Monthly Archives: September 2017

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Calendar of Bill Hearings: Turn Up to Attend and/or Testify

The NH General Court session concluded in June and will begin again in January of 2018. The deadline for filing legislation for the 2018 legislative session is for September 22nd Representatives and November 2nd for Senators.

It is critical that your voice is heard at the NH State House. Bill hearings are open to the public. Your attendance and/or testimony at these bills are important in the considerations of legislators. 

Click NH House Calendars and Journals to find a schedule of upcoming hearings and votes for the 2017 session. Click on the most recent date and scroll to the bottom for the Meetings and Notices. 

Most bill hearings take place at the Legislative Office Building (LOB). Located behind the State House at 33 N State St, Concord, NH 03301.

Show up. Demonstrate. Testify.

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September 25, UVDems Program: Civics 103

September 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (potluck @6, program @6.30) 

Kilton Library, 80 Main St,
West Lebanon,  NH 03784

The goal of the Upper Valley Dems Civics Program is to give everyone information to take effective action, political and otherwise,  on the issues that are important to each of us, individually and as a group. The civics workshops will be facilitated by Karen Liot Hill, a seven-term Lebanon City Councilor and the Grafton County treasurer.

Session 3 – Where Do We Go From Here? Influencing New Hampshire Politics and Policy for a Better Future

Homework: Identify the voter turnout in your town/city (# votes cast/# voters) for 4 most recent Presidential elections (2016, 2012, 2008, and 2004) and 3 most recent mid-term elections (2014, 2010, 2006) Hint: your town/city clerk’s office should be able to help!

The mission of Democrats is to win elections and make good public policy. This session will focus on the electoral landscape and opportunities for the upcoming mid-term election in 2018 and the presidential election in 2020. Participants will learn how the New Hampshire Democratic Party and local/regional committees are organized and their role in turning out the vote.

Potluck (6 PM) sign up
Thanks for coming to the program and offering to bring a potluck. Click on the link to sign up: http://doodle.com/poll/atecgm7p28rumiqc