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From a proposed immigration detention center in Merrimack to Exec Councilor Janet Stevens’ request for info about a murder in Berlin, the Right-to-Know law has been in the news a lot lately. Our latest podcast breaks down how to file a request: https://t.co/iFAa50QajI #NHPolitics

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Remember, you can always contact the governor's office with your opinion on a bill before she signs or vetoes. Here are some bills coming to her desk! #NHPolitics

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Last week legislators resurrected some of their favorite legislation by adding it to other bills. The House & Senate will have one more chance to vote on these bills or send them to a conference committee. Learn more about the process here: https://t.co/1sqoO2iiYr #NHPolitics

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There are some big votes coming up in the NH House. It's not too late to contact your rep and make your voice heard: https://t.co/nbHntzQhoS #NHPolitics

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We're gathering input for our 2026 state candidate questionnaire. What do you want to ask NH candidates? Fill out our quick survey: https://t.co/XoR3D1i1aG

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The NH House & Senate have many tools to discipline legislators - strip committee assignments or staff, formal reprimand or censure, or expulsion. But they haven't expelled a legislator in over a century. We break down the history: https://t.co/9Tt6jqL4Kc #NHPolitics

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We've reached the official halfway point of the NH legislative session, and roughly half of all bills have gotten the axe. The graphics below use the categories from the official legislative database to show the most (and least) popular topic areas. #NHPolitics

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Should NH allow "human composting"? How do we train cadaver dogs? And do funeral directors need to be able to embalm? The NH Legislature is debating what happens after death, and we're here to cover it in our latest podcast: https://t.co/e4p8VtMjR3 #NHPolitics

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These bills may not have gotten a lot of attention in the media, but they could have a significant impact on some families. They are all up for a vote this Thursday, 4/16 in the NH Senate. #NHPolitics

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There have been many reports of unhoused people dropped off in Manchester without a plan for services. Would an MOU requirement stop that, or just create more bureaucratic confusion that delays care? We dig in on our latest podcast: https://t.co/T2h5fKt8mV #NHPolitics

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There are horror stories of chatbots urging self-harm, but the emerging field of generative AI psychotherapy could cut mental health waitlists. Should a human professional always be involved? We dig into the debate on our podcast: https://t.co/tN4zEV99uh #NHPolitics

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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: https://t.co/9WaUhi28WN

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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 https://t.co/9WaUhi1B7f

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Want to make your voice heard on these bills? Check out the Citizens Count Advocacy Toolkit to learn how: https://t.co/Az8xaWdToo #NHPolitics

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@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.

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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? https://t.co/95hNCxOQ4o #NHPolitics

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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: https://t.co/BkwmTaHSbU #NHpolitics

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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: https://t.co/noLm3Y7qhy (plus, a closing segment on fugitive parrots!) #NHPolitics

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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: https://t.co/Az8xaWdToo #NHPolitics

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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 https://t.co/WrvNA3sOiv