Rep. Steven Smith

06/19/2026

America 250: Matthew Thornton
Irish-born physician and patriot Matthew Thornton represented New Hampshire and signed the Declaration of Independence. He served in New Hampshire’s revolutionary government, helped draft the state’s first constitution, and later served as a judge and state representative and senator.

06/17/2026

America 250: John Langdon
A merchant, patriot, and statesman from Portsmouth, John Langdon served in the Continental Congress, signed the United States Constitution, became one of New Hampshire’s first U.S. Senators, and later served as Governor of New Hampshire. Langdon’s leadership left a lasting mark on both our state and our country.

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

America 250: General John Stark
"Live Free or Die." Born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, General John Stark was one of the Granite State's greatest Revolutionary War heroes. A veteran of the French and Indian War, Stark later led American forces to a decisive victory at the Battle of Bennington in 1777, helping turn the tide of the Revolution. His legacy lives on through New Hampshire's famous state motto: "Live Free or Die."

06/05/2026

Today, I paid the two dollars and signed up for another two years of service. I am blessed and honored to be allowed to serve in such a historic institution and chamber. This election is different. I'm also running for Speaker of the NH House. There is a lot on the line and I want to make a difference. It has been a long time since western NH had a Speaker, and I'm going to try to fix that.

06/05/2026

HB 1565 Passes the House and Senate

CONCORD, NH - Representative Jim Spillane (R-Deerfield) released the following statement after the House passed HB1565:

“After six years of relentless effort, New Hampshire House Republicans succeeded in passing HB1565. Representative James Spillane (R-Deerfield), the primary sponsor of the bill, had the following to say: “For the first time, those who maliciously weaponize the child welfare system against innocent families will face real consequences.”

Spillane continued: “Because of this bill, anyone who deliberately files a false report to the Division for Children, Youth, and Families will face criminal misdemeanor charges. HB1565 preserves the role and responsibilities inherent to DCYF. Their primary mission should always be a lifeline for victims of legitimate abuse. Never to be weaponized by feuding parents, disgruntled neighbors, and those with grudges.”

“Good-faith reporting is still genuinely protected. This targets only one thing: malice. In New Hampshire the child welfare system will remain to protect children, not to attack innocent families,” Spillane stated.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

It was a great honor to receive this award. It was also a humbling experience to be a room with so many Eagle Scouts.

06/03/2026

SULLIVAN COUNTY NH DELEGATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to NH RSA 24:23, the Sullivan County Delegation will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, 6:00 PM to receive comments on the Board of Commissioners’ Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Sullivan County Budget. This hearing will take place at the Sullivan County – State Court House Complex, 14 Main Street, Newport, NH, 03773, in the 3rd Floor Probate Court Room. Other business may be discussed at this meeting.

Copies of the Commissioners’ proposed budget may be viewed on the County’s website www.sullivancountynh.gov or through the following URL to a folder that will hold the hearing handouts and this notice:

June 11, 2026 6.00PM Public Hearinhttps://sullivancountynh.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/SullivanCountyAgendaMeetingNotes/IgBKWjK9Zd2ERIJj-gG0mWP_AXXZjovjKdOVs3EEo5Unql0?e=aPOd9Og of the Commissioners FY27 Budget

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments or questions will ONLY be accepted in person at the hearing; by contacting your Sullivan County Delegate http://www.sullivancountynh.gov/207/Delegation or by emailing [email protected] before 12:00 noon on June 10th.

The Legislative Branch, the County Delegation, consists of thirteen elected Representatives. The role of the County Delegation is to approve the necessary funds to operate the County. The Delegation Executive Finance Committee reviews the Commissioners' budget, then submits the budget (with any modi...