hampshire is the only New England state not participating in a regional effort of Northeastern states to create vaccine guidance separate from the federal government. However, Massachusetts Health...

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dawoodward.bsky.social @dawoodward.bsky.social · 29d

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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 29d

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne announced new legislation Tuesday that would prohibit “leftist-indoctrination” in public schools.

Teachers who violate the “CHARLIE Act” could lose their teaching credentials or be sued for up to $10,000 per incident.

New Hampshire Republicans target schools, teachers — in Charlie Kirk’s name

New Hampshire Republicans are backing a bill that would limit how teachers could discuss the Constitution, LGBTQ+ issues, and the legal system. They named it the "Charlie Act" for slain conservative…

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today, we are launching our Fair Chance Agenda. Check back over the next few weeks as we take a deeper dive into the policies we will be spearheading for the 2026 legislative session! #NHPolitics

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