@jacigrote.bsky.social
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School vouchers = NH’s most fiscally irresponsible program:
⬆️Increase spending 70% this year to $51M
⬆️Most beneficiaries already in private school
⬆️Most beneficiaries from ULTRA-wealthy families
⬇️Low-income students enrolled down 50%
#NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/03/a...
⬆️Increase spending 70% this year to $51M
⬆️Most beneficiaries already in private school
⬆️Most beneficiaries from ULTRA-wealthy families
⬇️Low-income students enrolled down 50%
#NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/03/a...
As New Hampshire education freedom accounts double, percentage of low-income recipients drops • New Hampshire Bulletin
New Hampshire’s education freedom account, or EFA, program has 10,510 students participating this year, nearly double the number last year, according to figures released by the Department of Education...
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
School vouchers = NH’s most fiscally irresponsible program:
⬆️Increase spending 70% this year to $51M
⬆️Most beneficiaries already in private school
⬆️Most beneficiaries from ULTRA-wealthy families
⬇️Low-income students enrolled down 50%
#NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/03/a...
⬆️Increase spending 70% this year to $51M
⬆️Most beneficiaries already in private school
⬆️Most beneficiaries from ULTRA-wealthy families
⬇️Low-income students enrolled down 50%
#NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/03/a...
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“It might seem as if we got rid of all this ‘red tape’ and that’s going to incentivize building. Without the infrastructure, these units still aren’t going to get built.” #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/01/a...
After slew of new zoning laws, housing advocates face next challenge: water and sewer access • New Hampshire Bulletin
As lawmakers and state officials seek to encourage housing construction to address deep shortages, some are pointing to a less discussed problem: access to water and sewer capacity.
newhampshirebulletin.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
“It might seem as if we got rid of all this ‘red tape’ and that’s going to incentivize building. Without the infrastructure, these units still aren’t going to get built.” #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/01/a...
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We were ready to govern. Republicans chose crisis instead. In the end, after days of dysfunction, Governor Ayotte and House and Senate Republicans passed a budget that will forever leave a stain on this state. #NHPolitics
June 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We were ready to govern. Republicans chose crisis instead. In the end, after days of dysfunction, Governor Ayotte and House and Senate Republicans passed a budget that will forever leave a stain on this state. #NHPolitics
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A few days before the fiscal year ends, NH Republicans nearly failed to pass a budget—then scrambled to pass a reckless CR slashing $700M from our state. Don’t balance your failure on the backs of the sick, elderly, poor, and working class. #NHPolitics
June 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A few days before the fiscal year ends, NH Republicans nearly failed to pass a budget—then scrambled to pass a reckless CR slashing $700M from our state. Don’t balance your failure on the backs of the sick, elderly, poor, and working class. #NHPolitics
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In April, Republicans set aside $36m in the state budget to pay for school vouchers - enough to cover 6,830 students. Today, they voted to scrap the income cap + let in 10k students without any additional funding.
A guaranteed budget deficit. #NHPolitics #Scam
A guaranteed budget deficit. #NHPolitics #Scam
June 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In April, Republicans set aside $36m in the state budget to pay for school vouchers - enough to cover 6,830 students. Today, they voted to scrap the income cap + let in 10k students without any additional funding.
A guaranteed budget deficit. #NHPolitics #Scam
A guaranteed budget deficit. #NHPolitics #Scam
beyond insulting
Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar for the Arts indepthnh.org/2025/05/24/d...
Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar for the Arts indepthnh.org/2025/05/24/d...
Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar for the Arts
In our little piece of the world here in New Hampshire, our mountains have inspired countless paintings, as have our lakes, our seacoast and our factories lining the Merrimack River in Manchester.
indepthnh.org
May 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
beyond insulting
Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar for the Arts indepthnh.org/2025/05/24/d...
Distant Dome: One Measly Dollar for the Arts indepthnh.org/2025/05/24/d...
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States across the country are sounding the alarm: "universal" school vouchers are blowing holes in state budgets. NH is next. With the threat of no income cap +skyrocketing costs, this program threatens public schools + taxpayers alike. #NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/26/r...
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/26/r...
Rapidly expanding school voucher programs pinch state budgets • New Hampshire Bulletin
It’s a dilemma that some budget experts fear will become more common nationwide as the costs of school choice measures mount across the states, reaching billions of dollars each year.
newhampshirebulletin.com
May 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
States across the country are sounding the alarm: "universal" school vouchers are blowing holes in state budgets. NH is next. With the threat of no income cap +skyrocketing costs, this program threatens public schools + taxpayers alike. #NHPolitics
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/26/r...
newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/05/26/r...
so bad!
House Republicans just voted to reject making severe child abuse a felony — even after law enforcement testified about children living in filth, malnourished, and with rotting teeth. They had the chance to act. They chose not to. Disgusting. #NHPolitics
May 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
so bad!
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House Republicans used procedural process to SILENCE DEBATE so arguments against their plan to RAISE YOUR TAXES to pay for their voucher grift would not be heard. Get loud! #NHPolitics
May 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
House Republicans used procedural process to SILENCE DEBATE so arguments against their plan to RAISE YOUR TAXES to pay for their voucher grift would not be heard. Get loud! #NHPolitics
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Got money? Not as long as House Republicans get their way. They voted to RAISE your taxes to pay for the ultra-wealthy to send their kids to private school and ballet. #NHPolitics
May 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Got money? Not as long as House Republicans get their way. They voted to RAISE your taxes to pay for the ultra-wealthy to send their kids to private school and ballet. #NHPolitics
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Yesterday, Republicans passed SB 62, legislation that will take local taxpayer dollars to fund ICE. #NHPolitics
May 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Yesterday, Republicans passed SB 62, legislation that will take local taxpayer dollars to fund ICE. #NHPolitics
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BREAKING: Republican bill SB 72 would make confidential access to birth control illegal for teens in NH! CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES! #NHPolitics
May 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
BREAKING: Republican bill SB 72 would make confidential access to birth control illegal for teens in NH! CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES! #NHPolitics
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👀 The eyes of the state are watching. Tomorrow, House Republicans will have the opportunity to do the right thing and protect children in N.H. Call your representative and tell them to act! #NHPolitics
May 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
👀 The eyes of the state are watching. Tomorrow, House Republicans will have the opportunity to do the right thing and protect children in N.H. Call your representative and tell them to act! #NHPolitics
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Republicans continue a full-blown assault on New Hampshire kids—voting to tax families who rely on CHIP, dismantle the Office of the Child Advocate, and defund police units that investigate child predators online. Tomorrow, they can choose to protect children by passing SB 23. Will they? #NHPolitics
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Republicans continue a full-blown assault on New Hampshire kids—voting to tax families who rely on CHIP, dismantle the Office of the Child Advocate, and defund police units that investigate child predators online. Tomorrow, they can choose to protect children by passing SB 23. Will they? #NHPolitics
this is what democracy looks like
Happening now: NH Senate Republicans refuse to hear testimony from constituents begging to save arts funding. #NHPolitics
May 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
this is what democracy looks like
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Today is the final public hearing on the Republicans’ disastrous budget—which includes a $50 million cut to our university system. They’ve tried to justify it by scapegoating international students, but don’t be fooled: this is about defunding public education. #NHPolitics
May 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today is the final public hearing on the Republicans’ disastrous budget—which includes a $50 million cut to our university system. They’ve tried to justify it by scapegoating international students, but don’t be fooled: this is about defunding public education. #NHPolitics
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Rep. Telerski puts it plainly: When Republicans can’t defend their record, they distract, deflect, and look for someone to blame. That’s the GOP playbook, start to finish. #NHPolitics
May 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Rep. Telerski puts it plainly: When Republicans can’t defend their record, they distract, deflect, and look for someone to blame. That’s the GOP playbook, start to finish. #NHPolitics
No Pot of Gold for NH Budget Writers Anywhere indepthnh.org/2025/04/30/n...
No Pot of Gold for NH Budget Writers Anywhere
If Senate budget writers were looking for a silver bullet to help undo some of the draconian cuts in the House budget, they did not find one Wednesday.
indepthnh.org
May 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
No Pot of Gold for NH Budget Writers Anywhere indepthnh.org/2025/04/30/n...
nothing better than facts…
Report: New Hampshire’s public school state spending levels lowest in U.S. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/04/29/r...
Report: New Hampshire’s public school state spending levels lowest in U.S. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/04/29/r...
Report: New Hampshire’s public school state spending levels lowest in U.S. • New Hampshire Bulletin
Despite its high overall spending, the Granite State contributed the smallest proportion of state dollars and the largest proportion of local dollars per student of all 50 states in the same school ye...
newhampshirebulletin.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
nothing better than facts…
Report: New Hampshire’s public school state spending levels lowest in U.S. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/04/29/r...
Report: New Hampshire’s public school state spending levels lowest in U.S. newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/04/29/r...
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After voting to cut $50 million from USNH and raise in-state tuition, Joe Sweeney and House Republicans are scrambling for a scapegoat — and they’re shamelessly pointing fingers at *checks notes* international students who pay full out of state tuition. #NHPolitics
April 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
After voting to cut $50 million from USNH and raise in-state tuition, Joe Sweeney and House Republicans are scrambling for a scapegoat — and they’re shamelessly pointing fingers at *checks notes* international students who pay full out of state tuition. #NHPolitics
Cutting funds to our state university… unacceptable
We are just going to leave this here. #NHPolitics
April 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Cutting funds to our state university… unacceptable
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Judge Hannah Dugan, the Wisconsin judge who was arrested on Friday morning on charges of obstructing immigration enforcement, spent most of her legal career working on behalf of low-income people and marginalized groups. Here's what to know.
Who Is the Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Dispute?
www.nytimes.com
April 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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agree! get it done Sen Gray
"(Sen. James) Gray said programs to keep children safe — like the Office of the Child Advocate — are a priority. Funding Medicaid for people with disabilities is also a priority." From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics
As Senate takes up budget, state rep intensifies attacks on New Hampshire’s child advocate • New Hampshire Bulletin
What was originally pitched as purely a cost-cutting measure has morphed into attacks on the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate.
newhampshirebulletin.com
April 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
agree! get it done Sen Gray
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“Most parents love their children deeply. They want them to grow up healthy, safe and strong. The laws we pass should reflect that shared goal — not the fringe beliefs of a party intent on turning kids into political pawns.” #NHPolitics www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...
April 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
“Most parents love their children deeply. They want them to grow up healthy, safe and strong. The laws we pass should reflect that shared goal — not the fringe beliefs of a party intent on turning kids into political pawns.” #NHPolitics www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-e...
Revenue shortfall of their own making.
NH News Recap: New Hampshire lawmakers have proposed significant spending cuts as the state faces a shortfall in the next budget. Those cuts include proposals to eliminate the Office of the Child Advocate, and move around funds originally meant to help people living with opioid addiction.
NH News Recap: Access to Medicaid, addiction treatment and more at risk amid proposed spending cuts
House budget writers have proposed moving around funds originally meant for helping people living with opioid addiction.
www.nhpr.org
April 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Revenue shortfall of their own making.