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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · 8d

DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR MY OFFICE HOUR!

Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · 10d

Just a reminder I'll be at the Canaan Town Library, NH, tomorrow evening to talk with anyone who has a question or issue with state or county government.

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · 12d

Mascoma Valley Regional School District, like so many others, is having trouble finding school bus drivers, which is why I proposed introducing this legislation highlighted in Friday's Valley News.

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New Hampshire rep proposes bus driver certification bill - Valley News

Vermont-licensed school bus drivers may find it easier to become certified in New Hampshire with the introduction of a new bill.

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · 12d

Hope you'll check out my first Substack post, making the case for Democrats to act more boldly in response to the onslaught against our democracy nationally and here in NH.

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A Case for Boldness

My friend, Steve Marchand, New Hampshire political analyst extraordinaire, recently took a comment by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about our nation’s economy and applied it, correctly in my ...

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Sep 22

Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 18

An update on my Office Hour tonight.

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 14

My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 12

Great discussion last night on public education funding with Reps. David Luneau & Hope Damon & Mascoma Valley Regional School District Board Chair Tim Josephson. I'll email slides to all who signed up. If you couldn't make it & want the slides, email me at [email protected].

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 12

Good conversation last week with @repgoodlander.bsky.social on Goose Pond in Canaan. She and I are both focused on finding solutions to maintain health care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 11

Just a reminder, our session on what's next for public school funding is tonight at the Canaan Meeting House at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 9

If you're interested in property tax relief, our public schools, our economic future, or all of that, the NH Supreme Court's decision in the ConVal case is a key. Join us Monday night for this important discussion.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · Aug 5

As we warned, this was inevitable. NH Republicans deliberately underfunded vouchers to hide the impact on taxpayers.

Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.

#NHPolitics

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EFA enrollment nearly doubles, hits cap in new law

A new state law making Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) available to anyone sparked record growth in families applying for the taxpayer-funded subsidies, according to the program’s administrator.

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 5

What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 3

As always, concluding Canaan's Old Home Days celebration will be the annual service at the Old North Church on Canaan Street, across from the Canaan Street Cemetary. This year will also feature a special celebration, honoring the Noyes Academy history. Don't miss this special event today at 4p!

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Aug 3

Great turnout for Saturday's Canaan Old Home Days parade, including Canaan Democrats parade crew! Big thanks to Chair Paul Lambert, Jane Strohl, Chuck Townsend, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (and Zoey) and Grafton County Commissioner Katie Hedberg! Always a great weekend!

Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Jul 30

Now that the NH Supreme Court has established just how much more the state should be providing to support public schools and reduce property taxes, what's next? We'll discuss with an expert panel at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m. Join us!

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · Jul 30

You may hear people say that cutting Medicaid services is about saving money. The truth is, they are right. It is about saving money - for the super rich - while working people are cut off from basic healthcare.

#NHPolitics #Medicaid60

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Jul 29

First monthly office hours tonight drew 6 people, great conversation about what's been happening at the State House in Concord. Thanks to Canaan Town Library for hosting. Looking forward to my next office hour, Aug. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · Jul 20

It was exactly 6 months ago that this administration issued blanket pardons to everyone involved in the January 6 insurrection.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 20

Gabbard on Obama's alleged coup against Trump: "For the American people to have any sense of trust in the integrity of our democratic republic, accountability, action, prosecution, indictments for those who are responsible for trying to steal our democracy is essential."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 21

I hope everyone notices that Trump is trying to normalize the idea of arresting political opponents for no reason

(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)

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Thomas Oppel @tpoppel.bsky.social · Jul 21

Enjoyed Goose Pond Lake Association annual meeting Sunday & Canaan Street Lake Association Saturday. Have 7 loons on Goose Pond, 5 on Canaan Street Lake! Big congrats to GPLA President Micheal Riese and CLA President Karen Henry, boards & all wonderful volunteers!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 14

Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.

Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.

Do not.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · Jul 14

Trump wrote the playbook, Gov. Ayotte followed it in New Hampshire state budget: gut Medicaid, reward the ultra-rich, and squeeze rural hospitals dry. #NHPolitics

Read more: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/07/14/c...

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