Thomas Oppel
@tpoppel.bsky.social
Grafton 9 State Representative for Canaan, Dorchester & Orange. Founder and President of O2 Strategies communications consultancy.
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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.
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.
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.
October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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.
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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October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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.
vnews.com/2025/10/23/v...
vnews.com/2025/10/23/v...
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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open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
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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October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.
open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
September 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
August 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
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 Thomas.Oppel@gc.nh.gov.
August 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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 Thomas.Oppel@gc.nh.gov.
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.
August 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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.
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.
August 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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.
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.
August 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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.
Reposted by Thomas Oppel
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
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
#NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
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.
www.unionleader.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
#NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
August 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
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!
August 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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!
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!
August 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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!
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!
July 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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!
Reposted by Thomas Oppel
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
#NHPolitics #Medicaid60
July 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
#NHPolitics #Medicaid60
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.
July 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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.
Reposted by Thomas Oppel
It was exactly 6 months ago that this administration issued blanket pardons to everyone involved in the January 6 insurrection.
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."
July 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It was exactly 6 months ago that this administration issued blanket pardons to everyone involved in the January 6 insurrection.
Reposted by Thomas Oppel
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)
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
July 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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)
(Trump attempted a coup in 2021 so miss me with the false equivalences)
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!
July 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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!