Rachel Potter
@rachelbpotter.bsky.social
Legislative Policy by day + JD by night.
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Today, state House and Senate leaders + Congressman Pappas joined NEA + AFT to say loud and clear: we will not back down from protecting our students. #NHPolitics
March 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today, state House and Senate leaders + Congressman Pappas joined NEA + AFT to say loud and clear: we will not back down from protecting our students. #NHPolitics
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A supermajority of Granite Staters want the right to abortion proactively articulated.
Will NH Republicans pass HCR 7 or quietly fall in line with Trump's hope for a national abortion ban?
Hear Leader Simpson introduce HCR 7 this week ⬇️ #NHPolitics
Will NH Republicans pass HCR 7 or quietly fall in line with Trump's hope for a national abortion ban?
Hear Leader Simpson introduce HCR 7 this week ⬇️ #NHPolitics
February 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A supermajority of Granite Staters want the right to abortion proactively articulated.
Will NH Republicans pass HCR 7 or quietly fall in line with Trump's hope for a national abortion ban?
Hear Leader Simpson introduce HCR 7 this week ⬇️ #NHPolitics
Will NH Republicans pass HCR 7 or quietly fall in line with Trump's hope for a national abortion ban?
Hear Leader Simpson introduce HCR 7 this week ⬇️ #NHPolitics
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We asked YOU what you want to see in the state budget.
This budget needs to reflect the needs of Granite Staters.
NH GOP must STOP shifting the burden for critical services onto local communities and STOP raising YOUR property taxes. #NHPolitics
This budget needs to reflect the needs of Granite Staters.
NH GOP must STOP shifting the burden for critical services onto local communities and STOP raising YOUR property taxes. #NHPolitics
February 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We asked YOU what you want to see in the state budget.
This budget needs to reflect the needs of Granite Staters.
NH GOP must STOP shifting the burden for critical services onto local communities and STOP raising YOUR property taxes. #NHPolitics
This budget needs to reflect the needs of Granite Staters.
NH GOP must STOP shifting the burden for critical services onto local communities and STOP raising YOUR property taxes. #NHPolitics
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We asked, YOU answered! These are just a few of the issues that Granite Staters want to see funded in the state budget.
Will Gov. Ayotte’s budget on Thursday meet the mark? #NHPolitics
Will Gov. Ayotte’s budget on Thursday meet the mark? #NHPolitics
February 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We asked, YOU answered! These are just a few of the issues that Granite Staters want to see funded in the state budget.
Will Gov. Ayotte’s budget on Thursday meet the mark? #NHPolitics
Will Gov. Ayotte’s budget on Thursday meet the mark? #NHPolitics
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A budget is about priorities and our state's budget should reflect the priorities of Granite Staters. Ahead of Governor Ayotte's budget address, we want to hear from you — what are your top priorities that you want to see receive funding? #NHPolitics
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February 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A budget is about priorities and our state's budget should reflect the priorities of Granite Staters. Ahead of Governor Ayotte's budget address, we want to hear from you — what are your top priorities that you want to see receive funding? #NHPolitics
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⛱️Increased coastal flooding
😎Shorter winters impacting tourism industry
🦠Hotter summers with cyanobacteria blooms
🌧️Increased rain events washing out our roads
...and yet NH Republicans have no solutions and block even studying them. #NHPolitics
Read more: www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
😎Shorter winters impacting tourism industry
🦠Hotter summers with cyanobacteria blooms
🌧️Increased rain events washing out our roads
...and yet NH Republicans have no solutions and block even studying them. #NHPolitics
Read more: www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
Several climate bills stall out in the New Hampshire House
In mostly party-line votes, Republicans rejected efforts to study how much climate change is costing the state and how to recoup those costs, among other proposals.
www.nhpr.org
February 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
⛱️Increased coastal flooding
😎Shorter winters impacting tourism industry
🦠Hotter summers with cyanobacteria blooms
🌧️Increased rain events washing out our roads
...and yet NH Republicans have no solutions and block even studying them. #NHPolitics
Read more: www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
😎Shorter winters impacting tourism industry
🦠Hotter summers with cyanobacteria blooms
🌧️Increased rain events washing out our roads
...and yet NH Republicans have no solutions and block even studying them. #NHPolitics
Read more: www.nhpr.org/politics/202...
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Today, NH House Dems and NH Senate Dems leadership visited Somersworth middle and high schools.
They heard concerns directly from students, teachers, + administrators about GOP budget cuts that increase costs for property taxpayers.
#NHPolitics
They heard concerns directly from students, teachers, + administrators about GOP budget cuts that increase costs for property taxpayers.
#NHPolitics
January 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today, NH House Dems and NH Senate Dems leadership visited Somersworth middle and high schools.
They heard concerns directly from students, teachers, + administrators about GOP budget cuts that increase costs for property taxpayers.
#NHPolitics
They heard concerns directly from students, teachers, + administrators about GOP budget cuts that increase costs for property taxpayers.
#NHPolitics
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"The criminal justice system is complex and decisions to alter it should be based on data and fact. Today, 6 yrs into bail reform, we are safer and more free than we were before bail reform took effect. That's a fact." #NHPolitics
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Bail reform: Safe and free in New Hampshire
The criminal justice system is complex and decisions to alter it should be based on data and fact.
www.seacoastonline.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"The criminal justice system is complex and decisions to alter it should be based on data and fact. Today, 6 yrs into bail reform, we are safer and more free than we were before bail reform took effect. That's a fact." #NHPolitics
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NEWSFLASH: WE NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB 572 is supported by AARP, the NH Business and Industry Association, and many key stakeholders.
Sign-in to support HB 572, heard today in the Housing Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/commit...
#NHPolitics
HB 572 is supported by AARP, the NH Business and Industry Association, and many key stakeholders.
Sign-in to support HB 572, heard today in the Housing Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/commit...
#NHPolitics
January 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NEWSFLASH: WE NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
HB 572 is supported by AARP, the NH Business and Industry Association, and many key stakeholders.
Sign-in to support HB 572, heard today in the Housing Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/commit...
#NHPolitics
HB 572 is supported by AARP, the NH Business and Industry Association, and many key stakeholders.
Sign-in to support HB 572, heard today in the Housing Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/commit...
#NHPolitics
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Read Leader Simpson’s statement on the sponsor's request to withdraw HB 476, the 15 week abortion ban being heard today in the NH House. #NHPolitics 🔽
January 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Read Leader Simpson’s statement on the sponsor's request to withdraw HB 476, the 15 week abortion ban being heard today in the NH House. #NHPolitics 🔽
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Promises made, promises UNKEPT by NH House Republican leadership.
Sign-in in opposition to HB 476 being heard on Monday 1/27 in the House Judiciary Committee here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
Sign-in in opposition to HB 476 being heard on Monday 1/27 in the House Judiciary Committee here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
January 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Promises made, promises UNKEPT by NH House Republican leadership.
Sign-in in opposition to HB 476 being heard on Monday 1/27 in the House Judiciary Committee here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
Sign-in in opposition to HB 476 being heard on Monday 1/27 in the House Judiciary Committee here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
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"I want to be clear, Democrats also support government efficiency wholeheartedly,” Rep. Alexis Simpson said. “We need New Hampshire solutions to New Hampshire problems and this seems like an idea that’s transplanted from D.C.” #NHPolitics
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‘America has DOGE fever’: Republicans in state capitals rush to emulate Trump and Musk’s government-slashing project - The Boston Globe
State-level Republicans are eager to tap into the enthusiasm they see for Donald Trump’s agenda — and the star power they see provided by Elon Musk.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"I want to be clear, Democrats also support government efficiency wholeheartedly,” Rep. Alexis Simpson said. “We need New Hampshire solutions to New Hampshire problems and this seems like an idea that’s transplanted from D.C.” #NHPolitics
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/22/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/22/n...
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“These companies are asking to operate extraordinarily lucrative businesses in our communities, the added cost to assure they can provide a genuine public benefit while making enormous profits is not too much to ask.”
-Rep. Nick Germana #NHPolitics
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-Rep. Nick Germana #NHPolitics
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Lawmakers argue landfill applicants should be required to assess costs to host communities • New Hampshire Bulletin
House Bill 215 would require landfill permit applicants to pay for an independent third party to assess potential costs of a proposed facility, including “noise, odor, traffic, groundwater pollution, ...
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January 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“These companies are asking to operate extraordinarily lucrative businesses in our communities, the added cost to assure they can provide a genuine public benefit while making enormous profits is not too much to ask.”
-Rep. Nick Germana #NHPolitics
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-Rep. Nick Germana #NHPolitics
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"Balancing the state budget will be hard, but it’s a lot easier when the state government can off-load its responsibilities + then point the finger at local governments for the property tax increases needed to cover those responsibilities."
#NHPolitics
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#NHPolitics
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Sentinel Opinion: The Concord tax increase; Keep in mind how much state officials' decisions affect local property tax bills
The flip of the calendar to the new year means the local budget season has begun in earnest. That’s when school districts, municipalities and counties go through the protracted process
www.sentinelsource.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Balancing the state budget will be hard, but it’s a lot easier when the state government can off-load its responsibilities + then point the finger at local governments for the property tax increases needed to cover those responsibilities."
#NHPolitics
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#NHPolitics
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Without stable housing...
✖️Children face disruptions to education
✖️ Adults struggle to maintain employment
✖️Municipalities shoulder burden of homelessness, $$$ that ultimately falls on property taxpayers.
OPPOSE HB 60. Read more ⬇️
#NHPolitics
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✖️Children face disruptions to education
✖️ Adults struggle to maintain employment
✖️Municipalities shoulder burden of homelessness, $$$ that ultimately falls on property taxpayers.
OPPOSE HB 60. Read more ⬇️
#NHPolitics
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Opinion: To protect New Hampshire renters, stop HB 60
State Reps. David Paige of Conway and Ellen Read of Newmarket serve as ranking and deputy ranking members of the New Hampshire House Committee on Housing respectively.
concordmonitor.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Without stable housing...
✖️Children face disruptions to education
✖️ Adults struggle to maintain employment
✖️Municipalities shoulder burden of homelessness, $$$ that ultimately falls on property taxpayers.
OPPOSE HB 60. Read more ⬇️
#NHPolitics
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✖️Children face disruptions to education
✖️ Adults struggle to maintain employment
✖️Municipalities shoulder burden of homelessness, $$$ that ultimately falls on property taxpayers.
OPPOSE HB 60. Read more ⬇️
#NHPolitics
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"Without a cap state money could be used for travel expenses to a private school in California or Europe.
This pushes the program way beyond what it started as, a program for low-income families." #NHPolitics
Oppose HB 115 TODAY: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit...
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This pushes the program way beyond what it started as, a program for low-income families." #NHPolitics
Oppose HB 115 TODAY: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit...
indepthnh.org/2025/01/14/l...
Lawmakers Seek Education Freedom Account Expansion
Under a cloud of shrinking state revenues some lawmakers are proposing a bill that could add $102 million or more a year in state spending.
indepthnh.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"Without a cap state money could be used for travel expenses to a private school in California or Europe.
This pushes the program way beyond what it started as, a program for low-income families." #NHPolitics
Oppose HB 115 TODAY: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit...
indepthnh.org/2025/01/14/l...
This pushes the program way beyond what it started as, a program for low-income families." #NHPolitics
Oppose HB 115 TODAY: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit...
indepthnh.org/2025/01/14/l...
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"Cutting special education funding while expanding taxpayer subsidies for private schools, which will disproportionately benefit the top 1% and lack fiscal accountability to protect taxpayers, is a disservice to Granite Staters." - @alexissimpsonnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics
January 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Cutting special education funding while expanding taxpayer subsidies for private schools, which will disproportionately benefit the top 1% and lack fiscal accountability to protect taxpayers, is a disservice to Granite Staters." - @alexissimpsonnh.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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Expanding vouchers to the top 1% will raise Granite Staters' property taxes by $100 million a year....
...while Republicans plan cuts to critical services for the most vulnerable.
Oppose HB 115 here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
...while Republicans plan cuts to critical services for the most vulnerable.
Oppose HB 115 here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
January 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Expanding vouchers to the top 1% will raise Granite Staters' property taxes by $100 million a year....
...while Republicans plan cuts to critical services for the most vulnerable.
Oppose HB 115 here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
...while Republicans plan cuts to critical services for the most vulnerable.
Oppose HB 115 here: gencourt.state.nh.us/house/commit... #NHPolitics
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Hear from Deputy Leader Rep. Laura Telerski on how collaborating across departments and improving efficiency can make sure all hungry children are fed this legislative session. #NHPolitics
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NH lawmakers will again try to expand school meal programs, as food insecurity grows
Similar legislation has been rejected in the past, in part due to state budget concerns.
www.nhpr.org
January 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hear from Deputy Leader Rep. Laura Telerski on how collaborating across departments and improving efficiency can make sure all hungry children are fed this legislative session. #NHPolitics
www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
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"I am concerned that after eight years of NH GOP leadership on the budget that the tab has really been passed down to local property tax payers, and we are determined to stop that.”
-Alexis Simpson #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/09/m...
-Alexis Simpson #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/09/m...
Newly inaugurated N.H. Governor Kelly Ayotte calls Massachusetts ‘a cautionary tale’ - The Boston Globe
The new governor also announced a state-level plan modeled after President-elect Donald Trump’s DOGE initiative.
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January 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"I am concerned that after eight years of NH GOP leadership on the budget that the tab has really been passed down to local property tax payers, and we are determined to stop that.”
-Alexis Simpson #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/09/m...
-Alexis Simpson #NHPolitics www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/09/m...
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Today we've heard a lot about the #NHAdvantage, but the experiences of hardworking Granite Staters paint a different picture, while Republicans give millions in handouts to:
🔻Corporations
🔻The Top 1%
🔻Their Wealthiest Donors
What NH Advantage? #NHPolitics
🔻Corporations
🔻The Top 1%
🔻Their Wealthiest Donors
What NH Advantage? #NHPolitics
January 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today we've heard a lot about the #NHAdvantage, but the experiences of hardworking Granite Staters paint a different picture, while Republicans give millions in handouts to:
🔻Corporations
🔻The Top 1%
🔻Their Wealthiest Donors
What NH Advantage? #NHPolitics
🔻Corporations
🔻The Top 1%
🔻Their Wealthiest Donors
What NH Advantage? #NHPolitics
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"In this local battle reflecting a broader national culture war on public education, 92% of voters decisively stood up to say, 'I value public schools!''
- Rep. Hope Damon #NHPolitics
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- Rep. Hope Damon #NHPolitics
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Rep. Hope Damon: Demand fair and sustainable education funding
AS a state representative serving on the House Education Funding Committee, I attended the Kearsarge School District’s deliberative session on Saturday, January 4th. More than 1,500 voters engaged in ...
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January 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"In this local battle reflecting a broader national culture war on public education, 92% of voters decisively stood up to say, 'I value public schools!''
- Rep. Hope Damon #NHPolitics
Read more ⬇️
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- Rep. Hope Damon #NHPolitics
Read more ⬇️
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Feeling property tax bill sticker shock? Blame the past 4 years of Republican downshifting.
Make no mistake, NH House Democrats will fight for a state budget that protects our critical services and does not shift more of the cost to our local property taxpayers, again. #NHPolitics
Make no mistake, NH House Democrats will fight for a state budget that protects our critical services and does not shift more of the cost to our local property taxpayers, again. #NHPolitics
January 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Feeling property tax bill sticker shock? Blame the past 4 years of Republican downshifting.
Make no mistake, NH House Democrats will fight for a state budget that protects our critical services and does not shift more of the cost to our local property taxpayers, again. #NHPolitics
Make no mistake, NH House Democrats will fight for a state budget that protects our critical services and does not shift more of the cost to our local property taxpayers, again. #NHPolitics
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Happy #NYE!
Heading into 2025, NH Democrats are working on real property tax relief for Granite Staters...
meanwhile yesterday Republicans held a pretend wake to celebrate tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy. #NHPolitics www.concordmonitor.com/Tax-deed-pro...
Heading into 2025, NH Democrats are working on real property tax relief for Granite Staters...
meanwhile yesterday Republicans held a pretend wake to celebrate tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy. #NHPolitics www.concordmonitor.com/Tax-deed-pro...
With high property tax burden, lawmakers look to alleviate costs
Sanjeev Manohar had never knocked on a door asking people to vote for him before. So as he hit one after the other in Nashua during his campaign for state representative, he had a policy pitch prepare...
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December 31, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Happy #NYE!
Heading into 2025, NH Democrats are working on real property tax relief for Granite Staters...
meanwhile yesterday Republicans held a pretend wake to celebrate tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy. #NHPolitics www.concordmonitor.com/Tax-deed-pro...
Heading into 2025, NH Democrats are working on real property tax relief for Granite Staters...
meanwhile yesterday Republicans held a pretend wake to celebrate tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy. #NHPolitics www.concordmonitor.com/Tax-deed-pro...