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Consul General of JapanConsulateBoston Ambassador Suzuki Kotaro and Deputy Consul Suguru Minoya met with many House Members/Joint Staff during their visit to the #NHStateHouse . This is believed to be the first time in history that the Japanese Consulate has addressed the House!
'There were 30 bills targeting the LGBTQ community proposed earlier this year, and while most have been killed or sent to study, some very concerning proposals remain. If that sounds a bit dark, it’s because it is.' -Rep. Alicia Gregg #NHPolitics
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Due to her steadfast leadership for many years, we are now ending child marriage in NH as SB 359 moves onto Chris Sununu desk. Congratulations, Cassandra Levesque. #NHPolitics
Today, NH House Democrats voted to block SB 341, harmful legislation that would jeopardize the privacy of all students in school. NH House Democrats are proud to protect Granite State kids today. #NHPolitics
Last month, New Hampshire Republican Party blocked an amendment to HB 1059 that would have adopted updated building energy codes to increase energy efficiency +save Granite Staters $$.
Instead, New Hampshire Republican Party cost NH millions in federal funding + increased utility bills. #NHPolitics
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🎭'FREE LUNCH FOR ME BUT NOT FOR THEE'🎭
A theatrical adaptation based on New Hampshire Republican Party blocking school lunch legislation immediately prior to taking free lunch themselves. #NHPolitics
'The kids are angry. And they have every right to be.
Access to climate education should be something every NH high schooler has the ability to pursue. Sadly the HR was voted down without even a debate.'
-NH State Rep. Wendy E. N Thomas #NHPolitics Read more 👇
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Happy Earth Day, New Hampshire.
Our caucus fights for:
♻️Water and Soil free from PFAS
♻️Increasing Energy Efficiency
♻️Lowering Energy Costs
♻️Supporting NH Farmers
#NHPolitics #EarthDay2024
🚨Good news! Yesterday, the House passed HB 1678, sponsored by Rep. Alexis Simpson a bill to institute a farm-to-school pilot program, supporting farmers, children, and NH communities! #NHPolitics
'By passing HB 1649, we protect our families, future generations, and the environment from the harmful effects of ‘forever chemicals’ such as PFAS.' #NHPolitics
'By further increasing state support for public education, we are helping our local communities and taking recent court decisions seriously.' - Rep. Mary Heath #NHPolitics
“Legalizing and regulating recreational cannabis is a step that many feel is overdue for the ‘Live Free or Die’ state. It's a sentiment I've heard echoed by Granite Staters, and it's clear that New Hampshire needs to catch up.' - Matt Wilhelm #NHPolitics
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Worker’s Compensation
'Time off, whether for vacation or illness, is an integral component of employee compensation and should be safeguarded.' - Rep. Michael Cahill (D-Newmarket)
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NH House Democrats legislation (HB 1212) would assure poor children don't go hungry at school.
This morning, the House New Hampshire Republican Party blocked it from advancing. #NHPolitics
NH Republicans ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
This morning, House New Hampshire Republican Party voted to BLOCK from further discussion HB 1199, a bill to increase funding to the office of the child advocate to address youth homelessness. #NHPolitics
Tomorrow on the House Floor!
HB 318: Bipartisan Bail Reform
✔️ Improve Data Sharing b/w Law Enforcement
✔️ Increase Pay + Training of Bail Commissioners
✔️ Magistrate Judges Available Nights + Weekends
✔️ Added Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
#NHPolitics