Month: February 2017

Statement on Governor Sununu Signing Law to Allow Sex Offenders and Other Dangerous Individuals to Legally Carry Hidden, Loaded Weapons (SB 12)

Granite State Progress Statement on Governor Sununu Signing Law to Allow Sex Offenders and Other Dangerous Individuals to Legally Carry Hidden, Loaded Weapons (SB 12) Sununu signed bill to overturn 94 year old New Hampshire public safety law… Read More

Executive Councilors Prescott, Kenney, and Wheeler Rubberstamp Governor Sununu’s Education Commissioner

Statement on Executive Councilors Prescott, Kenney, and Wheeler Rubberstamping Governor Sununu’s Education Commissioner Executive Council Votes to Confirm Frank Edelblut Less Than 24 Hours After NH State Board of Education Releases Letter of No Confidence; Councilors Prescott, Kenney… Read More

BREAKING: NH State Board of Education Releases Letter of No Confidence in Governor Sununu’s Education Commissioner Nominee

BREAKING: NH State Board of Education Releases Letter of No Confidence in Governor Sununu’s Education Commissioner Nominee Letter cites gaps in qualifications and overwhelming concern from “a broad and extensive cross-section of the public” that “virtually all have… Read More

NH Gun Violence Prevention Alert: 4 Major Actions to Take Right Now

This is a big week for firearms related bills at the State House – and we need your help calling for stronger public safety laws. Here are four immediate actions you can take, with more information below: Contact… Read More

Statement, Video on Governor Sununu’s Consultation with the NH State Board of Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Media Contact Zandra Rice Hawkins, (603) 225-2471 Statement, Video on Governor Sununu’s Consultation with the NH State Board of Education Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu held a consultation with the… Read More

Urge Governor Sununu to Veto SB 12, Allowing Dangerous People to Legally Carry Hidden, Loaded Weapons

Please contact Governor Sununu today and urgently request that he stand on the side of public safety and veto SB 12. Sign now or read on for more information. SB 12 is another attempt by the gun lobby… Read More

Science Wednesday: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education Nominee, on Climate Change Denial and Creationism in the Classroom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Media Contact Zandra Rice Hawkins, (603) 225-2471 Science Wednesday: Frank Edelblut, NH Commissioner of Education Nominee, on Climate Change Denial and Creationism in the Classroom In testimony Frank Edelblut said he… Read More

Take Action: Frank Edelblut Is Unfit For Commissioner Of Education

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Flashback Video: Frank Edelblut Testifying Against Banning Unethical Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Media Contact Zandra Rice Hawkins, (603) 225-2471 Flashback Video: Frank Edelblut Testifying Against Banning Unethical Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors It’s not quite like the story he told the Executive Council… Read More

Breaking: Governor Sununu Considered Free State Project Member Jody Underwood for NH Education Commissioner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 06, 2017 Media Contact Zandra Rice Hawkins, (603) 225-2471 Breaking: Governor Sununu Considered Free State Project Member Jody Underwood for NH Education Commissioner* *According to Free Stater Jody Underwood, she was under consideration… Read More