Hampton Falls Democrats

08/17/2026

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Over the weekend, the State filed a 125-page brief in the Rand school funding appeal that could fundamentally reshape public education funding in New Hampshire.

At its broadest, the State asks the Supreme Court to overturn more than 30 years of precedent and fully eliminate the State’s constitutional obligation to make sure every child has access to a public education. The brief also offers other paths that would reduce the State’s responsibility, including taking credit for locally raised property taxes and blocking the courts’ ability to review education adequacy claims in the future.

This is an extraordinarily consequential moment for New Hampshire’s students, taxpayers, and communities. We have broken down the State’s major arguments, what they could mean, and what comes next.

Last week, the State of New Hampshire filed a 125-page brief asking the New Hampshire Supreme Court to overturn the latest lower-court ruling in the Rand school funding lawsuit. But the brief goes well beyond asking the Court to reverse one decision.

08/14/2026

The truth is scary, but better everyone knows so we can fight this together.

07/31/2026

Via NEA-New Hampshire
While New Hampshire ranks in the Top 10 for public education funding, nationwide we are 50th—dead last—when it comes to state funding for public education. That means property taxpayers are forced to cover the balance because the state refuses to pay its fair share.

Real property tax relief looks like the State of New Hampshire finally fulfilling its constitutional requirement to adequately and fairly fund our public schools. HB 1300 doesn’t do that.

Voters across New Hampshire will decide this fall whether to limit how much of their property taxes go to schools.

07/31/2026

Via NEA-New Hampshire

While New Hampshire ranks in the Top 10 for public education funding, nationwide we are 50th—dead last—when it comes to state funding for public education. That means property taxpayers are forced to cover the balance because the state refuses to pay its fair share.

Real property tax relief looks like the State of New Hampshire finally fulfilling its constitutional requirement to adequately and fairly fund our public schools. HB 1300 doesn’t do that.

Voters across New Hampshire will decide this fall whether to limit how much of their property taxes go to schools.

07/30/2026

Reminder of our monthly meeting!

07/30/2026

For much of her term, Susan Porcelli's social media presence has been noticeably quiet. Actually it's been non existent. Now, with reelection approaching, she suddenly has an online presence again.

Voters deserve more than campaign-season engagement. They deserve a representative who communicates consistently, listens to constituents, and votes with their community's interests at the forefront—not just when it's time to ask for another term.

Take a look at the record:
• Voted against increasing state funding for public education and against legislation to explore alternative school funding methods.
• Voted against raising the minimum wage.
• Voted against several housing measures aimed at easing zoning restrictions and increasing housing opportunities.
• Voted against expanding renewable energy initiatives.

Election season is full of promises. Leadership is measured by the decisions made throughout an entire term.

Before you vote, look beyond the campaign posts. Look at the record.

07/16/2026

At every turn, someone wants to assign blame. But if we're serious about protecting public education, we need to honestly examine how we got here.

The challenges facing our schools didn't happen overnight. They are the result of policy decisions, legislative priorities, and years of planning—or the lack of it. Public education should not become the victim of short-sighted legislation or ideological agendas.

Our children, our teachers, and our community deserve thoughtful solutions that strengthen our schools, not decisions that leave Hampton Falls paying the price for poor planning. The future of our town is worth investing in.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed 20 bills into law this week - including one of the most controversial HB 1300, which requires each municipality to include a question on the 2026 and 2028 ballots capping local school budgets “for a period of two years.” She also vetoed three bills.

06/11/2026

An exciting day for us all as Wendy Larson and Paul Bonzani file to run for District 19 and District 36 respectfully!

We are grateful to them for seeing that we need change and stepping up to plate to help.

Stay tuned as we share more information on both candidates!

06/08/2026

Despite having control of the State House, the State Senate, and the Governor’s office, NH Republicans spent the last 6 months ignoring the real problems of everyday Granite Staters.

Republicans tried to offload New Hampshire’s affordability crisis onto working people: cutting taxes for wealthy corporations while increasing pressure on working families. They failed to pass any practical solutions to rising housing, healthcare, childcare, basic needs, and even property tax costs. In short Granite Staters are no better off now than they were six months ago. In fact for many New Hampshire families, they are quite the opposite.

Over the last six months NH Republicans:

- Failed to protect Granite Staters from rising costs and inflation
- Created a property tax crisis and are now asking local communities to absorb the cost by forcing cities and towns to choose between cutting teachers, delaying infrastructure repairs, reducing police and fire services, and charging families higher fees.
- Introduced legislation that would take SNAP assistance away from thousands of Granite Staters, making food insecurity for New Hampshire families even greater at a time when grocery prices, and the cost of everyday necessities is skyrocketing
- Introduced a corporate tax cut that would cost NH millions in lost revenue, forcing Granite Staters to pay more so billionaires and corporations can pay less
- Pushed to defund already struggling NH public schools and are making it harder for New Hampshire’s students to get the quality education they deserve
- Used their time in Concord to push bans on: books, flags, expression, education, and bodily autonomy
- Pushed to make it easier for criminals and dangerous people to carry guns–anywhere, anytime by introducing HB609, a law that would legalize carrying a gun on school campuses, they are raising the likelihood that everyday conflicts, traffic stops, or domestic disputes escalate into gun violence rather than being safely de-escalated.
- Stripped NH students of voting rights

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06/04/2026

Celebrate this one!

GOOD NEWS! The Senate just tabled HB 751, the final legislative proposal to mandate statewide open enrollment. Thanks to everyone who has taken action this session to make this happen!

As we’ve said throughout this session—statewide mandatory open enrollment was not ready for prime time and would have irrevocably harmed the delivery of public education in New Hampshire.

Students succeed when their schools are adequately staffed, properly funded, and able to provide consistent academic, social, and emotional support. The open enrollment proposals considered this session failed to answer critical questions about how districts would maintain class sizes, transportation, special education services, extracurricular opportunities, and student support systems if enrollment and funding shifted unpredictably from year to year. For many students, especially those in rural communities or districts already facing resource challenges, that uncertainty could have meant fewer opportunities and less individualized support.

New Hampshire educators remain committed to working with lawmakers across the political spectrum to advance student-centered solutions that expand opportunity responsibly while protecting educational quality and stability for all students.