On Thursday, Governor Kelly Ayotte will deliver her first state budget address. With costs continuing to skyrocket, a financial mess left behind by her Republican predecessor, and chaos and confusion coming out of Washington at the hands of the Trump administration, hardworking Granite Staters are anxious to hear whether their new Governor will prioritize the challenges they and their families face or if Ayotte will continue down the path of making working families pay the price for Republican mismanagement of the state’s finances.
As we await Governor Ayotte’s budget speech, let’s take a look at what Granite Staters deserve out of the Governor’s first proposal.
How Will the Next State Budget Lower Property Taxes for Granite State Families?
As we’ve detailed in prior newsletters, the burden of property taxes on hardworking Granite Staters has skyrocketed under Republican control of the state over the last decade. Last year alone, statewide property taxes increased by $100.7 million in FY2024, a 38.3% jump. And with her Republicans allies in the legislature proposing to expand programs that like school vouchers that increase local property taxes, Granite Staters deserve a budget proposal that reverses the trend of increased costs on hardworking families.
How Will Gov. Ayotte Balance the Budget Without Forcing More of a Burden on Hardworking Families?
Last month, it was revealed that the current state budget was facing a $21 million shortfall, largely due to years of Republican tax giveaways to the ultra-wealthy while costs have been downshifted to local communities. As Ayotte prepares her budget, Granite Staters deserve and expect a budget that does not cut existing and needed services like education, health care, and infrastructure.
How Will Gov. Ayotte Stand Up to the Trump Administration and Protect New Hampshire from the Costs of His Chaos?
Over the last 3 weeks, Granite Staters have experienced chaos and confusion coming out of Washington on a scale we haven’t seen since the first Trump Administration. While New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation has stood up and demanded answers and accountability, Governor Ayotte has been nowhere to be found. New Hampshire families deserve leadership and stability in times of crisis, not silence, and Ayotte has to take this opportunity to reassure Granite Staters that the financial confusion and reckless policies of the Trump Administration will be met with strong opposition in New Hampshire.
Announcing Amplify NH’s 2025 Training Schedule
Throughout 2025, Amplify NH will be hosting a series of virtual Digital Activist trainings to prepare you to drive impactful messaging and advocacy efforts. We’ll be covering which platforms to use, how to best communicate with your online audience, details on joining our digital rapid response team, and more! You can
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In our Bluesky training, we will go over the basics on how to use this new social media platform, as well as touch on effective messaging strategies intended to help grow your audience and share impactful content.
In our Digital 101 training we will cover all of the basics you will need to get started expanding your activism from in person to online. From a breakdown of different social media platforms, to how to amplify content across platforms and audiences, to starting to create your own content this training is perfect for anyone just starting out in the digital activism space!
In Digital 201: Finding Your Voice we delve deeper into the world of social media activism. We will cover how to take advantage of different platforms’ algorithms, how to carve out a space for yourself on social media, and how to start creating your own content to become a talker and thought leader online!
Finally, in our Digital Storytelling training we will cover how to bring your personal stories and experiences to life online. We believe that everyday Granite Staters telling their stories is one of the most important ways we can fight back against harmful policies and make real progress in New Hampshire. That’s why we put together a comprehensive storytelling training to help you learn how to craft and tell your personal story right away!
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Thank you,
Ryan Mahoney
Executive Director