NH House is back in session this week, and I actually got here early for once! Like, even early for the pre-session caucus, too! Nice weather out today; hopefully we can get out early this time so that I can get some walking in, too... Livethread starts here. #NHPolitics
Energy demand is spiking due to AI. Supply is constrained due war in Iran. The NH Legislature's solution is to limit the availability of less expensive, renewable energy sources to residents in the future. Renewable energy increases supply. It's a pressure relief valve that puts downward pressure on consumer pricing. NH already has some of the highest energy costs in the country.
https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/24/in-wake-of-legislative-confusion-bill-takes-a-second-pass-at-gutting-renewable-energy-fund/
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In wake of legislative confusion, bill takes a second pass at gutting Renewable Energy Fund • New Hampshire Bulletin

A bill that passed the New Hampshire Senate earlier this year proposes something that might sound familiar: funneling millions from the Renewable Energy Fund, designed to finance investment in green projects statewide, into the general fund.

New Hampshire Bulletin

Any little bit would help. The cost of special education (including transportation) is exploding across New Hampshire. "...The state does little to help; 85% of special education costs are borne by districts." That's another way of saying your property taxes.

https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/25/new-hampshire-lawmakers-consider-increasing-state-contribution-to-special-education-costs/

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New Hampshire lawmakers consider increasing state contribution to special education costs  • New Hampshire Bulletin

House Bill 1563 would tweak New Hampshire’s complicated formula for special education aid to increase state funding to some districts.

New Hampshire Bulletin
Just an amazing way to describe NH reality of this current piss poor quality house majority #nhpolitics

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John E. Sununu says his ideal Supreme Court is “nine Scalias” and praises Kavanaugh, Alito, and Thomas — who overturned Roe v. Wade and tried to keep Trump’s price-hiking tariffs in place. #nhsen #nhpolitics
Any idea if there'd be room for state-level charges under NH state law here? (since Lewandowski is from NH) #NHPolitics

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New from me. When the NH Legislature cuts taxes, it’s not because it believes in low taxes. It believes that property owners should pay for everything. When the state ignores its constitutional funding obligation, your property taxes fill the funding gap.
https://bretcarmichael.us/signal/onstitution-oath-property-taxes/

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When the Oath to the Constitution Means Nothing, You Pay the Price in Property Taxes

How New Hampshire legislators are violating their Constitutional oath — and sending you the bill.

There's a saying in politics: "As New Hampshire goes, so goes the nation." That an effort to consider new ways to fund local services could devolve into death threats — and then silence by some leaders — shows how political discourse in America has become dangerously polarized, Arnesen said.

https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/03/13/new-hampshire-income-tax-death-threat-libertarian

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A N.H. Democrat proposed an income tax. The state's Libertarian Party issued a death threat

A proposal by Democratic activists in New Hampshire to lower property taxes by imposing a state income tax has prompted death threats on social media by the state's Libertarian Party. While the state's political leaders, including Gov. Kelly Ayotte, have condemned the tax proposal, few have spoken out against the death threats.

Who Watches the Watchdogs? NHCADSV and the Fight Over HB 1675

In this episode of the Gracie Gato Podcast, Grace Gato sits down with Claire Best, Concord City Councilor Stacey Brown, and State Representative Ellen Read for a candid conversation about transparency, power, and accountability in New Hampshire.

Gracie Gato's Speakeasy
Hell Week Day 2 thread... got here just as they were calling roll call; dang it... #NHPolitics