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06/23/2026

06/22/2026

The Republican Free Staters ramped up during this year’s House Session, getting one intentionally disastrous bill after another passed, bringing nothing but harm to the state.

06/20/2026

In New Hampshire, you can register to vote in local, state, and federal elections in New Hampshire if you are:

06/20/2026

It was a beautiful day for a 'bridge viz' yesterday. Join us next week!

06/19/2026

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"Let’s be clear—this is yet another expansion of New Hampshire’s unaccountable voucher scheme. Enough is enough.”

06/19/2026

Good news!

Another piece of bad legislation has been flushed: SB552 VETOED
Today, the Governor affirmed what we know to be true: NH is no place for divisive legislation like SB552 - a discriminatory bathroom ban that unfairly targets the trans and q***r community, and would have far-reaching consequences for ALL Granite Staters.

06/19/2026

Press Release: House Democrats Will Preserve Anti-Discrimination Protections in New Hampshire Law

06/19/2026

A mural of Ona Judge, an escaped slave of George Washington, was unveiled on Court Street in Portsmouth Saturday as part of the Black Heritage Trail.

06/19/2026

Portsmouth Pride, the Seacoast's largest LGBTQ+ annual event, is set for Saturday, June 20. Here's what to know about the event, plus details on NH bills sitting on Gov. Ayotte's desk that target the LGBTQ+ community. See link below ⬇️

📸 Deb Cram/Seacoastonline

06/18/2026

‼️LEGISLATIVE UPDATE‼️: As of today, June 18, HB1766 has officially reached Governor Kelly Ayotte’s desk. This is a critical moment for the animals and for everyone who has been working to stop this harmful legislation.

We need you to call Governor Ayotte immediately and urge her to VETO HB1766.

HB1766 is deeply concerning legislation that we have been actively monitoring and opposing. It is now sitting on the Governor’s desk as a standalone bill, and she has a limited window to act. She must take action within five days or the bill will automatically become law.

There is no time to wait. This is what we need you to do TODAY:
▪️Call Governor Ayotte and clearly urge her to VETO HB1766
▪️If you have already contacted her in the past, please call again today
▪️Ask her to also veto any other bills containing similar language

Governor Kelly Ayotte:
(603) 271-2121
(603) 271-7676
[email protected]

Please be direct, firm, and respectful. The message is simple: HB1766 is harmful and must be vetoed. The animals are counting on us to speak up right now. Please be their voice. Thank you. ♥️

More on HB1766: nhspca.org/hb1766_june182026/
Language you can use: nhspca.org/hb1766_suggestedlanguage/

Here are four reasons this legislation is dangerous:

1. Cruelty investigations involving horses, ponies, bunnies and other companion farm animals would be stripped from humane societies and agents. Removing professionals with relevant training and experience will overwhelm municipalities, delay or prevent investigations, and leave animals suffering unseen, unheard and at risk of dying.

2. This doesn’t impact just livestock… it puts all animals at risk. If livestock animals (including rabbits) are present on a property, HB1766 would prevent humane societies and humane agents from assisting in any investigation, including those involving dogs, cats, and other companions animals. That means fewer trained eyes on the scene, more missed warning signs, and more animals left to suffer.

3. Even when humane experts are brought in, they may be barred from helping animals in crisis. If animals must be removed, the very humane societies involved in the case would be prohibited from housing them, even if they are the only safe option. Where are these animals supposed to go?

4. Mandatory criminal charges will hurt the wrong people. This bill requires police to file cruelty charges in every seizure case. That means seniors, individuals struggling with mental illness, or people facing financial hardship could be criminalized instead of assisted.