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We analyzed all the online testimony in the NH House in 2025. While the current House majority is Republican, online testimony favored Democratic bills. Also, the more people who signed in, the less likely committees followed those opinions. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5hc9us7m

We analyzed online sign-ins for every public hearing in the NH House in '25. More sign-ins ≠ more influence; many other studies confirm online interaction has much less impact than face-to-face. However, there are HUGE variations by committee. #NHpolitics tinyurl.com/5hc9us7m

Want to make your voice heard on these bills? Check out the Citizens Count Advocacy Toolkit to learn how: citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate #NHPolitics

@kimberlyarice1 Over the past few years at Citizens Count we've seen a steady rise in the number of reps requesting to have all of their personally identifiable info removed from our website, due to threats. It's a troubling trend, and speaks to the importance of rebuilding trust at all levels.

I’ll be honest — as a Republican State Representative here in New Hampshire, when I get a handwritten letter from someone I don’t know, my first reaction is concern. And that’s not how it should be. Serving your community shouldn’t come with that feeling. #NHPolitics

There are 3 bills in NH seeking to give NH lumber a leg-up in construction. Supporters argue our timber is just as strong as Canadian Spruce Pine Fir, but opponents worry about contradicting international standards. What do you think? citizenscount.org/news/nh-timber… #NHPolitics

There are a lot of big bills with upcoming votes this week. It's not too late to make your voice heard! Check out our Advocacy Toolkit: citizenscount.org/how-to/advocat… #NHpolitics

Should NH restrict or regulate large data centers? Or is this a non-issue in NH? Granite State legislators are debating 4 bills this year. We dig in on the latest episode of $100 Plus Mileage: citizenscount.org/news/should-ne… (plus, a closing segment on fugitive parrots!) #NHPolitics

Here are some of the bill up for a vote in NH this week. You can still reach out to your legislators to share your opinion! Our tutorials can help: citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate #NHPolitics

On a lighter note, there's a public hearing this week on a bill to repeal the ban on collecting seaweed at night. The law dates to the colonial era, but there may be modern conservation concerns. We dig into this odd one in our latest podcast. #NHPolitics tinyurl.com/2cf636fy

January is peak bill season in NH. Search by topic or keyword on our website: citizenscount.org/bills Want more quick hits? Sign up for our Weekly Legislative Preview, sent every Friday with a list of 10-15 bills with upcoming action in Concord: citizenscount.org/user/register

The debate over artificial food dye is coming to NH, thanks to 2 bills with a mix of D and R sponsors. Should NH speed up the work of RFK, Jr. by banning dyes in school food, or should NH wait for the feds? We dig in on our latest podcast. #NHpolitics citizenscount.org/news/should-nh…

What changed at the NH State House — and what’s coming next? On The State We’re In, Melanie Plenda talks with Anna Brown of @Citizens_Count about new and proposed laws affecting New Hampshire residents. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/w1RxVHFeBTA @NewsGranite

There are big votes in the NH House & Senate this week, but don't forget upcoming public hearings! You can find info about all of the '26 bills here: citizenscount.org/bills Want to share your opinion on a bill? Check out our Advocacy Toolkit: citizenscount.org/how-to/advocate #NHPolitics

If you could rename something in NH, what would you choose, and who would you honor? (These are all bills before the NH Legislature, but the NH C.O.G.E. report also recommended expanding naming rights.) #NHPolitics

Here are some of the recommendations from New Hampshire's Commission on Government Efficiency. What do you think? You can find the full report here: governor.nh.gov/.../coge-chair… #NHPolitics

Sometimes instead of directly funding a program, NH will give a tax credit to businesses that chip in. Here are some of the proposals for '26. We are summarizing all '26 bill texts as they are released. Search by keyword or browse by topic: citizenscount.org/bills #NHpolitics

It's #GivingTuesday! Whether you give to Citizens Count or another New Hampshire nonprofit today, remember that it's up to all of us to make New Hampshire a community we want to share. citizenscount.org/donate

Should NH follow the example of other New England states, and require big stores to close on Thanksgiving? #NHpolitics

Looking for some advice on navigating political conversations this Thanksgiving? Get curious and check out this Treat Talk with journalist & author Mónica Guzmán. Thank you to NH Civics and @NHPublicTV for making this event possible! youtube.com/watch?v=XSmuQB… #NHPolitics

Gotta catch 'em all! (Disclaimer: this post does not encourage illegally voting more than once - but feel free to guilt your friends and family into giving you their stickers until you have a full collection)