Rebecca McWilliams
@rebeccamcwilliams.bsky.social
Changemaker | Former NH State Rep | Land Use & Enviro Policy | Housing & Childcare Advocate | Small Biz Owner | Compost Farmer | Architect | Universal Design | Lawyer | Climate Disaster Response & Mitigation | Net Zero Buildings | Mom x3 | 💜 Cairn Terriers
Progress!!! Mandatory lot minimums is so 1990. Note: you can do septic and well on a .75 acre lot. 2 acres is still almost 2 football fields, and frankly a LOT of maintenance. Let's call this an incremental win. 👏 #NHPolitics
"Senate Bill 84 ... would restrict the minimum lot size for single-family homes to 88,000 square feet — or about two acres — for at least 50 percent of zoned land that is not served by municipal water and sewer lines." From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
In a shift, Senate passes string of bills overriding local zoning barriers to housing • New Hampshire Bulletin
As state senators clashed over the best way to increase New Hampshire’s housing supply Thursday, much of the debate hinged on a preference: the carrot or the stick.
newhampshirebulletin.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Progress!!! Mandatory lot minimums is so 1990. Note: you can do septic and well on a .75 acre lot. 2 acres is still almost 2 football fields, and frankly a LOT of maintenance. Let's call this an incremental win. 👏 #NHPolitics
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For years, family planning funds have had bipartisan support to fight poverty and boost public health. Now, Republicans are slashing funds that keep NH’s rural clinics open—often the only care option for low-income families. #NHPolitics
March 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
For years, family planning funds have had bipartisan support to fight poverty and boost public health. Now, Republicans are slashing funds that keep NH’s rural clinics open—often the only care option for low-income families. #NHPolitics
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Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim canceled all his Starlink biz in Latin America, costing Musk over $7 billion. A domino effect that results in biz losses across 25 countries.
Did my vetting on the post this time. A source (one of many) here: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
Did my vetting on the post this time. A source (one of many) here: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
March 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim canceled all his Starlink biz in Latin America, costing Musk over $7 billion. A domino effect that results in biz losses across 25 countries.
Did my vetting on the post this time. A source (one of many) here: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
Did my vetting on the post this time. A source (one of many) here: www.msn.com/en-us/techno...
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
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Greed, bullying, obsessively cruelty to the most vulnerable, initiated & abetted by cowards.
This is not The United States of America.
This is not The United States of America.
March 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Greed, bullying, obsessively cruelty to the most vulnerable, initiated & abetted by cowards.
This is not The United States of America.
This is not The United States of America.
Heads up, Flu season 2025-26 is going to take way more lives than past years. Why? Because we aren't even TRYING to get a jump with a vaccine to protect those most at risk of infection. #DoBetterCDC
NEW:
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
“Kennedy paused a multimillion dollar project to create a new Covid-19 vaccine in pill form on Tuesday, and the Food and Drug Administration canceled an advisory committee meeting on updating next season’s flu vaccine.”
newrepublic.com/post/192059/...
RFK Jr. Takes a Sledgehammer to Two Major Vaccine Developments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already implementing his dangerous anti-vax views at HHS.
newrepublic.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Heads up, Flu season 2025-26 is going to take way more lives than past years. Why? Because we aren't even TRYING to get a jump with a vaccine to protect those most at risk of infection. #DoBetterCDC
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Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.
February 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ready Fire Aim is a lousy way to govern.
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The wealthy commit fraud WAY MORE than the rest of us do. They also serve WAY LESS time in prison.
February 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The wealthy commit fraud WAY MORE than the rest of us do. They also serve WAY LESS time in prison.
Heads up NH: 2+ acre lots in NH are not the answer to our housing crisis either.
Do MA homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No.: Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs.
Boston Globe 2/27/25
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/27/o...
Do MA homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No.: Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs.
Boston Globe 2/27/25
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/27/o...
Do homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No. - The Boston Globe
Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs. A new report recommends the state overrule them.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Heads up NH: 2+ acre lots in NH are not the answer to our housing crisis either.
Do MA homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No.: Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs.
Boston Globe 2/27/25
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/27/o...
Do MA homes really need 2-acre lots? Spoiler alert: No.: Local zoning codes impose unnecessary rules that drive up housing costs.
Boston Globe 2/27/25
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/27/o...
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Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
This is the most dangerous move yet
The canary is gasping for air
open.substack.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last night's Pentagon massacre is much more than realized. Not just firing the black CJCS and first woman CNO but all the senior JAG officers and hiring a man who just joined 3 different crypto firms tied to Kushner and Thiel as Chairman. I did a deep dive into it open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
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GOP MYTH: Offshore wind power hurts whales. 🐋
Fact: Today, House Republicans voted to end offshore wind power (+ FREE MARKET ENERGY) in NH and abolish the clean energy jobs that come with it. 💨
Hear from @wendyenthomas.bsky.social ⬇️ #NHPolitics
Fact: Today, House Republicans voted to end offshore wind power (+ FREE MARKET ENERGY) in NH and abolish the clean energy jobs that come with it. 💨
Hear from @wendyenthomas.bsky.social ⬇️ #NHPolitics
February 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
GOP MYTH: Offshore wind power hurts whales. 🐋
Fact: Today, House Republicans voted to end offshore wind power (+ FREE MARKET ENERGY) in NH and abolish the clean energy jobs that come with it. 💨
Hear from @wendyenthomas.bsky.social ⬇️ #NHPolitics
Fact: Today, House Republicans voted to end offshore wind power (+ FREE MARKET ENERGY) in NH and abolish the clean energy jobs that come with it. 💨
Hear from @wendyenthomas.bsky.social ⬇️ #NHPolitics
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Ignoring real problems like housing, childcare, and education funding while igniting endless culture wars and promoting pitchforks-and-torches bills that demonize people who can’t fight back. That’s today’s Republican’t Party in a nutshell. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/02/20/n...
NH Republicans introduce bill allowing trans people to be banned from bathrooms, locker rooms • New Hampshire Bulletin
A group of Republicans are again trying to pass a bill to keep transgender people out of bathrooms and sports teams that align with their gender identity.
newhampshirebulletin.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Ignoring real problems like housing, childcare, and education funding while igniting endless culture wars and promoting pitchforks-and-torches bills that demonize people who can’t fight back. That’s today’s Republican’t Party in a nutshell. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/02/20/n...
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The New Hampshire House once again passed a bill Thursday that would legalize cannabis in the state. But with Gov. Kelly Ayotte staunchly opposed to the idea, even supporters are expressing doubts over its viability. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
New Hampshire House passes cannabis legalization, but enthusiasm lags • New Hampshire Bulletin
The New Hampshire once again passed a bill Thursday that would legalize cannabis in New Hampshire. But with Gov. Kelly Ayotte staunchly opposed to the idea, even supporters are expressing doubts over…
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February 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The New Hampshire House once again passed a bill Thursday that would legalize cannabis in the state. But with Gov. Kelly Ayotte staunchly opposed to the idea, even supporters are expressing doubts over its viability. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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NH deserves leaders who face reality—not feign willful ignorance.
Rep. @tonycaplan.bsky.social’s HB 106 would have prepared us for the real costs of climate change, but NH GOP chose junk science and misinformation instead. NH deserves better. #NHPolitics
www.concordmonitor.com/climate-cris...
Rep. @tonycaplan.bsky.social’s HB 106 would have prepared us for the real costs of climate change, but NH GOP chose junk science and misinformation instead. NH deserves better. #NHPolitics
www.concordmonitor.com/climate-cris...
Opinion: New Hampshire chooses willful ignorance instead of preparing for climate impacts
Rep. Tony Caplan is a third-term Democratic legislator representing Merrimack 8, the towns of Henniker, Bradford and Warner. He is on the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee.
www.concordmonitor.com
February 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
NH deserves leaders who face reality—not feign willful ignorance.
Rep. @tonycaplan.bsky.social’s HB 106 would have prepared us for the real costs of climate change, but NH GOP chose junk science and misinformation instead. NH deserves better. #NHPolitics
www.concordmonitor.com/climate-cris...
Rep. @tonycaplan.bsky.social’s HB 106 would have prepared us for the real costs of climate change, but NH GOP chose junk science and misinformation instead. NH deserves better. #NHPolitics
www.concordmonitor.com/climate-cris...
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We aren’t all farmers…
February 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We aren’t all farmers…
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Victory for the seasonal park workers! Keep up the pressure, folks. It’s working.
Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees
Following a loud public outcry, and relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts, the Trump administration has reversed course on a plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the…
buff.ly
February 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Victory for the seasonal park workers! Keep up the pressure, folks. It’s working.
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A bill to limit minimum parking requirements statewide passed the WA Senate 40-8 tonight. SB 5184 would limit residential min parking requirements to 0.5 and eliminate them for areas near transit, senior living facilities and small multi-family. www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/06/p...
February 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A bill to limit minimum parking requirements statewide passed the WA Senate 40-8 tonight. SB 5184 would limit residential min parking requirements to 0.5 and eliminate them for areas near transit, senior living facilities and small multi-family. www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/06/p...
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This issue remains a huge inhibitor to NH’s economic growth. Businesses need employees to grow and parents need childcare to work. Not to mention good schools and an affordable place to live. #NHPolitics www.wmur.com/article/nh-c...
NH child care shortage costs families thousands, impacts economy
In 2023, working families lost approximately $178 million in wages because they couldn't find child care and had to take time off from work.
www.wmur.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This issue remains a huge inhibitor to NH’s economic growth. Businesses need employees to grow and parents need childcare to work. Not to mention good schools and an affordable place to live. #NHPolitics www.wmur.com/article/nh-c...
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BREAKING: NH has the 4th highest property taxes in the country! wallethub.com/edu/states-w...
THE FACTS: For 8 years, NH GOP has cut critical funding that has raised your property taxes at the local level + they will do it again.
Get updates: nhbudget.nhdp.org #NHPolitics
THE FACTS: For 8 years, NH GOP has cut critical funding that has raised your property taxes at the local level + they will do it again.
Get updates: nhbudget.nhdp.org #NHPolitics
February 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
BREAKING: NH has the 4th highest property taxes in the country! wallethub.com/edu/states-w...
THE FACTS: For 8 years, NH GOP has cut critical funding that has raised your property taxes at the local level + they will do it again.
Get updates: nhbudget.nhdp.org #NHPolitics
THE FACTS: For 8 years, NH GOP has cut critical funding that has raised your property taxes at the local level + they will do it again.
Get updates: nhbudget.nhdp.org #NHPolitics
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a lot of New Hampshire residents are going to find out the true meaning of the NH Advantage real soon, and it's not going to be pretty
www.wmur.com/article/medi...
www.wmur.com/article/medi...
Medicaid cuts could devastate health care for low-income Granite Staters, officials warn
Community health centers in New Hampshire are worried that cuts to the Medicaid program in Washington could make a big impact in the Granite State.
www.wmur.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
a lot of New Hampshire residents are going to find out the true meaning of the NH Advantage real soon, and it's not going to be pretty
www.wmur.com/article/medi...
www.wmur.com/article/medi...
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Once complete, Merwede will be a largely car-free neighborhood home to 10,000 residents on a 60-acres. The neighborhood will include parks, shops, restaurants, childcare, offices, sports facilities, a supermarket, schools, a community center & senior center.
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱
February 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Once complete, Merwede will be a largely car-free neighborhood home to 10,000 residents on a 60-acres. The neighborhood will include parks, shops, restaurants, childcare, offices, sports facilities, a supermarket, schools, a community center & senior center.
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱
📍 Utrecht 🇳🇱
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"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
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USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"working to swiftly rectify the situation..."
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“It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is”
Chief Justice John Marshall, US Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)
Chief Justice John Marshall, US Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)
February 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
“It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is”
Chief Justice John Marshall, US Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)
Chief Justice John Marshall, US Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)
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If Lyons from DOJ got spanked any harder, the hearing would be rated NC-17 and illegal to stream in 22 states.
February 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
If Lyons from DOJ got spanked any harder, the hearing would be rated NC-17 and illegal to stream in 22 states.
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Just remember, the time between an apparent decisive victory (the destruction of the first Death Star) & an actual decisive victory (the destruction of the second Death Star) was 4 years, during which most of the time life sucked for everyone because the Empire was striking back all over the place.
February 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Just remember, the time between an apparent decisive victory (the destruction of the first Death Star) & an actual decisive victory (the destruction of the second Death Star) was 4 years, during which most of the time life sucked for everyone because the Empire was striking back all over the place.