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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · 13d

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:

On Tariffs, Granite Staters Deserve Results, Not Stunts

Last week, as Granite State consumers and small businesses continue to grapple with rising prices and economic instability caused by President Trump’s tariffs, Governor Kelly Ayotte headed to Canada o...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · 28d

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:

Ayotte Inaction Leading to Higher Energy Costs

Here in New Hampshire, hardworking Granite Staters keep our state running. But Republicans in Concord are once again acting against working families’ best interests.Governor Kelly Ayotte’s Public Util...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Aug 28

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:

Underfunding and Undermining Our Public Schools

As we approach the end of summer, students across New Hampshire are preparing to head back to school. However, the quality of public education in New Hampshire continues to be at risk, as a new ruling...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Aug 19

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:

Last in the Nation: NH’s Failure to Invest in Higher Education

This month, college students across the country are preparing to return to campus. However, thanks to the state’s lack of investment in higher education institutions, many college students in New Hamp...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Aug 6

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:

Voting By Absentee Just Got More Difficult

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, specifically seniors, members of the ...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 30

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:

Where do we stand? The 60th Anniversary of Medicaid

This Wednesday, 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 grapplin...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 29

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

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 15

As the cost of living increases, our state’s housing crisis continues to put a strain on New Hampshire communities.

Let’s take a look at the status of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, as well as some recent action to try and lessen its burden on working class families:

Sky High Housing Costs for Granite Staters

In the wake of Republicans in Concord passing a state budget that will raise costs on Granite Staters, it’s clear that Republicans couldn’t care less about recognizing the stresses of higher costs on ...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 7

Last week, the NH Supreme Court ruled that the state has been severely underfunding its public schools, not meeting its constitutional obligation to provide for an adequate education.

Let’s take a look at what this ruling will mean for New Hampshire public schools:
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NH Supreme Court Recognizes State’s Failure to Invest in Our Kids

Long after New Hampshire educators and activists sounded the alarm about the state’s inadequate support of our state’s public education system, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has spoken out in agreem...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 3

Not two weeks before Governor Ayotte signed one of the most destructive state budget’s in NH history she promised that she would not sign a budget that did not serve ALL of New Hampshire. Last Friday she eagerly went back on that promise.

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jul 2

What does the new state budget mean for New Hampshire? Higher prices, lower funding for much needed programs, and less money in the pockets of hard working Granite Staters.

This budget was built to benefit the wealthy and well connected, not New Hampshire’s families.

#NHPolitics

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 25

Working families are being priced out of their homes and instead of working for Granite Staters our politicians keep making excuses

NH needs real solutions & a state budget that prioritizes working families over the rich & well-connected www.fightforourfuturenh.org
#FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 24

Granite Staters are being crushed under the weight of rising costs while State House Reps. hand out favors to the rich and well-connected.

Granite Staters fed up with the lack of action are at the State House to tell our state leaders that NH deserves better! #FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 24

Last week, Republican state lawmakers finalized their state budget proposal, opting to continue their pattern of unnecessary spending cuts to critical resources.

Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the latest version of the budget, and how it stands to impact Granite Staters:

Hold Ayotte and State House Republicans Accountable for Bad Budget

Last week, Republican state lawmakers finalized their state budget proposal and it remains clear that this budget fails hardworking Granite Staters. Instead of securing essential resources for New Ham...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 18

Next Tuesday, June 24, at 5:00 PM, Granite Staters will come together in front of the NH State House to demand more than broken promises and rising bills from our elected officials.

We hope you’ll join us at the event:

Fight for Our Future on Tuesday, June 24th!

As we’ve discussed in our newsletters all year, hardworking Granite Staters are being crushed under the weight of rising costs while those in power at the State House have done nothing to help. The co...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 13

“Hundreds of NH young adults will soon be in limbo after the federal government announced it's suspending operations at Job Corps facilities across the country,”

The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Job Corps operations will result in lost jobs and less opportunity for Granite Staters:

Department of Labor plans to suspend Job Corps operations

Hundreds of New Hampshire young adults will soon be in limbo after the federal government announced it's suspending operations at Job Corps facilities across the country, saying there are major issues...

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 11

Despite consistent campaign promises of “no new taxes and fees,” Republican lawmakers in Concord are currently looking to raise costs on Granite Staters in their budget proposal.

Take a look at what costs may soon increase:

With business tax projections down, lawmakers look to raising fees • New Hampshire Bulletin

For years, Republican lawmakers have applied a guarantee to each budget they have passed: “no new taxes and fees.” This year they’re reconsidering the second part.

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 10

Rather than addressing the challenges working families in NH deal with every day, Republicans at the State House are attacking voting rights for vulnerable Granite Staters.

Let’s take a look at what’s at stake for Granite State voters if SB 287 were to be signed into law:

State House GOP Prioritize Attacking Secure Voting Process

Republican lawmakers in Concord are at it again: rather than prioritizing reducing the cost of living and addressing the challenges working families in New Hampshire deal with every day, Republicans a...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 4

This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.

Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:

NH Senate Republicans Poised to Increase Costs for Granite Staters

This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget and much like their counterparts did in the NH House, the NH Senate Republican budget is set to raise costs on hardworking Gran...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · Jun 4

This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.

Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:

NH Senate Republicans Poised to Increase Costs for Granite Staters

This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget and much like their counterparts did in the NH House, the NH Senate Republican budget is set to raise costs on hardworking Gran...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · May 27

Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that guts Medicaid to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires, proving Republicans are happy to let hardworking Americans pay the price for their political interests.

Let’s take a look at how this impacts Granite Staters:

“One Big Bill” for Granite Staters to Pay

Last week, in a session spanning all night, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that guts Medicaid to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires. This serves as just another exa...

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · May 22

As New Hampshire is in the midst of ongoing state budget debates, Kelly Ayotte is preoccupied with her own political interests.

Read more about the Governor’s office’s request for $100,000 to be placed back into its budget as families across the state face potentially devastating cuts:

Senate Finance Rejects Governor’s Office Request To Restore $100,000 To Its Budget

The Department of Corrections will go without a secretary and a request to restore $100,000 in the governor's budget was rejected as the Senate Finance Committee gets to work this week on recommendati...

Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · May 21

“There’s no way the charitable food system is going to be able to pick up the slack,” said Laura Milliken, executive director of New Hampshire Hunger Solutions.

Read more about how federal spending cuts will impact states like NH, where about 10 percent of Granite Staters are food insecure:

Amid Trump administration cuts, hunger is rising as charities struggle to keep up - The Boston Globe

While private philanthropy can address emergency food needs, it isn’t designed to lift people out of poverty and solve hunger, the executive director of New Hampshire Hunger Solutions said.

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · May 21

“If this budget proposal is allowed to stand, local governments will be forced to make tough choices, including raising property taxes, cutting essential services, or delaying projects that are critical to the community’s infrastructure. For small towns …these options are not sustainable”

Cathy Ann Stacey & Margaret Byrnes: Downshifting is just another way to say property tax increase

IN THE GRANITE STATE, where fiscal responsibility has long been a point of pride, the New Hampshire House’s proposed budget currently under review by the Senate threatens to undermine the

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Amplify NH @amplifynh.bsky.social · May 20

Time and time again, Ayotte proves that she’s more interested in protecting her own self interests than standing up for the people of New Hampshire.

Let’s take a look at how Granite Staters are stuck paying the price:

Ayotte Looking Out for Herself While We Pay the Price

Once again, Governor Kelly Ayotte is missing in action and Granite Staters are stuck paying the price. As communities across New Hampshire brace for rising costs as a result of looming state budget cu...

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