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PRESS RELEASE: Joint Statement from Labor Leaders Following the Defeat of House Bill 238-FN, “Right-to-Work”

Concord – Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 200-180 to Indefinitely Postpone House Bill 238-FN, this year’s version of the fraudulently-titled “Right-to-Work” bill. In response to the House of Representatives Indefinite Postponement of HB 238-FN “Right-to-Work” labor leaders issued the following statements: “For the fortieth consecutive time, so-called “Right-to-Work” is dead. Once again, today, a bipartisan coalition of legislators did their job, listened to their constituents, and voted to kill House Bill 238-FN, this year’s version of the fraudulently titled “Right-to-Work.” Every new legislature for the last 40 years has seen this attack on workers’ rights and every […]

PRESS RELEASE: Ayotte Budget Proposal Takes Important Step to Close Special Education Funding Gap but Diverts More Public Dollars from Public Schools to Subsidize Private Education 

CONCORD, NH – Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte delivered her first budget proposal to state lawmakers as the Senate confirmation hearing began for Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon in Washington, D.C. In her address, Governor Ayotte stated: “We understand the skyrocketing costs facing towns in providing special education and we want to lessen that burden. We are making education freedom available to all public school students.” Moments later, McMahon went on record to say private schools funded by taxpayer vouchers do and should have the right to turn children away if those children don’t those the private schools’ needs.  Megan Tuttle, […]

PRESS RELEASE: At Legislative Hearing, Labor Leaders Tell Lawmakers: “Right-to-Work” is Still Wrong for New Hampshire

January 22, 2025 CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House Labor Committee held a public hearing on HB 238-FN the latest attempt to push so-called “right-to-work” legislation in a state that has rejected similar attempts multiple times. At the close of the over five-hour public hearing, 1409 individuals had signed in to oppose “Right-to-Work”; 82 individuals had signed in to support HB 238-FN. In response to HB 238, labor group leaders issued the following statements: “While out-of-state billionaires and DC lobbyists continue to enlist legislators to introduce identical bills, year in and year out, a bipartisan coalition of legislators have voted to defeat […]

PRESS RELEASE: New Hampshire Can’t Afford Universal Vouchers, Educators Caution

January 16, 2025 For Immediate Release CONCORD, NH – Today, the New Hampshire House Education Funding Committee heard testimony on HB 115, which would eliminate eligibility requirements for the state’s private school voucher program and institute a universal voucher scheme that would divert millions of public dollars from public schools. At the time of the hearing, 3,165 Granite Staters signed in to oppose universal vouchers; 764 individuals signed in to support HB 115.  Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement at the time of the hearing: “Public dollars belong in public schools. But HB 115 would divert […]

NEA-New Hampshire Recommends Chris Pappas for Congress

Granite State Educators Back Chris to Continue Representing First District CONCORD, NH – Today, NEA-New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended Congressman Chris Pappas for reelection to the United States Congress in New Hampshire Congressional District 1. “I’m proud to earn the recommendation of NEA-New Hampshire. As a product of New Hampshire public schools, I know firsthand the incredible impact our educators’ hard work has on our communities and the next generation of Granite Staters. I will continue working to ensure every teacher receives the support, resources, and respect they deserve, and every student has access to a quality education,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. […]

PRESS RELEASE: NEA-NH Recommends Maggie Goodlander for Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 15, 2024 Granite State educators back Maggie to represent the Second District Nashua, NH – Today, the National Education Association – New Hampshire (NEA-NH) formally recommended New Hampshire Second Congressional District Congressional candidate Maggie Goodlander for election to the United States Congress. “In classrooms across the Granite State, public school teachers do more than just teach – they inspire, nurture, and empower our students to fulfill their potential. We owe it to our educators to ensure that they have the benefits, funding, and support they deserve,” said Maggie Goodlander. “I’m beyond honored to receive a recommendation from […]