MVDC Actions - Week of 03/30/2025

*Call/Write to Save Library Funding*

*Call/Write to Save Library Funding*

Nearly all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was placed on administrative leave 3/31/25. As a result, all processing of grants has been suspended. Within weeks, libraries across the country will experience the impact of this loss of funds.

Call on Congress (AGAIN) to Protect Federal Library Funding

We need all library supporters to call their members of Congress and urge them to protect federal funding for libraries by preventing the dismantling of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

The Hillsborough County Democratic Committee

Invites you to:

The 3 Steps to Rebuilding the Democratic Brand

Hosted by Steve Marchand and Move The Goalposts

Questions? Reach Steve Marchand at: steve@movethegoalpostsnh.com

Sunday, March 30th 
7-8:30PM

on Zoom

Wednesday

Hillsborough County Democratic Committee

Biennial Caucus

HCDC will be electing the following positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, At-Large Members, and Town Chair Representative. Nominations will be taken from the floor, so if you're interested in running, we encourage you to campaign and engage with fellow Democrats before the event.

Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM

on Zoom

Protest Opportunities

50 protests.
50 states.
1 movement.

Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.

Interested in joining us?

Complete ths form to get on the list:

This week’s sign in opportunities…

The NH House and Senate are both in session this week.

There are Senate hearings this week on three Bills that we oppose. Sign in at the Tuesday/Wednesday links below to OPPOSE them.

Key actions this week:

  • Sign in opportunities.

  • Emails to our representatives related to bills being discussed in Executive Sessions this week.

NH SENATE

If you need further directions for the Senate Remote Testimony tool, click HERE. 

TUESDAY - OPPOSE

OPPOSE THESE TWO:

HB10: establishing the parental bill of rights.

HB319: (New Title) relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide transportation for pupils in kindergarten. This bill removes the requirement for school districts to provide transportation to half-day kindergarten students.

1. Sign into (or stay signed into) the Senate Remote Testimony tool to voice your opposition.

2. Select:

  • Tuesday, April 1st on the calendar

  • SENATE EDUCATION

  • 9:15 AM - HB10

  • I am a member of the public.

  • I am representing myself.

3. Click: "I oppose this bill", then click the continue at the bottom of the form.

4. Enter your personal information and click continue.

5. Review your info, check the checkbox and click continue.

Repeat steps 2 thru five for HB319 at 9:30AM

WEDNESDAY - OPPOSE

OPPOSE HB667:

HB667 - (New Title) relative to health education and requiring the viewing of certain videos demonstrating gestational development from embryo to fetus through birth by public school students.

1. Sign into (or stay signed into) the Senate Remote Testimony tool to voice your opposition.

2. Select:

  • Wednesday, April 2nd on the calendar

  • SENATE EDUCATION

  • 1:00 PM - HB667

  • I am a member of the public.

  • I am representing myself.

3. Click: "I oppose this bill", then click the continue at the bottom of the form.

4. Enter your personal information and click continue.

5. Review your info, check the checkbox and click continue.

Budget Sessions

The House is holding executive sessions on the budget on Monday and Thursday. You can’t weigh in using the online tool, but you can call and send emails.

Call or email our representatives in Concord and let them know you OPPOSE the current budget.

Mark your calendar for a budget rally on 4/9 at the Statehouse at noon.

Tweak the words to make them your own. Add a story if you have one. Some legislators will discount written input if they see that it is a simple copy/paste…

SUBJECT LINE: Mont Vernon Constituent OPPOSES HB1 and HB2.

Dear Rep ???

I am a registered Mont Vernon voter and I’ll be considering your voting record next election. I’m asking you to OPPOSE the current state budget.

Granite Staters are working hard every day to build a better future for their families and our communities. The state budget bills that are on the table don’t reflect our shared values—fair wages, strong schools, affordable healthcare, and the infrastructure we need to thrive.

New Hampshire deserves a budget that works for the people, not just the powerful. Please oppose the current budget.

Sincerely,

Your name

- Mont Vernon, NH

As soon as possible…

Republican members of the House Finance Committee are seeking to eliminate the entire NH Family Planning Program, which would threaten essential medical and reproductive care for lower-income Granite Staters.

Call or email members of the the House Finance Committee and let them know you OPPOSE this plan.

Mark your calendar for a budget rally on 4/9 at the Statehouse at noon.

Tweak the words to make them your own. Add a story if you have one. Some legislators will discount written input if they see that it is a simple copy/paste…

  • kweyler@aol.com, Dan.McGuire@gc.nh.gov, Gerald.Griffin@gc.nh.gov, Keith.Erf@gc.nh.gov, maureen.mooney@gc.nh.gov, jess.edwards@gc.nh.gov, Harry.Bean@gc.nh.gov, Jose4NH@comcast.net, Daniel.PopoviciMuller@gc.nh.gov, Joe.Sweeney@gc.nh.gov, Gary.Daniels@gc.nh.gov, brian.seaworth@gc.nh.gov, Susan.DeRoy@gc.nh.gov, Rich.Nalevanko@gc.nh.gov, mjwallner@gc.nh.gov, prleishman@aol.com, Kate.Murray@gc.nh.gov, Karen.Ebel@gc.nh.gov, Laura.Telerski@gc.nh.gov, Mary.HakkenPhillips@gc.nh.gov, Jerry.Stringham@gc.nh.gov, David.Preece@gc.nh.gov, Rosemarie.Rung@gc.nh.gov, Chris.Muns@gc.nh.gov, Eileen.Kelly@gc.nh.gov

SUBJECT LINE: Do Not Defund the New Hampshire Family Planning Program

Dear Finance Committee Member

New Hampshire has the lowest unintended pregnancies and teen pregnancy rates in the country and some of the best maternal health outcomes. The New Hampshire Family Planning Program is an essential part of the network of care that drives these positive outcomes, much of which is done through federal funding.

Eliminating a program with such positive results is a giant step backwards for Granite Staters. Balancing the budget should not require NH's most vulnerable residents to be at risk of diminished health outcomes.

Granite Staters deserve to know that their local, quality, affordable, compassionate health care services have the proper funding to continue to provide necessary care.

Sincerely,

Your name

- Mont Vernon, NH

Our voices make a difference - Last week we saved the NH State Library!