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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Representative Christal Lloyd on getting big money out of politics #NHPolitics

NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Read the full op-ed by Representative Tom Cormen in the Union Leader at www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/rep-tom-cormen-if-ai-doesn-t-kill-us-a06b7e4f #NHPolitics

Graphic that looks like a computer screen. The background is a green hill with a blue sky and clouds. There are gray computer boxes that say "Error 404" at the top. The inside of the top one reads: Op-ed: if AI doesn't kill us. AI is getting out of control. It knows that it's getting out of control, and it has been taking steps to hide that it's getting out of control. Read the full op-ed by Rep. Tom Cormen." There is a cursor over the error box. The bottom of the graphic has a weather icon with a cloud and sun, a floppy disk, and a search bar with a magnifying glass and text that says "TinyURL.com/Cormen09292026."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Read the full op-ed by Representative Eileen Kelly "Reviewing NH public school funding" in the Concord Monitor at www.concordmonitor.com/2026/09/24/m... #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Press Release: Statement on Threats Made Online Towards NH Democrats #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Press Release: Statement on the Resignation of Chief Justice MacDonald #NHPolitics

Graphic with a photo of Representative Paul Berch and a quote. Rep. Berch is in the lower right hand corner. He is smiling at the camera. He has gray hair on both sides of his head and a light gray beard. He is wearing a red tie, black suit jacket, and a white button up shirt. Quote reads:"Our courts must command the confidence of the people they serve. Justice must be administered fairly and impartially, without favoritism and without even the appearance that personal relationships can influence the administration of our courts."

Graphic with text from press release. Text reads: "STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF CHIEF JUSTICE MACDONALD

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – On September 15, Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald announced that he was resigning from the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Representative Paul Berch (D-Westmoreland), the Ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement:

“I am saddened by the circumstances that have led to the resignation of Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald. He has had a long and distinguished career in law and in public service.

Our courts must command the confidence of the people they serve. Justice must be administered fairly and impartially, without favoritism and without even the appearance that personal relationships can influence the administration of our courts.

That confidence is being tested by the court’s increasingly partisan composition. By appointing only Republicans to the bench, Governors Sununu and Ayotte have broken a longstanding tradition of partisan balance, raising concerns about institutional diversity amid multiple instances of misconduct. With a vacancy now open, restoring partisan balance should be a top priority.

It is also important to recognize that the system established to protect the integrity of our judiciary worked as it should. The independent Judicial Conduct Committee investigated the matter, followed its established process, and reached serious conclusions. Chief Justice MacDonald acknowledged violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and accepted responsibility for his actions.

Under these circumstances, his decision to resign was appropriate. This is a sad ending to a significant career in public service, but the integrity of our courts and public confidence in the impartial administration of justice must come first.”"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Data centers run on servers. They should never run on secrecy. Granite Staters deserve answers about electric bills, water, noise, and neighborhood impacts before a deal is made. Reps. Laurel Stavis and Jim Maggiore explain: www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e... #NHPolitics

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Reps. Jim Maggiore & Laurel Stavis: Data centers hatched in secret shouldn’t be how NH develops

Just before the New Hampshire Legislature concluded its 2026 business, Republicans proposed a bill that rolled out a red carpet for data centers in New Hampshire. Had it passed, the

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Press Release: House Democrats Call for Healthcare for All (1/2) #NHPolitics

Photo of Representative Jessica LaMontagne next to text. Rep. LaMontagne is wearing a navy blaze over a patterned blue and white shirt, a beaded necklace, and dangly earrings. She has short gray hair and she is smiling at the camera. The quote reads: "Healthcare for all. Medicare for All would save over 100,000 lives a year and over $1 trillion dollars in the United States. It would create a reality where Americans have more choices: the choice to start a small business, leave a corporate job to start a family, work at a small local non-profit that helps your community, all without worrying about what it means for you and your family’s health insurance quality, access, or cost. It’s time we prioritize people over profits and create a system that gives all of us more freedom, dignity, and opportunity."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Press Release: House Democrats File Bill to Support Parents and Babies (1/2) #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Statement: Judge Allows Misleading Ballot Question to Move Forward #NHPolitics

Press release dated September 16th, 2026 reads: Judge allows misleading ballot question to move forward. CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Today, Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Dan St. Hilaire ruled that the ballot question mandated by HB 1300 be allowed to move forward. House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) released the following statement:

“Today’s ruling allows a deliberately misleading question to move forward on New Hampshire’s general election ballot.

Republicans cut education funding to over half our communities this year and are trying to blame others for the consequences. Property taxes are sky-high in New Hampshire because we rank last in state funding for public education, which puts the burden of keeping schools open and staffed properly on the backs of local property taxpayers.

The ballot question is confusing and offers voters a false choice, claiming that a school spending cap will not affect classroom instruction. The reality is that teachers, courses, and extracurricular activities will be the first things to go when budget cuts are mandated.”"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Press Release: House Democrats Propose State Investment to Build Housing and Ease Property Tax Pressure (1/2) #NHPolitics

Photo of Representative David Paige smiling at the camera. He is wearing a light brown blazer over a blue button up. He has short gray hair. Text next to him reads: "LSR 2027-0105: build housing & ease property tax pressure. Rep. David Page: "This bill puts state resources behind communities that are ready to build. It supports affordable housing and helps municipalities prepare for growth. We cannot call housing a statewide crisis and then tell towns to solve it on their own.""

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Press Release: Fix What You Own: Simpson Introduces Right-to-Repair Bill (1/2) #NHPolitics

Graphic that looks like a blue piece of paper with paper cut outs on the corners and a photo of Representative Alexis Simpson on the left and a quote on the right. Rep. Simpson is wearing a white shirt and silver necklace, is smiling at the camera , and she chin-length straight brown hair. Quote reads: "When something breaks, Granite Staters should be able to fix it without paying an inflated price for repairs through the company that sold it or shelling out for a replacement because the company has intentionally made it more difficult than it's worth to repair."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Press Release: "We the People" Means People, Not Corporations #NHPolitics

Quote from Representative Connie Lane in press release reads: "When Granite Staters can’t be heard over the “speech” amplified by money pouring in from anonymous, ultra-wealthy donors and corporations, it’s time for a change. My bill will end unaccountable corporate influence in our state elections and return power to the voters. Real speech is you and your neighbor talking on your front porch, at the grocery store, or at the transfer station. It isn’t a megacorporation pouring millions of dollars into our elections to drown out those conversations, paying for ads to run over and over again in our living rooms and on our phones. Every day, hard-working people, not corporations and the elite, deserve a voice in our political system. When our country’s founders wrote “We the People,” they meant the people, not corporations. House Democrats will flip the script by bringing power back to voters and making sure voters have an equal voice in our democracy.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Press Release: Education Aid Cut $25 Million Statewide #NHPolitics

Press release text reads: "EDUCATION AID CUT $25 MILLION STATEWIDE. State aid to most New Hampshire communities will be reduced in FY27. September 14, 2026 – At the beginning of September, the NH Department of Education released state aid figures for all 245 New Hampshire municipalities for Fiscal Year 2027. The figures show that state education aid will be reduced $25 million statewide in FY27, with 141 of 245 municipalities receiving less aid than they did last year. House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) released the following statement:

“New Hampshire ranks dead last in state support for public schools, and this year funding is being cut another $25 million statewide. Our communities are already struggling to make ends meet, and most will receive less aid than they did last year.

Cities with the biggest challenges, like Nashua and Manchester, are losing millions in state support. The town of Belmont is losing $1.2 million, over 20% of its state aid.

With fixed costs like heating, transportation and health insurance continuing to rise, our public schools cannot afford cuts in state support. It is simply impossible to provide a constitutionally adequate education without sufficient funding.”"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Press Release: Affordability is NH House Democrats' Agenda, Not Income Tax #NHPolitics

Text in a white box over a photo of mountains and blue sky with clouds. Text reads: "September 14, 2026. “As I have said repeatedly, an income tax is not part of the House Democrats’ agenda. Granite Staters do not want an income tax, period. People want affordability, not a new broad-based tax.” NH House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks

White text on black background. Text reads: "On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) releases the following statement: “Twenty-five years ago today, our country and the world changed forever. Nearly three thousand lives were lost, and the scale of grief felt across this country and the entire globe was immeasurable. A quarter of a century later, an entire generation of Americans has grown up in a post-9/11 world. They experience the tragedy through history books and documentaries, and through their parents’ stories about the shock, the devastation, and how our lives changed that day. We will keep honoring those lives lost, remembering the heroic acts by first responders and bystanders, and reminding our youngest generations about that day when the entire world seemed to stop, and when Americans came together to help each other survive, grieve, and rebuild. Today, we hold those lost and their friends and families in our thoughts and prayers, and honor their memory by turning towards each other instead of away in times of fear and grief.”"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Press Release: House Democrats Renew Push for Senior Property Tax Relief #NHPolitics

Photo of Representative Eileen Kelly and text. She is wearing a green turtleneck sweater, a necklace with a metal pendant, and she is smiling at the camera. She has shoulder length blond hair. Text reads: "House Democrats Renew Push for Senior Property Tax Relief. This week, Representative Eileen Kelly (D-Bradford), filed legislation raising the income limit on New Hampshire’s elderly property-tax exemption and released the following statement: “Far too often, New Hampshire seniors living on fixed incomes are priced out of their homes because of rising property taxes. People who have spent decades building our communities are being priced out of them.

I have re-filed legislation expanding the elderly property tax exemption so more seniors can qualify for meaningful relief and afford to remain in their homes. Granite Staters need real property tax relief, and House Democrats are ready to deliver it.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Press Release: House Democrats Renew Push for Municipal Property Tax Relief #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Press Release: If You Bought It, You Should Own It #NHPolitics

Release: "If you bought it, you should own it." Quote from Rep. Coilby: "“Buying a car used to mean you owned everything in it, from the tires to the roof. You paid once, and it was yours, with no monthly fees to use the things you bought and no extra costs to activate the features that came with it. Now automakers are turning cars that have already been bought and paid for into an ongoing “revenue stream,” and raking in over $6 billion a year from consumers who are already struggling to make their car payments and put gas in their tanks.

Automakers are choosing to lock features that are already installed, requiring car owners to pay subscription fees for the “privilege” of using them, such as remote start, navigation, and even access to speakers.

This bill would prevent Granite Staters from being charged multiple times for vehicle features and to guarantee their right to fully own the product they bought with their hard-earned money..."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Statement: No Blank Checks on Data Centers in NH #NHPolitics

Photo of Representative Tom Cormen cut out with a blue background and text. Tom Cormen is wearing a light purple button up shirt, glasses, and smiling at the camera. Text reads: "No blank checks on data centers in NH. Rep. Tom Cormen. New Hampshire should not hand massive corporations a blank check and leave Granite Staters to deal with the consequences... Families should not have to sacrifice their wallets, their environment, or their neighborhoods for large energy consumers, including data centers.”

Quote reads: "“New Hampshire should not hand massive corporations a blank check and leave Granite Staters to deal with the consequences. As other states have shown, large data centers can raise our electric rates, strain our land, water, and energy resources, threaten our environment, and bring industrial noise and development close to people’s homes. Large data centers affect not just a single municipality, but an entire region. Communities in other states have experienced the boom-and-bust cycle caused by construction workers arriving, taking up local housing resources, and then leaving once the site is built. Granite Staters deserve a real voice before decisions are made that impact their communities. We need to protect our natural resources, preserve our communities, and require corporations to take responsibility for their full impact. Families should not have to sacrifice their wallets, their environment, or their neighborhoods for large energy consumers, including data centers.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Statement: Economy & Democracy That Works from the Bottom Up #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Charlie was a beloved member of our caucus family, and everyone who knew and loved him will feel his loss deeply. We are grateful for the privilege of knowing and serving alongside Charlie, and we will miss him dearly.

Photo of Charlie St., Clair. He is smiling, looking at the camera, and wearing a light blue button-up shirt. He has short gray hair. The background is a lake and mountain range. Text over the photo reads: "In memory of Charlie St. Clair. April 16, 1950 - August 22, 2026."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Press Release: HB 2026, Ten-Year Transportation Plan, Becomes Law #NHPolitics

Photo of Representative John Cloutier with a quote. Representative John Cloutier is smiling. He has short gray hair, slightly tinted glasses, and is wearing a blue button up shirt and yellow tie below a blue and white seersucker blazer. Title reads: "Veto Overridden: Ten-Year Transportation Plan Becomes Law." Quote from Rep. Cloutier Reads: "Governor Kelly Ayotte tried to block New Hampshire’s Ten-Year Transportation Plan. Democrats fought back and won. By overriding her ill-advised veto, we protected critical road and bridge repairs, safer highways, and local projects that towns have spent years preparing. This victory protects federal transportation dollars, supports local jobs, and gives communities and contractors the certainty to get to work. It also prevents further delays that raise costs for taxpayers. Thank you to everyone who ensured this bill crossed the finish line to become law.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today is our last day together on the NH House floor this biennium, and we want to celebrate our retiring NH House Democrats! These caucus members represent over 400 years of public service. Thank you for your dedication to NH! (1/5)

Graphic with photos of NH State Representatives and text that says: Celebrating our retiring NH House Democrats!" There are three rows of three photos each. The captions for the photos are: "Susan Almy, 15 terms. Margie Smith, 14 terms. Jim Mackay, 13 terms. Tom Buco, 10 terms. Dick Ames, 7 terms. Linda DiSilvestro, 7 terms. George Sykes, 7 terms. Patricia Cornell, 6 terms. Mike Edgar, 6 terms." The background looks like a scrapbook page with torn pieces of blue paper layered over a background that looks like a starry sky, with watercolor splatters and small gold star stickers throughout.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Veto Day is tomorrow: Wednesday, August 19th. But what does that mean for bills in NH? #NHPolitics

Text over a background that looks like torn paper: "What is veto day? NH has a longstanding tradition that all bills get a hearing and a vote, and all vetoed bills get one more chance to become law."

Text over a background that looks like blue torn paper. Text reads: "When a bill is vetoed by the governor, it goes back to the "originating body" for a vote to override the veto. HB = House Bill, goes back to the House for a first vote. SB = Senate Bill, goes back to the Senate for a first vote."

Text over a background that looks like torn blue paper. Text reads: "For a veto to be overturned, two thirds of legislators present have to vote 'yes.'" There is a speech bubble that looks like it is drawn in chalk with the word "yea" inside in the middle of the page.

Text over a background that looks like torn paper. Text reads: "If two thirds of the House votes "yes" to override the veto for a House Bill or two thirds of the Senate votes "Yes to override the veto for a Senate Bill, the bill then goes to the other body for a second vote, where it also must reach that two thirds threshold." There is an orange arrow that looks like it is drawn in chalk through the middle of the graphic.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Your local property taxes aren't skyrocketing because schools are blowing big bucks on luxury ballrooms. They're high because Republicans reneged on promises and made sweetheart deals with companies. Read more at www.concordmonitor.com/2026/08/08/my-turn-nh-property-tax-crisis/

Graphic with a quote below a photo of Representative Dave Luneau. Rep. Luneau is smiling at the camera, he is smiling and is wearing a blue button-up shirt and a dark blazer. Quote says: "Rep. Dave Luneau. Concord Monitor. August 8th, 2026. “Republicans created New Hampshire’s property tax crisis. They reneged on the state’s share to support retirement for teachers and first responders to the tune of a billion dollars so far and they expanded a taxpayer-funded private school voucher scam that will cost the state another billion dollars over the next 10 years.” Read the full op-ed at: TinyURL.com/08082026Luneau." The text is white and yellow over a blue background. At the top behind the photo of Rep. Luneau, there is a faint photo of the NH State capitol dome with blue sky and a cloud.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

kinda chic to fight for what's right. 💙

Text over a blurred photo of a family sitting on a couch together. There are seven people, mostly looking away from the camera. Text over the photo says: "kinda chic to fight for working families, not big corporations."

Blurred photo behind text. Photo is of a younger child wearing a blue and white stripe short sleeve shirt and a blue backpack. The child has blonde mid-length hair and is looking to the left away from the camera. Text over photo says: "kinda chic to support strong public schools."

Blurred image behind text. Image is of two people standing in front of a green lawn and a red brick house. The person on the left is holding a key and smiling and the person on the right is smiling with their mouth open. Text reads: "kinda chic to prioritize affordable housing."

Blurred photo behind text. The photo is of the NH State House Dome, with the eagle, cupola, and gold dome visible. The New Hampshire flag is flying in the wind. Text reads: "kinda chic to fight for what's right."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The freedom to make a good living, to stay in the town you grew up in, and to grow old near the people you love are all out of reach for people across New Hampshire. Read Leader Simpson's op-ed on making affordability the Legislature's top priority at www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e... #NHPolitics

There is a photo of NH House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson. She has brown hair, smiling at the camera, and wearing a white shirt and necklace. Text reads: "Op-Ed: Hard Work Should Pay Off in New Hampshire. No matter how hard families work to put food on the table, keep a safe roof overhead, and stay healthy, too many costs are beyond their control. When wages stay flat and inflation keeps rising, working more hours for a slightly bigger paycheck just can’t close the gap as the costs of groceries, gas and housing keep going up at higher rates. This is not bad luck, and no family can budget their way out of it. It is a system built this way by the people in power in Concord who could lower your costs and choose not to. Instead, they chose to send tens of millions of dollars to a voucher program that pays an out-of-state company millions a year just to run it, while your town raised your property taxes to keep the lights on at the elementary school."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Read more from Rep. Lucy Weber, Rep. Kat McGhee, and Sen. Donovan Fenton on how Republicans are prioritizing crypto profits over lower electric bills for all of us at www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...

Graphic with a photo of the NH State House behind three photos of NH state legislators and a quote from an op-ed. The photos, from left to right, are captioned as Lucy Weber, who is wearing a blue shirt, glasses, and is smiling at the camera. The second is Rep. Kat McGhee, wearing a pink blazer and long hair who is smiling at the camera. The third is Senator Donovan Fenton, who is facing the camera and wearing a dark suit and blue tie. Text reads: "Op-Ed: Why put crypto barons ahead of Granite State people and businesses? “Every month, families are making difficult choices. Small businesses are dealing with rising operating costs. Local governments are trying to stretch every dollar. HB 639 encourages the expansion of an industry whose business model depends on consuming massive amounts of electricity. When demand for electricity grows, residents pay.” Union Leader. August 1, 2026. TinyURL.com/08012026WeberMcGhee."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Republicans want to blame others for the consequences of their own policy choices. Read the full op-ed by Rep. Wendy Thomas in the Union Leader!

Graphic with blue background and a quote. Text reads: "Op-Ed: Tax Cuts for Select Few Made Property Tax Crisis Inevitable for All. “Republicans have controlled the Legislature and set state priorities for years. They cannot claim credit for running the state and then blame everyone else when the consequences of their policies come due.”" Quote is cited with text reading: "Rep. Wendy Thomas. Union Leader. July 25, 2026." There is a photo of Rep. Wendy Thomas to the left. She is wearing a blazer and a necklace. She has shoulder length light hair and she is smiling. Text at the bottom of the graphic says: "Read the full op-ed at: TinyURL.com/07252026Thomas"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Child care is an economic issue. Read the entire op-ed by Reps. Wallner & Preece at manchester.inklink.news/new-hampshir... #NHPolitics

Graphic with two photos and text. The photo on the left is of Representative Mary Jane Wallner. She is looking into the camera, has short gray hair, and is wearing silver hoop earrings. On the left is a photo of Representative David Preece. He has short gray hair and is smiling at the camera. Text reads: "Rep. Mary Jane Wallner & Rep. David Preece. Op-Ed: New Hampshire doesn't have a child care construction crisis. It has a child care workforce crisis." Quote from op-ed reads: "Child care is not simply a family issue. It is an economic issue. When parents cannot find affordable child care, they reduce their work hours or leave the workforce altogether. Employers lose experienced workers. Businesses struggle to fill positions. Economic growth slows. Children lose opportunities for early learning that research consistently shows improve long-term educational success.” More text at the bottom says: "Manchester Ink Link | July 24th, 2026
TinyURL.com/07242026WallnerPreece"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Happy retirement, Representative Almy! Read more about her time serving in the House in the Valley News at: vnews.com/2026/07/22/almy-leaves-nh-legislature #NHPolitics

Graphic with blue background. There is a photo of Representative Sue Almy. She is wearing a white turtleneck shirt with an embroidered floral design and is looking into the camera. She has short gray hair and is in front of a framed plaque that has "ACLU" on it. Text says: Valley News. Lebanon Representative Sue Almy retires after 30 years in the legislature. “Sue Almy, photographed at her Lebanon, N.H., home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, is retiring after 30 years in the New Hampshire Legislature. After an early career in rural and agricultural development in Africa and Brazil, Almy settled in Lebanon, where she has served on the conservation commission, worked on housing issues and served on the board of the ACLU of New Hampshire for 21 years.” Photo by James M. Patterson / Valley News. Read the entire article by Clare Shanahan in the Valley News at TinyURL.com/Almy07222026."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Read Leaders Rebecca Perkins Kwoka & Alexis Simpson's full letter to the NH Secretary of State here @nhsendemcaucus.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Image of a letter with NH General Court heading that reads: "July 21st, 2026. NH Secretary of State. David M. Scanlan. Dear Secretary Scanlan, In a memo released on May 12, the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights detailed the consequences so far of HB 1569, which, as you know, was put into law at the beginning of 2025. The report highlights the over three hundred voters that they are aware of who have been turned away since the law's enactment. It also highlights the new program between your office and the DMV allowing for voters to have any of the four requirements to register to vote verified against DMV records if a voter does not have the documentary proof with them when they attempt to register. According to the memo and your office, that system was used over 250 times during town meeting day, a number significantly higher than many of us would have expected. Even with the court ruling on HB 1569 striking down the proof-of-citizenship provision, we still believe it will be important to have a fully functioning system in place.

As we approach November, we want to be sure that the State is prepared to handle an election with much higher turnout and potentially hundreds, if not thousands, more voters who may have to use this new system to prove one of their four requirements to vote."

Letter continues on a second page and reads: "With some towns having internet access and others not, we are inquiring about what the setup will be to ensure every voter can vote. To that end, we would like to ask you the following:

1. What is the Secretary of State’s office plan to deal with the increase in voters who may need to use this new voter verification system? Please share that plan with us.

2. During the March elections with the new system being used, how many people accessed it by calling into your office, and how many accessed it from a Supervisor of the Checklist at the polling place?

3. How many people do you plan to staff the phone line at the state level for polling places that do not have internet access and therefore will have to call the hotline to verify a voter's eligibility?

4. For polling places with internet access, what is the plan to ensure that each location has a person who is able to access SVRS so that they can use this new system to verify a voter? Will temporary access be permitted so the appropriate number of people have access?

5. What training will your office offer or has your office already offered to local election officials so they know how to use the system and to make sure it is as efficient as possible on election day?

6. Will your office also provide opportunities for hands-on practice, such as access to a test or “playground” environment similar to the existing SVRS practice system, so election officials can practice accessing DMV records?"

The last page of the letter reads: " Additionally, following President Trump’s speech on July 16th, we want to ensure there is a plan in place to protect New Hampshire voters from federal threats to their voting rights. To that end, we additionally ask:

1. What is your plan to protect NH voter rolls from federal overreach and unconstitutional voter roll purges that the President has asked for?

2. What is your plan to ensure that all polling locations remain free of intimidation and interference from any federal agents?

3. What is your plan to protect our safe, secure, and legal absentee voting system from interference and ballot theft in order to ensure that all eligible voters are able to cast their ballot and have their vote counted?

We know that these are questions your office is considering as we rapidly approach the September primary and November general election. Thank you for your work, time, and consideration to this urgent matter.

Signed,

Alexis SImpson, NH House Democratic Leader. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, NH Senate Democratic Leader."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Statement from Leaders Alexis Simpson & Rebecca Perkins Kwoka on the freedom to vote in NH @nhsendemcaucus.bsky.social

Image of Leaders Alexis Simpson and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka above a quote. Quote title reads: "Statement from Leaders Alexis Simpson & Rebecca Perkins Kwoka." Quote reads: "“The freedom to vote is the most critical pillar of our democracy. We should never turn away a single voter who is properly exercising that freedom. Voters and local election workers deserve a system that is simple and easy to use. In the wake of increasing federal pressure and overreach into our elections, strengthening voter rights is imperative. We deserve basic assurances from our Secretary of State that our elections will continue to be run by the Granite State, for Granite Staters. Our freedom to vote cannot be abridged to appease President Trump.” Text below reads: "Swipe to read their letter to NH Secretary of State David Scanlan."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Hear more from Representative David Paige on housing & cost of living in NH on State of the States with Joe Sudbay on SiriusXM. #NHPolitics

There is a photo of Representative David Paige behind a quote. He is smiling and has short gray and white hair and is wearing a blue suit jacket, light striped shirt, and a striped blue tie. Text reads: "Rep. David Paige. on State of the States with Joe Sudbay on SiriusXM. “Folks are really focused on cost-of-living issues. It’s certainly their own budgets, but it’s also thinking about neighbors in the community… They are wondering how on earth their kid or grandkid will ever be able to afford to move back to town. For example, the median sale price of a new home in New Hampshire right now is over $700,000. If you are thinking of starting a life or building a family, that is just prohibitive for the vast majority of early-career people." Listen to the full interview on SiriuxXM Progress Channel at TinyURL.com/07152026Paige."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thank you to all the NH House Dems, especially prime sponsor Hon. Charlotte DiLorenzo, who made this historic portrait possible!

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Governor Ayotte has signed HB 1300 into law. NH Republicans are blaming local voters instead of fixing the property tax crisis. New Hampshire ranks last in state education funding. Read House Democratic Leader Rep. Alexis Simpson's statement below. #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

HB 1705 is signed into law, expanding access to confidential mental health and wellness services for volunteer first responders across New Hampshire. Hear from the bill's prime sponsor, Rep. Loren Selig (D-Durham), about why this new law matters. #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We saw a graphic floating around and wanted to set the record straight: putting random bill numbers in a graphic doesn't change the fact that property taxes have SKYROCKETED under Republican leadership. #NHPolitics

Graphic with text. At the top it says: "Thanks for citing your lies. The cost of living and property taxes have all SKYROCKETED over the past ten years of Republican control in New Hampshire. Putting random bill numbers in a graphic doesn’t change that." Text blocks read:: "WRONG - These bills didn’t pass and were opposed by a SUPER MAJORITY of the Democratic Caucus. NOPE - ⅔ of these bills were UNANIMOUSLY opposed by Democrats. The other one was CO-SPONSORED by Republicans. LOL - HB 503 was opposed by a supermajority of Democrats. HB 1708 would have CUT property taxes and taxed MULTI-NATIONAL CORPORATIONS. B.S. - Two of these bills were opposed by NH House Democrats. The third one passed the House unanimously, so 100% of Republicans voted for it too (sick burn I guess?). You got us here! We wanted to increase the tobacco tax for the first time since 2009 in order to repeal the Republican Medicaid tax and freeze in-state tuition so young people stop fleeing the state. Whoops."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Statement: Governor's Veto Puts Transportation Projects at Risk #NHPolitics

Image of Representative John Cloutier over a blue background with text. Rep. Cloutier is wearing a seersucker suit, yellow tie, glasses and a blue shirt. Title reads: "Governor's Veto Puts Transportation Projects at Risk. Quote reads: "Governor Ayotte's veto of the Ten-Year Transportation Plan puts politics ahead of public safety and New Hampshire's economic future. This bipartisan plan provides the long-term certainty needed to repair aging roads and bridges, modernize critical infrastructure, and keep transportation projects moving in communities across the state. Rejecting this plan creates unnecessary uncertainty, delays projects that communities are counting on, and jeopardizes New Hampshire's ability to maximize available federal transportation funding. Safe roads, reliable bridges, and strong infrastructure should never become political bargaining chips. Granite Staters deserve leadership that plans ahead, invests responsibly, and keeps our transportation system moving forward.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Statement: Ayotte Paves Way for Another Corporate Tax Cut #NHPolitics

Image with a blue background over a faint image of the NH State House with text over it. Title reads: "Ayotte Paves Way for Another Corporate Tax Cut." A quote from House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter) on Gov. Ayotte signing HB 155 reads: "Republicans looked at the affordability crisis crushing hard working families and decided the biggest emergency was that giant out of state corporations weren't getting enough tax breaks. Republicans actually think campaigning on another corporate tax cut for Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk is a winning message while families can't afford the basics and our property taxes keep rising. Good luck explaining that one at the next town hall.”

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Republicans' Medicaid tax shifts more costs onto all of us & delays care for the most vulnerable. Read the full op-ed at: www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e... #NHPolitics

Graphic with text that reads: "Rep. Laura Telerski & Sen. Cindy Rosenwald. Medicaid Premium Hike is a Republican Tax on NH's Most Vulnerable. “The math is simple. When people cannot afford care, they delay it. When they delay it, they get sicker. Emergency room visits cost far more than preventive care... Republicans are not saving money. They are shifting costs onto the people least able to bear them and onto the rest of us who pay for the consequences through higher costs for private insurance.” Read the full op-ed in the Union Leader at TinyURL.com/MedicaidTax07092026." There are photos of the two legislators. Rep. Laura Telerski is on the left and she is wearing a purple high-neck, short sleeved shirt. She is smiling and has shoulder length brown hair. Senator Rosenwald is on the right and she is wearing a dark blue shirt with polka dots. She is smiling and has short brown hair.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

ICYMI: Read Rep. David Preece's op-ed reflecting on America's 250th and who that legacy belongs to at indepthnh.org/2026/07/02/op-ed-americas-250th-birthday-belongs-to-the-american-people/ #NHPolitics

Image of a group of hands holding sparklers behind text. Text reads: "America's 250th birthday belongs to the American people. Rep. David Preece. inDepth NH, July 2nd 2026." Quote from Rep. Preece reads: “May we celebrate this extraordinary anniversary not by claiming our national inheritance as our own, but by preserving it for those who will celebrate America’s 500th birthday." There is a photo of Rep. David Preece in the middle right of the graphic. He has short white hair, he is smiling, and is wearing a black t-shirt.

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Higher property taxes? Blame Republicans in Concord. Read the full op-ed by Rep. Dan LeClerc at TinyURL.com/LeClerc06302026 #NHPolitics

Photo of Rep. Dan LeClerc is at the top. He has short hair and is smiling. Quote from his op-ed reads: "“There is only one place local officials can go when Concord downshifts costs: the property tax bill. This isn’t complicated economics. It’s basic math. When the state cuts aid to municipalities, local property taxes rise. When the state underfunds public education, local property taxes rise. When the state imposes mandates without providing funding, local property taxes rise. Then, after creating the problem, Republican legislators point to rising property taxes and blame local officials. That is not leadership. It’s political theater.” Text below quote reads: "Faker's Dozen: Tax Cap Won't Fix Gap GOP Years Created
Read the full op-ed at TinyURL.com/LeClerc06302026. Union Leader. June 30, 2026"

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate America's 250th, we remain committed to the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ❤️🤍💙

Graphic with text that reads: Happy 4th of July. As we celebrate America’s 250th, NH House Democrats will keep working towards a future where every person has a fair chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Graphic with text that reads: "Life. NH House Democrats want to build a future where every person can live a life with real opportunity, where they have power over their future."

Graphic with text that reads: "Liberty. NH House Democrats want to build a future where everyone has the liberty to read books they want to read, speak freely about what they believe, and live their lives without discrimination."

Graphic with text that reads: "and the pursuit of happiness. NH House Democrats want to build a future where every person has a fair chance at the pursuit of happiness, including the right to fair wages and safe working conditions and strong public schools that prepare our youngest for the future."

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Update on plug in solar in NH: SB 540 was signed into law today! 🎉 #NHPolitics

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NH House Democratic Caucus @nhhousedems.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Addressing the housing crisis doesn’t have to be complicated: keep programs that work, focus on what working class families need, and lower property taxes. Republicans refuse to do any of that. #NHPolitics

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