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Big Win for Housing: Three Pro-Housing Bills Pass NH House
Today, the New Hampshire House passed the final bill in a pro-housing package 603 Forward has been advocating for aimed at tackling the state's housing crisis.
House Election Law Advances Anti-Voter HB217, Retains Others for Future Action
Today, the House Election Law committee voted to advance anti-voter bill HB217, relative to absentee ballots, while retaining numerous other anti-voter bills for further work over the summer.
Republican Voter ID Law Blocks Dozens from Voting
Yesterday New Hampshire saw the first election with one of the nation's strictest voter registration laws in place, resulting in over 40 voters being turned away because they could no longer use affidavits to prove eligibility.
House Republicans Leave Out Hardworking Granite Staters with Inaccessible, Last Minute Hearing
Late Thursday night, House Republicans scheduled a single, last-minute budget hearing for next Wednesday, giving Granite Staters barely any time to participate.
Key Housing Reform Advances, Zoning Study Bill Sent to Governor
Today, the New Hampshire House passed HB 577, the first step to increasing property rights and meeting housing needs across our state.
Voting is a Right, Not a Privilege: Secretary Scanlan’s Remarks Undermine Granite Staters’ Freedoms
Secretary of State David Scanlan’s recent claim that it has been “too easy to vote” in New Hampshire is a direct attack on the fundamental rights of Granite Staters.
After Nearly a Decade of Republican Leadership, Ayotte Urges Need to “Recalibrate” and “Operate Within Our Means”
Today, Governor Ayotte delivered her budget address emphasizing a need to “recalibrate” after nearly a decade of irresponsible Republican leadership that has prioritized tax breaks and handouts for the wealthiest.
More Than 50 Young Leaders Step Up to Build Stronger Communities
For the fourth consecutive year, 603 Forward led a comprehensive, state-wide program to recruit, train, and empower next-generation local leaders.
Republican Lawmakers Push Forward Unpopular Legislation Further Restricting Voting Rights in New Hampshire
Despite public opposition, Republican lawmakers advanced a series of bills that pose a direct assault on voting rights, making it harder for voters—particularly students, young people, working families, and caregivers—to participate in our democracy.